UNIT 4: REãIt€J\ItBERIHG THE PAST

PART L
VOCJ
a.
Vocabulary Me anEng
spe ech
1. ancient adjective / em/anti , co kinh, lau üoi
2. anniversary noun / zenz vs:sari/ le ky niem
3. appear verb la p›a/ xuât hien
— :” -. —— -'
4. asoiate verb /a’sausiezt/ liên ket
5. barefoot adjective / beafut/ chan san
6. basic adjective /’ be›szk/ ’ ce bân
. caslle noun / ke=sk lau dai
8. communal adjective /’ komjvnl/ ” chung, cóng công
5. complex noun / kompTeks/ khu phu'c hop
10. "." — * ".
contribute verb /kan’tnbju:f/ dong gop
11. cuslom noun / kwslam/ , phong luc
12. deep-rooted adjective / di:p’ ru.bd/ Iãu dõi
v-
/’efat/
14. face to face phrase /fezs lei. fe›s/ ; doi mat
15. fish and chips noun phrase / f/ an ’t/zps/ cá và khoai tây rán
16. found verb /Iaund/ rhanh lap
17. generation noun / dgena’ re›/an/ . the hê
1d. hentage noun / henbd§/ di san
ingredient - -”-"”” ""”'”"-"
/zn’ gri:diant/
2U. magnificenI adjective /me=g nrhsanl/ tráng lé
21. monument noun / monjumant/ ! dài tu'õng niêm
22. observe - . ”
verb /ab’zs:v/ quan sat
23. occupied adjective / okjupa«t/ ! chiem dong
24. occupy verb /’okjupaz/ , chiem giu'
verb /prz zs.v/ bao íon
verb /pra’mauf/ ' thúc day
verb * rekagna›z/ ; cong nhan
ad(ective +n’Indgas/ ”thuôc tôn giáo
noun / sir.d‹l a/ cau trúc
noun / tezkaweü , do ban san
- ‘ . . -
phrase /0zeqks tu:/ nho vao
noun /tra dz/art/ lzuyen thong
adjective / wei pn’zs:vd/ du’g’c bào ton UI
verb / ws: zp/ , lho cung

PART ll. GRAMMAR

a. Past continuons
 Past Continuous (Quá khu' tiêp
dien)
S + was/ were + V-
Công
ing
thúc:
S + was/ were + not + V-
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 • Dien ta mot hanh üong dang xay ra i mot tai diem trong qua khu’.
My father was watcfiinq TV at 7 o'clock last night.
• Dien tá nhúng hánh dong xáy ra dong thói trong quá khú'.
Cácfi Jim wos !isteninq to music while his mother wag cookinq in the kitchen.
dúng: • Dien tá hánh dong dang xáy ra thi có hánfi dong khác xen
váo. They were waitinq for the bus when the accident happened.
• Dien tá mót hánh dóng tú'ng lap di lap lai trong quá khú' vá lám phién den
ngu'ói
kfiác.
My friends were olways complaininq about their wives.
ot + gie + tnoi gian trong qua khu’ (at s o clock yesterday, ...y
Dau hieu: at this time + thÓi gian trong qoá khú (at this time last year,
...) in + nám quá kLiú (in 2001, in 1992)
in the past

b. WISH + QKB
- Dien dat mong u'ôc vè môt sv viec không cô that ô hièn tai (già dinh diêu ngu’g'c lai vöi thu'c te) hoac su’ viéc không
tôe thuc hièn ô hién tai.

w-ow, rignt new, et preaent, et 8ie

Present Wish = If only
S + wish + S + V WERE inoment, at once, foday
(Biêu u'ôc không có that õ
TOBE -3' WERE (Cho Dt câ các Ex: I wish I were on the beach now
hien tai)
ngôi)

PART III. PRAC TICE

A. 4.00 a.m. B. 4:30 a.m. C. 5:00 a.m. D. 5.30 a.m.

3. What was the speaker's grandmother's hobby?
A. Watching television B. Reading books C. Listening to the radio D. Xnitting
4. What did the family use to do in the evenings?
A. Watch movies B. Play games C. Go for D. Sit by the fire and talk
walks
5. How did the speaker's grandmother treat illnesses in the family?
A. She took them to the hospital B. She used herbs she collected
C. She gave them modern medicine D. She called a doctor

Exercise 2: Listen to the audio and decide whether those sentences are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F):
1. Children today are more likely to play video games than ride a bike.
2. Obesity rates among children have decreased since the 1960s.
3. Children today are six times more likely to play video games than to ride a bike.
4. Spending time outdoors can improve children's attention spans.
5. Outdoor activities like soccer matches and fishing derbies are usually unsupervised.

