Exercise 2: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose underlined part is pronounced

differently from the others.

1. A. carp B. article C. party D. tradition
2. A. connect B. cook C. dance D. control
3. A. pass B. palm C. sharp D. man
4. A. custom B. correct C. clockwise D. opinion
5. A. kidding B. generate C. sponge D. oblige
6. A. design B. preserve C. basic D. physical
7. A. cousin B. interesting C. link D. fond
8. A. lantern B. important C. money D. thank
9. A. many B. take C. place D. wake
10. A. occupation B. occasion C. shake D. miraculous
Exercise 3: Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) whose main stress is different from
the others in the group.
1. A. holiday B. decorate C. offering D. addition
2. A. laughter B. prepare C. chopstick D. heaven
3. A. resident B. cutlery C. ancestor D. permission
4. A. generation B. presentation C. necessity D. obligation
5. A. festival B. contestant C. atmosphere D. family
6. A. village B. bamboo C. away D. obey
7. A. custom B. worship C. maintain D. midnight
8. A. respect B. mention C. expert D. worship
9. A. pagoda B. complement C. society D. tradition
10. A. custom B. explain C. chopstick D. manner
B. VOCABULARY – GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Choose the correct meaning of the following words and phrases.
1. custom
A. a way of behaving or a belief that has been established for a long time
B. a behaviour that is considered to be polite in a particular society
C. a ceremony that includes a series of formal or traditional actions
2. luck
A. something that you offer to someone
B. good things that happen to you by chance
C. a special relationship with somebody
3. longevity
A. living for a long time
B. working for a long time
C. being happy for a long time
4. decoration
A. performing fold dances
B. competing with each other to find out who is the best
C. making something look more attractive by putting things on it or around it
5. ornamental tree
A. a tree that is cut down and burned
B. a tree that is placed in a house for decoration
C. a tree that is planted in the back yard of a house
6. family reunion
A. an occasion for members of family to get together
B. an occasion for members of club to get together
C. an occasion for everyone in a village to get together
Exercise 2: Choose the word/ phrase/ sentence (A, B, C, or D) that best fits the
space in each sentences or best answers the question.
1. People ______ bamboo poles with small bells and lanterns.
A. maintain B. cook C. decorate D. hang
2. We visit pagodas to bow to Buddha and ______ for a lucky new year.
A. pray B. build C. place D. dance
3. The Japanese perform ________ during New Year celebrations.
A. lion dance B. bamboo dance C. flower village D. festival goer
4. People in Hanoi ________ to give Ong Cong Ong Tao a ride to Heaven.
A. release lanterns B. unicorn dance C. release carps D. bad spirit
5. Many people visit ________ to take pictures with the blooming flowers.
A. Buddhist temples B. flower villages C. ornamental tree D. kumquat
tree
6. Her acrobatics were greeted with loud ________.
A. applause B. offering C. longevity D. festival
7. The ________ opened with a fanfare of trumpets.
A. monk B. lantern C. ceremony D. decorative items
8. Thousands of ________ come here every year.
A. flower village B. lion dance C. bamboo dance D. festival goer
9. We have a ________ every New Year's Day.
A. family reunion B. martial arts C. chase away D. table manners
10. The Vietnamese often prepare ________ to worship their ancestors during Tet holiday.
A. lanterns B. offerings C. longevities D. customs
11. Tet’s ________ is the longest holiday which may last up to seven to nine days.
A. celebrate B. celebrated C. celebratory D. celebration
12. We should buy some ________ for the house before Tet.
A. decorations B. decorative C. decorate D. decoratively
13. As ________ dress of Vienamese, Ao dai is worn by men and women.
A. tradition B. traditional C. traditionally D. traditionalist
14. On New Year’s Eve, the young often go out to watch the firework ________.
A. perform B. performer C. performing D. performance
15. The traditional Thai New Year is celebrated ________ April each year.
A. in B. on C. of D. for
16. In Japan, take ________ your shoes at the entrance to all home, and most businesses and
hotels.
A. in B. to C. at D. off
17. Shaking hands is the most popular way ________ greeting in Britain.
A. to B. of C. against D. at
18. It’s considered good manners ________ younger generations in the family to invite elders
to eat before starting a meal.
A. on B. for C. at D. up
19. The Vietnamese New Year ________ from the first day of the first month of the Lunar
calendar for at least three days.
