I. Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each space. My Peaceful Neighbourhood
My family lives in this area for more than 15 years. This is a quiet, safe place with great neighbours. They ...(17)... all nice people. If anyone has problems, they are always there to ...(18)... him (her). Besides, we are never worried about losing things. For example, my mother sometimes locks our dog outside when she goes to work. Miss Lan, who lives ...(19)... to our house, always takes care of it and gives the dog back in the evening. I also have many ...(20)..., too. My neighbourhood is a really safe and nice place to live, and I love it so much.
17. A. are B. have C. are having D. is
18. A. smile B. laugh C. help D. take
19. A. beside B. next C. in front D. near
20. A. kids B. friends C. friend D. more friend
II. Read the passage about Lunar New Year (Tet) in Viet Nam, then answer the following questions.
Lunar New Year is the greatest Vietnamese festival. It is called Tet in Viet Nam. It usually takes place between the end of January and the beginning of February. Celebrations begin with the family reunion dinner which is held on the New Year's Eve. Every member of the family is eager to attend this family feast. The feast usually consists of banh chung or banh tet, spring rolls, chicken and some other special food. The children usually wear new clothes and go with their parents to visit their relatives. The children say "Happy New Year" to all the people they visit and are often given lucky money in red envelopes. They are very happy.
21. Is Lunar New Year the greatest Vietnamese festival?
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22. When does the Lunar New Year take place?
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23. What are the children often given at Tet?
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24. How do the children feel?
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