: " /. ' ' ' ."/

Exercise 1: Mark tfie letter A, B, C, or D to in¢ftcote the word whose underlined part diflers from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. ketchup B. complex Su C. generation C
2. A. occupy B. castle cc C. built
3. A. calm B. o!dest es C. ready
4 A. scream B. death s)

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D. observe
D. rice
D. !argest
D. peasant

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5. A. traveled B. stared C. landed D. seemed
6. A. chgt B. pgnic C. park D. passenger
7. A. Irightening B.brigade C. flot D. fire
8. A. technology B. teahing C. purchase D. lunch
9. A. ancient B. anniversary C. D. patience
10. A. promoæ B. associe\ed takeaway D. show
C. sho

Exercise 2: Mark the letter A, B. C, or D to indicate the word thet differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. surprise B. event C. behave D. damage
2. A. develop B. understand C. imagine D. consider
3. A. member B. future C. museum D. worship
4. A. ancient B. royal C. standard D. alive
s. A. illiterate B. C. entertainment D. traditional
communicate C. buffalo D. grandparent
6. A. importance B. violence C. answer D. explain
7. A. discuss B. forget C. postman D. custom
8. A. programme B. downtown C. promote D. observe
9. A. visit B. protect C. occupy D. celebrate
10. A. recognize B. contribute

Exercise 1: Hark the leder A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. The announœment from the brougN öack memories of school days.
A. Joudspeaker B. radio C. television D. computer
2. The aroma of food from the reminded me of my childhood.
A. street vendors B. electricians C. doctors D. shoppers
3. Walking on the beach brought back a sense of carefree summers.
A. öy bus B. ûding a horse C. barefoot D. by bkycle
4. Respect for elders is a value in our culture.
A. giving B. deep—rooted D. popular
5. We are proud of our rich cultural
A. heñtage B. traditional C. customary D. traditions
6. Each passes down stories and traditions to the next.
A. country B. anœstor C. generation D. ancestor-worship
7. The ceremony involved at ITie ancestral altar.
A. pray B. tradition C. worshipping D. preserving
8. The smell of took me back to seaside holidays.
A. fish and chips B. meals C. main œurse D. serving
9. Grandma's kitchen was filled with delicious and the warmth of family.
A. meat B. dishes C. drinks D. ingredients
10. The recipe called for fresh, local
A.ingredients B. foods C. wooden spoon D. dessert
11. Many are passed down through generations.
A. dishes B. street food C. drinks Bùi top
12. We explored the flavors of the local during our travels. Tieng Anh
A. breakfast B. sausage C. cuisine 9 (Global
13. A feeling of nostalgia as I looked through old photographs. Sucœss)
A. begin B. appeared C. £mished
14. The house was but filled with happy memaries.
A. dessert B. starter C. full
15. We gathered to our shared culturel heritage.
A. gets B. becoming C. œleörate
16. The ancient stood as a reminder of a bygone era.
A. house B. accommodation C. œremony
17. The majestic overlooked the town, steeped in his\ory.
A. casse B. œnstruction C. structure
D. traditions

