Tet in Viet Nam starts with the first new moon, usually in late January' or early February. The celebrations usually last for three days. The Vietnamese celebrate Tet with family gatherings, wonderful foods and lion dances. Let’s take a look at some of the traditions linked to Tet, the most popular festival in Viet Nam.
* Red is a bright, happy colour that keeps away bad spirits. That’s why people decorate their homes with red and yellow to bring good luck for the next year. Also, parents and grandparents give children special lucky money in red envelopes.
* One thing people avoid during Tet is sweeping the house. Before Tet, the Vietnamese clean their houses to clear out any bad luck from the previous year. People finish cleaning before New Year’s Day because they believe you’ll brush away your good luck if you sweep the house during Tet. People also buy branches of apricot blossom or peach blossom, which symbolise a long life, to decorate their houses.
Traditionally, people travel back to their hometowns to celebrate Tet with their family. During their stay, they visit relatives and have large meals together. They wear colourful new clothes to bring them good luck for the coming new year. They also visit flower fairs and calligraphy markets where calligraphers can write poems on "giấy dó”, wood or stone for them.
Question 21. What is the best title of the passage?
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A. Traditional celebrations in Viet Nam. |
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B. Popular activities during Tet holidays. |
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C. Family gatherings on Tet holidays. |
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D. Tet in Viet Nam. |
Question 22. According to the passage, how long does Tet usually last?
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A. For a long time. |
B. In early February. |
C. For three days. |
D. In late January. |
Question 23. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?
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A. People finish cleaning their houses before New Year’s Day. |
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B. Apricot blossom and peach blossom symbolise a long life. |
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C. The Vietnamese clean their houses during Tet. |
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D. Houses are decorated with branches of apricot blossom or peach blossom. |
