Read the text about Vi
C. READING:
below (2.0 pts)
Vietnam's New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar calendar. It is
officially known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet. The Lunar New Year begins between
January twenty-first and February the nineteen. The exact date changes from year
to year. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the holiday several
weeks beforehand. They tidy their houses, cook special food, clean and make
offerings on the family altars. On the New Year's Eve, people sit up to midnight as
they want to see New Year in. Then, they put on new clothes and give one another
the greetings of the season. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the most
important. Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those days will
influence the whole year. They make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as
much as possible.
1. Check True (T) or false (F) (1.25 pts)
Statements
1. Lunar New Year begins between January twenty-first to
February the nineteen
2. The exact date of Lunar new year doesn't changes from year
TRUE FALSE
to year
3 Tet lasts ten days. The first five days are the most important.
4. During Tet, people try to avoid arguments.
5. Tet isn't a traditional festival of Vietnamese people.
II. Read the text again and answer the questions (0.75 pt)
1. Is Vietnam's New Year known as Tet Nguyen Dan?
2. When does the Lunar New Year begin?
3. What do people try to avoid and try to do on the first three days?
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