GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS IN VIETNAM

      Gift giving is important in Vietnam 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 Vietnam for exchanging small gifts on certain occasions such as anniversary, Tet holiday... to express your 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 officeor company, you should give it after the business meeting with the whole office’s employee.

      Do not wrap a gift in the black paper because this colour is unlucky and associated with funerals in Vietnam. 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 youshould open it when received 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 Vietnam?

      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. Toshowappreciation                                    b. To bribesomebody

      c. To express gratitude                                   d. To show affection

3.   Whengiving 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 at 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.   Whichofthe following is NOT true about gift giving customs in Vietnam?

      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.

You look really tired. You _________ take a few days off and have a holiday.

a. should b. must c. have to d. can

2. In Vietnam, you _________ take a deep bow as you do in Japan.

a. mustn’t b. don’t have to c. should d. shouldn’t

3. Sorry, but my train is at 6.00. I _________ leave now.

a. shouldn’t b.ought to c.mustn’t d. have to

4. You _________ look’ at other students’ work. It’s against the rules.

a. shouldn’t b.don’t have to c. mustn’t d. can’t

5. The airline only allows two piecesof luggage. You _________ pack too much!

a. shouldn’t b. mustn’t c. don’t have to d. couldn’t

6. John can’t come because he _________ work tomorrow.

a. should b.can c.must d. has to

7. I know they enjoy their work, but they ______ work at the weekends.It’s not goodfor them.

a. shouldn’t b.don’t have to c. mustn’t d. have to

8. Elderly people _________ be treated with great respect

a. shouldn’t b. should c.aren’t obliged to d. mustn’t

9. He _________ use chopsticks for spring roll. It is finger food.

a. must b.has to c.doesn’t have to d. should

10. Everyone _________ wear a helmet when riding a motorbike. It’s mandatory according to traffic law.

a.isn’t allowed to b. must c. can d. shouldn’t

1.   Good table              make for a more pleasant meal!

2.   Many family ____________ have been passed down through generations.

3.   We are Christian, so our family has the                of giving presents at Christmas.

4.   We decided to ____________ with tradition and have fish for Thanksgiving dinner.

5.   You ____________ touch an adult’s head or shoulders because it’s disrespectful.

6.   Family traditions provide family members with a sense of                     .

7.   Lots of people come ____________ to reunite with their families during the Obon festival.

Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some 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, which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On the New Year’s Eve, the whole family gets together for a reunion dinner. Every member of the family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served. On the New Year morning, the young members of the family pay their respects to the elders. And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelops. Then people go to visit their neighbors, friends and relatives.

1.   Is TET holiday celebrated on the second day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam?

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2.   What do the Vietnamese often do some weeks before the New Year?

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3.   Who do people often visit on TET holiday?

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4.   How many kinds of dishes are served in the reunion dinner?

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1.     It is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God. The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. (Although)

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2.   Quan ho is the traditional folk song of Bac Ninh. Only this kind of singing is allowed at the Lim festival. (Because)

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3.   She married a poorman, Chu Dong Tu. Tien Dung was a daughter of the 18th Hung King. (Even though)

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4.   The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. It is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God. (Although)

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5.   The dragon boats at Ghe Ngo are racing. The crowds encourage them with drums and gongs. (While)

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6.   The three-year-old boy grew up very fast and defeated them. The An invaders came to Viet Nam. (When)

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7.   A pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line. They can’t continue the race. (If)

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8.   Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food . He was very poor. (because)

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9.   During Tet, Vietnamese people buy all kinds of sweets. They make Chung cakes as well. (so)

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10.   The Hung King Temple Festival was a local festival. It has become a public holiday in Viet Nam since 2007. (however)

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Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some 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, which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On the New Year’s Eve, the whole family gets together for a reunion dinner. Every member of the family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served. On the New Year morning, the young members of the family pay their respects to the elders. And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelops. Then people go to visit their neighbors, friends and relatives.

1.   Is TET holiday celebrated on the second day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam?

- …………………………………………………………………………………

2.   What do the Vietnamese often do some weeks before the New Year?

-……………………………………………………………………………………

3.   Who do people often visit on TET holiday?

- …………………………………………………………………………………

4.   How many kinds of dishes are served in the reunion dinner?

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1.     It is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God. The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. (Although)

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…………………………………………………………..………………………………………

2.   Quan ho is the traditional folk song of Bac Ninh. Only this kind of singing is allowed at the Lim festival. (Because)

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3.   She married a poorman, Chu Dong Tu. Tien Dung was a daughter of the 18th Hung King. (Even though)

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4.   The Buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. It is an essential part of the ceremony to worship the Water God. (Although)

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5.   The dragon boats at Ghe Ngo are racing. The crowds encourage them with drums and gongs. (While)

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……………………………………………………..……………………………………

6.   The three-year-old boy grew up very fast and defeated them. The An invaders came to Viet Nam. (When)

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7.   A pair of cows in the Cow Racing Festival go outside the line. They can’t continue the race. (If)

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8.   Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food . He was very poor. (because)

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9.   During Tet, Vietnamese people buy all kinds of sweets. They make Chung cakes as well. (so)

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10.   The Hung King Temple Festival was a local festival. It has become a public holiday in Viet Nam since 2007. (however)

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