D. meal

D. disappeared

D. basic

D. going

D. temple

D. architecture
18. The historical housed artifacts from centuries past.
A. association B. assembly C. concentration D. complex
19. The ancient stood as silent witnesses to the passage of time.
A. monuments B. buildings C. towers D. piles
20. The of historical sites allows us to connect with our ancestors.
A. safety B. preservation C. storage D. conservation
21. The once buildings now serve as museums, showcasing a bygone era.
A. controlled B. filled C. remained D. occupied
22. The ceremonies transported me back to my childhood.
A. believing B. religion C. religious D. supernatural
23. The architecture of the cathedral left me in awe.
A. ePicient B. magnificent C. excellent D. significant
24. Sarah a book while her brother was doing his homework.
A. was reading B. is reading C. reads D. will read
25. a new book about world history at the bookstore yesterday.
A. buy B. will buy C. was buying D. bought
26. Hoa English grammar all morning to improve her skilis.
A. study B. was studying C. was study D. studying
27. We in the park when it suddenly started raining.
A. were walking B. are walking C. walk D. will walk
28. My mom dinner at seven o'clock yesterday evening.
A. were cooking B. cooked C. is cooking D. was cooking
29. We were having a barbecue in the backyard when the neighbours over.
A. were coming B. came C. come D. comed
30. The chef was cookin9 dinner while the waiter the tables.
A. sets B. will set C. is setting D. was setting
31. We were hiking in the mountains when we a deer.
A. spotted B. spot C. were D. are spotting
spotting
32. on the couch and watching my favourite TV show on Netflix right now.
A. sat B. am sitting C. was sitting D. sit
33. Our team hard all week because we had an important match.
A. was training B. train C. will train D. is training
34. My friends around the world for years because they wanted to experience different cultures.
A. are travelling B. will travel C. were travelling D. travel
35. Kevin for his final exams in his bedroom at 2 p.m. yesterday.
A. was studying B. is studying C. studied D. studies
36. They were watching a movie when the power out.
A. were going B. was going C. went D. goes
37. Lan at a local animal shelter three years ago.
A. volunteered B. will volunteer C. was volunteering D. volunteers
38. Lisa and Rose for groceries at the supermarket when you met them?
‘ B. Were — sho e opping D. Do- shop
38. wish e%e ip e world conflicts and live eace
A. don't have B. doesn't have C. didn1have D. didn't having
40. wish my friends spent less time computer games and more time outdoors
A. play B. to play C. playing D. played
41. It must be i’ncred’ibIe traveII”ing by dogsIed. I w'ash I i”t
A. can do B. could did C. can done D. could do
42. Tuan wishes he English perfectly wel..
A. spoke B. speaks C. is speaking D. has spoken
43. When I see the kids playing football, I almost wish I their age again.
A. was B.am C. would be D. could be
44. I wish we to a bigger house. I don't have my own room.
A. will move B. moving C. won't more D. moved

Exercise 2: Write the correct form of the verbs in the past continuous.
1. At this time last year, they (build) this stadium.

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2. [ (drive) my motorbike very fast when James called me.
3. [ (chat) with Hannah while Mr. Henry (teach) the lesson
yesterday.
4. My brother (watch) TV when I got home.
5. At this time last nighL I (prepare) for my husband's birthday party.
6. What you (do) at 7 pm last Monday?
7. Where you (go) when I saw you last weekend?
8. They (not go) to church when I met them yesterday.
9. My mother (not do) the housework when our grandparenB came home.
10. Ms. Stacey (read) books while her children (play) football
yesterday afternoon.
11. We (not argue) when the teacher stepped into the class.
12. John (test) the new camera when his girlfriend entered the room.
13. When I was young, I always (tease) my little brother whenever I had time.
14. According to the reporter, the kid (study) in their classroom when the terrorists
entered the room.
15. Julia (leave) her house when she received the message from her lather.

Exercise 3: Complete the se+itences using the past simple or the past continuous form of the ve+be in
brackets.
1. Tom (watch) the news when I (arrive).
2. We (break) the TV while we (move) into the new house
3. Mai (not wear) her hat when I (meet) her.
4. [ (not go) to school yesterday because I was ill.
5. (you/see) the sports programme last night?
6. My mum (change) the channel while I (watch) a good film
7. Lan (drop) her glass while she (have)lunch.
8. it (rain) when we (arrive) at the cinema.
9. You (cry) when the film (finish)!
10. They (go out) while their parents (watch) the news.
11. She (not smile) when the man (take) her photo.
12. The actors (come) on stage while the presenter (Mlk).

Exercise J: Fill in each blank with a word or phrase in the boz.

sfizeet vendozfi
bane-fo‹xted domed niunote
senJorñg pracUce J§hut
1 Ai s.ou a.m. every aay, uie ou shoe wakes me up wnn cne morning raaio programs.
2. The building has a roof which makes it look like a giant mushroom.
3. In regions, the air is pure and the crops are free of poisonous insecticides.
4. This is the in which Elizabeth recorded her childhood thoughts and secreB.
5. In the past, women were more than men, as rtxist of them weren't allowed to go to
school.
6. Their structures are skilllully crafted and range widely in design, many being equipped
with doors to prevent strong winds.
7. It's common in many countries for pupils to repeat a year if their grades are low.
8. Despite their those old women were not treated with much respect in their tribe.
9. refer to people with small carts offering a quick snack or little stalls selling different
things on the street.
10. in rural areas, we can always see kids playing football in a lield.

