Unit 4: Our Customs And Traditions - Communication

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. In Viet Nam, a death anniversary is called gio. It is a festive occasion, at which (1) .............. of an extended family gather together. Female family members traditionally (2) ............ the entire day cooking an elaborate banquet in honour of the deceased individual, which will then (3) ........... enjoyed by all the family members. In addition, sticks of incense are burned in (4) ............ and commemoration of the deceased person. It is not unusual for a family to celebrate several gio per year, so the ceremony serves as a time for families to (5) .............., much like the Vietnamese new year, Tet. In Vietnamese culture, certain special, traditional dishes (particularly desserts) are only prepared (6) ................ death anniversary banquet. In addition, favourite foods of the deceased person being honoured are also prepared. Chicken, a particularly prized (7) ............. in Viet Nam, is often cooked as well. In Central Viet Nam, small stuffed glutinous rice flour balls (8) ................ in  leaves  called  banh  it  are  such  a  dish.  Because  the  preparation of (9) ............ many   complex   dishes   is   time-consuming, some families  purchase  or (10) ............. caterers to prepare certain dishes. It is also common that a soft-boiled egg be prepared and then given to the oldest grandson.