UNIT 4: OUR CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
A. VOCABULARY
TỪ VỰNG 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

customs
tradition
traditional (festivals)
traditionally
pass down (through generations)
generation
7 p.m sharp
lunar (month/ year)
table manners
knife, forks
chopsticks
do presentations
spot on = totally correct
explain
explanation
accepted
wrap

n
n
adj
adv
v
n
adj
adj
n
n
n
v
v
v
n
adj
v

/ˈkʌstəm/
/trəˈdɪʃn/
/trəˈdɪʃənl/
/trəˈdɪʃənəli/
/pɑːs daʊn/
/ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
/ʃɑːp/
/ˈluːnər/
/ˈteɪbl mænəz/
 /naɪf/,/fɔːk/
/ˈtʃɒpstɪks/
/ˌpreznˈteɪʃn/
/ɪkˈspleɪn/
/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/
 /əkˈseptɪd/
 /ræp/

phong tục, tập quán
truyền thống
(các lễ hội) truyền thống
một cách truyền thống
truyền lại (cho thế hệ sau)
thế hệ
7 giờ đúng
(tháng/ năm) âm lịch
quy tắc tại bàn ăn
dao, nĩa
đũa
làm thuyết trình
chính xác
giải thích
sự giải thích
được đồng thuận, chấp thuận
gói

TỪ VỰNG 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

similar with/ to (sb/ sth)
similarity
a compliment
stand in a row
strict
strictly
spread – spread – spread
offspring
take off
be obliged + to V
obligation
prong
fruit tray
stranger
Christian
firework

adj
n
n
v
adj
adv
v
n
v
v
n
n
n
n
n
n

/ˈsɪmələ(r)/

n
n
n
n
n
n
n
adv

/mæt/
 /ˈkʌtləri/

/ˌsɪməˈlærəti/
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
/strɪkt/
/strɪktli/
/spred/
/ˈɒfsprɪŋ/
/əˈblaɪdʒd/
/ˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃn/
/prɒŋ/
/ˈfruːt treɪ/
/ˈstreɪndʒə(r)/
/ˈkrɪstʃən/
/ˈfaɪəwɜːk/

giống, tương tự với
sự giống nhau; sự tương tự
một sự khen ngợi
đứng thành hàng
nghiêm khắc
một cách nghiêm khắc
lan rộng
con cái
cởi ra
phải có trách nhiệm
trách nhiệm
đầu nĩa; thanh nhọn
khay; mâm trái cây
người lạ
người theo đạo Thiên chúa
pháo hoa

TỪ VỰNG 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

mat
cutlery
appetizer = first starters
main course
dessert
host/ hostess
palm
upwards/ downwards

/ˈæpɪtaɪzər/
/ˌmeɪn ˈkɔːs/
 /dɪˈzɜːt/
/həʊst/ , /ˈhəʊstəs/
/pɑːm/
/ˈʌpwədz/,/ˈdaʊnwədz/

chiếu
bộ dao ăn
món khai vị
món chính
món tráng miệng
chủ nhà nam/ nữ
lòng bàn tay
hướng lên/ hướng xuống

break off
celebrate
celebration
grill
sense of belonging
express
expression
respect
respectful # disrespectful
advice
sweep - swept - swept
enter
entrance
slippers
chew
serve

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

v
v
n
v
n
v
n
v
adj
n
v
v
n
n
v
v

/ˈselɪbreɪt/
/ˌselɪˈbreɪʃn/
/ɡrɪl/
/sens əv bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/
/ɪkˈspres/
/ɪkˈspreʃn/
/rɪˈspekt/
/rɪˈspektfl/
/ədˈvaɪs/
/swiːp - swept - swept/
/ˈentə(r)/
/ˈentrəns/
/ˈslɪpə(r)/
/tʃuː/
/sɜːv/

bẻ nhỏ
tổ chức kỷ niệm
lễ hội
nướng/ quay
cảm giác thân thuộc
thể hiện
kính trọng
kính trọng # bất kính
lời khuyên
quét
đi vào
lối vào
dép lê
nhai
phục vụ

