5. magic__ 6, tradit__ 8. fash__ 9. pedestr__ 10, celebrat__ 11. fibrar___ 12, vegetar__ Il, Say these words aloud and underline the stressed syllable. 1 congratilation 2. procession 3 musician 4 vegetarian 5, magician 6. electrician 7. companion 8. confusion 9. preservation 10. competition 11. politician 12. historian 13. production 14, generation 15. tradition 16. Canadian 17. physician 18. pedestrian 19. librarian 20. communication IL. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. 1. a reunion b. ceremony ¢. performance d. procession 2. a. oriental b. politician ¢. celebration 4. questionable 3. a. anniversary b. explanation c. traditional d. electrician 4, a. specialities b. activities ¢. impression d. technician 5. a. lantern b. companion e. Christian d. incense eTocs 1. Complete the sentences with the correct words. Use the pictures as a clue. UNIT 4: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS +591. Their wedding ‘was held in the county park. 2. This is the band’s first live since last year. ea 3. Buddhist monks perform a prayer in the main hall of the pagoda, 4, We went through a stone into the garden. 5. The in Rio de Janeiro is a festival held every year and considered the biggest in the world. 6. Hoi An Festival takes place monthly — on the L4th day of each iunar month. 7. Our grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding last week 8. We have a family every New Year's Day. 9. Lots of people poured down the street to watch a colourful of dragon dances, lion dani 10. Many people visit the shrines to make of fruit or rice to the gods, Ml, Complete the sentences with the correct form or tense of the verbs from the box. 1. Quan ho singing is, in traditional festivals in Bac Ninh, 2. On Tet holiday, Vietnamese people their ancestors a five-fruit tray. 3. Lenjoy going to Huong Pagoda and __ Buddha. 4, The book will be published in October to the 100th anniversary ofMorris’s death. 60-BAI TAP TIENG ANH 8 - PHAN BAI TAP‘The crowds are shouting and to encourage their teams. We should our tradition and culture for future generations. Lotus lanterns are on the small river in the old town, On the first day of the New Year, we visit the temples for goodfortune and health. Nl, State whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound. ‘The Elephant Racing Festival is the biggest cultural festival in Tay Nguyen. You can either choose to ride in a cable car up to the pagoda or walk up. We first leamed to sing quan ho when we were between 15 and 17. hee The oarsmen are encouraged by the sounds of drums and the cheering crowds while they are racing, Maya doesn’t follow the procession, but she supports the dancing team, 6. Hundreds of thousands of people gather on the two banks of the river to watch the Ngo junk: Ngo junk race is a community sports which enhance unity among Khmer people from villages. Even though many people come to Buon Don to ride the elephants, a lot of them fail to witness the Elephant Racing Festival. 9. Tet is the most important festival in Vietnam; therefore, most Vietnamese return home for Tet. 10. They played together as a team very well; however, they didn’t win the race. 11, After taking a boat to the mountain, we can take a cable ear up. 12. It was an exeiting festival, so I felt very lucky to participate in it, 13. Last year, I went to Huong Pagoda with my family and friends. IV, Complete each sentence using the correct conjunction from the parenthesis. 1. He's overweight, he continues to eat lots of cakes and biscuits. (and, so, yet) 2. P've drunk six cups of coffe today, ve got a headache. (and, so, but) 3. The lesson finished, everyone went home, (and, or, but) 4. We're making good progress, we've still got a Tong way (0 go. (bul, so, 07) 5, The climate is getting warmer. Maybe it’s natural, maybe it’s caused byus. (and, but, or) 6. Maria didn’t do any revision, she didn’t pass the exam. (but, so, or) 7. To get to Vancouver, you can fly, you can ride the ferry. (and, or, yet) I'm afiaid of heights, | appreciate the view from the top of this building. (and, yet, so) 9. Ih isn’t ina very nies part aftown, it's a good restaurant (hut, and, so) 10.1 found it hard to follow what the teacher was saying, eventually 1 losteoncentration. (yet, and, or) \V. Join the two sentences using the conjunctive adverbs in the box. 1. My penpal has lived in the Alps all his life. He has never learnt to ski. 2. You need to work harder. You won't get a passing grade. Unit 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM*61.3. Roberta didn’t have all the ingredients to bake a cake, She decided to prepare something else. 4, Lwas not confident of winning. I decided to give it a try. 5. Thad a problem with my bike. | was late for school. 