Vocabulary List

1. 1. At different times (Phrase) /æt ˈdɪfrənt taɪmz/: Occurring at various moments or periods.
   Vietnamese: Vào các thời điểm khác nhau
   Example: The festival is celebrated at different times each year.

   2. Lunar New Year (Noun phrase) /ˈluːnər njuː ˈjɪr/: The beginning of the year according to the lunar calendar.
   Vietnamese: Tết Nguyên Đán
   Example: Lunar New Year is an important holiday in many Asian countries.

   3. Asian countries (Noun phrase) /ˈeɪʒən ˈkʌntriz/: Nations located in the continent of Asia.
   Vietnamese: Các nước châu Á
   Example: Many Asian countries celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional customs.

   4. Be based on (Verb phrase) /biː beɪst ɒn/: To rely on or use something as a foundation.
   Vietnamese: Dựa trên
   Example: The holiday dates are based on the phases of the moon.

   5. Moon's phases (Noun phrase) /muːnz ˈfeɪzɪz/: The different shapes of the moon as seen from Earth.
   Vietnamese: Các chu kỳ của mặt trăng
   Example: Lunar calendars follow the moon's phases.

   6. Fall in (Verb phrase) /fɔːl ɪn/: To occur within a specific time period.
   Vietnamese: Rơi vào
   Example: The Lunar New Year usually falls in late January or early February.

   7. Late January (Phrase) /leɪt ˈdʒænjuəri/: The end part of the first month of the year.
   Vietnamese: Cuối tháng Giêng
   Example: This year, the holiday falls in late January.

   8. Early February (Phrase) /ˈɜːrli ˈfebruəri/: The beginning part of the second month of the year.
   Vietnamese: Đầu tháng Hai
   Example: Lunar New Year is sometimes celebrated in early February.

   9. Mid-April (Phrase) /mɪd ˈeɪprɪl/: The middle part of the fourth month of the year.
   Vietnamese: Giữa tháng Tư
   Example: The water festival usually occurs in mid-April.

   10. Solar calendar (Noun phrase) /ˈsəʊlər ˈkælɪndər/: A calendar system based on the Earth's orbit around the sun.
   Vietnamese: Lịch dương
   Example: The solar calendar is used worldwide for most official purposes.

   11. Last for days (Verb phrase) /lɑːst fɔːr deɪz/: To continue for several days.
   Vietnamese: Kéo dài trong nhiều ngày
   Example: The celebrations often last for days with various activities.

   12. Splashing water festival (Noun phrase) /ˈsplæʃɪŋ ˈwɔːtər ˈfɛstɪvəl/: A traditional event involving throwing water as a ritual.
   Vietnamese: Lễ hội té nước
   Example: The splashing water festival is popular in countries like Thailand.

   13. Wash away (Verb phrase) /wɒʃ əˈweɪ/: To clean or remove something completely.
   Vietnamese: Rửa sạch, cuốn trôi
   Example: The water festival symbolizes washing away the past year’s misfortunes.

   14. The past (Noun phrase) /ðə pɑːst/: Events or time that have already happened.
   Vietnamese: Quá khứ
   Example: The festival allows people to reflect on the past and look forward to the future.

    

Reviewing Tasks

1. Completion Task

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

Words: at different times, Lunar New Year, Asian countries, be based on, moon's phases, fall in, late January, early February, mid-April, solar calendar, last for days, splashing water festival, wash away, the past

1. _________ is celebrated with traditional customs in many countries.
2. Many holidays in __________, such as Vietnam and China, follow the lunar calendar.
3. The dates of Lunar New Year _________ the cycle of the moon.
4. The __________ determine the timing of several traditional holidays.
5. This year, the Lunar New Year will __________ early February.
6. Some festivals take place __________ rather than on the same date each year.
7. The water festival is usually held in __________ to mark the new year in certain cultures.
8. The festival might occur in __________ or __________ depending on the lunar calendar.
9. The __________ is widely used around the world for official events.
10. Celebrations of Lunar New Year often __________ with various activities.
11. The __________ is a popular event where participants throw water on each other.
12. Splashing water during the festival symbolizes an attempt to __________ bad luck.
13. The festival allows people to reflect on __________ while welcoming the future.

2. Word Form Task

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

1. The celebration of Lunar New Year is a major event in many (Asia) __________ cultures.
2. The New Year in many Western countries is based on __________ (solar) calendar.
3. Lunar New Year is __________ (base) on the moon’s phases.
4. The New Year is celebrated at __________ (difference) times in various countries.
5. The celebration often __________ (last) for several days.
6. __________ (splash) water during the festival represents washing away the past.

3. Synonym Matching Task

Match the words with their closest synonyms.

4. Gap-Fill Task (Paragraph Form)

Use the word bank below to fill in the gaps in the paragraph. Each word is used only once.

Word Bank: Lunar New Year, Asian countries, moon’s phases, fall in, late January, early February, last for days, wash away

__________ is a major holiday celebrated in many __________. Its timing is determined by the __________, which means the holiday may __________ different dates each year. Typically, it occurs in __________ or __________. The celebrations often __________ and involve various traditions, including rituals to __________ bad luck from the previous year.

5. Multiple-Choice Task

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. What does "Lunar New Year" refer to?
   a) A solar calendar event
   b) The new year based on the lunar calendar
   c) A water festival
   d) A mid-April tradition

2. What does the phrase “fall in” mean?
   a) To drop something
   b) To occur within a certain time
   c) To end abruptly
   d) To last long

3. What is a “splashing water festival”?
   a) A celebration of moon phases
   b) A water-related event held mid-April
   c) A solar calendar activity
   d) A traditional cooking festival

4. Which of the following describes “wash away”?
   a) To clean or remove completely
   b) To move something to a safe place
   c) To celebrate with dancing
   d) To add something new

5. When does the Lunar New Year usually take place?
   a) Late December
   b) Mid-April
   c) Late January or early February
   d) Early June

Answer Keys

Completion Task:

1. Lunar New Year
2. Asian countries
3. be based on
4. moon’s phases
5. fall in
6. at different times
7. mid-April
8. late January, early February
9. solar calendar
10. last for days
11. splashing water festival
12. wash away
13. the past

Word Form Task:

1. Asian
2. solar
3. based
4. different
5. lasts
6. Splashing

Synonym Matching Task:

1 - d
2 - e
3 - f
4 - c
5 - a
6 - b
7 - g

Gap-Fill Task:

1. Lunar New Year
2. Asian countries
3. moon’s phases
4. fall in
5. late January
6. early February
7. last for days
8. wash away

Multiple-Choice Task:

1 - b
2 - b
3 - b
4 - a
5 - c