TỪ VỰNG 4
1
2
3
4

wealthy
(public) gatherings
social unity
reunite
reunion
conical hats
reflect = mirror
reflection
typical dance
monk # nun
Lasagne
anniversary
scarf / scarves
honour
stage
touch

5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

adj
n
n
v
n
n
v
n
n
n
n
n
n
v
n
v

/ˈwelθi/
/ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
/ˈsəʊʃl ˈjuːnəti/
/ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/
/ˌriːˈjuːniən/
/ˈkɒnɪkl hæt/
/rɪˈflekt/, /ˈmɪrə(r)/
/rɪˈflekʃn/
/ˈtɪpɪkl dɑːns/
/mʌŋk/,/nʌn/
/ləˈzænjə/
/ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/
/skɑːf/, /skɑːvz/
/ˈɒnə(r)/
/steɪdʒ/
/tʌtʃ/

giàu có
buổi nhóm họp (cộng đồng)
sự đoàn kết xã hội
hợp nhất, thống nhất
sự đoàn tụ; sự thống nhất
nón lá
phản ánh
sự phản ánh
điệu nhảy đặc trưng
tu sỹ nam # tu sỹ nữ
mì Ý
lễ kỉ niệm
khăn quàng
ca ngợi, làm vinh dự
giai đoạn, bệ, đài
đụng, chạm

B. GRAMMAR
I. SHOULD/ SHOULD NOT (nên / không nên)
1. Cấu trúc:
(+) Khẳng định (Affirmative form) :

S + should + V (bare-inf)

Ex: You should learn English.
(-) Phủ định (Negative form):

S + should not (shouldn't) + V (bare-inf)

Ex: You shouldn't work all day.
2. Cách dùng:
- dùng để đưa ra một lời khuyên, ý kiến.
Ex: 

- You should start eating more sensibly.
- You shouldn't eat so much chocolate. It's bad for you.
- I think we should get two tickets.

- I don't think you should believe everything he says.
- dùng để nói về những gì ta mong đợi xảy ra như lịch trình, kế hoạch, dự đoán của người nói
(nhưng có khi lại không xảy ra như ý).
Ex: 

- She should come to your house by now.
- He should be here by now. He left over an hour ago.

II. HAVE TO (phải)
1. Cấu trúc:
(+) Khẳng định (Affirmative form):
Ex: 

S + have to / has to + V (bare-inf)

- I have to clean the house this week.
- She has to wash my clothes.

(-) Phủ định (Negative form):

S + don't / doesn't + have to + V (bare-inf)

don't have to/ doesn't have to: không nhất thiết phải (tùy chọn)
Ex: 

- She doesn't have to wear a company uniform.
- You don't have to wear a shirt if you don't want to.

(?) Nghi vấn (Interrogative form):
Ex: 

Do / Does + S + have to + V (bare-inf) ?

Do we have to follow the tradition of cleaning the house before Tet?

2. Cách dùng: have to có nghĩa là phải mang tính chất làm vì nghĩa vụ, nhiệm vụ, bổn phận do
nguyên nhân bên ngoài.
Ex: 

- I have to wash clothes this week.
- Pupils have to wear a red scarf when they go to school.

III. MUST (phải)
- must (phải): dùng diễn tả một yêu cầu bắt buộc.
Ex: I haven't got much time. We must hurry.
- must (chắc hẳn là…): diễn tả sự chắc chắn của một nhận định.
Ex: You have worked hard all day. You must be tired.
Lưu ý: must not (không được phép làm): diễn tả sự cấm đoán.
mustn't + V-bare inf... = Don't + V-bare inf...
Ex: 

- You mustn't wear shoes in your house. = Don't wear shoes in your house.
- You must not swim in that lake. It's full of crocodiles. = Don't swim in that river.

