Unit 2 - Lesson 3
3/1/2024 9:00:00 AM
We use this to refer to the day or evening before an event, especially a religious festival or holiday. What is it?
- Break
- Eve
- Sunrise
- Midnight
For sweet lovers, _____ fruits are the best treat of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
- salty
- bitter
- candied
- sour
The People's ____ organized a community meeting to discuss local environmental issues.
- Government
- Department
- Province
- Committee
The championship will _____ next month and all the athletes are excited to participate.
- take place
- take off
- take after
- take away
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Every year, Hoi An has a special celebration called the Mid-Autumn Festival. This joyful event typically happens on the full moon night of the 8th lunar month. It takes place at the city's People's Committee. On the eve of the festival, the streets are bright with colorful lanterns of different shapes and sizes. Children love this holiday because they can participate in lantern parades and enjoy delicious food. One of the favorite foods during this festival is mooncakes. People make them with beans, rice flour, and sugar. Another popular food is candied fruits. People buy these sweets to share with family and friends. Moreover, the Mid-Autumn Festival offers many fun activities, like traditional games and dragon dances. This is a time for families to have a great time, share laughter and eat mooncakes together. The Mid-Autumn Festival in Hoi An is a beloved tradition because it makes the city feel festive and gives everyone happy memories.
Where is the Mid-Autumn Festival held?
- at the temple of each village
- at famous tourist attractions
- at the People's Committee of the city
- at parks and schools
The word “lantern” in the passage probably means _____.
- a special kind of food
- a special kind of lamp
- a special kind of parades
- a special kind of decorations
What are the two popular types of food during the festival?
- Mooncakes and candied fruits
- Mooncakes and soup
- Mooncakes and jelly candies
- Mooncakes and pies
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, people in Hoi An have the chance to _____.
- sell lanterns to foreign tourists
- watch dragon dance performances
- participate in mooncake making competitions
- play games related to the moon
What can you know about the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hoi An from the passage?
- It is one of the most important festivals in Hoi An.
- It helps attract tourists to Hoi An.
- It is more popular among children than adults.
- It is an annual festival in Hoi An.
Choose the correct answer in the box to complete the conversation. Write only the letter A-D in each blank.
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A. Families get together, visit temples, and exchange lucky money. B. How about the food? C. It usually takes place in late January or early February. D. You definitely should! |
Andrew: Hi, have you heard about the Tet Festival in Vietnam?
Charlotte: Yes, I have! It's a famous festival there, right?
Andrew: That's right! The Tet Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year, is one of the most important celebrations in Vietnam.
Charlotte: Where does it happen?
Andrew: It's celebrated all over Vietnam, but the major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have some of the biggest and most colorful celebrations.
Charlotte: What do people do during Tet?
Andrew: Well, it's a time for family reunions. There are also dragon dances on the streets.
Charlotte: Sounds interesting!
Andrew: The food is a big part of Tet. People prepare traditional dishes like banh chung and banh tet.
Charlotte: I'd love to experience Tet in Vietnam someday.
Andrew: It's a special time when the whole country is filled with joy, colorful decorations, and delicious traditional food.
Write a paragraph of about 80-100 words to answer the question: "What is your favorite festival and why?"
Your writing should include:
- your favorite festival
- at least 2 reasons why it is your favorite
- how you feel during this festival