A. take up B. take after C. take off D. take place
20. They ________ presents under the Christmas trees on Christmas day.
A. pray B. maintain C. place D. release
21. I put a bag of red beans under my pillow to ________ away bad luck.
A. give B. bring C. admire D. chase
22. Organising the festivals is one way for us to ________ our traditions.
A. break B. maintain C. Release D. pray
23. Kung Fu and Karate are my favorite ________.
A. table manners B. martial arts C. flower village D. lion dance
24. How many people were there at the family ___________ last weekend?
A. unit B. united C. union D. reunion
25. We should ___________ children’s awareness of our customs and traditions.
A. rise B. raise C. boost D. improve
26. Joe broke with ___________ when he went to an art college.
A. culture B. habit C. tradition D. custom
27. We ___________ the Spring Festival on the 15 of January in the lunar calendar.
th

A. happen B. occur C. hold D. take place

28. Festivals are important because they keep some village traditions ___________.
A. alive B. live C. living D. lively
29. It’s the ___________ in that country for women to get married in white.
A. hobby B. habit C. custom D. costume
30. Many young people don’t ___________ the tradition of living with their parents when they
are eighteen.
A. try B. follow C. obey D. take
31. You are under no _________ to buy any stuff here.
A. oblige B. obliged C. obligatory D. obligation
32. Taking care of the family is _________ considered women’s duty in many Eastern
countries.
A. tradition B. traditional C. traditionally D. traditionalism
33. In Maori culture, it’s the _________ for people to press their noses when it comes to
greeting.
A. custom B. customary C. customer D. customize
34. Linda fell in love with Peter without knowing about his real ________status.
A. social B. socialable C. society D. socialability
35. Whether you have meals at home or in a restaurant, some basic table __________ should
never be forgotten.
A. ways B. styles C. aspects D. manners
36. Is there ________ boat race at the festival?
A. an B. the C. a D. Ø
37. It takes more than ________ hour to drive to Can Gio.
A. the B. Ø C. a D. an
38. Mike and Thomas come from ________ Canada.
A. Ø B. a C. the D. an
39. There isn't ________ airport near where we live.
A. the B. Ø C. an D. a
40. ________ lion dance is called shishi-mai in Japan.
A. A B. The C. Ø D. An
41. Can you recommend me ________ good English teacher?
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
42. Is he going on _______ business next week?
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø
43. We might be able to catch _______ last train if we hurried.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
44. _______ used razor blade is useless.
A. The B. A C. An D. X
45. We live at _______ third house from the church.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
46. My aunt has _______ interesting novel.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
47. It was _______ best film I had ever read.
A. the B. an C. a D. x
48. A video lab is _______ useful means for language learning.
A. the B. an C. a D. x
49. Today is ________ fine day. Let's go to ________ park.
A. Ø – Ø B. an – the C. a - the D. the - a
50. She lives in ________ village on ________ east coast.
A. a – an B. a – the C. the -an D. the – a
51. ________ man over there is ________ Australian.
A. The – a B. The – an C. A – an D. A - Ø
52. I would like to live by _______ sea
A. the B. a C. an D. x
53. Harry is a sailor. He spends most of his life at _______ sea.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
54. There are billions of stars in _______ space.
A. a B. an C. x D. the
55. He tried to park his car but _______ space wasn't big enough.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
56. We often watch _______ television
A. the B. a C. an D. x
57. Can you turn off _______ television, please?
A. the B. a C. an D. x
58. We had _______ dinner in a restaurant.
A. a B. an C. x D. the
59. We had _______ meal in a restaurant.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
60. Thank you. That was _______ very nice lunch.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
61. Where can _______ people buy everything they need?
A. the B. a C. an D. x
62. Her parents are now working in _______ Europe.
A. the B. a C. an D. x
63. He majors in _______ English.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
64. Mark Twain, _______ American writer, wrote “Life on the Mississippi River”.
A. an B. a C. the D. x
65. Paris is splendid by _______ night.
A. a B. an C. the D. x
Exercise 3: Circle the correct option in brackets.
1. Nobody lives on (a/ the) Moon.
2. We went to Tien Giang by (a/ ø) coach.
3. It is (a/ an) exciting trip.
4. He sometimes come (the/ ø) home late.
5. I will bring some food to (ø/ the) party on Sunday.
6. There is (an/ a) ornamental tree in my living room.
7. The Ban Flower Festival takes place in (the/ ø) March.
8. They have never been to (ø/ the) U.K.
9. Fansipan is (ø/ the) highest mountain in Viet Nam.
10. She gave me (ø/ a) big birthday cake.
Exercise 4: Write a or an in the blanks.
