Name: TẠ HOÀNG HIẾU
Class: QC2318CLCB
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 have picnics at the beach this weekend.
5. They celebrated their engagement with a small get together at their home.
6. Sending cards to 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 memorialize a loved one when a family member passes
away.
9. He planned to propose his fiancée to his girlfriend at the family dinner.
10. The city was mobbed with people who came to march 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 bride and groom were greeted warmly by all the worshippers at the reception.
17. My grandmother always reminds me of the importance of our family tradition.
18. The mob marched throughout the town square, causing quite a stir.
19. Every November 2nd, we remember our dead 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 ( TRUE )
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 ( TRUE )
3. To their tenth wedding anniversary, the couple visited the place where
they first met.
A) Commemorate ( TRUE )
B) celebrate
C) remember
4. Every fall, farmers begin to crops to prepare for the winter months.
A) mob
B) harvest ( TRUE )
C) march
5. After the proposal, their was celebrated with a huge party.
A) Engagement ( TRUE )
B) honeymoon
C) newlywed phase
6. The streets were with people eager to see the parade.
A) gorgeous
B) mobbed ( TRUE )
C) set off
7. During the religious ceremony, the were particularly moved by
the sermon.
A) grooms
B) worshippers ( TRUE )
C) firecrackers
8. They decided to to their favorite hiking spot for a small picnic.
A) harvest
B) have picnics ( TRUE )
C) wear costumes
9. It is a for many to send greeting cards during the Christmas season.
A) Tradition ( TRUE )
B) harvest
C) mob
10. The young couple looked forward to their , where they would travel to
several countries.
A) engagement
B) honeymoon ( TRUE )
C) reception
11. Every Halloween, children to collect candy from their neighbors.
A) wear costumes ( TRUE )
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 ( TRUE )
C) abstain
13. The usually includes a ceremony and a large party afterwards.
A) Wedding ( TRUE )
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 ( TRUE )
C) get together with
15. In respect for their , many people choose to abstain from eating meat on
specific days.
A) tradition
B) religion ( TRUE )
C) harvest
16. The temple was filled with , who had come to pray during the holy festival.
A) firecrackers
B) worshippers ( TRUE )
C) ancestors
17. It's to have grand fireworks during the national day celebrations.
A) Customary ( TRUE )
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B) traditional
C) seasonal
18. To show solidarity with their community, they chose to from eating until
sunset.
A) Abstain ( TRUE )
B) commemorate
C) pray
19. The was beautifully decorated with flowers and lights for the couple's big
day.
A) marriage ceremony ( TRUE )
B) reception
C) honeymoon
20. After the formal events, the relaxed and enjoyed their first week as a
married couple.
A) newlyweds ( TRUE )
B) ancestors
C) traditionalists
UNIT 7 – READING COMPREHENSION EXCERCISES
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 ( TRUE )
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 ( TRUE )
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 ( TRUE )
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 ( TRUE )
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. ( TRUE )
2. True or False: The Chinese New Year usually takes place in January and lasts for about one
month. ( FALSE )
3. True or False: Simón Bolívar's Birthday is celebrated only in Venezuela. (FALSE)
4. True or False: Lion and dragon dancers perform on the last day of the Chinese New Year.
( TRUE )
C. Short Answer Questions:
1. What are the three key events that happen during Ramadan?
Fasting from sunrise to sunset
Praying and reading the Koran
Giving to the poor and spiritual reflection
2. Describe the decorations commonly used during the Chinese New Year and their significance.
Red paper cutouts and lanterns are common.
Red symbolizes luck and wards off evil spirits.
3. Why is Simón Bolívar memorialized in several Latin American countries?
Because he led independence movements in five countries and is considered a national hero.
D. Vocabulary Matching:
1. Ramadan:
a) Birth anniversary of Simón Bolívar
b) Ninth month of the Islamic calendar ( TRUE )
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 ( TRUE )
c) Form of traditional prayer
d) Symbol of fasting
3. The Liberator:
a) An important holiday decoration
b) The nickname given to Simón Bolívar ( TRUE )
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 ( TRUE )
b) Fireworks display to celebrate Ramadan
c) Dance contest held during the Chinese New Year
d) Symbol of Chinese New Year