Exercise 5- Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLDSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. it was so nice to catch up with my old friend face to face after all these years of just chatting online.
A. facing them B. in person C. looking at them D. seeing them
2. [ love looking at old photos because they remind me of the wonderful times I had with my family and friends.
A. efficient B. magnificent C. excellent D. significant

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3. it's important to protect old buildings and monuments so we can remember our history
A. raise B. preserve C D. appear
4. London offers a wide variety of foreign cuisines with so many dishes.

A. cooking styles B. ancient towns C. cooking ingredients D. special meals

5. How did the colours red and green become Associated with Christmas?
A. connected B. united C. blended D. mixed

Exercise 6: Clark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSFFE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in eech of the following questions.
1. What music is serious and traditional Western European music?
A. uncommon B. inconect C. impossible D. irregular
2. Like my grandparents, people used to go bare footed, even in winter.
A. without shoes B. with shoes C. on loat D. for a walk
3. The house hasn1been occupied by anyone lor a few months.
A. controlled B. filled C. remained D. vacant
4. We were too tired to cook, so we ordered takeaway.
A. structure B. dine-in C. monument D. worship
5. Most people nowadays are aware of the besic rules of healthy living.
A. pleased B. occupied C. advanced D. communal

Exercise 7: Give the correct forzri of the word in CAPITALS to complete each of the following sentences.
1. we used to cook five-colour sticky rice on the first day of the lunar month.
(TRADITION)
2. Tom says he can1 put up with Mary's any longer. (BEHAVE)
3. Those over there are friends of doth the bride and groom. (ATTEND)
4. The photo brought back many happy memories of my (CHILD)
5. [ think riding a bicycle is , especially when it rains. (CONVENIENCE)
6. She said that in her village, used to be arranged by parents. (MARRY)
7. Thirty years ago, only people in the city had televisions. {WEALTH)
8. Over the last century, there have been many significant in the way we
live. (CHANGE)
9. There didn1 use to be many pastimes (ACTIVITY)
10. in the past of living were not as comfortable as they are now. (CONDITION)

Exercise 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to in icate I e option that best completes each of the following
exchanges.
1. A: Do you ever think about your childhood? - B: " " I miss those carefiee days.
A. All the time! B. Have a good day C. I feel very bored D. Yes, please
2. A: I can't believe it's been 10 years since we graduated high schoo4. - B: ° "
A. You should do it B. Time flies, doesn1 it? C. It's my pleasure D. Thaf's a great idea
3. A: I lound some old photos of us from our trip to the deach. - B: " ," that brings back memories!
A. How crazy B. That's right C. Thanks a lot D. Oh wow
4. A: Do you remember that time we got lost in the woods? - B: How could I forget? "
A. Sure. That's right. B. I suppose it was. C. It was terrifying! D. That's cool!
5. A: I was just thinking about our first date. - B: " .” it feels like yesterday.
A. No, I don't B. Never mind C. No, thanks D. Me too
6. A: I miss my grandparents so much. - B: I know. ° ”
A. Cherish the memories you have of them. B. Congrakilations!
C. Stay calm. I'll help you review. D. Well done! You did a really good job!
7. A: " ." - B: Me too, but we can only move forward.
A. I'm very well B. Sometimes I wish I could go back in time
C. i'm busy now D. I'm free right now

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 8. A• I'm so glad we've stayed friends all these years. - B: Me too. “ "
A. It's been a great journey B. I don't think so
C. You're welcome D. I agree with you
9. A: " " - B: Yeah, especially when I hear old songs.
A. Yes, of course. It's expensive. B. Certainly. Do you like it, too?
C. Do you ever feel nostalgic? D. Thanks. My mother bought it for me.
10. A: It's important to remember where we came from. - B: “ " It helps us appreciate how far we've come.
A. Not very near. B. Absolutely
C. It's so interesting. D. About ti kilometres.

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the better A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best
Exercise 1: Read the following passage and mark
fits eacfi of the numbered blanks.

