* Read the conversation. Teacher: Which festival did you choose, Nick? Nick: Actually, I chose a Vietnamese festival? Teacher: Oh really? Which one did you choose? Nick: I choose the Elephant Race Festival in Dak Lak. I think the elephants are fascinating animals! It must be amazing to see them racing. Teacher: Ok, that’s interesting. How about you, Mai? Mai: I chose Diwali. It’s an India festival. Teacher: Why did you choose it? Mai: Well, it’s called the “Festival of Lights” and religious festival. I think candles are so romantic, and I love fireworks. There are lots of both during Diwali. Teacher: That’s a great choice. And you, Phong? Phong: I chose La Tomatina. It’s held in Spain, in a small town called Buriol. It’s a seasonal festival to celebrate the tomato harvest. Teacher: What do you like about it? Phong: For one hour, people get to throw tomatoes at each other! Teacher: Wow! That does sound unusual. Ok, finally, Mi. Mi: I chose something a little different. It’s a music festival called BurningMan. It’s held every year at the end of August. People go to the desert, make a camp, and have a party! Teacher: Wow, that’s a new one on me! Sounds fascinating. Ok, I’d like you to write up your reports and hand them in to me by… a. Answer the following questions. (1.5 ms) 1. Did the teacher expect Nick to choose a Vietnamese festival? ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. Why does Mi think her festival is unusual? ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3. What should the students do after this discussion with the teacher? ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4. Why does Mi think her festival is unusual? ………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. What do people often do on Tet? ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 6. Do you wear new clothes on Lunar New Year? ………………………………………………………………………………………. b. Choose the correct answer. (1.0 m) 1. People throw tomatoes at each other for one………..at La Tomatina. A. day B. week C. hour D. month 2. Burning Man is held in the………………… . A. mountain B. river C. lake D. desert 3. Nick chose the festival because he would like to see……………….racing. A. elephants B. dogs c. tigers D. horses 4. The “Festival of Lights” is another name………………… Diawali. A. in B. for C. at D. after