Giải SGK, SBT Unit 5. Our customs and traditions Global Success

Tet is coming!

(Sắp đến Tết rồi!)

1. Listen and read. 

(Nghe và đọc.)

Elena: Wow, this girl looks so cute.

Trang: Yeah ... She’s my cousin. She's at Sa Dec Flower Village. Tet is coming soon, so many people visit flower villages to take pictures with the blooming flowers.

Elena: Oh, I'm fond of admiring the flowers. Does your family visit places like this too? 

Trang: Yes, we do. We usually visit Nhat Tan Village to buy kumquat trees and peach blossoms.

Elena: I see flowers and ornamental trees everywhere these days. What are they for? 

Trang: We, Vietnamese, use plants and flowers for decorations and for offerings. They are an important part of our Tet tradition.

Elena: And what's that tall tree in the photo?

Trang: Well, it's actually a bamboo pole. People place it in the yard of the communal house. They hang decorative items like small bells and lanterns on it. They want to chase away bad luck and pray for a lucky new year.

Elena: Interesting! I didn’t know that.

2. Read the conversation again and tick (✓) T (True) or F (False).

(Đọc đoạn hội thoại lần nữa và đánh dấu (✓) T (True) hoặc F (Sai).)

3. Match the phrases with the correct pictures.

(Nối các cụm từ với hình ảnh đúng.)

4. Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các động từ từ hộp.)

1. The British decorate their Christmas trees and _____ presents under them.

2. Tomi likes to _____ the view from the hill.

3. In many cultures, knocking on wood is a way to _____ away bad spirits.

4. Many Asians go to Buddhist temples to _____ for good luck.

5. QUIZ New Years around the world

(QUIZ Năm mới trên khắp thế giới)

People around the world celebrate New Years differently. Choose the country with each tradition below.

(Mọi người trên khắp thế giới ăn mừng năm mới khác nhau. Chọn quốc gia với mỗi truyền thống dưới đây.)

1. Visiting pagodas 

A. The US     

B. Viet Nam

2. Throwing water at each other

A. Thailand     

B. Japan

3. Ringing a bell 108 times

A. Japan     

B. Viet Nam

4. Giving and receiving lucky money

A. The US     

B. Viet Nam

5. Watching a ball drop at midnight in Times Square

A. Thailand     

B. The US

Vocabulary

1. Write a phrase from the box under each picture.

(Viết một cụm từ từ hộp dưới mỗi hình ảnh.)

2. Complete each sentence with the correct option A, B, or C.

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu với lựa chọn đúng A, B hoặc C.)

1. We have a tradition of holding a family _____ on the first day of Tet.

A. reunion                  

B. work                      

C. meal

2. It’s a tradition for shops to have a lion dance performance at their opening _____.

A. worship                 

B. celebration             

C. ceremony

3. The tradition of _____ whales is popular in Vietnamese coastal villages.

A. admiring                

B. worshipping           

C. praying

4. She broke with family tradition by not practicing _____.

A. acrobat                  

B. martial arts            

C. offering

5. Traditionally, the Vietnamese prepare _____ to worship their ancestors during Tet.

A. offerings                

B. decoration             

C. worshipping

3. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

(Hoàn thành các câu với các từ trong hộp.)

1. This year, we will _____ with tradition and go on holiday instead of staying at home during Tet.

2. _____ children in the US go from house to house to ask for sweets on Halloween.

3. Holding a party to wish our grandparents longevity is one of the customs we _____ at Tet.

4. Organising a folk song club is one way for us to _____ our traditions alive.

5. It's becoming a _____ for young people to celebrate New Years in addition to Tet.

5. Listen and practise the sentences. Underline the words with the sound /n/ and circle the words with the sound /ŋ/.

(Nghe và thực hành các câu. Gạch dưới những từ có âm /n/ và khoanh tròn những từ có âm /ŋ/)

1. Mary wore a pink dress last night.

(Mary mặc một chiếc váy hồng tối qua.)

2. I think we should buy this ornamental tree.

(Tôi nghĩ chúng ta nên mua cây trang trí này.)