A Iong time ago, in aspects sucfi as means of (1) transportation, fashion, eaông habits,
entertainment, and education, the ways people lived were quite different from the ways which we live nowadays.
In the old days, oral communicaôon was commonly used belween people. Knowledge, information, news, and
experience were transferred face-to-face. At the end of the 19tfi century and the early 20th century, telegrams
were used to transmit communication to people from far away.
Years ago, people used to travel (2) foot. For long distances, they travelled by riding animals,
such as camels, buffaloes, and horses. They also used animal-pulled carts. They dressed up in simple ways. Most
of their clothes were made of linen and leather. They went barefoot or wore shoes made of leather. Some might
wear (3)
slippers. Their eating habits and diets were plain with fresh, healtfiy and natural food wfiich they
got from nature.
Storytelling was the (4) popular kind of entertainment in the past. Stories were mostly folk tales,
fairy tales, and fables. Children did not have much to play with. They played outdoor games, such as kite-flying,
and hide and seek. Their toys were hand-made.
For eduœtion, there weren't œmputers and the lnternet, so students had to drown themselves in dozens of
books and notebooks. Teachers would write lessons and homework down on chalkboards for students to copy and (5)
Papers were hand -written and submitted to teachers.
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1. A œmmunicate B. communication C. œmmunicates D. communicating
2. A on B. to C.by D. for
3. plastic B. metal C. wooden D. fabric
4. A most B. more C. as D. further
5. A finish B. conclude C. terminale D. complete
@ Before the Stone Age, people (1) to eat fruits, leaves, and anything they found in the forest. (2)
, this habit changed into hunting animals, preserving food items, and planting and (3)
vegetables, which eventually led to farming different craps like maize, com, and rice. People were healthy, they rarely
had diseases and never needed extra exercise because their daily work kept their bodies (4)
At present, we have turned agriculture into a mass-scale production, including machinery, technology, and
pesôcides, all of which came in with the green revolution. With the green revolution agriculture and the traditional
farming culture turned upside down. Nowadays, farmers who can cope up with multinaôonal cooperation and
their large-scale, expensive products, keep producing crops for the market. However, tradiôonal, low- income farmers
even today, especially in Asian countries, are in a terûble state. Fast food is another major factor in modern food
habits. Altfiough many people find it convenient, it leads (5) many health conditions. Today, people are
unhealthy. They need medicine, and function on diets and exercise machines.
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1. A. used B. use C. is used D. to used
2. A. In spite B. However C Although D. Despite
3. A. developing B. improving C ûsing D. growing
4. A. running B. working C. moving D. jogging
5. A. for B. to C. of D. on
@ Tea has been an essential drink and a very unique culture of Vietnamese people for thousands of years. At family
(1) , meetings, and celebraôons, tea and ils rituals represent hospitalité, (2) for the eldedy, and
peaceful nature.

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t3) drirking tea in Viet ham is considered a daily habit of the elderly in households and in society. In
the morning, people start a ne\\' day with (4) cups of tea to refresh their minds. Drinking tea after iJJeals,
especially dinner, is also a habit n'hen all family members can gather and talk about n'hat they have done doring the
dav.
.n cities, people usually drink tea from small shops everywhere. (3j in front of the gate of bus terminals. trair
stations, schools, office buildings, pavements or in quiet alleys. Tea served with ice. lemon and sugar become
an interesting modern trend of Vietnamese street culture for youngsters.
1. A. reunions B. assemblies C. events D. sho\as
2. A. notice B. recognition C. respect D. value
3. A. Tradition B. Traditional C. Traditionally D. Traditionalist
4. A. much B. some C. a few D. few’
5. A. such as B. so that C. such that D. so

