III. Choose the best answer
1. The Hung King Temple Festival (takes/ takes part/ takes place/ takes turn) from the 8th to the 11th day of the third lunar month in Phu Tho.
2. In Viet Nam, the (cut/ cutting/ cutlery/ cutlet) we mostly use is chopticks.
3. You shouldn’t (break/ cut/ keep/ save) your promise to the children.
4. In some areas, when you meet old people, you (should/ shouldn’t/ don’t have to/ have to) take off your had to greet them and show your respect.
5. It’s a rule, so everyone (should/ shouldn’t/ doesn’t have to/ has to) strictly follow it.
6. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food (although/ when/ while/ because) he was very poor.
7. He was wearing shorts, (and/ but/ or/ so) he was not allowed to go into the temple.
8. Her mother told her to go straight to her granny’s house, (nad/ but/ or/ so) she forgot.
9. Tam is a beautiful girl; (therefore/ however/ moreover/ otherwise), she’s kind-hearted.
10. Lac Long Quan missed his life in the sea; (therefore/ however/ moreover/ otherwise), he took 50 sons back there.
11. You should (study/ studies/ to study/ studied) hard for the final exam.
12. Do we (have take/ having take/ have to take/ having to take) our shoes off when entering the church?
13. I think someone (have to/ should/ don’t have to/ shouldn’t) talk to the boss. We can’t work extra hours on Saturday.
14. She is famous (in/for/ with/ into) her intelligence. She designs many special styles for Ao dai.
15. We (have to/ haven’t to/ could/ must) wear uniform at school from Monday to Saturday. That’s a good way and equal to everyone.
16. Anna (could/ has to/ have to/ doesn’t have to) change her hair style because the old one doesn’t suit her any more.
17. At school, the teachers and students (has to/ have to/ need to/ haven’t to) follow the rules.
18. He (shouldn’t/ should/ couldn’t / was able to) try to be a bit more punctual. It’s rude to be late here.
19. The buses were very (crowd/ crowded/ full/ busy) this morning. We can’t go to the church with you in time.
20. We reached the house after (cycled/ to cycle/ cycling/ cycle) for almost an hour.
21. The Chritian Festival of Easter celebrates the return of Christ from the dead, if/but/however/moreover) the festival is actually named after the goddess of the sun.
22. I couldn’t hear what he said (because/ although/ in spite of/ if) he was muttering under his breath.
23. We do not have many carnivals in Vietnam, (moreover/ while/ nevertheless/ although) we have many special traditional festivals.
24. I was promised a luxury weekend by my husband. (Despite/ Because/ Although/ However), I am not satisfied.
25. (Unless/ Because / If/ Without) you study harder, you won’t be able to pass the examination
26. My sister has been living in Da Lat for 2 years, (however/ although/ if/ because ), she has never been to Than Tho Lake.
27. (When/ Despite/ Although/ If) Vietnamese USO delegation was attending 11th Oympiad in Argentina, we had chance to meet many friends all over the world and visit different beauty spots there.
28. In 2010, Ha Noi (celebrated/ commemorated/ worshipped/ remembered) its 1000th anniversary.
29. Tet is an occasion for family (visitings/ meetings/ reunions/ seeings) in Viet Nam.
30. Saint Giong was unable to talk, smile or walk (if/ because/ while/ even though) he was three years old.
31. (While/ When/ Nevertherless/ However) spring comes, many Vietnamese villagers prepare for a new festival season.
32. (Because/ If/ Although/ However) the Mongols were very powerful, Tran Quoc Tuan defeated them three times during the 13th century.
33 He has been living 15 km away from Nha Trang; (if/ moreover/ however/ while), he has never been to the Nha Trang Carnival
34. When the (procession/ crowd/ parade/ dancer) arrives at the Cham Tower, the dancers perform a welcome dance in front of the tower.
35. People burn insense to show respect to their (relatives/ ancestors/ friends/ neighbours) during Tet.
36. The Le Mat Festival (worships/ commemorates/ performs/ preserves) the founding of the village.
37. The (preservation/ procession/ performance/ song) of quan ho singing has been recognised as a world heritage
Threads: Read the information again and answer the following questions.
1. When does the Hung King Temple Festival take place?
=> The Hung King Temple festival takes place from 8th to 11th day of the third lunar month.
2. What is included in the offerings to the Hung King?
=> Incense, specialities such as chung cakes, day cakes and five-fruit trays.
3. Why is it joyfut to go to the Hung King Temple Festival?
=> Because there are many joyful activities including bamboo swings, lion dances, wrestling and xoan singing performances.
4. What do people do to worship Buddha at the Huong Pagoda Festival?
=> People join the procession and make offerings of incense, flower, fruit and candles.
5. Which of the activities at the Huong Pagoda Festival do you like most?
=> Eploring caves.
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