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buộc.

must (bắt buộc nội tại): người nói tự cho là mình phải làm điều gì đó.
have to (bắt buộc ngoại tại): người nói cho là mình phải làm gì đó do hoàn cảnh bên ngoài ép

must not = không được phép làm (cấm đoán)
not have to = không nhất thiết phải (tùy chọn)
Ex:  - You must not wear jeans to go to school. = Don't wear jeans to go to school.
- You don't have to wear a shirt if you don't want to. = You don't need to wear a shirt if you
don't want to.
C. EXERCISES
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I. Match the word or phrase with its definition.
1. custom

A. the feeling of being comfortable and happy in a particular place or with a
particular group of people

2. tradition

B. the knives, forks, and spoons that you use for eating food

3. sharp

C. an accepted way of behaving or of doing things

4. table manners

D. exactly right

5. cutlery

E. all the people who were born at about the same time

6. prong

F. a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time

7. generation

G. the socially acceptable way to eat your food, especially when eating a meal with
others

8. sense of belonging

H. each of the two or more long pointed parts of a fork

9. host

I. at a particular time exactly

10. spot on

J. a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc.

II. Complete the sentences with the words in exercise I.
1. Your ___________ are awful – don't you know how to use a knife and fork?
2. The major items of ___________ in Western dining style are the knife, fork and spoon.
3. The extended family generally consists of at least three ___________ – grandparents, parents and
children living together.
4. The ___________ will offer you drinks or foods if he invites you to his home.
5. It's the ___________ in Japan to take your shoes off when you go into someone's house.
6. The weather forecast was ___________ – it rained all day!
7. Are you sure that other people have had a ___________ in your group?
8. My extended family has a ___________ of having reunions every summer.
9. You shouldn't point the ___________ of the fork upwards during the meal.
10. Please be here at seven o'clock ___________.
III. Complete the sentences with the correct form or tense of the verbs in the box.
respect

wrap

worship

pass

take

reflect

reunite

break

1. She ___________ the present in red paper and tied it with yellow ribbon.
2. All students should ___________ their teachers.
3. The culture of Xoe dancing ___________. Thai people's lifestyle and culture.
4. We decided ___________ with tradition and go away for Tet holidays.
5. In my family the tradition that has been ___________ down is eating together every Sunday.
6. Almost every Vietnamese household sets an altar ___________ their ancestors.
7. It is considered very impolite not _________ off your shoes before entering a house in Japan.
8. Lots of people come back ___________ their families during Tet holiday.
IV. Complete the sentences with should or shouldn't.
1. In Japan, you __________ point at people or things because it's considered rude.
2. When invited to a Vietnamese home, you __________ bring gifts wrapped in brightly coloured paper.
3. You __________ stand up chopsticks in your food between mouthfuls or when finished – it resembles
incense sticks that are burned in memory of the dead.

4. You __________ sweep your house on the first three days of the new year because all your money and
success will be swept out too.
5. You __________ smile and say “thank you” when receiving a gift.
6. When travelling on public transport, you __________ avoid loud phone conversations.
7. When visiting Thailand, you _____________ mention the King and do anything that's disrespectful.
8. You __________ take your shoes off when entering homes or temples.
9. You __________ use both hands when giving and receiving things.
10. When dining in Thailand, you __________ eat with your fork, but do use it to push food onto your
spoon.
V. Write the second sentence, using should or shouldn't and the words given.
1. White and black are colours of funeral in Vietnam. (you/ wear/ white or black clothes/ the first days/
the New Year)
___________________________________________________________________________
2. The Japanese take punctuality seriously. (we/ arrive/ on time)
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Respecting old people is our tradition. (you/ say “hi”/ when/ meet/ old people)
___________________________________________________________________________
4. In India, food isn't seen clean once it touches your plate. (you/ never/ offer/ the food in your plate/
anyone)
___________________________________________________________________________
5. In Thailand, the head is seen as the most sacred part of the body. (you/ never/ touch/ adult or child/
the head)
___________________________________________________________________________
6. Alcohol is not good for your health. (you/ try/ alcohol)
___________________________________________________________________________
7. You've had that headache for two days. (I/ think/ you/ go/ the doctor)
___________________________________________________________________________
8. It's not good for you to sit still for long and look at a screen. (you/ watch TV/ use the Internet/ for long)
___________________________________________________________________________
VI. Complete the sentences with the correct form of have to and the verbs in brackets.
1. When visiting a temple, tourists ___________ (follow) some important customs.
2. The secretary ___________ (answer) all the phone calls at work.
3. I ___________ (go) to work tomorrow. There's a holiday.
4. ___________ we ___________ (buy) another ticket to see this part of the castle?
5. Everyone ___________ (recycle) as much as possible.
6. Susan ___________ (come) to the town with us if she doesn't want to.
7. In our country, children ___________ (wear) a uniform at school.
8. ___________ he ___________ (do) his work tonight? Can he do it tomorrow?
9. You ___________ (put) a stamp on this letter. It says FREEPOST on it.
10. We ___________ (stop) talking when the lesson starts.
11. ___________ all the students ___________ (take) the final test?
12. She ___________ (take) an umbrella. I'm sure it isn't going to rain.
13. I ___________ (leave) the party early last night – I wasn't very well.
14. It was a lovely holiday. We ___________ (do) anything.