6. Drinking and driving is against the rules, It’s dangerous. 7. We were supposed to go dancing after dinner. We went home instead. 8. Milos said his English is terrible. He got a 9.0 on his IELTS Writing test. 10, Remember to use sun cream when you go down to the beach. You'll get sunburnt within half an hour. 10, Diet and exercise will help you lose weight, It is good for your health, VI. Complete each sentence with and, but, so, of, moreover, however, therefore, or otherwise. ‘You must do your homework; , you might get a bad grade. He's seventy-two, he still swims, runs and plays football regularly. John studied hard for the math exam; he got an At. Do you want a cup of tea, would you prefer coffee? 's you bad breath, , itis harmful to your health 1 2. 3 4 5. Smoking 6. There are many learning English websites; some of them are not free. 7. Like to read, my grammar is always on-point. 8. [hope you are feeling better will be back at college soon. 9. Engineering is an interesting career. » You have to be good at maths. 10. To be a doctor you have to study biology, chemistry is also important, VIl.Combine a clause in column A with a clause in column B to make complex sentences. A 10. Whenever they eat at this restaurant 1. Before [have breakfast, B 2. They were talking his parents let him play video games. 3. Although he worked very hard, b-Matt got a job in a software company. 4, Since Joe has high blood pressure, c.because he didn’t even say good morning. 5. Never look down on anybody unless you're helping him up. 6. After he finished his homework, e.they order @ hamburger and fries. When he finished his degree, Lifhe keeps exercising. George was obviously in a bad mood, gzhe has to watch what he eats 9, He'll be able to maintain a healthy weight | h.he didn’t manage to pass the exam. 62-BAI TAP TIENG ANH 8 - PHAN BAI TAPi.1 spend half an hour doing exercises. j.while the teacher was explaining the lesson. VIIL Combine each pair of sentences using the conjunction in brackets. The world is getting warmer. Polar bears are in danger of becoming extinct. (because) 2. ‘There weren’t enough students. They closed the village school. (as) 3. [really enjoyed the concert. The music was too loud. (although) 4. Tle got a creampie smashed in his fave. Everyone laughed. (when) 5. Paul was walking to the bus stop. He found somebody’s wallet on the ground. (while) 6. Jackie will take out the trash. She is done with her chores. (after) 7. You study for the test. You will do much better. (if) 8, Rex practiced his guitar. He could play the song perfeetly. (until) 9. We could get back to shore, It started to rain hard. (before) 10. [saw him. He was always earrying a plestic shopping bag. (whenever) 1%. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences. 1, Mid-Autumn Festival not only recalls the family love, is also a festival for both children and adults in Vietnam, a.and b. but c.yet d.therefore 2. Tran Temple Festival lasts from the 1Sth-20th of lunar August. , visitors all over the country eagerly go on a pilgrimage far prior to the day. a.Nevertheless _b. Otherwise ©. Therefore 4. Moreover 3 the main worship event is taking place at Hung Temple, 100 lanterns are released into the sky. a. Because b.Bven though. While att 4. Lim Festival is among the most impressive festivals, ceremonies singing events. aor b. but c.yet d. and 5, The navigation of the boat, called ghe ago, requires great skills it can easily be flipped. a. therefore b. because ewhen d. although 6 you consider yourself a culture enthusiast, Hue Arts Festival is a must. alt b. Though ©. Because d.As 7. The festival only lasted for three days; _ they spent nearly a month preparing for it. a.when b. moreover ¢. otherwise 4. however Unit 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM*638. In Quang Ninh, you can go to Yen Tu Mountain to attend the Yen Tu Festival, you can visit Ha Long Bay. a.s0 byet cor otherwise 9. there are loads of festivals in Vietnam, Tet or Tet Nguyen Dan is the most important one. a. Since b.Although When 4. As long as, 10, Festival visitors can take part in cultural activities, such as visiting art galleries, historical places and parks. . they can taste exotie food and dishes. a. Moreover b.Therefore c.However Otherwise x Complete each sentence with an appropriate preposition. The Lim Festival takes place every year the 13th day of the first lunar month, Don Village, Dak Lak Provinee. Fishermen pray the good fortune at Whale Festival. Elephant Race Festival is held the Mid-Autumn Festival, children carry beautiful lanterns, They decorate their homes kumquat trees and peach branches. ‘The Hung King Temple Festival has become a public holiday 2007. ‘The Buddhist Festival last three months from the first to the third Iunar month, Foreigners are always keen watching Vietnamese families prepare Tet. At the Kate festival, Cham people take part 1a procession to the nearby temple. 