Exercise 2: Rea‹l the follow ing passage and mrk the letter A, B. C, or D to i n‹licate the correct answer to each
of the guestio ns.
@ Ha f'toi’s Old Quarter was established hundreds of vears ago on the east sioe of the ancient Thang Long citadel.
In the old days, the Old Quarter. a system of narrow streets, alleys and houses, was home to se\’eraI quilds such
as bronze casting, forging , je\\'eIry making. wood carving, silk and clothes trading. Small, beautifully stvled houses
built along n'ith a unique local culture. Streets in the Old Quarter still have names describing their original goods or
craft, for example. Hang Bac or "Silver Street". The ground-floor shops of the houses here now’ sell handicrafts,
fine arts, and food. But the quarter also has a number of pagodas, temples, historical relics. and festivals dedicated to
the founders of some of the local crafts. Iboa’, many guild streets, like Hang Quat street, don’t make fans
anymore, but thev are remembered as craft streets. The architecture and lifestyle of the local people reflect
typical characteristics of traditional guild streets in Ha lJoi.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The histor ical significance of the Thang Long citadel
B. The transformation of Hanoi's Old Ouarter from a craft center to a tourist destination
C. The architectural styles of houses in Hanoi's Old Quarter
D. The cultural and histor ical richness of Hanoi's Old Quarter, particularly its connection to traditional crafts
2. The word guilds" in line 2 is closest in meaning to
A. associations B. fam ilies C. companies D. neighborhoods
3. According to the passage, which of the following sentences is TRUE?
A. The Olc Quarter is Iocaterf on the west side of the Thang Long citadel.
8. Streets in the Old Quarter are named after famous people.
C. The Old Ouarter no longer has ary connection to its craft-making past
D. The arch.itecture and lifestyle of the people in the Old Quarter reflect its history as a center for craft guilds
4. What can visitors find in the ground-floor shops of the houses in the Old Quarter today?
A. Only traditional crafts B. Modern electronics
C. Handicrafts, fine arts, and food D. E xclusivelv clothing and textiles
5. What is the significance of Hang Quat street today?
A. It is a major center for fan-making
6. It is known for its modern architecture
C. It is remembered as a craft street, even though it no longer produces fans
D. It is a popular tourist destination for its nightlife
e Vietnamese traditions are n’eII preserved and passed down through generations thanks to the Vietnamese
people’ s love for their country. They have a long history of fighting against foreign invaders. such as China and
France. This has made them very protective of their culture and traditions.
One of the most important traditions is Tet, the Lunar f4e\\' Year. It takes place in January or February. The n'hoIe
country stops working for a week to celebrate. People visit their families and give each other lucky monev in
rec envelopes. Thev also clean their houses to get rid of bad luck from the old year. There are many delicious foods to
eat at Tet, such as "6a/›fl chung", which is sticky rice with pork inside, wrapped in " doing”’ leaves.
Another important tradition is ancestor n'orship. Vietnamese people believe that n'hen someone dies, their
soul lives on and can protect the family. They have an altar in their house where they put pictures of their ancestors.
Every dav, thev light incense and offer food and drink to their ancestors. During Tet, thev invite their ancestors ’ spirits to
join the celebrations. They also clean and decorate their ancestors’ graves and bring them food and f!on’ers.
1. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. VietnanJese Cuisine B. Tet Celebration in Vietnam
C. Vietnamese History D. Preserving Vietnamese Traditions
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2. What does the word "invaders" in the passage mostly mean?
A. Tourists B. Conquerors C. Immigrants D. Visitors
3. Which. of the following is f4OT true according to the passage?
A. VietnanJese people clean their houses during Tet to get rid of bad luck.
6. Ancestor worship is an important tra¢tition in Vietnam
C. "’8anh ckung" is a traditional Vietnamese food eaten during Tet.
D. Vietnamese people celebrate Tet for a monté.
4. According to the passage, why are Vietnamese traditions well preserved?
A. Because of the influence of foreign cultures
8. Because of the Vietnamese people's love for their country and their history of fighting against foreign invaders
C. Because of the üelicious food eaten during Tet
D. Because of the beautiful decorations used during Tet
5. How do Vietnamese people show’ respect to their ancestors?
A. By cleaning their horises öuring Tet
8. By gi‘ ing each other lucky money in red envelopes
C. By h:aving an altar in their house, offering food and drink, and in‘ iting their ancestors’ spirits to join celebrations.
D. By eating "banh chung" during Tet