15. The children are happy because they ___________ (do) any homework today.
VII. Underline the correct form.
1. Children must / have to start school when they are five.
2. In many countries, you should / must wear a seat belt in the car - it's the law.
3. I know you like sugar but you shouldn't / don't have to eat quite so much - it's bad for you.
4. I'm not working tomorrow, so I mustn't / don't have to get up early.
5. The manager suggested that we have to / should try to find another hotel.
6. Kids should / have to wear a life vest. That's bur regulation.
7. You mustn't / don't have to smoke in here; smoking isn't allowed in the airport.
8. You must / should hand in your homework on Tuesday or your mark will be zero.
9. You have to / don't have to dress up for the party. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
10. You should / have to ask the teacher to help you if you don't understand the lesson.
VIII. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.
1. You look really tired. You _________ take a few days off and have a holiday.
a. should

b. must

c. have to

d. can

2. In Vietnam, you _________ take a deep bow as you do in Japan.
a. mustn't

b. don't have to

c. should

d. shouldn't

3. Sorry, but my train is at 6.00. I _________ leave now.
a. shouldn't

b. ought to

c. mustn't

d. have to

4. You _________ look' at other students' work. It's against the rules.
a. shouldn't

b. don't have to

c. mustn't

d. can't

5. The airline only allows two pieces of luggage. You _________ pack too much!
a. shouldn't

b. mustn't

c. don't have to

d. couldn't

6. John can't come because he _________ work tomorrow.
a. should

b. can

c. must

d. has to

7. I know they enjoy their work, but they ______ work at the weekends.It's not good for them.
a. shouldn't

b. don't have to

c. mustn't

d. have to

8. Elderly people _________ be treated with great respect
a. shouldn't

b. should

c. aren't obliged to

d. mustn't

9. He _________ use chopsticks for spring roll. It is finger food.
a. must

b. has to

c. doesn't have to

d. should

10. Everyone _________ wear a helmet when riding a motorbike. It's mandatory according to traffic law.
a. isn't allowed to

b. must

c. can

d. shouldn't

IX. Choose the correct option, a, b or c to complete the sentences.
1. _________ sit here, or do you want me to sit somewhere else?
a. Could you