1 2, 3 4. 5 6 1, 8, 9. 10. The Lunar New Year typically takes place late January or early February. 1. Make questions for the underlined words. 1 ‘The Elephant Race Festival is usually held in Don Village or in forests near the Sevepoi River. Thirteen elephants joined the elephant race on March 12 in Lak District The Lim festival takes place on the 13th day of the first lunar month. ‘The spring festival of Bai Dinh Pagoda lasts for three months. Saint Giong Festival was recognized by UNESCO as world intangible cultural heritage. ‘Vu Lan Festival is so-called “Xa toi vong nhan” festival because this is the day for the death’s ‘souls. 1 The Kate Festival is celebrated by the Cham ethnic group. 8. The Perfume Pagoda is about 70 kilometers away from Hanoi. 9. 64-BAI TAP TIENG ANH 8 - PHAN BAI TAP‘Tran Temple Festival is held to commemorate the Kings of the Tran dynasty. 10. To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, children commonly join street _parades, carrying lanterns and wearing masks. I. Complete the dialogue with the appropriate sentences (A - H). Tung: Hello, Nhan! Long time no see. ‘Nhan: ‘Tung! Hi! (1) Tung: Really? I’ve never been to Hoi An. (2), Nhan: [arrived in Hoi An last Friday, and stayed there for 3 nights. Tung: Then you spent the weekends there. It must be fun. han: (3) I visited traditional houses, pagodas and bridges.tried special foods, walked around the old town, Tung: But what do you like most in Hoi An? Nhan: The Lantern Festival (4) I wandered down to theriverfront during the evening when all of the electric lights were turned off, and thousands of lanterns lit up the narrow streets. Tung: Wow! It’s a picturesque scene, isn’t it? han (8) ‘Then took ps an old restaurant to try cao lau. Tung: — Cao lau? (6) Nhan: Yes. It’s verydelicious. (7) the falk game Rai Chai andstopped by Tung: wish could visit Hoi An one cay. ‘han: Why don’t we go together this summer holiday” Tung: (8), Pie Fill in each blank with a word from the box. Together with Bai Dinh and Yen Tu Pagoda Festival, Huong Pagoda Festival s(t) the greatest Buddhist festivals in northem part of Vietnam, Huong Pagodafestival plays an important role in the (2) life of Vietnamese people in generalVietnamese Buddhists in particular. As other festivals in Vietnam, Huong Pagoda Festival is divided into two parts: the ceremonies and the entertaining activities. Ceremonial (3), consist of incense offering procession and Zen ceremony in which Monks and Buddhists offer (4) flowers, candles and fruits. During the ceremony, wo monks (5), beautiful and flexible dances. Unit 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM*65,There are also entertaining activities include enjoying boat cruise along Yen Streamfor watehing (6). scenery, climbing mountain and exploring holy caves. In addition, cultural activities and sporting contests are also (7) on the occasion of Huong, Pagoda Festival: boat racing, climbing, folk song singing, ete. ‘The Huong pagoda festival is imbued with national identity in which people are oriented towards Truth, Beauty, and (8), Il, Read the text carefully, then do the tasks. Ok Om Bok is a traditional festival of Khmer people in Mekong Delta. Ok Om Bok Festival takes place on the Full Moon day of the tenth month in Vietnamese Lunar Calendar, aiming at worshipping the Moon. At the night of the Full Moon day, Khmer people set up a table of offerings; new sticky rice, yam, coconuts, bananas, sweeties, ete and bow their head to show their thanks to the Moon. After that, there is a colorful and sparkling lanterns ceremony on Ba Om Lake. Khmer people not only drop these lanterns on the lake but also fly them to the sky. Dozens of great lantern lighten the night sky in bustling music and the joy of Khmer people. Khmer people believe that these lanterns will bring bad luck and risk far away. ‘The most attractive and exciting activity of Ok Om Bok Festival is Ngo race (a special kind of boat of Khmer people in shape of Nagar snake). Ngo race is a traditional sport of Khmer in Ok Om, Bok Festival. Ngo is a long boat with 25 - 30 meters in length and 1 - 1.4 meter in width, There are about 40 to 60 boatmen in every “Ngo” witha leader at the top to guide the whole team, Before the race, people gather along the riverbanks making an exciting atmosphere. During the race, the boisterous sound of drum, trumpet, cheers und applause urge beatin row as fas as possible to the end. Overall, Ok Om Bok is an important festival in Khmer people’s life. Ok Om Bok Festival has sacred meaning in spiritual life of these people, making a cultural characteristic of this ethnic community. A. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Ok Om Bok Festival is celebrated in October in the Western Calendar. At the night of the festival, Khmer people drop lanterns on the lake and fly lanterns to the sky. Ngo is a snake-shaped boat of Khmer people. Ngo boat race takes place right after Ok Om Bok Festival. (Ok Om Bok Festival promote traditional cultural identity of Khmer community. Answer the questions, 1 2. 3 4 5, The boatmen are encouraged by the people gathering along the riverbanks. 6. B. 1. When does Ok Om Bok Festival take place? 2. What is Ok Om Bok Festival celebrated for? Where do Khmer people float their lanterns? 4, How long is a Ngo boat? 5, How many boatmen are there in every Ngo boat? 66-BAI TAP TIENG ANH 8 - PHAN BAI TAP6. Why is Ok Om Bok an important festival in Khmer people's life? 1. Make sentences, using the words or phrases provided. You can add some words or make changes. 1. Giong Festival/ hold/ commemorate! Saint Giong/ who/ defeat/ An invaders 2. The Khmer/ believe/ they/ have to/ float lanterns/ otherwise/ may now gev’ good luck 3. Lim Festival/ take place/ every year/ 13th day/ first lunar month 4, officially/ national holiday/ Tet/ last! three days/ however! Vietnamese people! often’ spend! nearly a month’ celebrate’ this special event 5. prepare! Mid-Autumn Festival/ make/ colorful lanterns! happy activity’ between’ families! children 6. Whale Festival/ a festival/ worship’ the whale/ pray’ the good fortune/ the fis 7. while/ elephants/ race/ people/ cheer’ encourage/ them 8. Hung Kings Temple Festival/ one off most important’ national holiday’ Vietnam/ commemorate/ Hung Kings Il, Rewrite the sentences without chan, . Use the words in brackets. 1. Although Hue is far from Hanoi, Peter often travels to Hanoi by motorbike, (but) Hue 2. Christian went to Soe Trang to join Ok Om Bok Festival. (because) Christian 3. Sebastien is a French, but he plays Vietnamese folk games well. (although) Although 4, He has to join the festival in order to play Vietnamese folk games. (so) He 5. Although the weather was terrible we hed a good time. (spite) We 6. So that Susan would be fit for the skiing, she went to the gym three a week. (order) Susan 7. My family went to Huong Pagoda Festival two months ago. (since) It 8. You won't get in to see the show if you don’t have reserved seats. (unless) Unit 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM*67You 9. Brian was really interested in Vietnamece cultural and spiritual events. (interest) Brian 10. If you don’t start early, you will get stuck in the traffic. (otherwise) You uae 1. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. a. lantem b. invader c. nation d. race 2. a. carnival . command ©. ceremony 4d. encourage 3. a. tradition b. question ¢. procession 4. 4, a. performed b. worshipped c. prayed a. 5. a. sound b. crowd e. found a. I. Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently. 1. a. confusion b. magician ¢. important 4. otherwise 2. a.performance _b. nevertheless ¢. however 4. procession 3. a preserve b. fortune e. ritual 4. tantern 4. a reunion b. bamboo c. festival 4. display 5. a. participate b. politician communicated. commemorate Ill, Complete each sentence with an appropriate word. The first letter of each word is given. 1. At Tet, Vietnamese people usually d their homes with yellow apricotblossoms or peach blossoms. 2. Vietnamese believe that the colour of red and yellow will bring good f We have the custom of lighting the candies and burning i before prayingin front of the altar. 4. His grandmother's funeral was a private c attended only by the family. Streets lead to Huong pagoda are very € during its festival time. 6. On the first day of Tet, Vietnamese people often visit a pagoda to p. forgood luck and happiness. 7. Buddhist o, include fruit, flowers, incense and candles. 8. The Giong Festival is held to commemorate Saint Giong who d theAn invaders. IV. Choose the best answer a, b, ¢ or d to complete the sentence. 