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UNIT5-WEEK 2
Exercise 1: Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
cave Buddhism buffalo fighting five-fruit tray
candle fisherman coconuts dragon boat
1. My parents always prepare a five-fruit tray before Tet.
2. The practice of meditation is a very important part of Buddhism
3. buffalo fighting is a traditional activity in Do Son.
4. It’s so dark. Let’s light a candle.
5. Son Doong cave is one of the biggest caves in the world.
6. We have lots of coconuts in our hometown.
7. They join in a dragon boat race during the Tet hoDliday.
8. This fisherman is poor but he is very kind.
Exercise 2: Choose the correct answers.
1. I was very tired; ................, I determined to walk on to the next village.
A. therefore B. however C. and D. or
2. You can come here either on Monday ................ on Friday.
A. or B. nor C. both D. and
3. He had to act immediately; ................, he would have been too late.
A. consequently B. nevertheless C. still D. otherwise
4. They said both he ................ I were to come.
A. and B. but C. or d. so
5. He never works ................ he gains all the prizes.
A. furthermore B. whereas C. but D. accordingly
6. Mrs. Rose needs to take special pills ................ she can’t afford them.
A. but B. and C. although D. because
7. Mr. Shaw couldn’t turn on the TV channel ................ he asked the nurse to do it.
A. and B.so C. while D. when
8. I didn’t actually want any more dessert ................ Mary forced it on me.
A. although B. therefore C. if D. but
9. Dr. Stevens rushed to the hospital ................ he could help a patient.
A. so B. and C. or D. but
10. Nurse Kelly ................ Nurse Nanny helped the patient to stand up.
A. or B. and C. while D. when
Exercise 3: Choose the correct answers.
1. I did not go to the show ................. I had already seen it.
A. but B. and C. because D. while

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2. Keep the food covered ................. the flies will contaminate it.
A. or B. when C. if D. although
3. ................. he is thin, he is really strong.
A. because B. yet C. while D. Although
4. Read over your answers ................. correct all the mistakes before you submit it.
A. therefore B. however C. and D. but
5. She had an unpleasant experience ................. she was in Thai Lan.
A. when B. or C. by D. but
6. The committee rejected the proposal ................. they did not think it was practical.
A. while B. it C. and D. because
7. John welcomed his guests ................. offered them a drink.
A. yet B. and C.to D. while
8. Receptionist must be able to relay information ................. pass it accurately.
A. if B. while C. and D. because
9. .................it rains on Sunday, I will not be able to drive.
A. When B. At C. Though D. If
10. The items are on sales in the local store .................not online.
A. but B. while C. because D. then
Exercise 4: Complete with: and/ but/ yet /or/ because/
1. I like sugar in my tea, but/ yet I don’t like milk in it.
2. Listen to the story and answer the questions in complete sentences.
3. Is it Thursday or Friday today?
4. My car has a radio and a CD player.
5. Carol wanted to drive to Colorado, but/ yet Bill insisted that they fly.
6. I’m afraid of heights, but/ yet I appreciate the view from the top of thisbuilding.
7. Do you like chocolate or vanilla ice cream better?
8. I have to go to work at six, but/yet I’m walking up at four.
9. We were very tired but/ yet happy after our flight to Sydney.
10. The sun was warm, but/ yet the wind was a bit too cool.
Exercise 5: Complete with: because/ while/when/if/although
1. He was late because the bus didn’t come.
2. They climbed the mountain although it was very windy.
3. while Lenny was watching the planes, his wife was reading in the car.
4. although he was very ill, he didn’t take any medicine.
5. If you come back from your trip, we’ll meet to discuss the problem.
6. although he was the best candidate, he didn’t win the elections.
7. We’re going to lose this game if the team doesn’t startplaying better soon.

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8. Some fish can survive only in salt water although other species can live only in fresh
water.
9. He couldn’t sleep because he was very tired.
10. Everybody likes him because he is nice and helpful.
Exercise 6: Complete with: so, but, while, because, or, although
1. I haven’t really studied for this exam, so I feel a little nervous.
2. I told him not to come, but he came anyway.
3. because I was really tired, I took a nap for 15 minutes.
4. while she likes to play basketball, her favorite sport is tennis.
5. because it was really hot outside, I wore shorts.
6. I was on time, but everyone else was late.
7. Nadia doesn’t like to drive, so she takes the bus everywhere.
8. Keep quiet or go out.
9. I turned on the fan because the room was hot.
10. Carol showed up for the meeting .................... I asked her not to be there.
Exercise 7: Complete with: and; or; but; although; if, while, when
1. I have both respect and admiration for them.
2. It will rain today and tomorrow.
3. He could not decide whether to tell the truth or keep silent.
4. I don’t know whether he has seen the movie or not.
5. Jack insisted that he didn’t need any help, but I helped him anyway.
6. I read the book but I don’t understand it.
7. when her foot was injured, she managed to get home before dark.
8. What shall we do if it rains?
9. Joey was playing the guitar while Danny was washing the dishes.
10. What will we do if John comes?