1. My daughter is ________________ architect.
2. She has ________________ interesting comic book.
3. I think he will be ________________ good student.
4. They have left for ________________ hour.
5. She wore ________________ pink dress at the party last night.
6. We will have ________________ party to wish our grandparents longevity.
7. You should take ________________ umbrella in case it rains.
8. My uncle has ________________ coffee plantation in Kon Tum.
9. Women also play ________________ important role in our society.
10. Dragon-snake is ________________ folk game in Viet Nam.
Exercise 5: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. A custom is something that has become an accepted way of doing things.
A. agreed B. rejected C. denied D. refused
2. My grandparents always try their best to find ways to preserve our family unity.
A. consistency B. stickage C. union D. bond
3. People shouldn’t wear short shorts and tank tops. This is disrespectful.
A. respectful B. deferential C. impolite D. polite
4. Many young people do not follow the tradition of living with their parents.
A. break B. pursue C. shatter D. sever
5. In my family, all the traditions of our ancestors are strictly followed.
A. gently B. kindly C. softly D. severely
Exercise 6: Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences:
1. He is the offspring of a chemist and a nurse. His intelligence is inherited from them.
A. partner B. friend C. ancestor D. neighbor
2. Anna broke with the family tradition and chose to be a singer instead of being a
teacher.
A. united B. followed C. connected D. joined
3. People in some far-away mountainous regions still keep their traditional way of life.
A. modern B. usual C. established D. accepted
4. A tradition is something special and is passed down through the generations.
A. unusual B. unique C. common D. exceptional
5. When we have finished eating, we place our chopsticks on top of our rice bowl.
A. ended B. stopped C. closed D. started
Exercise 7: Correct the mistaken articles in the following sentences.
1. It is a important meeting to elect our manager.
2. I think the sugar is not good for your health.
3. We will go to Ho Chi Minh City by a plane.
4. It is a most beautiful beach in Viet Nam.
5. Most families in the Viet Nam prepare offerings at Tet.
6. She bought two kilos of meat and an half kilo of tomatoes.
7. It's an good idea to hand bowls with both hands.
8. We are travelling to Spain in a summer.
9. The boat race takes place in a morning.
10. Rich are always true.

A. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen to the text and complete the sentence. (Track 09)
1. Traditional Vietnamese ___________________ and habits have been formed time to time for
thousands of years.
2. Vietnamese culture is the original cultural values of the country strongly that define the
___________________ and the long-lastingness of culture in Vietnam.
3. Vietnamese people have habits of worshiping ___________________ and chewing betel.
4. There are lots of ___________________ in Vietnam especially in Spring.
5. Customs and habits of Vietnamese people ___________________ from region to region.
Exercise 2: Listen again and write T (true)/ F(false) for each statement.
No Statements T F
.
Vietnamese people remain their unique cultural
1. identity in spite of the domination of Chinese and
other powers.
Vietnamese culture is the combination of native
2.
culture and Australian culture.
Funeral ceremony and long-life ceremony are
3. associated with community of villages and
communes.
4. Tet Nguyen Dan is a popular festival in Vietnam.
5. Summer is the season of festival in Vietnam.
B. SPEAKING
Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
1. We need to talk about our presentation. _________ meet after school tomorrow?
A. How about B. Why don’t we C. Would you mind D. What about
2. - Nick: In my opinion, a tradition is special belief or custom passed down from
generation to generation.
- Teacher: _________. Give me an example of a tradition.
A. Yes, spot on. B. Sound lovely. C. You’re kidding. D. Yes, I do.
3. - Lan: My family has a custom of having lunch together at 11.30 a.m sharp.
- Nam: _________.
A. Are you sure? B. Spot on! C. That’s so sad D. Really?
4. - Hoa: Why don’t you come with us to enjoy the xoe dance? You won’t regret it.
- Mai: _________.
A. I’m serious. B. You must be joking! C. Yes, spot on. D. Are you sure?
5. - Duong: We have a traditional of not dumping rubbish during the first 3 days of
Tet.
- Whisper: _________.
A. You must be kidding! B. Spot on.
C. I’m serious. D. Sound lovely!
Exercise 2: Complete the dialogue with the responses below. There is one extra
that you do not need.