3. He thanked the host for the enjoyable party.

(Anh ta cảm ơn gia chủ về bữa tiệc thú vị.)

4. My mum made the spring rolls for the longevity party.

(Mẹ tôi làm chả giò cho bữa tiệc mừng thọ.)

5. I will bring some food to the party on Saturday.

(Tôi sẽ đem một ít đồ ăn đến bữa tiệc tối thứ 7.)

Grammar

Zero article (Không dùng mạo từ)

1. Choose the correct option in each sentence below.

(Chọn phương án đúng trong mỗi câu dưới đây.)

1. It takes more than a / an hour to drive to Can Tho.

2. It’s a / Ø tradition for children to wake up early on Christmas Day.

3. The Ok Om Bok Festival takes place in the / Ø October.

4. We went to Can Tho by an / Ø air.

5. A: Where’s a / the book?

    B: I thought you left it next to the TV.

2. Which of the underlined parts in each question is incorrect? Find and correct it.

(Phần nào được gạch chân trong mỗi câu hỏi là không chính xác? Tìm và sửa nó.)

1. The worshipping Kitchen Gods is a long-time tradition of the Vietnamese.

       A                                          B                                   C

2. People organise the worshipping ceremony at noon so that a Kitchen Gods can leave for Heaven at 12 o'clock.

                             A                                          B              C

3. Most families in the Viet Nam prepare offerings for the Kitchen Gods.

     A                      B                                C

4. The offerings include a set of flowers and fruits, a paper clothes, and three carps.

       A                          B                                     C     

5. The Vietnamese people believe that the Kitchen Gods go to Heaven on carps.

    A                                                    B                                                C

3. Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or Ø (zero article).

(Hoàn thành các câu với a, an, the hoặc Ø (không mạo từ).)

1. It is a custom in my family to have ___ breakfast at home on Sundays.

2. When visiting a family home in some countries, you should bring ___ small gift with you.

3. Our village festival is held on the 10th of ___ January.

4. Ancient Egyptians worshipped ___ Sun.

5. Many people think that hard work is ___ important Vietnamese value.

4. Complete the text with the or Ø (zero article).

(Hoàn thành văn bản với the hoặc Ø (không có mạo từ).)

A recent study in (1) ___ UK shows that family time traditions are good for (2) ___ teens. These traditions include family members playing card games, watching their favourite TV programmes, or performing (3) ___ karaoke shows at weekends with one another. These activities often lead to lots of laughter and (4) ___ fun conversations. By taking part in such activities, teens strengthen (5) ___ bonds with their family.

5. GAME Bingo! Work in groups.

(TRÒ CHƠI Bingo! Làm việc nhóm.)

1. Read the sentences that the teacher gives you.

(Đọc các câu mà giáo viên đưa bạn.)

2. Identify the mistake with article(s) in each sentence.

(Tìm các lỗi sai về mạo từ trong câu.)

3. Correct the mistakes.

(Sửa lỗi.)

4. Say Bingo! as soon as your group finishes.

(Nói Bingo! ngay khi nhóm bạn hoàn thành.)

5. The first group to come up with all the correct answers wins.

(Nhóm đầu tiên đưa ra tất cả câu trả lời đúng sẽ thắng.)

Everyday English

Giving advice (Đưa ra lời khuyên)

1. Listen and read the conversation below. Pay attention to the highlighted parts. 

(Nghe và đọc đoạn hội thoại dưới đây. Hãy chú ý đến những phần được làm nổi bật.)

Tom: My parents are taking me to their friend’s house for dinner. Could you tell me a bit about Vietnamese table manners?

(Bố mẹ mình đang đưa mình đến nhà bạn họ để ăn tối. Cậu có thể nói cho mình biết một chút về quy tắc bàn ăn của người Việt không?)

Mai: Well, perhaps you should wait for the host to start eating.

(À thì có lẽ cậu nên đợi gia chủ rồi mới bắt đầu ăn.)

Tom: I will.

(Mình sẽ chú ý.)

Mai: It’s a good idea to hand bowls with both hands.