Exercise 8: Read the text and complete it with the words in the box.
HUE FESTIVAL
visitors fireworks international tranquil history
competitions participants cultural aims traditional

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Hue Festival is a biannual (1) cultural event celebrated in even years in order to honor
Hue’s cultural heritages as well as Vietnam’s national identity towards people from all
over the world. With a quite long (2) history since 1992, each time of celebration is
distinctive festive theme, which never fails to draw attractions from millions of (3)
participants expected events of this (4) tranquil city. In 2000, the event attained its
official name ‘Hue Festival’ as today. In this special event, a wide variety of (5) traditional
activities of Vietnam such as calligraphy exhibition, kites playing and human chess
playing are conducted. Also, re-creations of special events are carried out, such as the
occasion of Nguyen Hue’s enthronement and Nguyen Dynasty’s Doctorial examinations,
and performances of dance and (6) fireworks ate included.
The festival (7) aims at promoting several kinds of arts as well, with the participation of
over 40 art companies from both Vietnam and (8) international countries.
From all over the world, thousands of artists gather at Hue to demonstrate their talents,
delivering exhibitions, fairs, and (9) competitions to over 40 venues throughout the city.
All in all, the festival generates the feeling of excitement, joy and delight among (10)
visitors and observers regardless of gender, age and nationality.
Exercise 9: Read and answer the questions.
LUNAR NEW YEAR
Lunar New Year Festival often falls between late January and early February; it is among
the most important holidays in Vietnam. Officially, the festival includes the 1st, 2nd and
3rd day of January in Lunar Calendar; however, Vietnamese people often spend about
nearly a month to celebrate this special event.
Since Tet occupies an important role in Vietnamese’s religious beliefs, Vietnamese will
begin their preparations well in advance of the upcoming New Year. In an effort to get
rid of the bad luck of the old year, people will spend a few days cleaning their homes,
polishing every utensil, or even repaint and decorate the house with kumquat tree,
branches of peach blossom, and many other colorful flowers. The ancestral altar is
especially taken care of, with careful decoration of five kinds of fruits and votive papers,
along with many religious rituals. Everybody, especially children, buy new clothes and
shoes to wear on the first days of New Year. People also try to pay all their pending
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Vietnamese believe that the color of red and yellow will bring good fortune, which may
explain why these colors can be seen everywhere in Lunar New Year. People consider
what they do on the dawn of Tet will determine their fate for the whole year, hence
people always smile and behave as nice as they can in the hope for a better year.
Besides, gifts are exchanged between family members and friends and relatives, while
children receive lucky money kept in red envelope. No matter where Tet is celebrated, it
must be clarified from the beginning that Tet is not a day, but several days of
celebration.
1. When is Lunar New Year celebrated officially?
Lunar New Year Festival officially celebrated between late January and early
February.
2. How long do people often spend to celebrate it?
People often spend about nearly a month to celebrate it.
3. What kind of plants do people use to decorate the house during this festival?
People use to decorate the house with kumquat tree, branches of peach blossom,
and many other colorful flowers during this festival.
4. Who usually wear new clothes and shoes on the first days of New Year?
Children usually wear new clothes and shoes on the first days of New Year.
5. What color will bring good fortune according to Vietnamese’s belief?
Red and yellow will bring good fortune according to Vietnamese’s belief.
6. What do children often receive at Tet?
Children often receive lucky money kept in red envelope at Tet.
Exercise 10: Combine the two simple sentences in one.
1. The boys are playing games. The girls are watching TV. (and)
The boys are playing games and the girls are watching TV
3. I tried my best in the final test. The result was not as good as I expected. (but)
I tried my best in the final test but the result was not as good as I expected.
3. He lost the key. He couldn’t get into the house. (so)
He lost the key so he couldn’t get into the house.
4. She loves comedies. Her husband is interested in action films. (yet)
She loves comedies yet her husband is interested in action films.
4. You must do well in the test. You will not graduate. (or)
You must do well in the test or you will not graduate.
6. Pop music is so popular. The melody is simple and memorable. (for)
Pop music is so popular for the melody is simple and memorable.
7. | should practice more for the competition. My health hasn’t been excellent
recently. (but)
I should practice more for the competition but my health hasn’t been excellent
recently.
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You can go to the movies with me or you can go to the concert alone.
Exercise 11: Combine the sentences using BECAUSE/ IF/ ALTHOUGH/ SO/
WHEN/ UNLESS/ EVEN THOUGH to make a complex sentence.
Number 1 is an example for you.
1. I’m going to the bank. I need some money.
I’m going to the bank because I need some money.
2. I was cooking lunch. My children got home.
My children got home when I was cooking lunch.
3. It’s raining. She’s going for a walk in the park.
She’s going for a walk in the park although/even though it’s raining.
4. She finishes her homework soon, she will fail the class.
Unless she finishes her homework soon, she will fail the class.
5. He decided to trust Tim. He was an honest man.
He decided to trust Tim because he was an honest man.
6. We went to school. Our teacher decided to investigate the situation.
We went to school when our teacher decided to investigate the situation.
7. Jennifer decided to leave him. Tom was too worried about his job.
Because Jennifer decided to leave him, Tom was too worried about his job.
8. Dennis bought a new jacket. He had received one as a gift last week.
Dennis bought a new jacket because he had received one as a gift last week.
9. Brandley claims that there will be trouble. He doesn’t complete the job.
Brandley claims that there will be trouble if he doesn’t complete the job.
10. She will visit her grandmother. Janice has free time.
Janice has free time so she will visit her grandmother.

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