A. My father invited the guests, my mother and my aunt went shopping and then cooked
the dishes. I helped to set up the tables and the chairs.
B. She is the first grandchild of my parents.
C. It is the party to welcome a new member of our family - the birth of my niece. My elder
sister gave birth to a healthy baby girl.
D. Everyone brought a lot of presents for the baby, and the parents of the baby thanks to
the guests.
E. It was really a day full of happiness. The arrival of the baby brought us all together. It
was a very happy event for our whole family, close relatives and neighbours.
F. My father said that it was a special occasion and we held a big party at our house when
the baby was one month old.
G. All the family members, the closest relatives and some of our neighbours.
Susan: What is the most memorable event in your life, Mai?
Mai: (1) ___________________
Susa Where and when did it happen?
 n:
Mai: (2) ___________________
Susa How is the baby special to your father?
n:
Mai: (3) ___________________
Susa Who joined with you in the party?
n:
Mai: (4) ___________________
Susa What were the preparations for the party?
n:
Mai: (5) ___________________
Susa Do you like it? Why?
n:
Mai: (6) ___________________
Exercise 3: Match sentences 1-6 with responses a-g. There is one extra response.
1. Whatever you do, don’t forget it. a. I don’t want to talk about it.
2. I think you should tell your parents. b. No, that’s cheating.
3. What should I do? c. OK, I will.
4. Can I copy your homework, Hoa? d. Yes, definitely.
5. What’s the matter? e. What? I can’t do that!
6. Are you sure? f. You should tell someone.
g. OK, I won’t.
C. READING
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
① Tet is the biggest festival in Vietnam. To (1) _______ Tet, Vietnamese people make
many tasty (2) _______ foods. The most important food includes Chung cakes, sausages,
boiled chicken, spring rolls, and sticky rice. Chung cake is made of sticky rice, pork, green
beans, and other spices, wrapped in green leaves; (3) _______, this cake needs a lot of
preparation. This cake can be kept for a long time, even though the weather is often humid
during Tet. Other significant foods that cannot be missed to worship the ancestors are
sausages, spring rolls, and sticky rice. Because sausages are difficult (4) ______, people
often buy them from famous suppliers. However, sticky rice and spring rolls are easier to
prepare and must be (5) _______ immediately after they are cooked, so they are often made
at home.
1. A. celebrate B. join C. take part in
D. participate
2. A. delicious B. traditional C. spicy D.
tradition
3. A. because B. while C. therefore D.
however
4. A. to make B. making C. make D. makes
5. A. touched B. smelled C. looked
D. served
② The Tet holiday is celebrated (1) _______ the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet
Nam. Several weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the
walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people
make Banh Chung, (2) _______ is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On New Year’s Eve,
the whole family gets together for a (3) _______ dinner. Every member of the family should
be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served. On New
Year morning, the young members of the family pay their respects (4) _______ the elders.
And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes. Then people go (5)
_______ their neighbours, friends and relatives.
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1. A. by B. in C. on D. at
2. A. which B. what C. where D. why
3. A. reunited B. union C. reunite D. reunion
4. A. at B. to C. about D. in
5. A. visited B. visiting C. to visit D. visit
Exercise 2: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
①
SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
Although there various wedding styles in America, most weddings still follow certain
traditions. One of those is an old saying that dates back to 19 th century England about what
a bride should wear or carry: “Something old, something new, something borrowed,
something blue.”
A bride wears something old to remind her of her family and the past. Some brides wear
their mother’s wedding dress or a piece of her jewelry. Something new means good luck
and hope for a happy future with her new husband. Again, this item may be the dress, but
often it is a pair of new shoes. Something borrowed such as a friend’s handkerchief a
married friend’s bridal veil means the bride has friends and family who are willing to help
her. Something blue is a symbol of trust and faith between the couple. These days, some
brides are creative with this item by painting their fingernails a light blue color or wearing a
garter on their leg. Another tradition says that the groom should take the garter after the
ceremony and throw it to the single men. The man who catches it will be the next one to
get married.
(Source: Adapted from Power Content Reading 1)
1. Which of the following is a good title for the text?
A. Various types of weddings. B. A wedding tradition and its meaning.
C. What should be worn on your wedding day. D. How to plan a traditional
wedding.
2. To remind her of the past, the bridge might
A. wear a pair of new shoes. B carry a friend’s handkerchief.
C. wear her mother’s wedding dress. D. paint her fingermails a light blue
color.