(Sẽ tốt nếu cậu có thể đưa bát bằng hai tay.)

Tom: Sure. I'll remember that one.

(Chắc chắn rồi. Mình sẽ nhớ điều đó.)

Mai: And don't hit the bowl with your chopsticks. This may bring bad luck to the host family.

(Và đừng có gõ đũa lên bát. Cái đó có thể mang lại điềm xấu cho gia chủ.)

2. Work in pairs. Make similar conversations with the following situations.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Thực hiện các đoạn hội thoại tương tự với các tình huống sau.)

1. Student A is travelling to Sa Pa in winter. He / She doesn't know what to wear. Student B gives advice.

(Học sinh A đi du lịch Sa Pa vào mùa đông. Người đó không biết mặc gì. Học sinh B cho lời khuyên.)

2. Student A is going to a birthday party. He / She doesn't know what kind of gift to bring. Student B gives advice.

(Học sinh A chuẩn bị đi dự sinh nhật. Người đó không biết mua quà gì. Học sinh B cho lời khuyên.)

The Japanese lion dance and Vietnamese unicorn dance

(Múa sư tử của Nhật Bản và múa lân của Việt Nam)

3. Read the text about the lion dance in Japan and complete the table with the information from the text.

(Đọc văn bản về múa lân ở Nhật Bản và hoàn thành bảng với thông tin từ văn bản.)

The lion dance is called shishi-mai in Japanese. People perform it during New Year celebrations. Shishi-mai groups also perform at other important occasions such as business openings and weddings. Most forms of shishi-mai have one or more people performing the dance. The performers are excellent at acrobatics. One person controls the lion’s head and the other moves the lion’s body. The lion dances to the sounds of flutes and drums. The drummers and flute players often follow the lion around, but they do not dance with it.

The Japanese perform shishi-maito chase away bad spirits and to bring good luck.

 4. Work in groups. Read Mai’s notes on the Vietnamese unicorn dance. Compare the Vietnamese unicorn dance with the Japanese lion dance.

(Làm việc nhóm. Đọc ghi chú của Mai về múa lân Việt Nam. So sánh múa lân Việt Nam với múa lân Nhật Bản.)

Example: (Ví dụ)

The Vietnamese unicorn dance and the Japanese lion dance are both popular on New Year Festivals. 

(Múa lân của Việt Nam và múa sư tử của Nhật Bản đều phổ biến trong các dịp Tết.)

Reading

1. Work in pairs. Look at the pictures and answer the following questions.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Nhìn vào các hình ảnh và trả lời các câu hỏi sau đây.)

1. What are the men doing?

(Những người đàn ông đang làm gì?)

2. When do you think this event occurs?

(Bạn nghĩ sự kiện này xảy ra khi nào?)

2. Read the text. Choose the correct answer A, B or C.

(Đọc văn bản. Chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B hoặc C.)

A village festival day

I live in a small village in northern Viet Nam. Every year, people in my village look forward to the third day of Tet. It is one of our most important festival days.

In the morning, we gather along the riverside to watch some competitions. First, there is a special boat race. Some team members cook rice on the boat while others row the boat as fast as they can. The fastest team with well-cooked rice wins the race. Then, the referee releases a duck into the middle of the river. Contestants jump into the river to catch it. The atmosphere becomes loud with the sound of drums and cheers of festival goers.

At noon, there is a village party at the communal house for the elders. Each family also holds a home party. We cook traditional dishes like sticky rice and steamed chicken. Sometimes, we include food that children love, such as bun cha or even pizzas!

The village festival helps us maintain our traditions, connect with other people, and strengthen our family bonds.

1. What is the text mainly about?

A. A local tradition.                

B. A family tradition.              

C. A cooking contest.

2. To win the boat race, a team must _________.

A. row the boat more quickly than the other teams

B. be the fastest boat and properly cook the rice

C. cook rice properly and catch the duck

3. The phrase “releases a duck” in the text means __________.

A. gives it freedom                 

B. catches it                            

C. takes it home

4. Why is the festival important?

A. Because it is exciting.       

B. Because people win valuable prizes.

C. Because it keeps some village traditions alive.

3. Read the text again. Complete the mind map about a family party.

(Đọc văn bản một lần nữa. Hoàn thành sơ đồ tư duy về một bữa tiệc gia đình.)

