Unit 5. Our customs and traditions

1. Circle the word in each line with the underlined part pronounced differently. Then practise saying it aloud. 2. Say the sentences aloud, paying attention to the underlined words containing the sounds /n/ and /ŋ/.

1. Look at the pictures and complete the phrases. The first letters are given to you. 2. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to complete each sentence. 3. Complete the text with the words from the box. 4. Complete each sentence with a, an, the, or 0 (zero article). 5. Some of the lines in the text below have an article which is incorrectly used. If the line has a wrong article, circle it and write the correct one on the right of the line. If the line is correct, put a tick (V).

1. Choose the most suitable response A or B to complete each of the following exchanges. 2. Elena and Minh are talking about Minh's family. Choose A - E to complete their conversation. Then practise it with a friend. 3. Make a similar conversation. Use the information given below or your own ideas.

1. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to fill in each blank to complete the passage. 2. Read the passage and choose the correct option A, B or C for each question. a. Tick (V) T (True) or F (False). b. Match the information with the traditions. Some traditions can be used twice.

1. Rewrite each sentence so that it has the same meaning as the original one. Use the given words. Do NOT change the capitalised word. 2. Your pen friend asked you about the Thac Con Festival in Soc Trang Province. Write an email to your penfriend to tell him / her about the festival. Use the following information. 3. Write a short paragraph of about 80 words to provide information about the Boxing Day in the UK. Use the following information to help you.