1. A tradition is something we do that is special and ____________ down through the generations.
A. to passed B. passed C. passing D. is passing
2. The whole family___________with tradition by spending the New Year’s Eve abroad.
A. went B. broke C. followed D. kept
3. In Viet Nam, you____________ use only the first name to address people older than you.
A. should B. must C. have to D. shouldn’t
4. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food____________he was very poor.
A. although B. when C. while D. because
5. While I ________ the performance, I met one of my old friends.
A. watched B. was watching C. watch D. am watching
6. In 2010, Ha Noi ............................... its 1000th anniversary.
A. celebrated B. commemorated C. worshiped D. remembered
7. Tet is an occasion for family........................... in Viet Nam.
A. visitings B. meeting C. reunions D. visited
8. So many people nowadays are......computers and mobile phones. They use them a lot.
A. addicted B. bored C. worried about D. afraid of

Read the passage then answer the questions

   Vietnam’s New Year is celebrated according to the lunar calendar. It is especially known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet. It begins between January twenty- first and February nineteen. The exact date changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their houses, cook special food, clean and make offerings on the family altars. On the New Year’s Eve, people sit up to midnight to see New Year Eve, then they put on new clothes and give one another the greetings of the season. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the most important. Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those days will influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible.

Question: Do people sit up to midnight on the New Year’s Eve?

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VI. Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition.

1. Today we’re going to learn _________ customs and traditions.

2. The tradition has been passed _________ from father to son for generations.

3. They still follow the custom _________ pinning moneyto the bride’s dress.

4. Vietnamese women often wear ao dai _________ special occasions.

5. We decided to break _________ tradition and have fish for Thanksgiving dinner.

6. They take their shoes _________ when entering the house to avoid getting the floor dirty.

7. According to tradition, we have fireworks _________ New Year’s Eve.

8. It is the custom in that country _________ women to marry young.

9. We often talk about our day at school or work _________ the dinner table.

10. Gifts should be wrapped _________ colourful paper.

I. Fill in the blanks with suitable word

In scotland, the biggest ...(1) of the year is "Hogmanay". "Hogmanay" is the scottish word for New Year 'Eve. on 31st december in edinburgh, there is enormous firework...(2) at the castle and they play live music in the park. Thousands of people ... (3) in the streets, coffees and bars. Then at 12o'colock, church bells ...(4) all over the city. After midnight people go "first footing". This is a scottish ... (5) that dates back hundreds of years. "First footing" is visiting your neighbours after ... (6) on New Year's Eve. The visitors must step into the house with their right foot step first, to ...(7) good luck. Traditionally, the visitors brings three ... (8): a piece of coal and a little whisky. The gifts ...(9) warmth, food and happiness. If the first person who visits your home after midnight is a man with dark hair, that is ...(10) lucky.

Điền từ:

1. In London people cheer and sing when the clock .................... midnight on New Year's Eve.

2. On new year's day, children .................. lucky money ................ red envelope.

3. The Time Square Ball begins its fall ................. millions of voices countdown the final seconds of the year.

4. Do you believe that the first footer .................. us good or bad luck?

5. Some Vietnamese people don't eat shrimps ..................... New year's day.

6. We shouldn't play music ..................... after midnight.

7. At Tet, many people present rice to wish ............... enough food throughout the year.

8. The American ..................... a midnight kiss wish someone they love.

9. People in many countries in the world often wear their ...................... closthes on the New Year day.

10. I wish you had a ................ life and .................... health

According to ______, we have fireworks on New Year’s Eve. A. rule B. tradition C. custom D. habit

“There’s lots to see at the Lim Festival” – “___________” A. Really? B. Sounds great! C. So interesting! D. All are correct

Nick is tired; _________, he has a lot of homework to do. A. moreover B. however C. therefore D. otherwise

My friends like ________ things such as coins, bottles or stamps. A. collect B. collected C. to collect D. collecting

 At Huong pagoda, we offer Buddha a tray of fruit to ______ him. A. worship B. preserve C. pray for D. commemorate

A tent can be ______ pulled down and transported than a ger. A. more easily B. most easily C. easier D. as easily

We do not have many carnivals in Vietnam; _______ we have many traditional festivals. A. but B. moreover C. otherwise D. nevertheless

Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.
The Chinese New Year is the most important celebration, of the year for my family. First, we have to clean the house before the end of the old year. We shouldn't do any cleaning on New Year's Day. Then we decorate the living room with flowers and dishes of oranges and candy. We also have to pay all our debts before the end of the year. On New Year's Eve, we have a big dinner with our family. At midnight, we open all the doors and windows so that the old year can "go out". On New Year's Day, we shouldn't talk about the old year. People often wear new clothes and give money to children for good luck. And we usually visit our grandparents to say "Happy New Year."
32. This text is about_______ the Chinese New Year
a. how people celebrate
c. what people should do at
b. what people believed about
d. how to have good luck at
33. People have to pay their debts ___________
a. on the Chinese New Year's Day.
b. on the Chinese New Year's Eve
c. before the Chinese New Year starts.
d. after the Chinese New Year starts.
34. Before people decorate their houses for the Chinese New Year, they_____
b. visit their friends.
a. eat a big dinner
c. open all the doors and windows.
d. clean their houses
35. On the Chinese New Year's Day, people shouldn't _________
a. say "Happy New Year."
c. wear new clothes.
b. clean their houses.
d. give children money.
36. When the Chinese New Year begins, people often_________
a. tallk about the old year
c. pay their debts.
b. clean their houses.
d. visit their grandparents

*FILL IN EACH BLANL WITH ONE SUITABLE WORD TO COMPLETE THE TEXT

On New Year's Eve, most people in Britain stay (1) until midnight. They often go to parties or (2) in public (3) to 'see the New Year in'. At 12 o'clock they (4) each other a Happy New Year and (5) Auld Lang Syne. After (6) many people visit friends (7) neighbors; traditionally, they take a piece of coal (8) a gift. Of course, not everyone goes out: a lot of people stay at home and watch the (9) on TV. On New Year's Day, people make New Year resolutions, (10) they usually forget after a few days

Complete each sentences with an appropriate word.
1. The Vietnamese _______________Tet in late January or early February.
2. Children _______________their grandparents health and longevity.
3. Tet is a time for family _______________.
4. Thousands of people gathered to _______________ fireworks.
5. Children receive _______________ money in red envelopes.
6. They believe that the first_______________ on New Year’s Day decides the family luck.
7. New Year’s _______________ is on December 31.
8. We _______________our house with flowers and plants.
9. One tradition in Thai New Year is to throw_______________ over people.
10. Children _______________eat lots of sweets - it’s not good f