Unit 5: Our customs and traditions

Lesson 1: Getting Started

*New words:
-cousin: anh em họ
-take picture: chụp ảnh
- blooming flowers: những bông hoa đang nở
- admire the flower: ngắm hoa
- kumquat tree: cây quất
- peach blossom: hoa đào
-ornamental trees: cây cảnh
- decorate : trang trí
- decorative item: đồ trang trí
-offerings: đồ thờ
-bamboo pole: cây nêu
-bell: chuông
-lantern: đèn lồng
-chase away bad luck: xua đuổi vận đen
- Pray for a lucky new year: cầu cho 1 năm mới may
mắn
Speaking:
1.Can you name some festivals in Vietnam?
Yes, Viet Nam has many festivals,namely: Tet
holiday, Mid-autumn Festival, and Hung Kinh temple
festival.
2.Do you like Tet?
Yes, I really love Tet, because it’s time for family reunion
and I can also receive lucky money.
3.What do you do before Tet?
Before Tet, I often help my mum clean the house and make
Banh Chung. In addition, my dad and I usually go to the
market to buy some flowers and kumquat trees or peach
blossom for decorations.
4.What do you do during Tet?
I often visit my relatives and I think it’s a great way to
relax and enjoy ourselves.
5. Are u looking forward to Tet?
Yes, now tet’s coming, and I am super looking
forward to it.
Vocabulary Test:

Part 1: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. What is the Vietnamese word for "kumquat tree"?

a) Cây đào
b) Cây quất
c) Cây bưởi
d) Cây mai

2. What does "ngắm hoa" mean in English?

a) To take a picture of flowers
b) To admire the flowers
c) To water the flowers
d) To grow flowers

3. Which of the following is the correct translation for "Đèn lồng"?

a) Lantern
b) Bell
c) Bamboo pole: cây nêu
d) Decorative item

Decorate:

Post: cột

4. What does "xua đuổi vận đen" mean?

a) To decorate the house
b) To chase away bad luck
c) To pray for a lucky year
d) To admire the flowers
5. Which word means "to take a picture" in Vietnamese?
a) Chụp ảnh
b) Ngắm hoa
c) Trang trí
d) Cầu may mắn

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct vocabulary word.

admire flowers lantern chase away bad luck kumquat pray

6. Every year, people decorate their homes with a small ______ tree, which symbolizes
prosperity.

7. We like to ______ in the garden during Tet, appreciating the beauty of the flowers.

8. At the New Year festival, we light a ______ to celebrate and add festive spirit to the
house.

admire flowers lantern chase away bad luck kumquat

pray

9. It is a tradition to ______ before the new year to remove negative energy and bring good
luck.
10. Every year, our family gathers to ______ for a lucky and prosperous new year
10. Every year, our family gathers to ______ for a lucky and prosperous new year.

Part 3: Matching

Match the Vietnamese words with their correct English meaning.

Vietnamese Word English Meaning

1. Cây cảnh c a) bamboo pole
2. Cây nêu a b) take a picture
3. Chụp ảnh b c) ornamental trees
4. Đồ thờ e d) lantern
5. Đèn lồng d e) offerings

Part 5: Translation

Translate the following sentences from Vietnamese to English.

14. "Chúng ta cần trang trí nhà cửa với cây quất và đèn lồng để chuẩn bị đón Tết."
We need to decorate our house with kumquat trees and lanterns to prepare for Tet.

15. "Cây nêu được đặt ở cửa để xua đuổi vận đen và mang lại may mắn."
Bamboo pole is placed at the gate to chase away bad luck and bring good luck.

Unit 5: A closer look 1

*Vocab:
- wedding ceremony: lễ cưới
- food offerings: đồ ăn cúng
- martial arts: võ thuật
- whale worship: tục thờ cá Ông
- family reunion: gia đình đoàn tụ
- festival goer: người đi lễ hội
- opening ceremony: lễ khai trương
- keep: giữ >< break: bỏ
- traditionally : theo như truyền thống
- practise : luyện tập
“Practise makes perfect”: Luyện tập sẽ trở
nên hoàn hảo.

VOCABULARY TEST 2:
Part 1: Multiple Choice

Chọn đáp án đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi.

1. “Wedding ceremony” có nghĩa là gì?

o A. Một sự kiện lễ hội với các màn múa truyền thống
o B. Một sự kiện chính thức nơi hai người kết hôn
o C. Một buổi tiệc gia đình
2. "Whale worship" có nghĩa là gì?
o A. Một truyền thống nơi người dân thờ cá voi như là những người bảo vệ ngư dân
o B. Một nghi lễ được thực hiện bởi các nhà sinh vật học biển
o C. Một lễ hội để kỷ niệm sự di cư của cá voi
3. Cái nào sau đây là ví dụ của “martial arts”?
o A. Quyền anh
o B. Chạy bộ
o C. Karate
4. “Food offerings” có nghĩa là gì?
o A. Thực phẩm cúng trong các lễ tôn giáo hoặc văn hóa
o B. Thực phẩm được tặng cho khách trong một đám cưới
o C. Thực phẩm chia sẻ trong một buổi họp mặt gia đình
5. “Family reunion” là gì?
o A. Một sự kiện đánh dấu sự khai trương của một cửa hàng mới
o B. Một buổi gặp mặt các thành viên trong gia đình sau một thời gian xa cách
o C. Một lễ hội tôn thờ cá voi

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence with the correct vocabulary word from the list below.

