Question

[C-Chi Nợn]

The Giong Festival is celebrated every year in Phu Linh Commune, Soc Son District, Ha Noi. This festival commemorates the hero, Saint Giong. He is considered a mythical hero because he grew from a three-year-old child into a giant overnight. He is worshiped for defending the country from foreign invaders – the An. Although this festival is held from the 6^th to the 12^th day of the 4^th lunar month, people start preparing traditional clothing for the procession and for various festival performances one month beforehand. During the festival, the procession starts at the Mother Temple and goes to Thuong Temple where a religious ceremony is performed. When night falls, a Cheo play is performed. Then the festivities end with a thanksgiving procession on the 12^th.This festival shows our love for the motherland and the preservation of our cultural heritage.

Part 1. Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)

_______ 1. The Giong festival is celebrated once a year in Ha Noi.             

_______ 2. He is considered a mythical hero because he grew from a four- year-old child into a giant overnight.   

Part 2. Choose the best answer the following questions.

3. When is the festival held?

A. On the 6^th day of the 4^th lunar month.                        C. On the 12^th day of the 4^th lunar month.

B. From the 6^th to the 13^th of the 4^th lunar month.           D. From the 6^th to the 12^th of the 4^th lunar month.

4. When do the preparations for the festival begin?

   A. Once a month                                B. One month after the festival

  C. One month before the festival.           D. Two months before the festival.