Speaking

4. Work in pairs. Put the questions (A - E) in the correct blanks (1- 5) to make a complete dialogue. Then role-play it.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Đặt các câu hỏi (A - E) vào chỗ trống thích hợp (1- 5) để tạo thành một đoạn hội thoại hoàn chỉnh. Sau đó đóng vai.)

A. And what do you do at parties?

B. Lan, what family event do you often take part in?

C. Do you like these parties?

D. Where do you hold these parties?

E. Who joins you at these parties?

Nick: (1) ____________________________

Lan: Well, I join birthday parties of all my family members.

Nick: (2) ____________________________

Lan: In a Vietnamese restaurant. But sometimes we break with tradition by going to a Western one.

Nick: (3) ____________________________

Lan: Everyone in my family.

Nick: (4) ____________________________

Lan: Well, the birthday person opens the gifts. And everyone has some good food.

Nick: (5) ____________________________

Lan: Yes, I always look forward to them. They are a great time for family bonding.

5. Make notes about a normal family event that you take part in. Use the questions below as cues.

(Ghi chú về một sự kiện gia đình bình thường mà bạn tham gia. Sử dụng các câu hỏi dưới đây làm gợi ý.)

- What is the event?

(Sự kiện là gì?)

- Where and when does it happen?

(Nó xảy ra ở đâu và khi nào?)

- Who joins with you?

(Ai tham gia với bạn?)

- What do you often do at that event?

(Bạn thường làm gì tại sự kiện đó?)

- Do you like it or not? Why or why not?

(Bạn có thích nó hay không? Tại sao hay tại sao không?)

Now work in pairs. Make a dialogue asking and answering about the event. You can use your notes.

(Bây giờ làm việc theo cặp. Tạo một cuộc hội thoại hỏi và trả lời về sự kiện. Bạn có thể sử dụng ghi chú của mình.)

Listening

1. Work in pairs. Look at the photos and answer the following questions.

(Làm việc theo cặp. Hãy quan sát các bức ảnh và trả lời các câu hỏi sau.)

1. What can you see in the photos?

(Bạn có thể thấy gì trong các bức ảnh.)

2. In which part of Vietnam might the festival occur?

(Vùng nào ở Việt Nam có thể diễn ra những lễ hội này?)

2. Listen to part of the programme “Charming Viet Nam”. Fill in each blank with no more than TWO words.

(Nghe một phần chương trình “Duyên dáng Việt Nam”. Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống không quá HAI từ.)

3. Listen again and tick (✓) T (True) or F (False).

(Nghe lại và đánh dấu (✓) T (True) hoặc F (Sai).)

Writing

4. Work in groups. Read the following pieces of advice for tourists at the Ok Om Bok Festival. Put them in the correct column.

(Làm việc nhóm. Đọc những lời khuyên sau đây dành cho khách du lịch tại Lễ hội Ok Om Bok. Đặt chúng vào đúng cột.)

a. dress up for the Moon God offering ceremony

b. keep quiet when the monks and the elders are talking

c. climb on the animal statues in the temple ground

d. show respect to the monks and the elders

e. refuse young rice when the elders offer it to you

f. litter the temple ground

5. Tom sent you an email. Read part of his email below.

(Tom đã gửi cho bạn một email. Đọc một phần email của anh ấy bên dưới.)

“... Guess what! My dad is taking me with him to Soc Trang Province. We will be there during the Ok Om Bok Festival. What are some dos and don'ts at this festival? ...”

(“... Đoán xem! Bố tôi đang dẫn tôi đi cùng đến tỉnh Sóc Trăng. Chúng tôi sẽ tham gia Lễ hội Ok Om Bok. Một số nên và không nên tại lễ hội này là gì?…”)

Write an email (80 - 100 words) to advise Tom about participating in the Ok Om Bok Festival.

(Viết email (80 - 100 từ) tư vấn cho Tom về việc tham gia Lễ hội Ok Om Bok.)

