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Daily Reading A1 level - Day 1 - Entertainment- Beyond Halloween
07:59 - 05/12/2024

Daily Reading A1 level - Day 1 - Entertainment- Beyond Halloween

Source: https://www.timeforkids.com/g2/beyond-halloween-g2/

 

 

 

Beyond Halloween

 

 

Hơn cả Halloween

 

 

Spooky Celebrations Around the World is a new book by Matt Ralphs. It details spooky traditions from different countries. Many cultures celebrate those who have died. But not all these celebrations are scary. They can be joyful and fun, too. Beautiful illustrations show the festivities.

 

 

Spooky Celebrations Around the World là một cuốn sách mới của Matt Ralphs . Cuốn sách trình bày chi tiết về các truyền thống ma quái từ nhiều quốc gia khác nhau. Nhiều nền văn hóa tôn vinh những người đã chết. Nhưng không phải tất cả các lễ kỷ niệm này đều đáng sợ. Chúng cũng có thể vui tươi và thú vị. Những hình minh họa đẹp mắt cho thấy các lễ hội.

 

 

As a kid, Ralphs loved being scared. He thinks most kids are like that. “Lots of people like to be scared, but in a safe way,” he told TIME for Kids. Stories are a great way to do that.

 

 

Khi còn nhỏ, Ralphs thích được sợ hãi. Anh ấy nghĩ rằng hầu hết trẻ em đều như vậy. "Nhiều người thích được sợ hãi, nhưng theo cách an toàn", anh ấy nói với TIME for Kids. Những câu chuyện là một cách tuyệt vời để làm điều đó.

 

 

Anyone curious about the world will enjoy this book. “Wherever you’re from, you’ll see similarities of things people enjoy,” Ralphs says.

 

 

Bất kỳ ai tò mò về thế giới sẽ thích cuốn sách này. "Dù bạn đến từ bất cứ đâu, bạn cũng sẽ thấy những điểm tương đồng về những điều mọi người thích", Ralphs nói.

 

 

Vocabulary List

1. Beyond (preposition) /bɪˈjɒnd/: Further than or outside the limits of something.

    • Vietnamese: Hơn cả
    • Example: The story goes beyond what we expected.

2. Detail (verb) /ˈdiːteɪl/: To give a full description of something.

    • Vietnamese: Trình bày chi tiết
    • Example: The book details the history of the city.

3. Spooky tradition (noun phrase) /ˈspuːki trəˈdɪʃən/: Customs or practices that are scary or mysterious.

    • Vietnamese: Truyền thống ma quái
    • Example: Many cultures have spooky traditions during Halloween.

4. Celebrate (verb) /ˈselɪbreɪt/: To honor or enjoy something special or important.

    • Vietnamese: Tôn vinh
    • Example: People gather to celebrate their achievements.

5. Celebration (noun) /ˌselɪˈbreɪʃən/: Festive events to mark an important occasion.

    • Vietnamese: Lễ kỷ niệm
    • Example: The city hosts many celebrations throughout the year.

6. Joyful (adjective) /ˈdʒɔɪfl/: Full of happiness and delight.

    • Vietnamese: Vui tươi
    • Example: The children were joyful during the festival.

7. Illustration (noun) /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/: Pictures or drawings that explain or decorate a text.

    • Vietnamese: Hình minh họa
    • Example: The book contains colorful illustrations of animals.

8. Festivities (noun) /feˈstɪvɪtiz/: Events or activities that are part of a celebration.

    • Vietnamese: Các lễ hội
    • Example: The festivities lasted all weekend.

9. In a safe way (phrase) /ɪn ə seɪf weɪ/: In a manner that avoids harm or danger.

    • Vietnamese: Theo cách an toàn
    • Example: The children played in a safe way.

10. Curious about (adjective phrase) /ˈkjʊəriəs əˈbaʊt/: Wanting to know or learn more about something.

  • Vietnamese: Tò mò về
  • Example: She is curious about the new project.

11. Wherever (adverb) /weərˈevə/: In or to any place.

  • Vietnamese: Bất cứ đâu
  • Example: You can find this plant wherever there is sunlight.

12. Similarities (noun) /ˌsɪməˈlærɪtiz/: Things that are alike or have common features.

  • Vietnamese: Những điểm tương đồng
  • Example: There are many similarities between the two stories.

 

 

REVIEW VOCABULARY

 

1. INTERACTIVE PRACTICE

Click the link to do the task ONLINE and check your answers:

https://englishwithmrtay.blogspot.com/2024/12/daily-reading-a1-level-day-1.html

 

2. ON-PAGE PRACTICE

1. Fill-in-the-Blank Task

Complete the sentences using the words below. Each word is used once.

Words: beyond, details, spooky traditions, celebrate, celebrations, joyful, illustrations, festivities, in a safe way, curious about, wherever, similarities

  1. The book highlights _______ observed during Halloween in various countries.
  2. The teacher explained the _______ of the assignment clearly.
  3. The festival was filled with _______ activities, including singing and dancing.
  4. The artist’s colorful _______ helped bring the story to life.
  5. The fireworks display was _______ anything I had ever seen before.
  6. The children were excited when they knew the most interesting celebrations were coming.
  7. It’s important to be _______ new cultures to broaden your understanding of the world.
  8. The family decided to _______ their grandparents’ anniversary with a big dinner.
  9. Always use fireworks _______ to prevent accidents during holidays.
  10. You’ll notice many _______ between the two cultural events.
  11. _______ you go, you’ll find people celebrating in unique ways.
  12. The city organized several _______ to mark the start of the holiday season.

2. Word Form Task

Write the correct form of the word in parentheses to complete each sentence.

