Complete the passage with the words given in the box.

ethnic, for, villages, dress, valleys, home, at, with, provide, their

The villages surrounding Sa Pa (1)______ to several of Vietnam's 54 ethnic minority groups, each with their own distinctive (2) _________, customs and dialects. These tribes can all be seen (3)______ the weekend market in Sa Pa town to trade (4) _______ one another. Apart from its fascinating (5)_______ diversity, Sa Pa is also famous (6)________ its trekking. With Vietnam's highest peak, Mt.Fansipan (3,143m) only 9km away the (7) ________ and mountains (8) _________ the perfect backdrop for some great treks. Some of the (9) _________ now have local stays where you can stay overnight with a family in (10) _________ traditional home.

Use the correct form of the words in brackets to finish the sentences.

1, For the Muong, rice is also the main ______ crop. (agriculture)

2, The Muong call their _______ calendar "sach doi", which is made from 12 bamboo sticks that represent the 12 months. (tradition)

3, Viet Nam is a country of tremendous _______ with 54 ethnic groups. (diverse)

4, The ethnic minority groups in Viet Nam have been living in _______ co-existence. (peace)

5, Terraced rice fields in Sa Pa are slopes claimed for cultivation in hilly or _________ areas. (mountain)

VI. Complete the passage by filling each blank with a suitable word from the box:

culture, traditional, historical, attraction, handicrafts, exercise

Some people say that a place of interest is a place famous for its scenery or a well-known (1) .................. site. I don't think it has to be so limited. In my opinion, a place of interest is simply one that people like going to.

In my town, the park is a(n) (2) .................. because many people love spending time there. Old people do (3) .................. and walk in the park. Children play games there while their parents sit and talk with eac other. Another place of interest in my town is Hoa Binh market. It's a(n) (4) ................ market with a lot of things to see. I love to go there to buy food and clothes, and watch other people buying and selling. Foreign tourists also like this market because they can experience the (5) .................. of Vietnamese people, and buy woven cloth and other (6) .................. as souvenirs.

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

In Vietnam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear then nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet friends and look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "love market". Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products

Question: Love market is in Lai Chau, a province to the North of Vietnam

A. True

B. False

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

In Vietnam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear then nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet friends and look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "love market". Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products.

Question: Love market is in Lai Chau, a province to the North of Vietnam.

A. True

B. False

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

In Vietnam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear then nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet friends and look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "love market". Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products.

Question: Markets reflect the life of the community

A. True

B. False

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

In Vietnam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear then nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet friends and look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "love market". Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products

Question: Markets reflect the life of the community.

A. True

B. False

Đọc bài và điền T(true) hoặc F(false)

In general, among all ethnic groups in Vietnam, Kinh people’s clothes and adornment seem to be the most modern and modest. Among all kinds of symbolic clothing, “ao dai” (Vietnam traditional long dress), whose basic design is of a long dress with slits on either side, is well-known to be the most representative of the country. Its graceful and serene image has become the status for Vietnamese women, being loved by not only the Vietnamese but also foreigners over the world. Nevertheless, formerly Kinh people used to dress rather differently compared with nowadays. Men used to wear a long gown with slits on side either and a turban, meanwhile women worn “ao tu than” (four-panel traditional dress) with four slits divided equally on its lower section.
In recent years, with the influence of Western and Eastern fashion trend, the Kinh normally wear jeans and other casual clothes that are easily found in almost every modern country.

1.Among all ethnic groups in Vietnam, Kinh people’s costumes seem to be the least modern.

2.Ao dai is well- known as the most representative of Vietnam.

3.Only Vietnamese people love Ao dai

4.Formerly Kinh people used to dress rather similarly compared with nowadays

5.The Kinh today normally wear casual clothes because of the influence of Western and Eastern fashion

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

In Vietnam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear then nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet friends and look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "love market". Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products.

Question: People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize.

A. True

B. False