b. Shall I

c. Why don't we

2. I don't think you've understood this. _________ look at Unit 12 again.
a. If I were you

b. You shouldn't

c. I think you should

3. We need to talk about our presentation. _________ meet after school tomorrow?
a. Why don't we

b. How about

c. Do we have to

4. That's not very nice way to talk to other people. _________ speak like that.
a. Is it all right if I

b. Would you mind

c. I don't think you should

5. Mrs Allan is leaving at the end of term. _________ buy her a present.

a. Let's

b. We don't have to

c. Why not

6. I don't think I can do this on my own. _________ helping me?
a. Would you like

b. I think you should

c. Do you mind

7. Parking in this street is prohibited. _________ park here.
a. I think you should

b. You mustn't

c. You don't have to

8. I'm sorry I haven't got my homework. _________ forget it again?
a. Do you mind if I

b. Shall I

c. Why don't we

X. Complete each sentence with a suitable preposition.
1. Today we're going to learn _________ customs and traditions.
2. The tradition has been passed _________ from father to son for generations.
3. They still follow the custom _________ pinning money to the bride's dress.
4. Vietnamese women often wear Ao dai _________ special occasions.
5. We decided to break _________ tradition and have fish for Thanksgiving dinner.
6. They take their shoes _________ when entering the house to avoid getting the floor dirty.
7. According to tradition, we have fireworks _________ New Year's Eve.
8. It is the custom in that country _________ women to marry young.
9. We often talk about our day at school or work _________ the dinner table.
10. Gifts should be wrapped _________ colourful paper.
XI. Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrases or sentences (A - H).
A. What should I do at the dinner table?
B. Try to finish everything on your plate.
C. and do not sit down until the oldest member has seated.
D. Do you mind if I ask you something
E. place your chopsticks, fork or knife on your bowl or plate.
F. You can ask whatever you want.
G. Do I have to wear formal clothes?
H. What should I do when I'm invited to a Vietnamese house for a meal?
Maria:

Hi, Mai! I'm going to take a trip to Vietnam next month.
(1)_______________ about Vietnamese customs and etiquette?

Mai:

Not at all. (2)_______________

Marla:

(3)_______________

Mai:

You should bring a small gift, such as flowers, fruits or sweets wrapped in colourful paper.

Maria:

What should I wear? (4)_______________

Mai:

No. Just dress conservatively.

Maria:

(5)_______________

Mai:

Wait to be shown where to sit (6)_______________

Maria:

What else?

Mai:

(7)_______________ Leaving food on your plate is considered impolite... When you have
finished eating, (8)_______________

Maria:

Thanks for all.

XII. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.

GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS IN VIETNAM
Gift giving is important in Vietnam because of the significance of interpersonal relationships in
Vietnamese culture.
First and foremost, do not encourage corruption. There is a clear cut between gift-giving and bribery.
Nevertheless, it is common in Vietnam for exchanging small gifts on certain occasions such as anniversary,
Tet holiday... to express your respect, love, appreciation or gratitude.
Gift-giving customs depend on the context. If it is a private gift for one Vietnamese partner you should
give the gift at a private occasion. If you have a gift for the whole office or company, you should give it after
the business meeting with the whole office's employee.
Do not wrap a gift in the black paper because this colour is unlucky and associated with funerals in
Vietnam. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be avoided
because they mean the cutting of the relationship.
Vietnamese may or may not open these gifts when they are received; leave the option to them. You
will also receive gifts and should defer to your host as to whether you should open it when received or not.
Regardless of when it is opened or what it is, profuse thanks are always appropriate.
1. According to the passage, why is gift giving important in Vietnam?
a. Because it helps to establish a friendship.
b. Because it's common in Vietnamese culture.
c. Because it's the best way to build up a stable relationship.
d. Because personal relationships play a vital role in Vietnamese culture.
2. Which of the followings should not be a reason for gift giving?
a. To show appreciation

b. To bribe somebody

c. To express gratitude

d. To show affection

3. When giving a gift, you should ______________.
a. wrap it in black or white paper

b. give it in the business meeting

c. never give sharp objects, such as knives or scissors

d. avoid giving it at a private occasion

4. When receiving a gift, you should ______________.
a. always say “thank you?

b. try to find what is it

c. open it in front of the giver

d. ask your host to open it

5. Which of the following is NOT true about gift giving customs in Vietnam?
a. Gift giving is a good way of strengthening relationships.
b. Gifts for your partners should be given at private occasions.
c. You should avoid giving anything sharp.
d. It is considered rude not to open the gift in front of the giver.
XIII.

Put the words in order to make sentences.