Work in groups. 

(Làm việc theo nhóm.)

1. Choose a custom or tradition practised in your hometown.

(Chọn một phong tục hoặc truyền thống được thực hiện ở quê hương của bạn.)

2. Search for information about that custom or tradition. You can ask your parents or grandparents about it.

(Tìm kiếm thông tin về phong tục hoặc truyền thống đó. Bạn có thể hỏi cha mẹ hoặc ông bà của bạn về nó.)

Use the following guiding questions:

(Sử dụng các câu hỏi hướng dẫn sau)

- What is the custom / tradition?

(Truyền thống/phong tục đó là gì?)

- Who practises it?

(Ai thực hiện nó?)

- Where and when do people practise it?

(Mọi người thực hiện nó ở đâu và khi nào?)

- What do people do?

(Mọi người thực hiện nó như thế nào?)

- Why do people practise that custom / tradition?

(Tại sao mọi người phải thực hiện truyền thống/ phong tục đó?)

3. Report your finding to your class. You can use visual aids to illustrate your report.

(Báo cáo phần tìm kiếm của bạn cho lớp học của bạn. Bạn có thể sử dụng các phương tiện trực quan để minh họa cho báo cáo của mình.)

Vocabulary

1. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence below.

(Chọn phương án đúng để hoàn thành mỗi câu dưới đây.)

1. It is becoming a _____ for many families in Viet Nam to celebrate Women’s Day and Family Day.

A. habit                                  

B. custom

2. _____, we hold the Spring Festival on the 15th of January in lunar calendar.

A. Traditionally                      

B. In the past

3. Janet is from a family of doctors, but she broke with _____ when she went to an art college.

A. tradition                             

B. habit

4. Having dinner at my grandparents’ house on Saturdays is one of the customs our family _____.

A. does                                               

B. practises

5. Story telling is a great way to _____ the local tradition alive.

A. maintain                             

B. keep

2. Fill in each blank with the suitable form of the word given.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống dạng thích hợp của từ cho sẵn.)

1. Kien was so tall that no one recognised him at the family _________ last summer. (union)

2. My mum puts in a lot of effort to prepare _________ to worship our ancestors. (offer)

3. The festival _________ gathered on the riverside to cheer the boat racers. (go)

4. Dragon-snake (Rong ran len may) is a _________ Vietnamese game for children. It is very enjoyable. (tradition)

5. We happened to see some locals _________ animals in their village temples. (worship)

Grammar

3. Complete the sentences with a, an, the or Ø (zero article).

(Hoàn thành các câu với a, an, the hoặc Ø (không mạo từ).)

1. These days, many teenagers write ______ emails instead of letters.

2. My dad bought ______ ornamental kumquat tree for Tet.

3. I don’t like that restaurant. ______ food there isn’t very good.

4. Don't wear ______ hat when you go into a temple or a pagoda.

5. It's becoming a custom for us to stay out very late on ______ New Year's Eve.

4. Complete the text with a, an, the or Ø (zero article).

(Hoàn thành đoạn văn với a, an, the hoặc Ø (không mạo từ ).)

Here are two easy ways to raise children’s awareness of (1) _____ customs and traditions. First, it is (2) _____  good idea for parents to teach children to cook. By doing this, children can learn and preserve their family recipes. Second, parents can take children to (3) _____ local festivals. This helps them discover (4) _____ culture of their community and develop (5) _____ understanding of local traditions.

1. Circle the word in each line with the underlined part pronounced differently. Then practise saying it aloud.

(Khoanh tròn từ trong mỗi dòng với phần gạch chân được phát âm khác nhau. Sau đó tập nói thành tiếng.)

1.

A. singer                            

B. England                 

C. angle                              

D. longevity

2.

A. language                        

B. opening                  

C. convert                          

D. animal

3.

A. morning                         

B. thinking                 

C. union                             

D. ornament

4.

A. drink                              

B. thank                      

C. funny                             

D. uncle

5.

A. offering                         

B. tradition                 

C. young                            

D. wrinkle

2. Say the sentences aloud, paying attention to the underlined words containing the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/.