( wedding ceremony, food offerings, martial arts, whale worship, family reunion, festival
goer, opening ceremony, keep, traditionally, practice )

1. Every year, the villagers prepare __________ to honor their ancestors during the Tet
holiday.
2. My uncle is a skilled __________ who has won several competitions.
3. The community celebrates __________ by holding a grand feast and ritual at the temple.
4. It is __________ to wear special clothes when attending a wedding ceremony in our
culture.
5. At the __________, the mayor cut the ribbon to mark the beginning of the new shopping
mall.
6. During the holiday season, many families have a __________ to spend time together.
7. If you want to become good at something, you need to __________ regularly.
8. A __________ is someone who enjoys attending festivals and cultural events.
9. Many people try to __________ their family traditions, even when life changes.
10. The __________ took place in a beautiful church and was attended by hundreds of
guests.
Vocabulary Test - 8th Grade

Part 1: Matching (1 point each)

Match the word in Column A with the correct definition in Column B.

Column A Column B
1. Wedding ceremony a. A person who attends a festival
2. Family reunion b. people gather together at Tet
3. Festival goer c. A tree decorated to chase away bad luck
4. Bamboo pole d. A special ceremony for a marriage
5. Lantern e. A decorative items used to decorate homes during Tết

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks (1 point each)

Complete the sentences with the correct word from the list below.

Words to use: martial arts, offerings, admire the flower, whale worship, kumquat tree, lantern,
keep, bamboo pole

1. During Tết, people decorate their homes with a _ ______ to chase away bad luck
2. People often __ _____ at the flower market during the New Year.
3. The __ _____ is a tree that symbolizes good fortune and prosperity.
4. The villagers perform __ _____ to honor the giant fish spirit.
5. Many families prepare … ……………..to worship our ancestors.
6. He practices ___ every day to become better at the sport.
7. People use a _______ to light up the streets during festivals.
8. It’s important to ___ ____ family traditions and celebrate together.

Part 3: True/False (1 point each)

Decide if the statement is true or false.

 1. "The bamboo pole is used to decorate homes for the wedding ceremony." (True / False)
2. "The peach blossom blooms in spring and symbolizes good luck." (True / False)
3. "Festival goers usually take pictures to remember the event." (True / False)
4. "Whale worship is a tradition in coastal areas to honor the fish spirit." (True / False)
5. "A kumquat tree is decorated with fruit to bring happiness during Tết." (True / False)

Part 4: Match the Definition (1 point each)

Match the definition with the correct word.

Definition Word
1. A special ceremony for a marriage a. Whale worship
2. A flower that blooms during Tết and symbolizes good luck b. Lantern
3. The tradition of honoring the spirit of a giant fish c. Wedding ceremony
4. A type of tree that represents prosperity during Tết d. Peach blossom
5. A light source used to decorate during festivals e. Kumquat tree

UNIT 5: A CLOSER LOOK 2

*Zero article: mạo từ rỗng
- Chúng ta sẽ sử dụng mạo từ rỗng trong các TH
sau:
+ trước danh từ không đếm được.
Ex. Sugar is not good for our health.
+ khi đưa ra các danh từ chung chung.
Ex. Students should study hard.
+ trước phương tiện giao thông
Ex. by boat, by bus, by air…
Bài tập về mạo từ a/an/the
Bài tập 1: Điền mạo từ thích hợp vào chỗ trống.

1. I have _____ dog and _____ cat.

2. She's a student at _____ university in London.
3. Can you pass me _____ salt, please?
4. He is _____ only child in his family.
5. They went to _____ cinema last night.
6. _____ Earth is our home planet.
7. I need to buy _____ new car soon.
8. My father is _____ doctor.
9. She bought _____ dress for the party.
10. We went to _____ beach last weekend.
11. _____ sky is clear tonight.
12. I don't have _____ time to finish this.
13. _____ Moon is Earth's natural satellite.
14. Do you have _____ book I can borrow?
15. He's looking for _____ job in marketing.

Bài tập 2: Điền vào chỗ trống mạo từ thích hợp.

1. She's _____ honest person.

2. We had _____ wonderful time at the beach.
3. It will take us about _____ hour to get there.
4. This is _____ book I was telling you about.
5. He's _____ great actor.
6. I visited _____ museum yesterday.
7. It's _____ pleasure to meet you.
8. I don't have _____ car, so I walk to work.
9. They have _____ beautiful garden.
10. She bought _____ new dress for the party.
11. We live in _____ old house.
12. He's _____ only person who can solve this problem.
13. This is _____ interesting story.
14. I had _____ coffee this morning.
15. It was _____ rainy day.