6A Ch 7 Let's celebrate

How long does Songkran last?

• One week
• Two days
• Three days
• One month

What animals may be set free at Songkran?

• Dogs and cats
• Lions and tigers
• Elephants and giraffes
• Birds and fish

Which of these things are done at both Songkran and Diwali?

• People say prayers.

• There are parades.

• Gifts are given.

• Homes are cleaned.

Which sentence is NOT true about Diwali?

• Firecrackers are lit.

• Temples are visited.

• Special patterns are made to bring good luck.

• Diya lamps are put in public places.

Which sentence is true?

• Songkran is a longer festival than Diwali.

• Diwali is celebrated at the hottest time of year.

• Songkran celebrates the start of a new year in Thailand.

• Diwali is a time to be quiet and think.

Read the last paragraph about Songkran, what does the word 'live' mean?

• (v.) stay alive

• (v.) have a home

• (adj.) not dead

• (adj.) a performance that is not recorded

Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

Hi Jeremy,

Did you know that, unlike Chinese New Year, Thai New Year is in 1. (a)   ?

Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

People usually visit the wat with their family. The festival is called  2. (a)   .

Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

Thai people like throwing Ž 3. (a)   at each other at their New Year. I think this sounds fun.

Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

Shall we go to Kowloon City and  4. (a)   the festival with the Thai people in Hong Kong?