3. For good luck and hope for a good future with her partner, the bride might wear
A. a piece of new jewelry or a new dress. B. a bridal veil and a new dress
C. a new dress and a pair of new shoes D. a pair of new shoes or a new dress
4. The word “it” refers to
A. a pair of shoes B. luck C. item D. future
5. Why do some brides wear a blue garter on their leg?
A. Because too many brides paint their fingermails a light blue color.
B. Because it is a symbol of trust and faith between the bride and the groom.
C. To show how the couple can be lucky in their marriage.
D. To show how popular something blur is in a wedding.
②
GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS IN VIET NAM
Gift-giving is important in Viet Nam because of the significance of interpersonal
relationships in Vietnamese culture.
First and foremost, do not encourage corruption. There is a clear cut between gift-
giving and bribery. Nevertheless, it is common in Viet Nam for exchanging small gifts on
certain occasions such as anniversaries, Tet holidays... to express respect, love,
appreciation, or gratitude.
Gift-giving customs depend on the context. If it is a private gift for one Vietnamese partner
you should give the gift at a private occasion. If you have a gift for the whole office or
company, you should give it after the business meeting with the whole office employee.
Do not wrap a gift in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with
funerals in Viet Nam. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives, and other sharp
objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship.
Vietnamese may or may not open these gifts when they are received; leave the option
to them. You will also receive gifts and should defer to your host as to whether you should
open them when receiving or not. Regardless of when it is opened or what it is, profuse
thanks are always appropriate.
1. According to the passage, why is gift-giving important in Viet Nam?
A. Because it helps to establish a friendship.
B. Because it's common in Vietnamese culture.
C. Because it's the best way to build up a stable relationship.
D. Because personal relationships play a vital role in Vietnamese culture.
2. Which of the followings should not be a reason for gift-giving?
A. To show appreciation B. To bribe somebody
C. To express gratitude D. To show affection
3. When giving a gift, you should ______________.
A. wrap it in black or white paper
B. give it in the business meeting
C. never give sharp objects, such as knives or scissors
D. avoid giving it on a private occasion
4. When receiving a gift, you should ______________.
A. always say "thank you" B. try to find what is it
C. open it in front of the giver D. ask your host to open it
5. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs in Viet Nam?
A. Gift-giving is a good way of strengthening relationships.
B. Gifts for your partners should be given at private occasions.
C. You should avoid giving anything sharp.
D. It is considered rude not to open the gift in front of the giver.
Exercise 3: Read the text again and answer the questions.
Wedding custom in Viet Nam is quite complicated. Before an official wedding, a
ceremony of engagement must be held first. In Vietnamese tradition, an engagement
ceremony is an official occasion for families of fiancé and fiancée to mark their relationship
and to arrange the wedding.
Each family needs to prepare a representative who is a family member having a happy
life and a high-ranking position in the family. On the day of the engagement, the
representatives of the two families will have some announcements about the wedding and
exchange gifts. The time of the wedding is chosen suitably based on the lunar calendar.
Gifts which are put in trays are prepared by the family of fiancé a few days before the
engagement ceremony. The number of trays must be an odd number. In Vietnamese habits,
odd numbers are thought to bring luck to the couple. In the trays, there are betel leaves,
areca nut fruits, wine, tea, husband-wife cakes, and sticky rice. On the wedding day, the
couple has to stay apart to avoid unlucky things. The wedding ceremony starts in front of
the ancestor altar. The master of the wedding ceremony will declare the couple becomes a
new family.
1. What ceremony occurs before the official wedding?
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2. Who is selected to be the representative of each family?
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3. Who prepares gift trays for the engagement ceremony?
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4. Why must the number of trays be an odd number?
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5. Where does the wedding ceremony occur?
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Exercise 4: Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True(T)
or False(F).
The meaning of a kiss depends on where you are. A kiss means “I love you” in many
countries. In some countries, a kiss can be friendly greeting, or a goodbye. South
Americans and Europeans say hello with kisses much more often than North Americans.
They also sometimes say goodbye by kissing their own fingertips and then “blowing” the
kiss away. In these regions, men at business meeting even greet each other with a kiss on
the cheek, instead of a handshake.
Then there are beliefs that kissing has a special meaning. In ancient Rome, the groom
at a wedding must kiss the bride as a legal agreement. And did your mother ever kiss your
hurt finger to make the pain stop? English used to think that kisses have magical powers.
