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👉 A CLOSER LOOK 1
Vocabulary
- Write a phrase from the box under each picture.
wedding ceremory whale worship
food offerings family reunion
material arts festival goers
1. _________________ 2. ___________________ 3. __________________ 4. ________________
5. ________________ 6. ________________ - Complete each sentence with the correct option A, B or C.
1. We have a tradition of holding a family _____ on the first day of Tet.
A. reunion B. work C. meal
2. It's a tradition for shops to have a lion dance performance at their opening.
A. workship B. celebration C. ceremony
3. The tradition of _____ whales is popular in Vietmamese coastal villages
A. admiring B. worshipping C. praying
4. She broke with family tradition by not practising _____.
A. acrobat B. martial arts C. offering
5. Traditionally, the Vietnamese prepape _____ to worship their ancestors.
A. offerings B. decoration C. worshipping - Complete the sentences with the word and phrases from the box.
traditionally
maintain our traditions
break with tradition
customs we practise
it's becoming a custom for
1. This year, we will _____ and go on holiday instead of staying at home during Tet.
2. _____, children in the US go from house to house to ask for sweets on Halloween.
3. Holding a party to wish our grandparents longevity is one of the _____ at Tet.
4. Organising a folk song club is one way for us to _____.
5. _____ young people to celebrate New Years in addition to Tet.
Pronunciation
/n/ and /ŋ/ - Listen and repeat the words. Pay attention to the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/. 🎧
/n/ /ŋ/ thin
land
ceremony
longevity
traditionthing
thank
single
language
offering
(Page 53) - Listen and practise the sentences. Underline the words with the sound /n/ and circle the words with the sound /ŋ/. 🎧
1. Mary wore a pink dress last night.
2. I think we should buy this ornamental tree.
3. He thanked the host for the enjoyable party.
4. My mum made the spring rolls for the longevity party.
5. I will bring some food to the oarty on Saturday.
