1. Tell me about some popular holidays in your country. Where do people typically celebrate these holidays? What kinds of things do they do to celebrate?

- One of the most popular holidays in my country is Tết, the Lunar New Year. People usually celebrate it at home or at their hometown with family. They clean and decorate the house, cook traditional dishes, and visit relatives. Children receive lucky money, and families enjoy big meals together.
- Another famous holiday is the Mid-Autumn Festival. People celebrate it in parks, on the streets, or at home. Children play with lanterns, watch lion dances, and eat mooncakes.
- On National Day, people go to public places like parks and city centers. There are parades, fireworks, and outdoor activities.
- Another important holiday is Hung Kings' Commemoration Day. This day is for our first kings. People go to temples to remember them.
- So overall, holidays in Vietnam are usually celebrated with family gatherings, traditional food, and cultural activities, making them very special for everyone.

2. Talk about a holiday memory from your childhood. Tell me where you were and what that place looked like. Tell me everything that you remember from that holiday scene.

- One of my favorite childhood memories is from Tết when I was about seven years old. I spent the holiday at my grandparents’ house in the countryside. Their house was small, but it felt very warm and comfortable. Outside, there were red decorations everywhere, and the whole neighborhood felt happy and full of energy.
- I remember trying to help my grandmother make bánh chưng, even though I didn’t do much - I mostly just played around. At night, my cousins and I lit small firecrackers, ran around the yard, and played games together.
- It was memorable because everything felt so new and exciting to me as a child. Being with my family, eating delicious food, and receiving lucky money made it a holiday I will never forget.

3. Talk about the most recent holiday you celebrated. Why was that holiday memorable? Was there anything special about that day? Talk about why that holiday was particularly unforgettable.

- The most recent holiday I celebrated was National Day, just a few months ago.
- On that day, I went to my friend’s house to hang out and have dinner together. The atmosphere was really relaxed because everyone was off work, so we had of time to talk, eat, and enjoy the holiday.
- During dinner, we also had some drinks. The drink tasted so good that I I drank quite a lot. After a while, I realized I was really drunk. I couldn’t walk straight, I felt dizzy, so my friend had to drive me home.
- The next morning, I woke up with a strong headache and felt tired. I couldn’t focus on anything, so I had to take the whole day off from work to rest and recover.
- Even though it was a simple holiday, it became memorable because it taught me a lesson. Since then, I’ve been more careful with drinking. I try to enjoy it, but always in a responsible way.