Name: Mai Hoàng Tín

Class: DL2301CLCB
Vocabulary Exercises Unit 7: Holidays & Traditions

Fill in the Blanks Exercise

Instructions:
Fill in the blanks using the words from the list below. Some words may be used more than
once, depending on the context.

Vocabulary List:
tradition, traditional, religion, religious, seasonal, gorgeous, commemorate, harvest,
ancestor, mob, celebrate, set off fireworks, march in parades, have picnics, pray, send cards,
give gifts, wish each other well, remember the dead, wear costumes, fasting, abstain,
worshipper, firecrackers, memorialize, customary, engagement, marriage ceremony,
wedding, reception, honeymoon, fiancé, fiancée, bride, groom, newlyweds, get together
with, remind someone of someone/something.

1. Many worshippers gather at the temple to pray for good fortune during the new year.

2. It is customary to abstain during Lent in many Christian communities.

3. The bride wore a traditional dress that looked absolutely gorgeous.

4. We planned to get together with at the beach this weekend.

5. They celebrated their engagement with a small reception at their home.

6. Sending cards to wish each other well loved ones during the holiday season is a common
practice.

7. Fasting often involves not eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset.

8. In our culture, it's traditional to remember a dead when a family member passes away.

9. He planned to propose his engament to his girlfriend at the family dinner.

10. The city was mobbed with people who came to mach in parades in the annual festival
parade.

11. They harvested the fields just before the rainy season began.

12. It is a(n) tradition to set off fireworks on New Year's Eve.

13. During the festival, children wear costumes to collect sweets and firecrackers.

14. The couple celebrated their honeymoon on a remote island in the Caribbean.
15. After the wedding, the bride and groom hosted a reception for all their friends and
family.
16. The newlyweds and worshippers were greeted warmly by all the guests at the reception.

17. My grandmother always reminds me of the importance of our family traditions.

18. The mob throughout the town square, causing quite a stir.

19. Every November 2nd, we commemorate our ancestors with flowers and gifts.

20. It takes place in July, he noted, marking the seasonal time to celebrate the summer
festival.

Multiple Choice Exercise

Instructions:
Choose the correct word from the choices given to complete each sentence accurately.

1. In many countries, it is to wear special outfits during national festivals.

A) customary

B) seasonal

C) mob

2. The at the church was very emotional, with many people praying for their
loved ones.

A) wedding

B) reception

C) worshipper

3. To their tenth wedding anniversary, the couple visited the place where
they first met.

A) commemorate

B) celebrate

C) remember

4. Every fall, farmers begin to crops to prepare for the winter months.

A) mob

B) harvest

C) march

5. After the proposal, their was celebrated with a huge party.

 A) engagement

B) honeymoon

C) newlywed phase

6. The streets were with people eager to see the parade.

A) gorgeous

B) mobbed

C) set off

7. During the religious ceremony, the were particularly moved by

the sermon.

A) grooms

B) worshippers

C) firecrackers

8. They decided to to their favorite hiking spot for a small picnic.

A) harvest

B) have picnics

C) wear costumes

9. It is a for many to send greeting cards during the Christmas season.

A) tradition

B) harvest

C) mob

10. The young couple looked forward to their , where they would travel to
several countries.

A) engagement

B) honeymoon

C) reception

11. Every Halloween, children to collect candy from their neighbors.

A) wear costumes
 B) give gifts

C) remember the dead

12. At the memorial service, everyone vowed to the deceased by

continuing their charitable work.

A) celebrate

B) memorialize

C) abstain

13. The usually includes a ceremony and a large party afterwards.

A) wedding

B) fasting

C) tradition

14. The couple sent out to all their friends and family inviting them to their
wedding.

A) firecrackers

B) send cards

C) get together with

15. In respect for their , many people choose to abstain from eating meat on
specific days.

A) tradition

B) religion

C) harvest

16. The temple was filled with , who had come to pray during the holy festival.

A) firecrackers

B) worshippers

C) ancestors

17. It's to have grand fireworks during the national day celebrations.

A) customary
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B) traditional

C) seasonal

18. To show solidarity with their community, they chose to from eating until
sunset.

A) abstain

B) commemorate

C) pray

19. The was beautifully decorated with flowers and lights for the couple's big
day.

A) marriage ceremony

B) reception

C) honeymoon

20. After the formal events, the relaxed and enjoyed their first week as a
married couple.

 A) newlyweds

 B) ancestors

 C) traditionalists
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Exercise Based on 'Holidays Around the World'

A. Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What does Ramadan commemorate according to Islamic tradition?
a) The birth of the Prophet Muhammad
b) The end of a lunar year
c) When Muhammad received the word of God through the Koran
d) The beginning of a new solar year

2. Which of the following is true about the Chinese New Year celebration?
a) It occurs at the end of the lunar year
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b) Families clean their houses and decorate their doors with red paper
c) Gifts of money are considered bad luck
d) The last day is marked by singing and dancing contests

3. Simón Bolívar is known as 'The Liberator' because he:

a) Defeated the British army in the American Revolution
b) Fought for independence in five Latin American countries
c) United all of South America under one government
d) Built a large empire that included Spain and Portugal

4. On Simón Bolívar's Birthday, it is common to find:

a) General businesses open and military parades on the streets
b) Streets empty as everyone gathers at home
c) Malls open and people shopping
d) Firecrackers being set off to drive away evil spirits

B. True or False:
1. True or False: During Ramadan, Muslims totally abstain from food and drink from sunrise to
sunset.

2. True or False: The Chinese New Year usually takes place in January and lasts for about one
month.

3. True or False: Simón Bolívar's Birthday is celebrated only in Venezuela.

4. True or False: Lion and dragon dancers perform on the last day of the Chinese New Year.

C. Short Answer Questions:

1. What are the three key events that happen during Ramadan?
Fasting, Prayer and Charity

2. Describe the decorations commonly used during the Chinese New Year and their significance.
Red paper and big Chinese characters for happines, wealth and longevity

Lion and dragon dancers set off more firecrackers to chase away evil spirits

3. Why is Simón Bolívar memorialized in several Latin American countries?

Because Simón Bolívar fought for independence in five Latin American countries:
Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru

D. Vocabulary Matching:
1. Ramadan:
a) Birth anniversary of Simón Bolívar
b) Ninth month of the Islamic calendar
c) Red envelopes given during the Chinese New Year
d) Traditional decorations for the Chinese New Year
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2. Firecrackers:
a) A symbol of evil spirits
b) Used to drive away evil spirits and bring good fortune
c) Form of traditional prayer
d) Symbol of fasting

3. The Liberator:
a) An important holiday decoration
b) The nickname given to Simón Bolívar
c) A gift for elders
d) A way to cleanse one's spirit

4. Military Parade:
a) Marches involving soldiers, often on Bolívar's Birthday
b) Fireworks display to celebrate Ramadan
c) Dance contest held during the Chinese New Year
d) Symbol of Chinese New Year