ENGLISH 8-Unit 4

Unit 4: Our customs and traditions

​Skill 1

by Grisia

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My mother says that I

be home by 9 p.m. sharp.

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We

go now because our dad is waiting for us.

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She

wear that costume because it's the family tradition.

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In the past, men had to wear ao dai, but today they

wear it.

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Before leaving the dinner table, does your son

ask for permission?

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We

go to school today because it was raining heavily.

Multiple Choice

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

• You can take your hat off if you want to.

• You're not allowed to wear your hat.

Multiple Choice

You don't have to tip in Viet Nam.

• It's not necessary to tip in Viet Nam.

• You're not allowed to tip in Viet Nam.

Multiple Choice

Students mustn't run or be noisy in the school building.

• Running and being noisy aren't allowed in the school building.

• They can run and be noisy if they want to.

Multiple Choice

In the past, Vietnamese people had to live with their parents even after they got married.

• They could live with their parents after they got married.

• They were obliged to live with their parents after they got married.

Open Ended

THERE ARE 6 MISTAKES. CAN YOU FIND AND CORECT THEM?

From: [e-mail]

To: [e-mail]

Hello Mi, I'm so excited about your trip. It's going to be amazing! I shouldn't give you some advice, so you can prepare for Japan. We have lots of customs and it can get a bit confusing for visitors. ☺ Firstly you has to take off your shoes when you go inside. You shouldn't wear slippers in the house - but you didn't have to bring any, we have extra pairs for guests. Then you have use different slippers in the bathroom and in the garden, but you'll get used to it! You should worry - I'll be there to help you. All for now, gotta go… Eri x

​UNIT 4 - COMMUNICATION

by Grisia

Multiple Choice

1.The knife is held in the left hand and the fork is held in the right hand.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

2.You shouldn't point the prongs of the fork upwards during the meal.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

3.People use the same cutlery to eat the main course and the dessert.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

4.When the meal is finished, you should place the knife and fork on the plate.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

5.You can use your fork to take more food from the serving dish.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

6.You should use your knife to cut the bread

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

7.Guests should start eating before the host starts eating.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

8.You should ask someone to pass you a dish.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Poll

1. We sit around a tray on a mat to have meals.

• YES

• NO

Poll

2. We use rice bowls and chopsticks.

• YES

• NO

Poll

3. When chewing food, we shouldn't talk.

• YES

• NO

Poll

4. The host/ hostess invites everybody to start eating.

• YES

• NO

Poll

5. The host/ hostess offers to serve the food for the guests.

• YES

• NO

Poll

6. When we have finished eating, we place our chopsticks on top of our rice bowl.

• YES

• NO

UNIT 4 - ​SKILL 1

by Grisia

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1. What are the three customs or traditions Mi mentions?

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2. What does Mi's family usually do on Sundays?

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3.What is the date of her grandparents' wedding anniversary?

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4.What did they make for the grandparents' wedding anniversary this year?

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5.Why do they love family customs and traditions?

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What does the dance express?

Working life and wishes for a (1)

life

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Where do people perform xoe?

Public and (2)

UNIT 4 - ​SKILL 2

​Listening

by Grisia

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How many xoe dance forms are there?

More than (3)

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What is the most popular form?

(4)

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Why is it the most popular?

It expresses (5)

unity

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How do people perform it?

Make a circle around the (6) ___ and dance to (7) ___

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Why should they continue this tradition?

It reflects Thai (8)

Poll

1. The xoe dance is a spiritual tradition of Thai ethnic people.

• T

• F

Poll

2. There are 16 ancient forms of xoe.

• T

• F

Poll

3. Only young people perform the circle dance.

• T

• F

Poll

4. Dances with conical hats, paper fans or scarves are some forms of xoe.

• T

• F

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5. The importance of xoe is expressed in an old Thai song.

• T

• F

UNIT 4 - ​SKILL 2

looking back

by Grisia

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1. We should

our customs and traditions.

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2. A lot of countries in the world have the tradition of

their ancestors.

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3 You shouldn't

a gift in black or white paper.

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4 In a lot of countries, the

usually invites everybody to start eating.

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5 In Viet Nam, the

we mostly use is chopsticks.

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6 For

, my family has visited this pagoda.