(Đọc to các câu, chú ý đến những từ được gạch chân có chứa âm /n/ và /ŋ/.)

1. She wants to become a folk singer.

(Cô ấy muốn trở thành một ca sĩ dân gian.)

2. Tet is a time for family reunions and gatherings with friends.

(Tết là thời gian sum họp gia đình, tụ họp bạn bè.)

3. They had a lion dance group perform at their daughter's wedding.

(Họ có một nhóm múa lân biểu diễn trong đám cưới của con gái họ.)

4. The Vietnamese carefully prepare offerings for the Kitchen Gods.

(Người Việt chuẩn bị mâm cúng ông Táo rất chu đáo.)

5. Everyone needs to wait for the host to start eating.

(Mọi người cần đợi chủ nhà bắt đầu ăn.)

1. Look at the pictures and complete the phrases. The first letters are given to you.

(Nhìn vào những bức tranh và hoàn thành các cụm từ. Những chữ cái đầu tiên được cho sẵn.)

2. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to complete each sentence.

(Chọn đáp án đúng A, B, hoặc C để hoàn thành mỗi câu.)

1. In many cultures, a _____ represents youth, beauty, and pleasure.

A. blooming flower

B. communal house

C. bamboo pole

2. _____ such as kumquat trees, peach blossoms, and apricot flowers are popular at Tet.

A. Blooming flower

B. Vegetables

C. Ornamental trees

3. Traditionally, the _____ in a village is a place for villagers to meet or worship.

A. festival

B. market

C. communal house

4. Every year, the Bulgarians hold the Surva Festival to chase away _____.

A. bad spirits

B. festival goers

C. martial artists

5. In many Vietnamese villages, people put up a _____ in the yard of the communal house to welcome Tet.

A. fight

B. barrier

C. bamboo pole

6. During Tet, the Kinh often prepare traditional _____ such as banh chung and boiled chicken to worship their ancestors.

A. decorative items

B. food offerings

C. spirits

7. Last year, thousands of festival _____ participated in the Lim Festival in Tien Du District.

A. comers

B. goers

C. movers

8. Learning _____ can help build physical strength and improve confidence.

A. martial arts

B. physics

C. chemistry

3. Complete the text with the words from the box.

(Hoàn thành văn bản với các từ trong hộp.)

I think each family has their own customs and (1) _______. For example, my uncle's children always spend two weeks in the countryside in summer time. Holding a party on everyone's birthday is another custom they (2)_______. As for my family, it is becoming a (3) ________ for us to bake a special cake on the last Sunday of each month. We also have a home cinema night every Saturday when we enjoy a film together. For my extended family, (4) ______ we gather on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

In my opinion, it is good for families to (5) ______ from time to time, they can (6) _______ their traditions. However, with tradition and try something new to add variety to their lives.

4. Complete each sentence with a, an, the, or 0 (zero article).

(Hoàn thành mỗi câu với a, an, the hoặc 0. (mạo từ không).)

1. I lost my wallet on _____ last day of my stay in Paris.

2. What are some things I should know about _____ Vietnamese table manners?

3. We often stay at home on New Year's Eve but this year was _____ exception.

4. My village holds an annual festival that welcomes _____ thousands of festival goers.

5. We went to _____ Chinese restaurant last night.

5. Some of the lines in the text below have an article which is incorrectly used. If the line has a wrong article, circle it and write the correct one on the right of the line. If the line is correct, put a tick (V).

(Một số dòng trong văn bản dưới đây có một mạo từ được sử dụng không chính xác. Dòng nào có bài viết sai thì khoanh tròn và viết bài đúng vào bên phải của dòng. Nếu dòng đúng, hãy đánh dấu (V).)

1. Choose the most suitable response A or B to complete each of the following exchanges.

(Chọn câu trả lời A hoặc B phù hợp nhất để hoàn thành mỗi trao đổi sau.)

