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UNIT5 WEEK 2 Exercise 1 Complete the sentences with the words in the box cave Buddhism buffalo fighting five fruit tray candle fisherman coconuts dragon boat 1 My parents always prepare a five fruit tray before Tet 2 The practice of meditation is a very important part of Buddhism 3 buffalo fighting is a traditional activity in Do Son 4 It’s so dark Let’s light a candle 5 Son Doong cave is one of the biggest caves in the world 6 We have lots of coconuts in our hometown 7 They join in a dragon boa.
1 UNIT5-WEEK Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the words in the box cave Buddhism buffalo fighting five-fruit tray candle fisherman coconuts dragon boat My parents always prepare a five-fruit tray before Tet The practice of meditation is a very important part of Buddhism buffalo fighting is a traditional activity in Do Son It’s so dark Let’s light a candle Son Doong cave is one of the biggest caves in the world We have lots of coconuts in our hometown They join in a dragon boat race during the Tet hoDliday This fisherman is poor but he is very kind Exercise 2: Choose the correct answers I was very tired; , I determined to walk on to the next village A therefore B however C and D or You can come here either on Monday on Friday A or B nor C both D and He had to act immediately; , he would have been too late A consequently B nevertheless C still D otherwise C or d so They said both he I were to come A and B but He never works he gains all the prizes A furthermore B whereas C but D accordingly Mrs Rose needs to take special pills she can’t afford them A but B and C although D because Mr Shaw couldn’t turn on the TV channel he asked the nurse to it A and B.so C while D when I didn’t actually want any more dessert Mary forced it on me A although B therefore C if D but Dr Stevens rushed to the hospital he could help a patient A so B and C or D but 10 Nurse Kelly Nurse Nanny helped the patient to stand up A or B and C while D when Exercise 3: Choose the correct answers I did not go to the show I had already seen it A but B and C because D while UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM 2 Keep the food covered the flies will contaminate it A or B when C if D although C while D Although he is thin, he is really strong A because B yet Read over your answers correct all the mistakes before you submit it A therefore B however C and D but She had an unpleasant experience she was in Thai Lan A when B or C by D but The committee rejected the proposal they did not think it was practical A while B it C and D because John welcomed his guests offered them a drink A yet B and C.to D while Receptionist must be able to relay information pass it accurately A if B while C and D because .it rains on Sunday, I will not be able to drive A When B At C Though D If 10 The items are on sales in the local store not online A but B while C because D then Exercise 4: Complete with: and/ but/ yet /or/ because/ I like sugar in my tea, but/ yet I don’t like milk in it Listen to the story and answer the questions in complete sentences Is it Thursday or Friday today? My car has a radio and a CD player Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, but/ yet Bill insisted that they fly I’m afraid of heights, but/ yet I appreciate the view from the top of thisbuilding Do you like chocolate or vanilla ice cream better? I have to go to work at six, but/yet I’m walking up at four We were very tired but/ yet happy after our flight to Sydney 10 The sun was warm, but/ yet the wind was a bit too cool Exercise 5: Complete with: because/ while/when/if/although He was late because the bus didn’t come They climbed the mountain although it was very windy while Lenny was watching the planes, his wife was reading in the car although he was very ill, he didn’t take any medicine If you come back from your trip, we’ll meet to discuss the problem although he was the best candidate, he didn’t win the elections We’re going to lose this game if the team doesn’t startplaying better soon UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM Some fish can survive only in salt water although other species can live only in fresh water He couldn’t sleep because he was very tired 10 Everybody likes him because he is nice and helpful Exercise 6: Complete with: so, but, while, because, or, although I haven’t really studied for this exam, so I feel a little nervous I told him not to come, but he came anyway because I was really tired, I took a nap for 15 minutes while she likes to play basketball, her favorite sport is tennis because it was really hot outside, I wore shorts I was on time, but everyone else was late Nadia doesn’t like to drive, so she takes the bus everywhere Keep quiet or go out I turned on the fan because the room was hot 10 Carol showed up for the meeting I asked her not to be there Exercise 7: Complete with: and; or; but; although; if, while, when I have both respect and admiration for them It will rain today and tomorrow He could not decide whether to tell the truth or keep silent I don’t know whether he has seen the movie or not Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, but I helped him anyway I read the book but I don’t understand it when her foot was injured, she managed to get home before dark What shall we if it rains? Joey was playing the guitar while Danny was washing the dishes 10 What will we if John comes? Exercise 8: Read the text and complete it with the words in the box HUE FESTIVAL visitors fireworks international tranquil history competitions participants cultural aims traditional UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM Hue Festival is a biannual (1) cultural event celebrated in even years in order to honor Hue’s cultural heritages as well as Vietnam’s national identity towards people from all over the world With a quite long (2) history since 1992, each time of celebration is distinctive festive theme, which never fails to draw attractions from millions of (3) participants expected events of this (4) tranquil city In 2000, the event attained its official name ‘Hue Festival’ as today In this special event, a wide variety of (5) traditional activities of Vietnam such as calligraphy exhibition, kites playing and human chess playing are conducted Also, re-creations of special events are carried out, such as the occasion of Nguyen Hue’s