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Discover the vibrant traditions of Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, celebrated on February 9th this year. Join Mai and Anna as they delve into this important holiday, where Vietnamese people commemorate the beginning of spring with special foods, festive attire, visits with friends and relatives, and traditional games. Learn about the significance of Tet and the joyful activities that mark this season of renewal and family togetherness. Perfect for cultural exchange and language practice!
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Unit 8: Celebrations Speaking
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Task 1: Dialogue Do you know that Tet holiday is next month ? Well, we eat a lot of special foods, we dress up and visit friends and relatives ,and we also play some traditional games . Well, this year it’s on the 9th of February . It’s the time when Vietnamese people celebrate the beginning of Spring. It’s also the start of the lunar new year . What is Tet ? When is it exactly ? Oh,that sounds really interesting. What do you usually do at Tet ?
Task 1:You are going to read a conversation between Mai and Anna who are talking about Tet Holiday in Vietnam. Work in pairs: Mai: Do you know that Tet holiday is next month? Anna:What is Tet? Mai: It’s the time when Vietnamese people celebrate the beginning of spring. It’s also the start of the lunar new year. Anna:When is it exactly? Mai: Well, this year it’s on the 9th February. Anna:What do you usually do at Tet? Mai: Well, we eat alot of special foods, we dress up and visit friends and relatives, and we also play some traditional games. Anna:Oh, that sounds really interesting.
Task 2 : Which holiday is in each picture ? Thanksgiving (3rd Thursday, Nov) Mid-Autumn Festival 15thAug Lunar Valentine’s Day (14th Feb)
Match the following holiday with its main purpose and activities.
Task 3:Ask and answer about the following holidays, using the dialogue in Task 1 as the model. A. When is ............................... ? B. It is on ...................................................................... A. What is its main purpose ? B. People ....................................................................... A. What do people often do on that day? B..................................................................................... Valentine’s Day ? the 14th of February. express their love to each other. They give chocolates, flowers or gifts to the people they love.
A. When is ............................... ? B. It is on ...................................................................... A. What is its main purpose ? B. People ....................................................................... A. What do people often do on that day? B..................................................................................... Valentine’s Day ? the 14th of February. express their love to each other. They give chocolates, flowers or gifts to the people they love. Task 4: Retell one of the holidays above, using the dialogue.