Ancestor worship - a fine tradition of Vier Nam

Ancestor worship is a ritual practice sho\ving respect to deceaseû family members that reminds people of their
roots. K'1ost Vietnamese families have an ancestral altar at a prominent place of the house. The ancestral altar is
set with ancestral tablets and pictures, together n'ith an intense container. Tn'o candles are placed on tke sides of
the altar to represent the Sun on the left ar'd the h'loon on the right.
During the Lunar £Je\v Year festival tke \/ietnamese at home anjt abroad carefully cook traditional dishes to put on
the home altar to n'orship their ancestors. Children are obliged to respect their parents in life and to remember
them after they die.
On special occasions like ancestors’ death anniversaries or the Lunar £Jew Year. Special rites consist of making
ofierings of fruits, fooüs and \vine, lighting the can0les and burnirg incense before praying in front of the altar. Tet
is an occasion for people to invite the souls of their ancestors to join the fanJiIy”s Tet celebration.
The altar may also be decorated smith a branch of peach blossoms in n'arm pink to drive away e‘ il spirits and bad
luck. The ancestral altar is a sym bol of the cou ntrv's culture that sho\vs its respect for all the past. the present day, and
the future.
(Source. Internet)
1. Ancestor n'orship is foIIo\ved by many people in Viet ham
A. to celebrate the Tet festiv als B. to maintain the relationships in the fam ily
C. to sho\\' respect to their ancestors D. to ûecorate their ancestral altar
2. AII of the foIIon'ing items can be fouiJd on the altar EXCEPT
A. a fish of food every day B. ancestral tablets and pictures
C. an incense contair'er D. hvo candles placed on the sides of the altar
3. Children are expected to
A. offer their parents a lot of food
8. celebrate their ancestors’ death anniversaries on the Lrinar lJew Year
C. respect their parents in life and afterlife
D. cook traditional dishes to \vorship their ancestors \vhene' er they can
4. A branch of peach blossonJs in farm pink is believed to
A. show respect for all the past. the present day, and the future
8. bring good luck to the fam ily
C. to celebrate Tet
D. maintain the country's culture
5. The word "prominent" in paragraph 1 .s clos est in meaning to
A. easily seen B. comm on C. clean D. pleasant

Exercise 1: Write complete sentences using past continuous.

1. K'1ary.'’ play.'’ piano ’ while ’ her parents.'’ n'atch TV.

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2. She.'’ paint'’ a picture.'’ while.’ her brother.'’ doc’ his homework.

3. Janes’ bake.’ a cakes’ whiles’ her father.'’ decorate the house.

4. They.'’ explore’ city streets/’ take.'’ photographs/’ all dav.

5. K'1y sister'’ plays’ badminton/’ while.'’ my brothers’ fly.’ kite.

6. £Jgoc’ have.'’ meeting.'’ 9 a.m /’ last ’A'ednesday.

7. Quang ’ read.’ science book’ all morning .

8. he.'’ chat.'’ friends'’ online.'’ 10 p.m .'’ yesterday?

9. I'’ save'’ monev.'’ for months’ buv’ ne\v'’ car.

10. Johri/’ sing.'’ while ’ his friends/’ dances’ at.'’ party.

11. They.'’ studv ’ Spanish.'’ all year.'’ prepared’ their trip.

12. K'1y brother.'’ practise.’ guitar.'’ all month.'’ improved’ his skills .

Exercise 2: Complete the secon‹l sentence so that it has a sim i lar me a ni ng to the first.
1. I'm sorry that I don’t kno\\' what to do about the problem.
4 I n'isk
2. Linda wrote her composition hours and hours ago.
4 It's hours
3. When I n'as a child. we lived in Br istol.
4 We used
4. She's sorry she can't play the piano.
4 She n'ishes
5. I don’t normally ha‘ e coffee for breakfast.
4 I am not used
6. It was breakfast time Cohen Susan rang.
4 I n'as
7. K'1y mother spent three hours making a Press.
4 It took
8. Reading newspapers in the morning gi' es him pleasure.
4 He enjoys
9. You can make payments at any post office.
4 Payment
10. In the middle of our sleep there was a kr'ock at the door.
4 When
11. Clancy hasn’t come here since 1999.
4 The last time
12. During my dinner, the phone rang.
4 While
13. David left the party before Ave arrived there.
4 When
14. We haven't gone to a concert for ages.
4 It's
15. Sarah hasn't seen her friends since she left for the United States.
4 Sarah last
16. It's beautiful here. It's a pity that you can’t see this beautv together witk me.
4 I n'ish
17. He feels sorry that he can”t come to his brother's w edding.

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 4 He wishes
18. That house is part of the town's heritage, but the council is demolishing it.
4 I wish
19. My mother no longer cooks for me anymore since I got married.
4 My mother used
20. My father used to carry me on his shoulders and go around .
4 My father doesn't

Exercise 3: In 100 to 120 words, write a paragraph about one of your best childhood memories.

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