Unit 6 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng: New Year's practices

Read the following passage then choose the best answer to each question below.

New Year's is a time when many people around the world celebrate the start of a new year. People decorate their homes and cities with lights and colorful decorations. Families often gather together to celebrate the new year and cheer with excitement.

In some cultures, people believe in the idea of luck and spirituality. For example, it is said that throwing coins or oranges at the stroke of midnight can bring good luck for the new year. In other cultures, people visit temples to pray for health and happiness.

Many people also celebrate with fireworks, which can be lots of fun to watch. In some countries, it's traditional to give lucky money to relatives and children as a sign of good wishes for the new year.

The New Year is a time for people to behave positively and hope for a better year ahead. It's a time to make wishes and set their new goals for the future.

What is the main idea of the text?

The word "luck" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.

According to the text, when do people throw coins or oranges to welcome good things?

What is NOT a New Year's practices in the text?

The word "their" in the last paragraph refers to _____.

Hãy cùng học các từ vựng xuất hiện trong bài đọc ngay nhé!

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Hãy cùng luyện tập các từ vựng bạn vừa học!

(Bạn nên nắm rõ các từ vựng ở mức độ nhận biết trước khi nhấn "Next" để chuyển sang các bài tập vận dụng.)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The children are asked to well during the school field trip. (BEHAVIOR)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Some people believe that carrying money in their wallets can bring them good fortune. (LUCK)

Choose the correct word from the box to fill in each blank. 

1. Throw a coin in the fountain and make a 8.1.

2. The 8.2 display at the New Year's Eve party was spectacular.

3. The 8.3 is a peaceful and spiritual place where people go to pray.

4. He will go to visit a 8.4 in Scotland this summer with his parents.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

We had a lot of fun at Sarah's birthday party last night.

I went to the park with my friends to play frisbee, but I accidentally _____ the frisbee too far and it landed in the lake.

It's important to have a positive attitude and work hard, but sometimes _____ can play a role in our success.

Complete the sentences.

1. Janet 12.1 her birthday party with her family and friends every year.

2. The children 12.2 with joy as the circus performer juggled.

3. They 12.3 the wedding car with ribbons and flowers.

4. She always 12.4 the opportunity to try new foods from different cultures.