1, Tet is a best time for Vietnamese people paying respects their ancestors. a. for bato e.with d.on 2. Tran Temple Festival is held the 15th day of the first lunar month, ain b. for cat don 3. Ghe Ngo Race is a religious ritual of the Khmer to the Snake God Nagar. a.commemorate _b. preserve ¢.command 4d. process 4 Vietnam has been influenced by Buddhism for thousands of years, there areplenty of 68-BAI TAP TIENG ANH 8 - PHAN BAI TAPBuddhist pilgrimage sites, ‘A.When b. Although elf de As 5. Originally, Tet was celebrated by farmers to thank the gods for the arrival of Spring, through the years, Tet has turned into the official Vietnamese New Year. a. Otherwise b. Therefore c. However d. Moreover 6 do you visit Huong Pagoda? - Every year. On the Sth day of the first lunar month, a. When b. How often ©. How long d. What day 7. On the 13th day of the first lunar month, the visitors come to Lim Hill to watch of “quan ho”. a. performances _b, features e. ceremoni 4d. processions 8. Perfume Pagoda is famous not only for its scenic landscape a. or also for its sacredness b. and for its sacredness as well ¢, but also for its sacredness d. and yet for its sacredness graduate a semester early, I took three extra classes, a. Although I was determined to b. Because I was determined to ¢. If T was determined to d. While I was determined to 10. ‘Iwas wondering if you'd like to go to Da Lat Flower Festival’ *_____ When does it take place?” a. Not bad! b. Are you sure? ¢. For what? 4. Sure, I'd love to! V. Choose the underlined word or phrase, A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 1. The ritual is made in order to thank the Sun Goddess for the rice harvest. A B G D 2. Moundit very excited to take part in the spring festival af Rai Dinh Pagoda A B G D 3. [like both the green or the blue T-shirt, but I don’t have enough money to buy two T-shirts A B c D 4. Your marks in English are low although you don’t study hard enough. Y Niaasts: Maasta( asta) 5. Which festivaldo you like much, Huong Pagoda or Hung Temple? AB c D 6. We follow a custom to buy lanterns and moon cakes at Mid-Autumn Festival, A B c D 7. Before Tet, Vietnamese people are busy cleaning and decorating their houses andthey cook AB c D traditional foods. 8. Until recently, people talk to each other instead of relying on texting and e-mail A B Cc to communicate with their peers. D 9. She was offered the prestigious job, however she turned it down because she did not want Unit 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM*69_A B c 1 move to Texas. D 10, It started to rain hardly while we were playing some folk games at the festival. A B c D < Supply the correct tense or form of the verbs in brackets. 1. Hung King Temple Festival (become) one of the greatest nationalfestivals in Viet Nam for a long time. 2. The Saint Giong Fes (become) a national festival in the 11th century 7 (hold) many years ago but it officially 3. While children (wait) for the moon to rise, they sing, dance andlisten to the story of Hang Nga and Cuoi. 4. The local authority (arrange) a meeting on promotion of the festivallast Friday 5. Ourschool (take) part in the festival since 2008. 6. While we (play) some folk games at the festival, it started to rain heavily. 7. Each year, thousands of tourists (come) to visit Lim Festival and enjoythat Intangible Cultural Heritage. 8. Traditionally, Quan ho songs __ (perform) by both men and womenon the boats and. in the Lim Pagoda. 9. Duong recammended Peter (attend) the Hie Festival 10, Before Tet, women are very busy (prepare) traditional foods. VIl.Write the correct form of the words in brackets. At the end of the service, a lot of. streamed down to the altar. (worship) lantems feature special heritage night at Hoi An. (float) activities are official procession, sporting events and singing, (festival) for the Lunar New Year begin weeks before the festival. (prepare) Tot ie the privileged occasion for family members to (reunion) Hung King Temple Festival is held in of Vietnam’s first kings.(commemorate) The tribe has different masks for each ceremony. (ceremony) of culture can be achieved by keeping cultural elements, such asfood, clothing, shelter, and language, (preserve) 9. The Whale Festival is of the many different festivals in villages inVictnam. (type) 10, HatXoan isa folk song in festivals and worshipping genie. (performance) VIIL, Match the sentences 1, Excuse me! Do I need to buy a ticket for the | b. Vu Lan. show? ¢. Three months, 2. How long does the Huong Pagoda last? 4. No, Sir. It's totally free. 3. Why are you so serious about the ceremony’? 4, Would you like to participate in the performance? | ¢. It’s sacred, and I respect it. 5, What's the festival called? 6. How often do you go to the festival? a. Hardly ever these days. 7. What offerings should I make? 70-BAI TAP TIENG ANH 8 - PHAN BAI TAP8. Could you please tell me about Vietnamese | g. I'd love to, but I’m rather busy now. festivals and celebrations? h, Fruits, flowers, incense and candles. f. Yes, certainly! 