VII. Combine each pair of sentences to make one sentence, using the words given in brackets.
1. The establishment of the club of Xoan singing in Phu Tho has brought new energy and strength. Villagers in these communes give great contribution to the development of the clubs. (while)
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2. Valentine Day is not very popular in Viet Nam. People in big cities send gifts on that day. (yet)
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3. Flower buds and blossoms are the symbols for new beginning. These two distinctive flower are widely and purchased during Tet. (because)
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4. Homes are often cleaned and decorated before New Year’s Eve. The kitchen needs to be cleaned before the 23rd night of the last month. (and)
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5. Street vendors rush into the city center with peach trees on their bicycles. The streets look like moving pink forests. (when)
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6. We don’t celebrate the festival. It costs too much money. (If)
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7. Most people book tickets long in advance. They cannot return home for Tet. (Otherwise)
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8. Children like Tet because it’s a long holiday. They can also receive lucky money. (Moreover)
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9. The buffalo-fighting Festival sounds frightening. Many people come to enjoy it. (Although)
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10. The Hung King Temple Festival was a local festival. It has become a public holiday in Vietnam since 2007. (Nevertheless)
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