II. Read the passage and answer the questions given.
The season of Tet occurs around the end of January and the beginning of February. The
meaning of Tet is ending an old year and welcome a new year. Tet holiday is very special for
Vietnamese families to reunite. At that time, all family members try to come back their homes and get
together to prepare for Tet. Moreover, they will buy new clothes and clean their house. A branch of
Mai flower or a Kumquat tree can't be absent from every home. They bring a fresh atmosphere to the
house. There is various typical Tet's food such as sweets, coconut jam, candied fruits, lemon seeds, rice
cake, especially sticky rice cake.
On Tet holiday, people have many typical activities. Young people can take part in the
traditional games such as: tug; cooking rice, cock fighting, watching lion dance. Others will visit their
relatives to wish a happy new year. Woman like going to the pagoda to pray good things will come to
their family in the coming year. Beside, adults will give lucky money for children, that makes them
really excited.
1. When does Tet holiday occur?
2. What's the meaning of Tet?
3. What do people often do before Tet holiday?
4. What do people often do during Tet holiday?
5. What often make kids eager during Tet holiday?