1. A: What gift should I bring to Jane's house-warming party?

B: ______

A. How about buying her an ornamental tree?

B. Sorry, but I'm busy on Friday.

2. A: Minh keeps making fun of me in class. What should I do?

B: ______

A. Oh dear. He's so impolite.

B. Perhaps you could try talking to him seriously.

3. A: Mai is always sending messages to me late at night. This wakes me up.

B: ______

A. Don't reply to her late messages, and she'll soon stop sending them.

B. Poor you! You must be very sleepy then.

4. A: I'm going to Summer Carnival in Ha Long next week!

B: ______

A. That sounds exciting!

B. It's a good idea to bring a warm coat.

5. A: Jack wants to go somewhere for Mid-Autumn Festival.

B: ______

A. Tell him to wait for a few minutes.

B. He should definitely go to Hoi An.

2. Elena and Minh are talking about Minh's family. Choose A - E to complete their conversation. Then practise it with a friend.

(Elena và Minh đang nói về gia đình của Minh. Chọn A - E để hoàn thành đoạn hội thoại của họ. Sau đó thực hành nó với một người bạn.)

Elena: Minh, does your family often spend time doing activities together?

Minh: (1) __________________

Elena: Do you mean you watch them at the stadium?

Minh: That's right. (2) __________________

Elena: Your family must love football very much.

Minh: (3) __________________

Elena: Oh, and do any of your other relatives play football?

Minh: (4) __________________

Elena: How about your dad?

Minh: (5) __________________

Elena: You certainly have an interesting family.

3. Make a similar conversation. Use the information given below or your own ideas.

(Thực hiện một cuộc trò chuyện tương tự. Sử dụng thông tin được cung cấp dưới đây hoặc ý tưởng của riêng bạn.)

Family's activity: cooking pho at weekends

(Hoạt động của gia đình: nấu phở vào cuối tuần)

Where: at grandparent's house (Ở đâu: ở nhà ông bà ngoại)

Why: grandma had a pho restaurant (Tại sao: bà có một quán phở)

Who follows the traditions: two aunts own a Vietnamese restaurant

(Ai theo truyền thống: Hai dì làm chủ nhà hàng Việt)

Who broke with tradition: mum, now a banker

(Ai đã phá vỡ truyền thống: mẹ, hiện là nhân viên ngân hàng)

1. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to fill in each blank to complete the passage.

(Chọn đáp án đúng A, B hoặc C điền vào mỗi chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn.)

The Kate Festival

The Kate Festival is (1) _________ most important festival of the Cham in VietNam. It is held for three days at the beginning of October. The main ceremony takes (2) ________ in Po Rume, Po Nugar, and Po Klong Garai towers in Ninh Thuan Province. The festival helps people remember Cham heroes and (3) __________ their ancestors. It is also a time for people to relax, visit each other, and wish others (4) ___________ luck. For festival goers, it is a great opportunity to (5) _________ the beauty in the Cham culture. The ceremony starts with people calling their ancestors and gods. Then, they (6) ________ for health and prosperity. The festival follows with (7) ________ traditional music and dance performances. The festival is full (8) ________ sounds and colours, and is a wonderful time for both the locals and visitors.

1. A. O                                    B. a                                      C. the

2. A. place                             B. time                                 C. effort

3. A. worship                         B. offer                                C. miss

4. A. nice                               B. good                                C. happy

5. A. look                              B. experience                       C. show

6. A. search                           B. work                                 C. pray

7. A. the                                B. O                                       C. a

8. A. of                                 B. with                                   C. for

2. Read the passage and choose the correct option A, B or C for each question.

(Đọc đoạn văn và chọn phương án đúng A, B hoặc C cho mỗi câu hỏi.)

A Longevity Celebration

On the fifth day of Tet, Binh An Village holds a longevity celebration for elderly people over 70. This tradition has continued for centuries in the village.

In the morning, everyone dresses nicely and walks to the village temple. According to tradition, the elderly wear traditional ao dai. They sit at the most honourable place. The village leaders congratulate them. They offer each elder a "longevity flag" and a bunch of flowers. Then, each family takes photographs with their elders. At noon, families hold a home party for their elders. It is customary for the family members to cook for their elders. The traditional dishes served are five-colour sticky rice, steamed chicken, spring rolls, and deep-fried fish.

