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Nina: Happy New Year, Tom! What did you do on New Year's Eve?

Tom: _________.

Linh: Our family is starting to prepare for Tet. There's so much to do!

Mom: I know, it's a busy time. This weekend, _________.

Tom: I love the atmosphere in Vietnam during Tet!

Linh: _________. The streets are so beautiful with colorful lights and decorations.

Mina: __________?

Jack: They eat 12 grapes at midnight, watch fireworks, and celebrate with family and friends.

Anna: The kumquat tree in our living room looks perfect!

John: _________. I spent a long time at the market to choose the best one.

a. John: I like the Mid-Autumn Festival because I can see lanterns and eat mooncakes.

b. Kim: Which festival do you like most, John?

c. Kim: Me too. I love carrying colorful lanterns around the street. It's so fun.

a. Minh: Good idea. The color red will bring us good luck and happiness for the new year.

b. Lan: Wow, it looks so pretty! Let's decorate them with red decorations.

c. Minh: Look at our house! We have a beautiful peach blossom tree and a kumquat tree.

a. Jones: Great. Let's do it together. I think our flower vase will be very beautiful.

b. Jones: Look at this video, Anna. They are making flowers and decorations from colorful paper.

c. Anna: Wow, that's so creative! I also want to make a paper flower vase to decorate for Tet.

a. Jessica: Look! People are putting small papers on the trees at the temple. What is this for?

b. Minh: It is a tradition. People write wishes on the papers to hope for a lucky new year.

c. Jessica: That is beautiful. I also want to put a paper with my wish on the tree this year.

a. Linh: Sorry Mike, I can't go to the library with you this week. I need to help my mom make Chung cake.

b. Linh: It is our traditional cake on Tet holiday. It's made from sticky rice, mung beans, and pork.

c. Mike: That's fine. But Chung cake? What's it?

d. Mike: Sounds yummy! I'd love to try it someday.

a. Teacher: Sure. Listen carefully... 'Happy New Year, Happy New Year, we wish you all the best!' Now, you try.

b. Students: 'Happy New Year, Happy New Year, we wish you all the best!'

c. Teacher: Class, today we are going to learn a happy song about the new year. Are you ready?

d. Students: Yes, teacher! We love singing songs. Can you sing the first line for us, please?

a. Mom: Good! And remember to say "thank you" when he gives you the lucky money.

b. Mom: Uncle Hung is coming to our house for Tet. You should behave well and greet him nicely.

c. Minh: I know, Mom! I'll say "Happy New Year" and give him a big hug.

d. Minh: Don't worry, mom. I will do that. I can't wait to see him.

a. Jessica: I just moved to Vietnam a few months ago, and it's my first Tet here.

b. Minh: You should decorate your house with kumquat trees. It brings luck and happiness.

c. Jessica: Of course. I don't know much about Tet. I just cleaned the house. What should I do next?

d. Minh: I see. Tet is coming soon. Do you need any help?

a. Mark: We give presents to each other and have dinner with our family members.

b. Linh: Wow, your house has a beautiful tree with many lights! What is it for?

c. Linh: Christmas? What do you usually do on this special holiday?

d. Mark: It's our Christmas tree! We decorate it to welcome the Christmas holiday.

e. Linh: That sounds wonderful! It must be a very happy time.

a. Tom: Why do people buy salt during Tet? I saw many families at the market.

b. Mai: It is believed to bring luck, happiness, and protect the family for the new year.

c. Tom: Interesting! I will buy some and place it in my kitchen for good luck.

d. Mai: They often put it in the kitchen or near the dining table to keep the family safe.

e. Tom: That sounds very meaningful. Where do people usually put the salt at home?