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UNIT 6: FOLK TALES
7. The area/ old houses known/ The Lanes is/ very attractive shopping centre,/ visitors can buy
souvenirs/ antiques.

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8. The houses/ were once lived in by fishermen/ but have now been converted into shops.
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9. Not far/ The Lanes is a modern shopping centre/ licensed restaurants and tables outdoors/ you
can enjoy/ drink in good weather.
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10. Brighton is within easy reach/ London and has been/ popular day out for Londoners/ many
years.
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II. Connect each pair of sentences, using the conjunction or conjunctive adverb given in
brackets.

1. The weather in India is rather hot all year round. You shouldn‟t wear shorts or sleeveless shirts
when visiting a pagoda. (but)

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2. Lim Festival is the festival of “Quan Ho” singing. It is also space for various folk games.
(moreover)
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3. People believe that the first person who visits their home during Tet holiday may determine
their fortune for the whole year. The person who sweeps the floor on the first three days of this
festive occasion might sweep away the wealth. (however)

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4. Lion dances are held when opening a new company, or connecting an activity. These dances
are believed to bring good luck and prosperity and drive away evil. (because)

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5. You come and visit a Chinese family. You should bear in mind not to give an odd number of
presents. Odd numbers are considered unlucky in China. (if; because)

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III. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
1. Tea is cheaper than coffee.

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