The longevity celebration is important to all villagers. It is an opportunity for them to show their respect to the elders. It is also a great time for family gatherings.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. A celebration for the elderly.

B. A spring festival.

C. A cooking contest.

2. How do people go to the village temple?

A. By car.

B. By motorbike.

C. On foot.

3. According to the passage, what do the elders NOT do during the official ceremony?

A. Sit at an honourable place.

B. Take photographs of the event.

C. Receive congratulations from other people.

4. Who cooks at the home party?

A. The elderly.

B. The nearby restaurant.

C. The family members.

5. The celebration is important to Binh An villagers because

A. it shows that they respect the elders

B. it is an opportunity to admire their culture

C. it is a great opportunity for them to gather

3. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.

(Đọc đoạn văn và thực hiện các nhiệm vụ sau.)

Popular Traditions in Britain

When one thinks of the British, one often imagines people drinking tea and eating fish and chips. But there are many other traditions that British people have maintained for centuries.

Pancake Day

Pancake Day is also called Shrove Tuesday, and it is a day people make pancakes. They hold a pancake race. Runners wear a traditional apron and scarf and carry a pan with a pancake in it. They have to flip the pancake as they run. The first person to reach the finish line with their pancake is the winner.

Christmas

Christmas is on 25th December but people prepare for it long before the event. Christmas trees are everywhere. People decorate the trees and place gifts under them. They cook traditional foods, wear their best clothes, and have family reunions.

New Year Countdown

On New Year's Eve, crowds gather at Trafalgar Square or Piccadilly Circus to wait for the start of the new year. At midnight, there is a huge fireworks celebration over the London Eye, followed by Big Ben ringing in the New Year and people Singing Auld Lang Syne.

a. Tick (✓) T (True) or F (False).

(Đánh dấu (V) T (Đúng) hoặc F (Sai).)

1. The British are famous for the tradition of coffee drinking.

2. Pancake Day always falls on a Wednesday.

3. Christmas is a time for family gatherings.

4. Many British people go outdoors to count down for the new year.

5. At the turning of the new year, there is a fireworks display on Big Ben.

b. Match the information with the traditions. Some traditions can be used twice.

(Nối thông tin với truyền thống. Một số truyền thống có thể được sử dụng hai lần)

1. Rewrite each sentence so that it has the same meaning as the original one. Use the given words. Do NOT change the capitalised word.

(Viết lại mỗi câu sao cho nghĩa không đổi so với câu gốc. Sử dụng các từ đã cho. KHÔNG đổi chữ viết hoa.)

1. We travelled to Hue on the train. (BY)

(Chúng tôi đi du lịch đến Huế trên xe lửa.)

- We travelled to _________.

2. We walked to the village temple. (FOOT)

(Chúng tôi đi bộ đến ngôi chùa làng.)

- We went _________.

3. Canada's capital is Ottawa. (CANADA)

(Thủ đô của Canada là Ottawa.)

- Ottawa _________.

4. Vietnamese people value hard work and honesty. (THE)

(Người Việt Nam coi trọng sự chăm chỉ và trung thực.)

- _________ value hard work and honesty.

5. My dad is not a coffee drinker. (DRINK)

(Bố tôi không phải là người uống cà phê.)

- My dad _________ coffee.

2. Your pen friend asked you about the Thac Con Festival in Soc Trang Province. Write an email to your penfriend to tell him / her about the festival. Use the following information.

(Bạn qua thư của bạn đã hỏi bạn về Lễ hội Thác Côn ở tỉnh Sóc Trăng. Viết một email cho người bạn qua thư của bạn để nói với anh ấy / cô ấy về lễ hội. Sử dụng các thông tin sau đây.)

Tạm dịch

3. Write a short paragraph of about 80 words to provide information about the Boxing Day in the UK. Use the following information to help you.

(Viết đoạn văn ngắn khoảng 80 từ cung cấp thông tin về Ngày tặng quà ở Anh. Sử dụng các thông tin sau đây để giúp bạn.)