  1. The book describes many _______ (celebrate) held around the world.
  2. We were impressed by the _______ (illustrate) of the ancient traditions.
  3. The kids found the decorations quite _______ (spook).
  4. She looked back on her childhood with _______ (joy).
  5. The writer focused on _______ (detail) to make the book informative.
  6. It’s important to approach the activity _______ (safe).
  7. These paintings show some _______ (similar) between different artistic styles.
  8. His imagination went _______ (beyond) what anyone could predict.
  9. People feel _______ (curiosity) about the different ways holidays are celebrated.
  10. The streets were packed with people enjoying the _______ (festive).

3. Synonym Matching Task

Match the words with their closest synonyms.

Words Synonyms
1. Beyond a. Detailed information
2. Curious about b. Alike features
3. Details c. Scary practices
4. Festivities d. Enjoy
5. Illustrations e. Pictures
6. Joyful f. Happy
7. Spooky traditions g. Events or celebrations
8. Celebrate h. Interested in
9. Similarities i. Outside the limits

4. Gap-Fill Task

Use the vocabulary words to fill in the gaps in the paragraph. Not all words will be used.

Words: beyond, details, spooky traditions, celebrate, joyful, illustrations, festivities, in a safe way, curious about, similarities

The book highlights _______ from many cultures, showing how people honor their loved ones who have passed. Beautiful _______ accompany the text to help readers visualize the events. Many people find these stories both _______ and meaningful. The author provides _______ to help readers learn more about the origins of these customs. Readers who are _______ different cultures will enjoy exploring how people _______ life events around the world.

5. Multiple-Choice Task

Choose the correct answer for each question.

  1. What word means "happy and cheerful"?
    a) Curious
    b) Joyful
    c) Spooky
    d) Festivities

  2. Which word refers to "celebrations or organized events"?
    a) Festivities
    b) Illustrations
    c) Details
    d) Similarities

  3. What is the meaning of “spooky traditions”?
    a) Fun activities
    b) Scary customs
    c) Beautiful designs
    d) Safe practices

  4. What does “curious about” mean?
    a) Eager to learn more
    b) Afraid of something
    c) Surprised by events
    d) Focused on similarities

  5. What is the meaning of “in a safe way”?
    a) Without causing harm or risk
    b) With lots of energy
    c) In a mysterious manner
    d) Without any preparation

  6. What word means “features that are alike”?
    a) Beyond
    b) Similarities
    c) Festivities
    d) Illustrations

  7. What is the function of "illustrations" in a book?
    a) To provide entertainment
    b) To show pictures or visuals
    c) To add more text
    d) To create scary stories

  8. Which word refers to going "outside the limits"?
    a) Beyond
    b) Curious
    c) Celebrate
    d) Joyful

  9. What does it mean to "celebrate"?
    a) To express happiness during an event
    b) To feel scared of traditions
    c) To provide detailed information
    d) To observe similarities

  10. What word describes “small parts of information or facts”?
    a) Details
    b) Spooky
    c) Festivities
    d) Illustrations

 

 

 

 

 

Answer keys: 

1. Fill-in-the-Blank Task (Answer Key):

  1. The book highlights spooky traditions observed during Halloween in various countries.
  2. The teacher explained the details of the assignment clearly.
  3. The festival was filled with joyful activities, including singing and dancing.
  4. The artist’s colorful illustrations helped bring the story to life.
  5. The fireworks display was beyond anything I had ever seen before.
  6. The children were excited when they knew the most interesting celebrations were coming.
  7. It’s important to be curious about new cultures to broaden your understanding of the world.
  8. The family decided to celebrate their grandparents’ anniversary with a big dinner.
  9. Always use fireworks in a safe way to prevent accidents during holidays.
  10. You’ll notice many similarities between the two cultural events.
  11. Wherever you go, you’ll find people celebrating in unique ways.
  12. The city organized several festivities to mark the start of the holiday season.

2. Word Form Task (Answer Key):

  1. The book describes many celebrations (celebrate) held around the world.
  2. We were impressed by the illustrations (illustrate) of the ancient traditions.
  3. The kids found the decorations quite spooky (spook).
  4. She looked back on her childhood with joy (joy).
  5. The writer focused on details (detail) to make the book informative.
  6. It’s important to approach the activity safely (safe).
  7. These paintings show some similarities (similar) between different artistic styles.
  8. His imagination went beyond (beyond) what anyone could predict.
  9. People feel curious (curiosity) about the different ways holidays are celebrated.
  10. The streets were packed with people enjoying the festivities (festive).

3. Synonym Matching Task (Answer Key):

Words Synonyms
1. Beyond i. Outside the limits
2. Curious about h. Interested in
3. Details a. Detailed information
4. Festivities g. Events or celebrations
5. Illustrations e. Pictures
6. Joyful f. Happy
7. Spooky traditions c. Scary practices
8. Celebrate d. Enjoy
9. Similarities b. Alike features

4. Gap-Fill Task (Answer Key):

The book highlights spooky traditions from many cultures, showing how people honor their loved ones who have passed. Beautiful illustrations accompany the text to help readers visualize the events. Many people find these stories both joyful and meaningful. The author provides details to help readers learn more about the origins of these customs. Readers who are curious about different cultures will enjoy exploring how people celebrate life events around the world.

5. Multiple-Choice Task (Answer Key):

  1. b) Joyful
  2. a) Festivities
  3. b) Scary customs
  4. a) Eager to learn more
  5. a) Without causing harm or risk
  6. b) Similarities
  7. b) To show pictures or visuals
  8. a) Beyond
  9. a) To express happiness during an event
  10. a) Details
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