1. If/ a/ should/ Vietnamese home/ bring/ invited/ to/ gift/ you/ a/ small
___________________________________________________________________________
2. as/ custom/ Ojigi/ bowing/ in/ Known/ is/ important/ Japan/ an
___________________________________________________________________________
3. greeting/ shake hands/ when/ saying/ The Vietnamese/ and/ both/ when/ good-bye
___________________________________________________________________________
4. don't/ wear/ a/ You/ tie/ to/ have to/ dinner party/ if/ want to/ you/ don't/ a
___________________________________________________________________________
5. taking off/ when/ house/ a/ It's/ entering/ the Japanese/ shoes/ custom/ of

___________________________________________________________________________
6. follow/ cleaning/ the tradition/ the house/ Do/ before/ we/ of/ have to/ Tet?
___________________________________________________________________________
7. We/ together/ on/ have/ dinner/ a/ family/ of/ eating/ New Year's Eve/ tradition.
___________________________________________________________________________
8. wear/ occasions/ special/ on/ women/ Vietnamese/ Ao dai/ usually
___________________________________________________________________________
XIV. Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets.
1. It's impolite of them to wear hats in the pagoda. (shouldn't)
___________________________________________________________________________
2. Children have to live with their parents until they reach the age of 18. (obliged)
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Is it necessary for me to tip in a coffee shop? (have to)
___________________________________________________________________________
4. It's not mandatory for staff to wear vests in their company. (need)
___________________________________________________________________________
5. It's good for us to keep our traditional customs. (should)
___________________________________________________________________________
6. It's really important to remove your shoes when entering a temple. (must)
___________________________________________________________________________
7. Photography is not allowed at some sacred places. (mustn't)
___________________________________________________________________________
8. It's Saturday tomorrow, so it's not necessary for Jane to get up early. (have to)
___________________________________________________________________________
9. If I were you, I'd ask them about their customs. (should)
___________________________________________________________________________
10. Why don't we look for the information on the Internet? (how)
___________________________________________________________________________
TEST FOR UNIT 4
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. a. wrap

b. worship

c. wear

d. wife

2. a. chopstick

b. tradition

c. gift

d. knife

3. a. obligation

b. occasion

c. expression

d. celebration

4. a. mat

b. tray

c. place

d. table

5. a. cutlery

b. custom

c. compliment

d. circle

II. Choose the word whose stress syllable pattern is different from the others.
1. a. performance
b. compliment
c. resident
d. ancestor
2. a. honour

b. reflect

c. invite

d. oblige

3. a. respectful

b. similar

c. customary

d. colorful

4. a. community

b. activity

c. opinion

d. ceremony

5. a. offspring

b. manner

c. dessert

d. hostess

III. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.
1. There's a tradition of having parties _________ Christmas.
a. on

b. in

c. at

d. for

2. Generally, rice is served _________ fish, meat, soup and vegetable.
a. to

b. as

c. in

c. with

3. You _________ speak when the teacher is speaking.
a. needn't

b. can't

c. don't have to

d. mustn't

4. Christmas Eve is the day _________ people in some countries exchange their presents.
a. that

b. which

c. when

d. what

5. Japanese have developed the custom of eating meals sitting on tatami _______, not on chairs
a. towels

b. prongs

c. trays

d. mats

6. You have to _________ your hat when going inside the main worship area of the temple.
a. take off

b. put on

c. break with

d. get out

7. You _________ place your chopsticks on your rice bowl when finished with a meal. Don't rest them on
the table.
a. shouldn't

b. don't have to

c. should

d. mustn't

8. He _________ a long family tradition of serving the military.
a. followed

b. obliged

c. reflected

d. agreed

9. In the UK, families often celebrate Christmas together, _________ they can watch each other open
their presents!
a. though

b. but

c. because

d. so

10. 'We don't sweep the floor on the first day of Tet.' -- '_________ Why?'
a. What a bad day!

b. You're kidding!

c. You're right.

d. Spot on!

