CCOP revision quiz

Does this sentence show direct contrast or concession?

In Australia, Christmas is celebrated with a focus on outdoor activities, although some families still follow indoor traditions like gift exchanges.

• contrast

• concession

Does this sentence show direct contrast or concession?

In Australia, people celebrate Christmas in summer, but in Vietnam, it’s during the winter season.

• contrast

• concession

Does this sentence show direct contrast or concession?

Australians have Anzac Day to honour soldiers, whereas Vietnamese celebrate Reunification Day to mark the end of the war.

• contrast

• concession

Does this sentence show direct contrast or concession?

Vietnamese celebrations include a lot of red and gold for luck, but in Australia, festive colours are often green and white.

• contrast

• concession

Does this sentence show direct contrast or concession?

While the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam is mainly about children, adults also enjoy the celebrations with mooncakes and family gatherings.

• contrast

• concession

Which words are stressed to show contrast/concession in this sentence?

Australia Day is widely celebrated with fireworks and barbecues, yet some Australians choose to reflect on its historical significance instead.

• widely, Australians, reflect, instead

• fireworks, barbecues, some, historical

• Australia Day, Australians, choose, significance

Which words are stressed to show contrast/concession in this sentence?

On Anzac Day, Australians prioritise solemn remembrance, yet many also spend time with family or attend community barbecues.

• solemn remembrance, also, family, community barbecues

• Anzac Day, prioritise, spend time, attend

• yet, many, with, or

Which words are stressed to show contrast/concession in this sentence?

During Tet in Vietnam, people clean their houses to welcome luck, not to simply get rid of clutter.

• welcome luck, clutter

• people, clean their houses, simply

• during, Vietnam, not to

Complete the sentence with the MOST suitable linking device.

Tet is one of the most important traditional festivals in Vietnam, marked by vibrant customs and rich cultural practices. _____________, during Tet in Vietnam, families prepare traditional foods such as banh chung and banh tet.

• Furthermore

• However

• For example

• Nevertheless

Complete the sentence with the MOST suitable linking device.

Sydney celebrates New Year’s Eve with fireworks over the harbour; __________, many also enjoy house parties or small gatherings.

• As a result

• However

• For example

• Therefore