Homework (Form C)

Name: ………………………………………Department ພາກວິຊາ: ………………Class ຫ້ ອງຮຽນ: …………

Number in class ເລກລາດັບໃນຫ້ ອງ: ………………….. Total score: ……….. /50
Conversation: Going to the That Luang festival
Sarah: Hey, Jack. We've been in Luangrabang for a long time, haven't we?
Jack: Of course, we have. Besides visiting several beautiful and natural places here, we've been to some
interesting festivals. Now I want to go to either the central or the southern part of Laos, to Vientiane,
Savannakhet, or Xekong
Sarah: Well, would you like to go to Vientiane Capital with us? My parents and I are going there to see the That
Luang festival in two weeks.
Jack: Really? I'd love to. Do you know how the That Luang festival is celebrated?
Sarah: No, but I think it sounds exciting and interesting.
Jack: Let's go together and see how people celebrate then.
Sarah: That means you have decided to join us, right?
Jack: You're right.
Sarah: Good. I hope we'll enjoy it.
Jack: Yes, I'm sure we will. Please let me know exactly when you are going so I can be ready.
Sarah: Ok, I will
Jack Thanks

1). Read the conversation and choose the best answers A, B or D. (10 points)

1. Where have Sarah and Jack been for a long time?

A. Vientiane B. Luang Prabang C. Savannakhet
2. What have they visited in Luang Prabang?
A. Only schools B. Beautiful and natural places C. Shopping malls
3. Where does Jack want to go next?
A. Vientiane, Savannakhet, or Xekong B. Thailand C. Vietnam
4. What festival does Sarah’s family plan to attend?
A. Boat racing festival B. That Luang festival C. Food festival
5. When are they going to the festival?
A. Next week B. In two weeks C. Tomorrow
6. What does Jack say about going to Vientiane?
A. He refuses B. He agrees to go C. He is unsure
7. Does Jack know how the festival is celebrated?
A. Yes, very well B. No, he doesn’t C. He already attended it

Reading: That Luang Festival

The That Luang festival is the largest celebration and the most popular festival for people in Vientiane Capital.
The That Luang Stupa, built in 1556 by King Xaysetthathirath, is the most important religious building in Laos
and is now the national shrine.

The religious celebration at That Luang officially lasts for three days and is usually held in early November.
The third day is the most interesting. At 6:00 a.m., large crowds of people gather at the That Luang Stupa to
give offerings while monks chant.

In the evening, there is a candle procession called Vian-thian around the stupa. There are also firework displays:
small rockets made by monks are launched into the sky, and larger fireworks are used inside the temple.

Outside the stupa, a carnival is held with music, restaurants, souvenir shops, and more. Although it is noisy, Lao
people enjoy the atmosphere, and many visitors come every year.
1). True or False (10 points)

1. That Luang festival is the smallest festival in Vientiane. ( T or F )

2. That Luang Stupa was built in 1556. ( T or F )
3. It is the most important religious building in Laos. ( T or F )
4. The festival lasts for one day only. ( T or F )
5. The celebration is usually held in early November. ( T or F )
6. People gather in the evening to give offerings. ( T or F )
7. Monks chant during the ceremony. ( T or F )
8. There is a candle procession called Vian-thian. ( T or F )
9. Fireworks are part of the celebration. ( T or F )
10. People dislike the festival atmosphere. ( T or F )

2). Vocabulary Matching (10 points)

……….1. Festival A. A place where people worship

……….2. Stupa B. A special public celebration
……….3. Shrine C. A religious building or holy place
……….4. Offerings D. Things given in religious respect
……….5. Monk E. A religious person who chants and prays
……….6. Procession F. A group walking in a ceremony
……….7. Carnival G. A fun public event with entertainment
……….8. Atmosphere H. The feeling of a place
……….9. Visitor I. A person who comes to see a place
……….10. Display J. A public showing or performance

3). Grammar: Choose the correct answer (A, B, or C) (10 points)

1. The festival ________ in early November. A. take place B. takes place C. taking place
2. That Luang Stupa ___ built in 1556. A. was B. were C. is
3. People ___ offerings in the morning. A. make B. makes C. making
4. Monks ___ during the ceremony. A. chant B. chants C. chanting
5. The festival ___ for three days. A. last B. lasts C. lasting
6. A candle procession ___ in the evening. A. happen B. happens C. happening
7. Fireworks ___ part of the festival. A. is B. are C. be
8. Many people ___ the festival every year. A. visit B. visits C. visiting
9. The carnival ___ music and shops. A. include B. includes C. including
10. Visitors ___ the festival atmosphere. A. enjoy B. enjoys C. enjoying

III Writing
Answer the following questions by using your own information. (10 points)
1. What is your name?
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2. Where are you from?
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3. Where do you study?
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4. What do you study?
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5. What do you want to be in the future?
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