enthronement and Nguyen Dynasty’s Doctorial examinations, and performances of dance and (6) fireworks ate included The festival (7) aims at promoting several kinds of arts as well, with the participation of over 40 art companies from both Vietnam and (8) international countries From all over the world, thousands of artists gather at Hue to demonstrate their talents, delivering exhibitions, fairs, and (9) competitions to over 40 venues throughout the city All in all, the festival generates the feeling of excitement, joy and delight among (10) visitors and observers regardless of gender, age and nationality Exercise 9: Read and answer the questions LUNAR NEW YEAR Lunar New Year Festival often falls between late January and early February; it is among the most important holidays in Vietnam Officially, the festival includes the 1st, 2nd and 3rd day of January in Lunar Calendar; however, Vietnamese people often spend about nearly a month to celebrate this special event Since Tet occupies an important role in Vietnamese’s religious beliefs, Vietnamese will begin their preparations well in advance of the upcoming New Year In an effort to get rid of the bad luck of the old year, people will spend a few days cleaning their homes, polishing every utensil, or even repaint and decorate the house with kumquat tree, branches of peach blossom, and many other colorful flowers The ancestral altar is especially taken care of, with careful decoration of five kinds of fruits and votive papers, along with many religious rituals Everybody, especially children, buy new clothes and shoes to wear on the first days of New Year People also try to pay all their pending debts and resolve all the arguments among colleagues, friends or members of family UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM Vietnamese believe that the color of red and yellow will bring good fortune, which may explain why these colors can be seen everywhere in Lunar New Year People consider what they on the dawn of Tet will determine their fate for the whole year, hence people always smile and behave as nice as they can in the hope for a better year Besides, gifts are exchanged between family members and friends and relatives, while children receive lucky money kept in red envelope No matter where Tet is celebrated, it must be clarified from the beginning that Tet is not a day, but several days of celebration When is Lunar New Year celebrated officially? Lunar New Year Festival officially celebrated between late January and early February How long people often spend to celebrate it? People often spend about nearly a month to celebrate it What kind of plants people use to decorate the house during this festival? People use to decorate the house with kumquat tree, branches of peach blossom, and many other colorful flowers during this festival Who usually wear new clothes and shoes on the first days of New Year? Children usually wear new clothes and shoes on the first days of New Year What color will bring good fortune according to Vietnamese’s belief? Red and yellow will bring good fortune according to Vietnamese’s belief What children often receive at Tet? Children often receive lucky money kept in red envelope at Tet Exercise 10: Combine the two simple sentences in one The boys are playing games The girls are watching TV (and) The boys are playing games and the girls are watching TV I tried my best in the final test The result was not as good as I expected (but) I tried my best in the final test but the result was not as good as I expected He lost the key He couldn’t get into the house (so) He lost the key so he couldn’t get into the house She loves comedies Her husband is interested in action films (yet) She loves comedies yet her husband is interested in action films You must well in the test You will not graduate (or) You must well in the test or you will not graduate Pop music is so popular The melody is simple and memorable (for) Pop music is so popular for the melody is simple and memorable | should practice more for the competition My health hasn’t been excellent recently (but) I should practice more for the competition but my health hasn’t been excellent recently You can go to the movies with me You can go to the concert alone (or) You can go to the movies with me or you can go to the concert alone UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM Exercise 11: Combine the sentences using BECAUSE/ IF/ ALTHOUGH/ SO/ WHEN/ UNLESS/ EVEN THOUGH to make a complex sentence Number is an example for you I’m going to the bank I need some money I’m going to the bank because I need some money I was cooking lunch My children got home My children got home when I was cooking lunch It’s raining She’s going for a walk in the park She’s going for a walk in the park although/even though it’s raining She finishes her homework soon, she will fail the class Unless she finishes her homework soon, she will fail the class He decided to trust Tim He was an honest man He decided to trust Tim because he was an honest man We went to school Our teacher decided to investigate the situation We went to school when our teacher decided to investigate the situation Jennifer decided to leave him Tom was too worried about his job Because Jennifer decided to leave him, Tom was too worried about his job Dennis bought a new jacket He had received one as a gift last week Dennis bought a new jacket because he had received one as a gift last week Brandley claims that there will be trouble He doesn’t complete the job Brandley claims that there will be trouble if he doesn’t complete the job 10 She will visit her grandmother Janice has free time Janice has free time so she will visit her grandmother UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM ... candidate, he didn’t win the elections We’re going to lose this game if the team doesn’t startplaying better soon UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM Some fish can survive only in salt water although... cultural aims traditional UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM Hue Festival is a biannual (1) cultural event celebrated in even years in order to honor Hue’s cultural heritages as well as Vietnam? ??s national... their pending debts and resolve all the arguments among colleagues, friends or members of family UNIT 5: FESTIVALS IN VIETNAM Vietnamese believe that the color of red and yellow will bring good