V. Complete the passage by filling in each gap with one word given:
traditional Kumquat welcoming foods
pagodas preparations delicious gathering
Tet is a traditional holiday in our country, Vietnam.
It often begins in late January and ends in early February. With the meaning of seeing the old year off
and (1).
the new year, Tet becomes a special occasion for family (2)...
At that time, all family members try to come back to their homes and get together to make such
(3)...
for Tet as buying new clothes and cleaning their houses. A branch of peach
blossoms or apricot blossoms or a (4).... Kumquat.... tree is an essential decoration for every
family these days. They seem like fresh air to the house. We display a tray full of fruits and vases of
flowers on the ancestral altar.
are sweets, coconut jam, fruit candies, melon seeds, chicken,
than our
Some typical Tet's (5)...
and especially sticky rice cakes. Tet meals are usually bigger and more (6)..
daily ones.
On Tet holiday, people have many recreational activities. Young people take part in
(7).
games such as: tug of war, rice cooking, cock fighting, watching lion dance.
Many people visit relatives to wish a happy new year. Adults will give lucky money to children.
Women like going to (8)...pagodas...to wish good things for their families.
In my opinion, I like the cozy and fresh Tet atmosphere. All family members gather and talk about
plans for a new year. I can hang out with my friends and don't worry about anything.
"Tet" holiday is always in Vietnamese people's heart.