Communication

A. Read the text. What cultural festivals or events do you know about? Write a list.

(Đọc văn bản. Những lễ hội hoặc sự kiện văn hóa nào bạn biết về? Viết một danh sách)

Hawaii’s Lantern Floating Festival

People travel from all over the world to participate in Hawaii's Lantern Floating Festival. Lantern Floating Festival is a ceremony to remember family and friends who have died. It takes place on Memorial Day, the last Monday in May. The festival begins with music and singing, and then, as the sun sets, everyone lights their lanterns. Each lantern has a message written on it, and sometimes people also attach photos of their loved ones to them. Once they are lit, the lanterns are released onto the water. It is a truly beautiful sight. Lantern Floating is a moment to remember and give thanks to the people who have left the world before us.

Answer:

A list of cultural festivals and events from around the world:

1. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

2. La Tomatina Festival in Buñol, Spain

3. Holi Festival in India and Nepal

4. Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

5. Diwali Festival of Lights in India

6. Chinese New Year

7. Mardi Gras in New Orleans, USA

8. Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain

9. Day of the Dead in Mexico

10. Songkran Water Festival in Thailand.

B. Choose an event from your list, and write notes about it. Use the questions.

(Chọn một sự kiện từ danh sách của bạn và viết ghi chú về nó. Sử dụng các câu hỏi)

1. When does it take place?

2. Where does it take place?

3. What is it for?

4. What do people do?

5. Do people come from far away to go to the event?

6. How would you describe it? Write three adjectives.

Answer:

I'll choose the Rio Carnival for this task.

1. When does it take place?

• The Rio Carnival takes place over five days, starting on the Friday before Ash Wednesday.

2. Where does it take place?

• The carnival takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the parade takes place in the Sambadrome.

3. What is it for?

• The Rio Carnival is a celebration before the start of Lent, which is a period of abstinence and reflection for Christians. It is also an opportunity to celebrate Brazilian culture, music, and dance.

4. What do people do?

• During the carnival, people dance, sing, and parade in colorful costumes. There are parades, street parties, and music concerts throughout the city. The highlight of the event is the parade of samba schools, which involves elaborate floats, costumes, and dancing.

5. Do people come from far away to go to the event?

• Yes, people from all over the world come to Rio de Janeiro to participate in the carnival.

6. How would you describe it? Write three adjectives.

• The Rio Carnival is vibrant, energetic, and joyful.

Writing

A. Read the text about a festival. Underline the topic sentence and the last sentence.

(Đọc văn bản về một lễ hội. Gạch chân câu chủ đề và câu cuối câu)

Lim Festival

Around mid-January of the lunar calendar every year, thousands of people from the north of Viét Nam travel to Bac Ninh. They travel there to participate in the Lim Festival, a cultural event that dates back more than 300 years. The celebration usually starts with a parade where villagers are dressed in colorful traditional costumes. Then, many rituals take place to worship Gods and to honor the founders of the festival. In the main part of the festival, people hold many folk games such as wrestling, chess, weaving competitions, and rice cooking competitions. However, the most important activity is the art of “Quan Ho” singing, which was recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2009. Male and female singers in traditional costumes challenge each other by singing a song, in which each partner must sing different lyrics to match their partner's melody. So, if you like travel, art, and unusual experiences, you should visit Bac Ninh next spring!

Answer:

Topic sentence: Around mid-January of the lunar calendar every year, thousands of people from the north of Viét Nam travel to Bac Ninh to participate in the Lim Festival, a cultural event that dates back more than 300 years.

Last sentence: So, if you like travel, art, and unusual experiences, you should visit Bac Ninh next spring!

E. Use your notes from B to write a paragraph (150-180 words) for a travel blog. In your blog, you want to encourage people to visit your country for a cultural event. Use the text in D to help you.

(Sử dụng ghi chú của bạn từ B để viết một đoạn văn (150-180 từ) cho một blog du lịch. Trong blog của mình, bạn muốn khuyến khích mọi người đến thăm đất nước của bạn để tham dự một sự kiện văn hóa. Sử dụng văn bản trong D để giúp bạn)

Answer:

The Rio Carnival is a world-famous event that takes place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, over five days starting on the Friday before Ash Wednesday. It is an annual celebration before the start of Lent, a period of abstinence and reflection for Christians. The carnival is a joyful opportunity to celebrate Brazilian culture, music, and dance, and attracts people from all over the world to participate in the festivities. The carnival is known for its vibrant, energetic, and colorful atmosphere. During the carnival, people dress up in colorful costumes, dance, sing, and participate in street parties and music concerts throughout the city. The highlight of the event is the parade of samba schools, which features elaborate floats, costumes, and dancing. If you love music, dance, and a lively atmosphere, the Rio Carnival is the perfect event to experience. Don't miss the chance to participate in one of the world's most vibrant and energetic cultural events, and to experience the joy of Brazilian culture first-hand.

Goal check

1. In small groups, share your paragraph.

2. Discuss the different cultural events and decide which one you would all like to visit. Explain your reasons to the class.

Suggested cultural events: Mid-Autumn Festival, Huong Pagoda Festival, Hung King Temple Festival, Hue Festival, Hoi An Lantern Festival, Cow Racing Festival, Chua Xu Lady Festival, Coconut Festival, etc.

Answer:

• The Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional festival in East Asia that takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. It is a time for family reunions, lanterns, and mooncakes.

• The Huong Pagoda Festival is held at the Huong Pagoda, a complex of Buddhist temples located in Hanoi. The festival takes place from the 6th day of the first lunar month to the end of the third lunar month. Visitors come to pray, sightsee, and participate in various activities.

• The Hung King Temple Festival takes place in Phu Tho Province, Vietnam, to honor the Hung Kings, who are considered the founders of Vietnam. The festival takes place on the 10th day of the third lunar month.

• The Hue Festival is a biennial cultural event that takes place in the city of Hue. It celebrates the cultural heritage of the city and includes traditional music, dance, and art performances.

• The Hoi An Lantern Festival takes place in the city of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the festival, the city is decorated with lanterns, and there are traditional performances and games.

• The Cow Racing Festival is a traditional festival that takes place in An Giang Province, Vietnam. The festival involves racing cows, and it is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the community.

• The Chua Xu Lady Festival takes place in Chau Doc, An Giang Province, Vietnam, to honor the goddess Chua Xu, who is believed to bring good fortune and happiness. The festival takes place from the 23rd to the 27th day of the fourth lunar month.

• The Coconut Festival takes place in Ben Tre Province, Vietnam, to celebrate the coconut, which is an important agricultural product in the region. The festival includes various activities such as cooking competitions, parades, and performances.