UNIT 8: CELEBRATION

Choose the best option to complete each of the following sentences.

1. Can you tell me the reason for ________the Mother’s Day?
A. celebrating B. celebration C. celebrate D. celebrated
2. We think that Mother’s Day should be celebrated ________.
A. nationhood B. nationwide C. nationality D. nation
3. We are going to ________the anniversary of our 50 wedding.
th

A. to celebrate B. celebrated C. celebration D. celebrate

4. On Easter Day, people crowd the streets to watch colorful ________.
A. parade B. festival C. party D. celebration
5. Passover is celebrated in Israel by all ________people.
A. English B. Vietnamese C. Japanese D. Jewish
6. He has now been formally ________as presidential candidate.
A. pointed B. regarded C. received D. nominated
7. Last night, we came to the show late ________the traffic was terrible.
A. although B. despite C. and D. because
8. Tet is a festival ________occurs in late January or early February.
A. who B. whom C. when D. which
9. The people ________live in Greece speak Greek.
A. whose B. who C. whom D. when
10. ________he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As B. Although C. Since D. Despite
11. Easter is a joyful festival ________is celebrated in many countries.
A. who B. which C. when D. whose
12. Peter, ________can compose many pieces of music, sing very well.
A. which B. whom C. who D. whose
13. We are so proud ________her for telling the truth.
A. in B. with C. of D. at
14. Ha is not satisfied ________her preparations for Tet.
A. with B. of C. to D. at
15. Let me congratulate you ________your nomination.
A. to B. at C. with D. on
16. It is nice ________you to say so.
A. in B. on C. of D. at
17. I lived in Da Lat, ________is one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam.
A. who B. which C. whom D. whose
18. What ________you go if you had a car?
A. would B. have C. will D. did
19. He is the most ________activist in the town.
A. effect B. effective C. effectiviely D. effectiveness
20. Auld Lang Syne is a song ________is sung on New Year’s Day.
A. which B. who C. whom D. whose
21. I am the boy ________is wearing a white T-shirt.
A. which B. who C. whom D. whose
Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
22. I suggest ________________a taxi. (take)
23. If the Earth gets warmer, the sea ________________warmer. (get)
24. What will you do if you ________________the final examination? (pass)
25. What about ________________to work by bus. (go)
26. Tuan has been ________________as the most effective activist in the town. (nominate)
27. Tell me the reason for ________________the Father’s Day. (celebrate)
28. I want ________________my English. (improve)
29. Passover ________________by all Jewish people. (celebrate)
Give the correct preposition to each gap.
30. Tet is a festival which occurs ________late January or early February.
31. Family members who live apart try to be together ________Tet.
32. I congratulate Susan ________passing her exam.
33. I’m always proud ________my father and love him so much.
34. The school has taken part ________the festival since 1997.
35. If you’re not satisfied ________your essay, I suggest you rewrite it.
36. Auld Lang Syne is sung ________New Year’s Eve.
Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
37. There are many ________________throughout the year. (celebrate)
38. He wants to ________________his room. (decoration)
39. Tet is a ________________festival of Vietnamese people. (joy)
40. Easter is a joyful festival which is ________________in many countries. (celebrate)
41. I’m very ________________of my father. (pride)
42. In many countries, people crowd the streets to watch ________________parade. (color)
43. Air and water ________________can make people fall ill. (pollute)
44. We often go to the town ________________house. (culture)
Rewrite the following sentences as directed.
45. Tet is a festival. Tet occurs in late January or early February. (which)
 Tet is a festival ___________________________________________________________________________
46. The pupil gets the scholarship. He is very poor. (who)
 The pupil _______________________________________________________________________________
47. Auld Lang Syne is a song. Auld Lang Syne is sung on New Year’s Eve. (which)
 Auld Lang Syne is a song __________________________________________________________________
48. Have you ever spoken to the people? They live next door. (who)
 Have you ever spoken to the people ___________________________________________________________
49. Is this the book? You want me to read it ? (which)
________________________________________________________________________________________
50. My friend Tom can compose songs. Tom sings Western folk songs very well. (who)
 My friend,_______________________________________________________________________________
51. He often tells lies. Many people believe him. (Although)
 Although ________________________________________________________________________________
52. He is very tired but he has to finish his home work. (even though)
________________________________________________________________________________________
53. He took a lot of photographs even though the sky was dark.
 Despite _________________________________________________________________________________
54. Although she doesn’t earn much money, she spends like a millionaire.
 In spite of _______________________________________________________________________________
Fill in each gap with a suitable word in the box.

--is – clothes – most – as – joyful – who – at – food--

Tet or Lunar New Year holiday is the _______(55) important festival in Vietnam. Tet is a _______(56)
festival which occurs in late January or early February. It _______(57) a time for families to clean and decorate
their houses, wear new _______(58) and enjoy special _______(59) such _______(60) sticky rice cakes. Family
members _______(61) live apart try to be together _______(62) Tet.