Tet is a national and traditional festival in Viet Nam. It's an occasion for every Vietnamese to be reunited to think (32)…………... their past activities and hope for good luck in the year to come. Before Tet all houses are white washed and (33)………….with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking forward to a more favorable life.(34)……….. New Year's Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (35)............ money put is small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. People (36)….... do bad things on these days.
32. A. after B. about C. for D. to
33. A. decorate B. decorating C. decorated D. decorates
34. A. in B. on C. at D. of
35. A. buy B. sell C. send D. receive
36. A. should B. will C. shouldn’t D. need

Read the text below and fill in the blank.

Tet Nguyen Dan, more commonly known by its shortened name Tet, is the most important and popular holiday and (1)……………. in Vietnam. Tet (2)…….from the first day of the first month of the Lunar (3)…... until at least the third day. Many Vietnamese prepare for Tet by (4)…....special holiday foods and cleaning the house. There are a lot of customs (5)…….during Tet, like visiting a person’s house (6)……..the first day of the new year, ancestral (7)………, wishing New Year’s greetings, and giving lucky money to children and elderly people. Tet is also an occasion for pilgrims and family reunions. During Tet, Vietnamese visit their relatives and temples, forgetting about the troubles of the past year and hoping for better (8)….…year.

Question 1

A. festival

B. activity

C. occasion

D. parade

Tet is a national and (1) ……… festival in Viet Nam. It is occasion forevery Vietnamese to be reunited to think (2) …………… their past activities and hope for good luck in the year to come. Before Tet all houses are white washed and (3) ………… with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking forward to a more favorable life. On the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (4) ………… money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity (5) ……….. their grandparents and parents.

 1. A. traditional B. modern C. music D. summer

 2. A. to B. after C. about D. for

 3. A. decorate B. decorates C. decorating D. decorated

 4. A. buy B. receive C. sell D. make

 5. A. for B. to C. with D. from

Tet is a national and family festival. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to have a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring fairs are organized, streets and public buildings are brightly decorated and almost all shops are crowded with people shopping for Tet. At home, every is tidied, special food is cooked,offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the family altar with burning joss- sticks scenting the air. First-footing is made when the lucky visitor comes and children are given lucky money wrapped in a red tiny envelope. Tet is also a time for peace and love. During Tet, children often behave well and friends, relatives and neighbors give each other best wishes for the new year.
 

1. Which foods do Vietnamese people make to celebrate Tet ?
2. What is Chung cake made of ?
3. Why do people often buy sausages from famous suppliers ?
4. Are spring rolls often made at home ?
 

  Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the most important …………. (9) for Vietnamese people. Tet is a festival which ………… (10) in late January or early February. Before Tet, people usually clean and ………….. (11) their homes. They go to market to ………. (12) candy, jams or dried water melon seeds. They also get new clothes which are traditional at Tet. They often buy peach blossoms and marigolds which are …………….. (13) flowers at Tet holiday. Tet is a time …………….. (14) family members to gather and have some special meals………… (15) special food such as sticky rice cakes. People often ………….. (16) relatives and close friends on the second day of the holiday.

9. A. festival      B. celebration

    C. occasion      D. A&B

10. A. happen      B. take place

      C. occurs      D. All are correct

11. A. decorating      B. decorate

      C. to decorate      D. decorated

12. A. make      B. take

      C. buy      D. sell

13. A. tradition      B. traditional

      C. traditionally      D. traditions

14. A. with      B. in

      C. to      D. for

15. A. for      B. with

      C. to      D. of

16. A. visit      B. love

Write a paragraph of 50-80 words about what you did at Tet 2018 year of the chicken using cues given below

Before Tet I/ my family........(clean the house/ paint the house/ buy new clothes)

On the first day of the Lunar New Year.....(visit grandparents/ have parties with all family members...)

On the second day .... ( go to the pagodas or churches to pray for luck, happiness and safety for themselves and family...)

On the third day.... (visit teachers/ have picnic/ go on a trip....)

Fill in each gap in the passage with one suitable word from the box.

[ have / give / decorate / first / envelopes / wishes / shopping / festival / gatherings / love ]

Tet is a national and family (41)_____. It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to (42)_______ a good time while thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, people (43)______ streets and public buildings, almost all shops are crowded with people (44)______ for Tet. Tet is the time for family (45)______. At home, everything is tidy; people cook special food. First-footing is made when the (46)_______visitor come, and parents give children lucky money in red (47)_______. Tet is also a time for peace and (48)________. During Tet, friends, relatives, and neighbours (49)_____ each other their best (50)_______ for the new year.

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Tet or Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in Vietnam. It generally takes place around late January or early February. Tet holiday is considered the best occasion for family members to get together. During Tet, Vietnamese spend time shopping for the New Year, go to pagodas and temples. The items of shopping range from food to clothing to household decorations. People often make Banh Chung, the main food for Tet holiday and other special foods. The Vietnamese believe that Tet Holiday is an occasion to enjoy life after a full hard-working year.

Question: During Tet, Vietnamese spend time shopping for the New Year, go to pagodas and temples.

A. True

B. False

Read the text and decide which word(s) best fits each space. 

Tet is a national and family (1). It is an occasion for every Vietnamese to (2) a good time (3) thinking about the last year and the next year. At Tet, spring (4) are organized, streets and public buildings are (5) decorated and almost all shops are (6) with people shopping for Tet. At home, (7) is tidied, special food is (8), offerings of food, fresh water, flowers and betel are made on the (9) altar with (10) joss - sticks scenting the air. First - footing is made when the (11) visitor comes and children are given (12) money wrapped in a red tiny envelop, Tet is also a time (13) peace and love. During Tet, children often behave well. Everybody gives (14) other best (15) for the new year.

1. A. occasion B. festival C. meeting D. chance

2. A. have B. get C. obtain D. make 

3. A. where B. while C. during D. which 

4. A. stores B. shops C. fairs D. market 

5. A. bright B. brightless C. brightlessly D. brightly

6. A. full B. crowded C. filled D. up 

7. A. everything B. nothing C. something D. some

8. A. cooked B. done C. made D. served 

9. A. home B. house C. family D. household

10. A. burning B. burnt C. burned D. burn

11. A. one B. first C. second D. last 

12. A. luck B. fortune C. luckily D. lucky 

13. A. of B. between C. to D. for. 

14. A. every B. one C. each D. all 

15. A. phrases B. wishes C. sentences D. words