Unit 9 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng: Unusual festivals

Read the text and decide if the following statements are true, false or not given.

Halloween is a festival celebrated in many countries, especially in Western countries. It takes place on October 31st. In Halloween, people hollow out the pumpkins, carve scary faces, and place a candle inside. Children and adults dress up in costumes which are their favorite characters. Children go door-to-door saying, "Trick or treat!" to collect candy from their neighbors. People also decorate their homes with spooky symbols like ghosts and skeletons to ward off spirits.

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a significant festival in India and other countries with Hindu populations. It usually falls in October or November and lasts for five days. It is celebrated to mark the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. People decorate everything with colorful lights and patterns. Families have feast together and take part in folk dances or parades with decorated floats. Diwali is considered as a symbol of prosperity and joy. It is as important to Hindus as the Christmas is to Christians.

Each festival has different cultural values but it is not disappointing when participating.

Halloween is a festival that originated in Western countries.

People often prepare candy to give children when they go door-to-door in Halloween.

During Diwali, houses are often decorated with spooky decorations.

Diwali is a festival that is celebrated for a period of two months.

The main purpose of Diwali is to celebrate the victory of light against the darkness.

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In many cultures, a heart shape is considered a _____ of love and affection.

We _____ the Christmas tree with colorful ornaments and sparkling lights. 

In some cultures, people _____ their names or initials on tree trunks to leave a lasting mark.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction.

The customer service at the store was disappointed, with long wait times and unhelpful staff.

Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. It is a tradition that the family gathers and has a big 10.1 together in Thanksgiving.

2. The students learned a traditional 10.2 as part of their cultural education program.

3. The organizers awarded the prize for the most creative and beautifully decorated 10.3.

4. Last year, the 10.4 contest showcased a wide variety of creative and imaginative outfits.

5. The annual Thanksgiving 10.5 attracts thousands of spectators lining the streets.

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

She had enough candies in her pocket for all the children.

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

Sarah decided to take part in the marathon and trained for months to prepare for the race.

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

The decorations and rituals in the New Year symbolize prosperity and good fortune.