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Unit 9: Festivals Around The World
SKILLS 1
Unit 9: Festivals Around The World - Skills 1
1. In pairs, look at the pictures below. They are all from the La Tomatina Festival in Spain. Put them in the order you think they happen at the festival.

Sắp xếp : C - D - A - B
La TomatinaFestival in Spain
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2. Now quickly read the texts below and check your answers. 



Nick,
Yesterday was the most exciting day of my life!
In the morning, many people tried to climb up the pole to get the ham. At 11 a.m. we saw a jet of water coming from the water cannons and the chaos began. Bags of tomatoes from trucks were thrown to the crowds, and we began throwing tomatoes at one another. We all had to wear goggles to protect our eyes. After one hour, we saw another jet of water and stopped throwing. The whole town square was red with rivers of tomato juice. Finally, we tried tomato Paella, a traditional Spanish rice dish. Together with local people and tourists, we enjoyed the good food and drinks.
I`m still tired, so bye for now.
Carlos
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3. Read the texts again and answer the questions


1. When is La Tomatina celebrated?
-> It is celebrated on the last Wednesday every August.
2. What did Carlos do the day before the festival?
->He stayed up late.
3. What did people place on top of the greasy pole?
->They placed the ham on the top of the greasy pole.
4. Why did they have to wear goggles?
->They had to wear the goggles to protect their eyes.
5. What was the signal for the start and end of the tomato fight?
->It was a jet from water cannons.
6. How was the town square after the fight?
->It was red with rivers of tomato juice. 


4. Work in groups. Look at the newspaper headlines about two unusual festivals around the world. Discuss what you think is unusual about them.

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- 15 injured chasing cheese downhill in annual English village festival.
=> I think it is fun but quite dangerous to take part in this festival.
- Monkeys eat over 2,000 kg of fruits and vegetables at annual Monkey Buffet Festival.
=> I think it is meaningful to help these animals who have nothing to eat.
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5. Choose one festival to teach your group about. Read the information about you will say.





Unit 9: Festivals Around The World - Skills 1
6. Present your festival to your partner. Allow time for them to ask questions at the end.

The biggest festival in Vietnam is Tet. Vietnamese people have to prepare a lot for this festival. Before Tet, people buy fruits and flowers from the market and decorate their houses. In the north of Vietnam, people buy peach trees with pink flowers. In the south, people buy apricot trees with yellow flowers. Everyone cleans their house before Tet. During Tet, people visit their family and friends. Children wear new clothes and get lucky money. It`s a great time to watch lion dances and fireworks. Everyone is happy and excited about the New Year. 

Thank you