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UNIT 5: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS LESSON 2: A CLOSER LOOK 1 Mini test | Name: | Class: | Score: Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part. 1. A. cousin B. interesting C. singer D. fond 2. A. lantern B. important C. money D. thank 3. A. many B. take C. place D. wake 4. A. art B. article C. party D. tradition 5. A. connect B. cook C. dance D. control Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word/phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentences. 1. My father called for a return to traditional family values. A. modern B. temporary C. conventional D. instant 2. It’s a good idea to hand every thing with both hands to the elderly. A. You should B. You must C. You don’t have to D. You can 3. If I were you I would not hit the bowl with my chopticks to avoid bad luck brought to the host family. A. fortune B. misfortune C. happiness D. satisfaction Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word/phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentences. 1. They believe that scattering rice and salt on path to the house will chase evils away. A. catch B. follow evils C. make evils leave D. welcome evils 2. Taking part in school clubs and sharing experiences strengthen bonds with schoolmates. A. reinforce B. enhance C. increase D. break 3. All students gathered along the riverside to watch a wonderful firework show. A. separated B. joined C. took part D. participated Complete the sentences with the words in the box. preserve bonds offerings culture ornamental chase communal tradition worshipped values 1. The Vietnamese often prepare __________________ to worship their ancestors during Tet holiday. 2. This year, we are going to break with the __________________ and spend the first two weeks of the new year in Singapore. 3. Tet is a great time to show the good Vietnamese __________________ through traditional activities such as decorating houses with kumquat trees and peach blossoms. 4. Some people usually put up tall bamboo poles to __________________ away bad luck. 5. Teaching children to cook is a good way to __________________ family recipes. 6. Village festivals help us strengthen our family __________________. 7. Ancient Egyptians __________________ the Sun. 8. We can see many flowers and __________________ trees everywhere before Tet holiday. 9. In the Central Highlands, the biggest and tallest house in the village is the __________________ house. 10. Language, religion, food, and art are just some features of the various aspects of __________________. Choose the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. Tet is a Vietnamese festival which ________ in late January and February. A. takes place B. plays C. admires D. prays 2. My family often have a tradition of holding a family ______at Christmas. A. reunion B. work C. meal D. party 3. I’m going to tell you something important, so please listen more ______. A. care B. careful C. carelessly D. carefully 4. Many shops have a lion dance performance at their opening ______. A. workshop B. meal C. celebration D. ceremony 5. The girl is not pretty but she is singing a song very ______. A. beauty B. more beautiful C. beautiful D. beautifully
Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets. 1. I'm so ______________ about my trip. It's going to be amazing. (excite) 2. Ao dai is our ______________ dress. We wear it every Monday at school. (tradition) 3. In Viet Nam, we usually wait for the ______________ person to sit down before we sit down. (old) 4. After ______________ food from the plate, you should put it into your bowl before eating. (take) 5. What is the ______________ between a custom and a tradition? (similar)
ANSWER KEYS Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part. 1. A. cousin B. interesting C. singer D. fond 2. A. lantern B. important C. money D. thank 3. A. many B. take C. place D. wake 4. A. art B. article C. party D. tradition 5. A. connect B. cook C. dance D. control Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word/phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentences. 1. My father called for a return to traditional family values. A. modern B. temporary C. conventional D. instant 2. It’s a good idea to hand every thing with both hands to the elderly. A. You should B. You must C. You don’t have to D. You can 3. If I were you I would not hit the bowl with my chopticks to avoid bad luck brought to the host family. A. fortune B. misfortune C. happiness D. satisfaction Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to indicate the word/phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined one in the following sentences. 1. They believe that scattering rice and salt on path to the house will chase evils away. A. catch B. follow evils C. make evils leave D. welcome evils 2. Taking part in school clubs and sharing experiences strengthen bonds with schoolmates. A. reinforce B. enhance C. increase D. break 3. All students gathered along the riverside to watch a wonderful firework show. A. separated B. joined C. took part D. participated Complete the sentences with the words in the box. preserve bonds offerings culture ornamental chase communal tradition worshipped values 1. The Vietnamese often prepare offerings to worship their ancestors during Tet holiday. 2. This year, we are going to break with the tradition and spend the first two weeks of the new year in Singapore. 3. Tet is a great time to show the good Vietnamese values through traditional activities such as decorating houses with kumquat trees and peach blossoms. 4. Some people usually put up tall bamboo poles to chase away bad luck. 5. Teaching children to cook is a good way to preserve family recipes. 6. Village festivals help us strengthen our family bonds. 7. Ancient Egyptians worshipped the Sun. 8. We can see many flowers and ornamental trees everywhere before Tet holiday. 9. In the Central Highlands, the biggest and tallest house in the village is the communal house. 10. Language, religion, food, and art are just some features of the various aspects of culture. Choose the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 1. Tet is a Vietnamese festival which ________ in late January and February. A. takes place B. plays C. admires D. prays 2. My family often have a tradition of holding a family ______at Christmas. A. reunion B. work C. meal D. party 3. I’m going to tell you something important, so please listen more ______. A. care B. careful C. carelessly D. carefully 4. Many shops have a lion dance performance at their opening ______. A. workshop B. meal C. celebration D. ceremony 5. The girl is not pretty but she is singing a song very ______. A. beauty B. more beautiful C. beautiful D. beautifully Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of the word in brackets. 1. I'm so excited about my trip. It's going to be amazing. (excite) 2. Ao dai is our traditional dress. We wear it every Monday at school. (tradition) 3. In Viet Nam, we usually wait for the oldest person to sit down before we sit down. (old)
4. After taking food from the plate, you should put it into your bowl before eating. (take) 5. What is the similarity between a custom and a tradition? (similar)