. Fill in the blanks with “like” or “different”.

(Grammar 2)
1. My sister is__________ from me. I like traveling but she doesn’t.
2. She smiles__________ her father.
3. South Korea celebrates Lunnar New Year__________ Vietnam.
4. Thai New year is__________ from Vietnamese New Year.
5. My new car runs well__________ Japanese car.
6. In Italy, they eat seafood at Christmas. That’s__________ from Japan.
7. __________ Amerian children, French children go egg hunting on Easter Sunday.
8. The lucky color in Spain is__________ from that in Argentina.
9. __________ Chinese people, Vietnamese people give children lucky money on Lunar New Year.
10. The festival this year isn’t__________ that last year. There are more outdoor activities.
TEST FOR UNIT 8
I. Choose the words whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others in each group.
1. A. annual B. attraction C. lantern D. race
2. A. bonfire B. fight C. competition D. midnight
3. A. greeting B. generous C. great D. growing
4. A. suggestion B. location C. celebration D. option
5. A. around B. sound C. about D. tour
6. A. seafood B. balloon C. good D. moon
7. A. happens B. lights C. festivals D. teams
8. A. sculptures B. experiences C. exchanges D. places
9. A. introduced B. welcomed C. performed D. believed
10. A. crowded B. celebrated C. defeated D. prayed
II. Choose the word whose main stressed syllable is placed differently from that of the other in each group.
11. A. lantern B. midnight C. temple D. defeat
12. A. muddy B. pudding C. event D. bonfire
13. A. balloon B. wooden C. compare D. exchange
14. A. remember B. different C. annual D. festival
15. A. competition B. participant C. preparation D. introduction
III. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
16. Hung King Temple Festival is a/ an__________ one in Phu Tho province. It is celebrated in lunnar March every year.
A. monthly B. weekly C. annual D. daily
17. On the day of the Fire Dancing Festival, the Pà Thẻn ethnic group in Hà Giang set a big__________ on the yard and
start the rituals. A. bonfire B. firework C. flame D. light
18. Tet holiday is coming around, so next Monday, each student in my class will bring a gift and then_______ it with
another student. A. give B. hand C. exchange D. send
19. During Tết holiday, Vietnamese people give each other best__________ for a lucky and successful Lunar New Year.
A. traditions B. sayings C. wishes D. greetings
20. We are going to visit our grandparents this weekend. They__ very happy.A. won't B. will beC. will D. won't be
21. __________ in Chinese culture, red is a symbol of luck in most Vietnamese celebrations.
A. Similar B. Different C. Like D. Same
22. My daughter usually stays up until midnight to see the__________ with the family members on New Year's Eve.
A. tradition B. fireworks C. festival D. wish
23. Uniforms in my school are different__________ those in my sister’s. A. for B. with C. on D. from
24. During Hội An Lantern Festival, visitors can__________ in many interesting activities and watch various art
performances, all of which are completely free of charge. A. takes off B. takes on C. take place D. take part
25. The U.S. always celebrates the Fourth of July with an amazing__________ display in the sky.
A. lightning B. fire C. fireworks D. bonfires
V. Choose the word which best fits each gap.
Last spring, I visited my cousin living in Ho Chi Minh City. She suggested the best time to visit the city was during the
Tet (31) I had such a great time, so I want to share my personal (32)__ and what I learned about the Vietnam Lunar New
Year.
First, Tet is a (33)__ of the start of spring. The city is full of flower vendors, and all the trees are in bloom.
Second, it’s about paying respect to your ancestors. I saw many people burning incense and families putting out food and
fruit for their loved ones who have passed away. Finally, Tet (34)___ about spending time with your family. I was
surprised at how empty the city was. My cousin told me it's a (35)___ for families to return to their hometown to celebrate
the New Year.
31. A. celebrate B. festival C. enjoyment D. tradition
32. A. performance B. competition C. experience D. interest
33. A. celebration B. tradition C. program D. festival
34. A. won’t be B. will be C. can be D. is
35. A. experience B. tradition C. competition D. holiday
VI. write T if the statement is TRUE, F if the statement is FALSE, and NI if there is NO INFORMATION on it.

The largest festival in the world is Brazil’s Carnival which is considered by many to be “the greatest show on
Earth.” More than 5 million people travel to Brazil in February or March to attend this religious celebration that begins 40
days before Easter. The festival is full of live music and people dancing in the streets. More than 70+ samba schools
compete every year for cash and prizes. Dancers from these schools wear colorful and creative costumes. They form a
long line of people in the street called a parade that starts in the city center and stops at the ocean. The festival takes place
before the Catholic season of Lent and celebrates the last day before Brazilians must give up the things they love for 40
days. The festival ends with a beautiful fire show on the beach when the sun goes down.

36. The festival begins with a beautiful fire show on the beach.

37. The Carnival is a large festival in Brazil.

38. The festival takes place after the Catholic season of Lent.

39. Dancers from local samba schools wear costumes and compete for cash and
prizes.

40. You can find lots of great food at the festival.

VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning.

41. People will hold Mid-Autumn Festival on the fifteenth of lunnar August. (celebrate)→ People will_____________

42. Both Chinese and Vietnamese people give children lucky money on Lunar New Year. → Like Vietnamese people, __

43. This festival happens in some countries in Southeast Asia. (takes) → This festival _____________

44. Life in The countryside is quiet and peaceful. Life in the city is exciting.(different) → Life in The countryside____

45. Vietnamese people visit temples on New Year’s Day and Japanese also visit temples on that day.→ Like _________

VIII. Put the words in the correct order to make correct sentences.

46. This musical festival/ like/ not/ the last year’s./ is

47. My brother’s/ is/ taste/ sports/ different/ mine./ from/ in

49. Mid-Autumn Festival/ often/ celebrated/ on/ is/ the 15th day/ of the 8th lunnar month/ with a full moon at night.

50. During the festival,/ of all age/ wear/ colorful masks,/ carry/ children/ candle lanterns/ and/ on the streets./ parade/

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