Vocabulary (Từ vựng)

Special occasions (Những dịp đặc biệt)

1. Fill in each gap with marriage ceremony, coming-of-age celebration, wedding anniversary, baby shower or birthday party.

(Điền vào chỗ trống với marriage ceremony, coming-of-age celebration, wedding anniversary, baby shower or birthday party.)

1. Now that Mary's expecting a child, we're having a(n) _____ next Friday.

2. I had a great time at my _____!

3. Sheila's turning eighteen next Saturday, and she has invited us to her _____.

4. The groom and the bride are welcoming their guests to their _____.

5. The elderly couple celebrated their _____ with their children, grandchildren and trends.  

Pronunciation (Phát âm)

Consonant review (Ôn tập về phụ âm)

2. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.

1. A. culture                B. centre                     C. concert                   D. city

2. A. blessing              B. costume                  C. season                     D. symbol

3. A. calorie                B. calendar                  C. calcium                  D. controller

4. A. music                  B. leisure                     C. pleasure                  D. treasure

Reading (Đọc hiểu)

3. Read the text. Choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best fits each gap (1-5).

(Đọc bài khóa. Chọn đáp án (A, B, C hoặc D) phù hợp với mỗi chỗ trống (1-5).)

Songkran, also known 1) _____ the Thai New Year, is a vibrant and joyous festival celebrated in Thailand for three days or even a week in some provinces. It holds deep cultural and religious significance, and it is embraced with great enthusiasm throughout the country.

The origins of Songkran can be traced back to ancient Hindu traditions and the Buddhist practice of water cleansing. Water is seen as a symbol of loudly and renewal, and during Songkran, if is used to purify oneself from the past year's bad luck. The festival takes place annually on April 13. and marks the beginning of the traditional Thai solar calendar. One of the most attractive aspects of the Songkran festival is the water fights on the streets. People of all ages, locals and tourists, partake in friendly water baffles using water guns, buckets and hoses. The streets become a playground as everyone joyfully splashes water onto each other, 2) _____ a festive and refreshing atmosphere. The water fights symbolise washing away negativity and welcoming fresh start in the new year.

Songkran is also a time for young people 3) _____ respects to their elders and seek blessings from monks. Thai families gather to visit temples and make donations. Pouring scented water onto the hands of respected monks is a traditional ritual that signifies good luck and blessings from the monks. It is also a time for young people to express their gratitude to the elderly and ask for their heartfelt prayers. Beyond the water fights and religious ceremonies. Songkran is a time of 4) _____, unity and cultural heritage. Traditional performances including music and dancing are held throughout the country, demonstrating the rich cultural traditions of Thailand. The streets come alive with vibrant parades, colourful costumes and traditional music, creating an immersive experience for both locals and visitors.

In recent years, Songkran 5) _____ international popularity, attracting travellers from around the world who wish to experience the unique charm of this cultural celebration. Through playful water fights, traditional rituals and cultural performances, Songkran celebrates the richness of Thai culture and invites foreign friends to participate in Thai traditions and accept their hospitality.

1. A. for                       B. as                            C. with                        D. about

2. A. create                  B. creates                    C. creating                   D. created

3. A. to pay                  B. pay                          C. paying                     D. to paying

4. A. celebrating          B. celebration              C. celebrated               D. celebrate

5. A. gained                 B. gains                       C. has gained              D. had gained

4. Read the text again. For questions (1-4), choose the best answers (A, B, C or D).

(Đọc lại bài khóa. Với các câu hỏi (1-4), chọn đáp án đúng nhất (A, B, C hoặc D).)

1. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A. Songkran - a water-fighting festival

B. Songkran - a meaningful festival in Thai culture

C. Songkran - a popular event for overseas tourists

D. Songkran - a wonderful celebration of Buddhism in Thailand

2. Which of the following words does the word purify mean?

A. create                      B. show                       C. cause                       D. cleanse

3. Which of the following does the word their in paragraph 4 refer to?

A. the young               B. the elderly              C. Thai families          D. the monks

4. Which of the following is NOT true about the Songkran festival according to the text?

A. Songkran is only celebrated for three days.

B. The water fights happen on the streets.

C. Thai people help wash monks' hands to receive blessings.

D. Different traditional activities are celebrated outdoors. 

Vocabulary (Từ vựng)

Celebrations & Customs (Truyền thống và phong tục)

5. Choose the correct option. (Chọn đáp án đúng.)

1. In May every year, we honour/participate our mothers.

2. The explorers discovered a cave full of skulls/masks and bones that must have been thousands of years old.

3. At Halloween, she likes to participate/dress up as a vampire.

4. Our ancestors/friends lived in caves and used various tools to kill the animals they hunted.

5. I bought these two skulls/masks at the Venice Carnival last year.

6. Easter is a period/ceremony that lasts 50 days.

7. On International Women's Day, we show women our love and honour/gratitude.

8. How many people attended/participated in the carnival? 

6. Fill in each gap with partake, stage, attend, experience or adorn.

(Điền vào mỗi chỗ trống với partake, stage, attend, experience hoặc adorn.)

A: What did you do at the weekend, Kim?

B: I celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is also known as the Mooncake Festival.

A: Really? That sounds interesting. Do you 1) _____ in any rituals during that festival?

B: Well, my whole family don't 2) _____ any special ceremonies but we 3) _____ the house with lanterns and good luck charms. Afterwards, we eat mooncakes. In my hometown, people 4) _____ dragon dance performances and have fireworks displays.

A: Sounds cool: I'd like to 5) _____ that.