Not everyone in the world kisses though. Eskimos couples rubbed their noses
together, and so did some African tribes and Pacific Islanders. The Ainu of Japan preferred
to bite their loved one’s cheek.
These days, kissing is mostly a sign of romance. Thanks to international travel and
sharing customs, that meaning has become universal.
(Source: Adapted from Essay Content Reading 3)
Statements T F
1. The meaning of kisses is different in different places.
2. North Americans greet each other by kissing more frequently
than South Americans.
3. South Americans sometimes kiss their own fingertips and then
blowing the kiss away as a way to say greet each other.
4. Some African trilbes say “I love you” by biting the cheek.
5. People worldwide now often see a kiss as a sign of love.
D. WRITING
Exercise 1: Reorder the words to make correct sentences.
1. Vietnamese / at / tradition / It’s / with / reunite / to / Tet. / families
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2. time. / as / in / Custom / is / and / from / tradition / some / aspects / such / scale /
different
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3. fork / table / at / manners / to / to / According / dinner. / and / knife / use / in / the / have /
we / a / England,
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4. shouldn’t / you / Australia, / a / In / accent. / person's / criticize
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5. Viet Nam, / as / don’t / have / you / a / Japan. / bow / do / deep / to / in / you / take / In
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6. be/ great / Elderly / respect. / should / with / people / treated
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7. the / traditions / have / Do / follow / you / to / strictly?
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8. Traditionally, / until / marriage. / children / live / parents / with / their / Vietnamese
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9. or / Eve / tradition, / New / the / good / luck / enter / to / person / brings / house / luck. /
the / first /
Year’s / either / bad / to / According / on
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10. regularly / of / particular / place / the / as / Worshipping / days, / the / death /
festivals / on / and / day / such / takes / ancestor.
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Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings.
1. gifts/ and have a/ meet/ to exchange/ traditional meal. / Most families/
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2. with/ Homes/ and kumquat. / are decorated/ the apricot blossom, / peach blossom, /
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3. during Tet. / are encouraged/ Children/ or cry/ not to fight/
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4. the house. / plant/ a new year's tree/ Many families/ in front of/
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5. to worship/ After/ attend/ the local pagoda/ ancestors. / the family meal, / many
Vietnamese people/
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6. festival. / exciting/ music/ The Glastonbury Festival/ is an/
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7. that/ the first person/ is a generous/ and kind-hearted. / to enter/ their house/
Vietnamese people/ hope
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8. colorful flowers. / the festival/ people/ Before/ with/ prepare/ their houses/ to decorate/
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9. on the/15th day/ The Vu Lan Festival/ seventh/ of the/ lunar month. / takes place/
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10. to/ seeing/I am/ festival/ in Dak Lak. / looking forward/ the elephant race/
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11. first day/ of Tet. / shouldn't/ You/ on the/ sweep/ the house/
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12. about/ other/ cultures. /I am/ interested/ in learning/
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Exercise 3: Write in full sentences using the given words.
1. We/ wish/ our mom/ health/ longevity! /
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2. He/ released/ after being/ questioned/ by/ police/ yesterday.
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3. He/ prays/ luck/ happiness. /
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4. The man/ monk/ from/ Emei Mountain. /
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5. They/ make/ sacrificial offerings/ the gods. /
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6. The ornamental tree/ in our front yard/ growing/ rapidly. /
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7. Martial arts/ originates/ the East.
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8. Young rice cake/ a specialty/ this area.
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9. You should/ learn/ Vietnamese table manners. /
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10. We/ have/ a family/ reunion/ next week. /
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Exercise 4: Rewrite the following sentences based on the given words.
1. There’s a tradition that English people drink a lot of tea. (follow)
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2. Last year we went to Thailand on Tet holiday. (broke)
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3. The Vietnamese have the custom of worshipping ancestors. (there)
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4. It’s the custom for Vietnamese parents to celebrate their baby’s first month. (have)
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5. According to tradition, Vietnamese people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival every year.
(There)
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6. The Ok Om Bok Festival takes place in October. (organize)
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7. It’s a good idea to hand bowls with both hands. (should)
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8. We should wait for the host to start eating. (better)
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9. Don’t sweep the floor on the first three days of Tet. (shouldn’t)
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10. Never use bad words in conversations with others, especially with older people.
(had)
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Exercise 5: Write an email (80–100 words) advising one of your friends about
participating in the Ok Om Bok Festival.

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