1X. Choose the word which best fits each gap. Elephant Racing Festival, one of the biggest festivals in Tay Nguyen, is held (1) in (de hid furrat vont, ‘As preparation for the festival, villagers (2) their elephants with a wide range of food apart from grass, including coms, sugar cenes, sweet potatoes, papayas, and bananas, Also, in order to preserve their strength, the elephants take a rest (3), hard work. On the day of the event, elephants from several villages (4) at Don Village. time, ten elephants will run at the same time for about one or two kilometers. The competition is guided by the sound of tu va, a kind of horn. The first elephant (5) reaches the appointed destination will receive a laurel wreath as a sign of victory, and it will enjoy the achievement excitedly with sugar canes and bananas from surrounding people. (6) finishing the race at Don Village, the elephants move to Serepok River for competition — swimming. They also participate in games (7) football and tug of war. ‘ach At the end of the festive day, all festival goers mass at Don Village’s community house for feasting, drinking stem wine, and dancing in a jubilant (8) with the boisterous sound of gongs and drums. a. mostly b. constantly ©. monthly d. annually 2. a. poach b. herd c. feed 4. train 3. a. without bo with cof from 4. acome b. drive ©. round a. gather 5. a.who b. what ©. which d. whose 6. a Although b. After ©. While d. However 7. aalike ba like ©. likely i. liking 8. a. atmosphere b. experience e. tradition d. feature X. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers. Tran Temple Festival, one of the largest annual spring festivals in Vietnam, is held on the 14th night and 15th day of the first lunar month at the national historical complex of the Tran Kings’ shrines and tombs in Tien Due Commune, Hung Ha District, Nam Dinh City. It usually begins with an ineense-offering rite at the kings’ tombs and a ritual for the opening of the gates of Den Thanh (Thanh Temple), Den Mau (Mother Temple) and the Tran Kings’ shrines. They are followed by a ‘water procession’, in which people will carry nine ornate palanquins with memorial plaques of the Kings of the Tran Dynasty and members of their royal families. A series of folk games are also organized during the festival, such as a rice-cooking challenge, clay firecrackers, chung cake wrapping and tug of war, alongside traditional performances and sport games including lion dances, dragon dances, cheo and chau van singing, human chess, wrestling and martial arts The Tran Temple Festival was recognized as a national intangible heritage in 2014, The historical complex of the Tran Kings’ shrines and tombs received special national relic status last year. = orate (adj): dicgc son son thiép vang ~ palanguin (n): kigu rue (1é hi) 1. How often is the Tran Temple Festival held? Unit 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM*7 1a every month b. every year c. every two years d. twice a year The Tran Temple Festival usually begins with a. formal ceremonies b. a water procession . prayers of thanks 4. incense offerings to the gods 3. The word ‘they’ in the passage refers to a. temples b. offerings e. shrines rituals 4, What does ‘plaque’ mean? a. a large picture printed on paper b.a wide piece of cloth with a message on it .a small piece of paper with information on it daa flat piece of metal, wood or stone with writing on it 5. Which of the followings is not organized in the festival? a. rice cooking b. tug of war e. boat race 4. human chess 5, Based on the information in the text, which statement is false? a.The Tran Temple Festival aims to honour the Tran Dynasty. b.The seal opening ceremony takes place on the 14th night. ¢.The main rituals are preceded by a water procession. Traditional cheo and chau van singing is performed in the festival. 7, Which of the followings is not mentioned in the text? a.The Tran Dynasty is the most brilliant reign in Vietnamese history. b.Tran Temple Festival was recognized as a national intangible heritage. c. Nine omate palanquins are carried in the water procession. There are plenty of activities to keep festival goers entertained. XI. Write the second sentence without changing the meaning, using the words given. 1. Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year. (part) Three hundred students 2. The children are always fascinated by nature programmes on TV. (find) The children ‘when they watch them on TV. 3. What about going to Bac Ninh to see the Lim Festival? (should) Duong 4, Although he studied very hard, he s He 5. Governments should preserve all the world’s languages. (ought) All the world’s languages 6. The tennis players’ match is still going on, (finished) ll didn’t pass the exam, (despite) ‘The tennis players 7. [have been to the Huong Pagoda Festival three times now. (time) This 8. The date for the Vu Lan Festival is the 15th day of the seventh lunar month. (place) The Vu Lan Festival 9. While we were going home, we had an accident. (way) 72-BAI TAP TIENG ANH 8 - PHAN BAI TAPWe 10. [can’t wait to see the elephant race festival in Dak Lak. (forward) Tam Unit 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM*73.