IV. Supply the correct tense and form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Last week, we ____________(have) dinner with a French family.
2. I hate eating with spoon because it____________(cause) trouble when I eat fish.
3. In the past, Ao dai ____________(wear) by both men and women.
4. The speaker ____________(give) a presentation on Vietnamese customs and traditions right now.
5. She ____________(travel) to six countries since she ____________(start) the job.
6. Our family __________(have) dinner together every Saturday night. It's our family tradition.
7. I hope I ____________(have) a chance to visit your country soon.
8. When in Japan, you should avoid ____________(eat) on the go.
9. I think you should ____________(go) to the doctor. You look terrible.
10. The Japanese tend ____________(use) their mobile phones discreetly when in public.
V. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
1. _____________ when dining, South Koreans use cushions to sit on the floor and eat from a low table.
(tradition)
2. The Wai is the traditional form of _____________ in Thailand. (greet)
3. They weren't _____________ to live with their parents after the wedding. (obligation)
4. It is considered _____________ to address an elder with his or her given name. (polite)
5. Is that woman the _____________ of the party? (host)
6. The children in our family are always _____________ to their elders. (respect)
7. Custom _____________ from tradition in some aspects such as scale and time. (different)
8. Don't use your personal chopsticks to get food from the _____________ dish. (serve)
9. Many families have three _____________, which create unique cultural features. (generate)
10. We have lots of customs and it can get a bit _____________ for visitors. (confuse)

VI. Read the passage about introducing Vietnamese customs to foreigners, and then choose the best
answer A, B, C or D.
The Vietnamese are known to be polite, hospitable and sensitive. They have a casual and friendly
(1)____________. They regard friendship as being very important throughout one's life. They are always
open to visits from friends. Drop-in visits are welcome. The Vietnamese are very (2) ________ to their
family.
When they (3) ___________ you a gift, the Vietnamese will usually speak lightly about it. Even
though it is an expensive gift, they may pretend it is of no great monetary value.
(4)__________4,000 years of civilization, the Vietnamese are proud people who like to recite to a myth
that they are descendants of an angel and a dragon.
If you happen to be in their homes at meal time, the Vietnamese will probably (5)_____________
you to sit down and share whatever food is (6) ____________. Let them know that you enjoy their food is
one way in successfully (7)__________a better relationship with them.
When they invite you to their homes for a meal, celebration, or special occasion, some (8)
____________ - usually food, fruits, chocolate or liquors - should be offered to the host‟s family.
1. A. tradition

B. feature

C. culture

D. manner

2. A. closed

B. closing

C. close

D. being closed

3. A. offer

B. carry

C. send

D. sell

4. A. Of

B. With

C. At

D. In

5. A. take

B. require

C. speak

D. invite

6. A. good

B. present

C. available

D. delicious

7. A. setting

B. building

C. taking

D. being

8. A. gift

B. invitations

C. offers

D. situations

VII. Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.
BRITISH STRANGE FOOD HABITS
Perhaps you know about some of the food that British people eat, but do you know about their strange
food habits? People from different parts of the UK and from different classes call their meals by different
names. They call the midday meal, lunch or dinner and the evening meal, dinner, supper or tea. Tea is also
sandwiches, cakes and tea (the drink) at four or five o'clock. What do the British eat when they want
something quick and easy? Baked beans, of course! You must warm them in a pan and eat them on toast.
Cheddar cheese is so popular in Britain that people run after it down a hill! This is a very strange English
sport. You can see it once a year in Coopers Hill. There are four races, three for men and one for women.
At the start of the race someone drops a big, round cheese down a very, very steep hill. About 15 racers
run and jump after it. The first person to get to the bottom of the hill gets the cheese.
There is another strange race that the British have. It is a special Pancake Day race. Only women can
run in the race. They must run with a pancake in a frying pan and throw it in the air three times. After the
race, many English families eat pancakes with lemon juice and sugar.
Be careful if you have Christmas dinner with a British family – some of their Christmas customs are
risky! Be very careful! Eat the Christmas pudding slowly if you don't want to eat a coin! When they are
making their delicious dessert, British people put a coin in the mixture. The person who finds the coin in
their pudding will be rich and happy.
1.

What do the British call the evening meal?
______________________________________________________________________

2.

What do the British have with baked beans?
______________________________________________________________________

3.

How often is the Cheddar cheese sport event held?
______________________________________________________________________

4.

What is the prize if you win the Cheddar cheese race?
______________________________________________________________________

5.

Who can take part in a pancake race?
______________________________________________________________________

6.

Why is it dangerous to eat Christmas pudding?
______________________________________________________________________

VIII.

Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the fir...