Read the article and write the names of the dishes next to the pictures.

FOOD IN VIETNAM

Bún chả is a famous meat dish from Vietnam. It is grilled pork. You eat it with rice noodles,

vegetables, and a sauce in a small bowl. People make this sauce with sugar, lemon juice, chili, and fish sauce.

The dish is delicious.

If you don't like pork, bún bò Nam Bộ is a popular Vietnamese beef dish. It is very easy to make. People make

bún bò Nam Bộ with beef, noodles, and herbs. You eat it with peanuts on top. Bún chả and bún bò Nam Bộ

are both delicious dishes. Vietnam has lots of other amazing dishes, too. Its food is becoming very popular all

over the world.

28. What meat is in bún chả?

29. What do you eat bún chả with?

30. What do they make the sauce in bún chả with?

31. What do people make bún bò Nam Bộ with?

32. What do you put on top of bún bò Nam Bộ?

Read the following passage and choose the best answer

“Cơm tấm” (broken rice) is a specialty in southern Vietnam, it’s one of the most popular (1) _________ dishes of southerners. Today, “Cơm tấm” is also present in the middle and the north of Vietnam, or even abroad. Before now, “Cơm tấm” used (2) _________be considered a dish for poor people because it’s cooked from broken rice (cheaper grade of rice produced by damage in milling) but today it’s (3) _______a popular dish of people from all walks of life.

“Cơm tấm” is usually served with grilled (4) __________, “bì” (thinly shredded pork mixed with cooked and thinly shredded pork skin), “chả trứng” (steamed egg), sunny side up egg, fresh cucumber, tomato and some pickled vegetables. Besides, (5) __________ indispensable ingredient is seasoned fish sauce, it mainly affects the taste of “Cơm tấm”.

In Saigon, “Cơm tấm” has become a characteristic of Saigon culture, you can find it at anytime and anywhere in Saigon, from roadside stalls to luxurious restaurants.

1. A. breakfast B. grill C. dessert D. snacks

2. A. at B. in C. to D. with

3. A. develop B. become C. overcome D. win

4. A. pork B. fish C. beef D. lamp

5. A. a  B. an  C. the  D. No article

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Northern Vietnam

Starting in the north, autumn (September to December) is undoubtedly the most pleasant season. At this time of year it's generally warm (average temps above 20^oC), dry and sunny in the delta, though you'll need warm clothes up in the mountains and on the waters of Ha Long Bay.

Central region of Vietnam

The central region of Vietnam has a notoriously wet climate, particularly around Hue, where the annual average rainfall is generous 3m. The so-called "dry" season lasts from February to May, though you'll need an umbrella even then. After this it gets wetter and hotter (av temps 30^oC) until the rainy season begins in earnest in September, gradually easing off from November through January. Winter temperatures average a pleasant 20^oC or above.

VI. Use the correct form of the words in CAPITAL to complete the sentences.

31. It is …(DANGER)… to go hiking in this area.

32. Ha Long Bay is number one …(NATURE)… wonder in Vietnam.

33. Mary is the …(LEAD)… of the English speaking club in my class.

34. Big cities in Vietnam are too busy and …(POLLUTE)…

35. Hoi An is a …(HISTORY)… city with a lot of old houses, shops and buildings.

36. My trip to Phong Nha Ke Bang is …(FORGET)… experience.

37. There are many …(TRADITION)… festivals in Vietnam.

38. We should eat less fast food or junk food because they are …(HEALTH)….

39. Visitors come to Hue because there are many tourist …(ATTRACT)…

40. We can take part in many outdoor …(ACT)… during the festival.

IV. Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.

1. Pho is the most popular  food in Vietnam.

      A. wonderful                B. common                         C. delicious                        D. unpopular

2. Ho Chi Minh city is the largest city in Vietnam.

      A. small                         B. smallest                          C. big                                   D. biggest

3. The weather in Rio de Janeiro is hotter than in Sydney.

      A. hot                            B. cold                                 C. colder                             D. warmer

4. A lot of buildings in Hoi An are old.

      A. historic                     B.  new                                C. beautiful                        D. modern

5. Things in this shop are more expensive than things in the supermarket.

      A. dangerous                B. famous                           C. cheap                              D. cheaper

dịch bài này

According to two of the Great Vietnamese historiography Complete History (written in the 15th century) and Vietnamese history strategy (written in the 13th century), the state is Thuc Phan Au Lac (Vietnam Au tribal leaders) founded in 258 BC after defeating last kings Hung Van Lang, he was crowned and took the An Duong Vuong dating.
However, according to the chronicles of Sima Qian (the Han Dynasty) written in the 1st century BC, wrote that in 218 BC - Emperor Qin - China's Qin Shi Huang sent by Prime Minister brings 50 thousand invaders of Vietnam tribes in the south. Bucking appoint a masterpiece of Vietnamese leadership to fight and win before the Qin army - are destroyed by the prime minister, so based on the chronicles of Sima Qian, the time Aulac later formed sometime after 218 BC.
Xinjiang area [Edit | edit source]
After defeating the 18th Hung King of Van Lang, Thuc Phan territorial annexation of Van Lang and his tribe's territory (Europe Vietnam) and form a new state Au Lac (Vietnam European combination and the Lac Vietnamese)
Au Lac territory includes former leaders of European tribes in northern Vietnam, which today is part of the southern province of Guangxi (China) and the Van Lang territory in northern Vietnam. Au Lac is the northern boundary of Ta Giang River (Guangxi) to the south is the mountain range of Hoanh Son in Ha Tinh now.

Adapted from the territory two conventions Van Lang (yellow) and the origin of the Hung Kings Nangang (green) of Thuc Phan, later consolidated into the Au Lac at about the 3rd century BC.
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Based on the basis of the state of Van Lang, An Duong Vuong also leave the structure of tribes such as the King Hung, Quan to assist the An Duong Vuong was the most optimistic, communications minister. Au Lac traces of time left to this day is the Co Loa system and thousands of arrows were excavated near the ancient city.
Qin resistance against aggression [Edit | edit source]

Map sporadic areas captured by the Qin Dynasty of Vietnam Bach ethnic groups in the south of the Yangtze River after the year 210 BC.
Main article: Qin-Vietnam War
According to the Chronicles of the historian Sima Qian Han - Sima Qian wrote in the 1st century BC, 218 BC Qin Emperor - Qin Shi Huang brought the wrong signal by Vice Captain of hosts 50 tribes invaded Vietnam in the Male. Vietnamese people use guerrilla warfare against the war led to last up to 10 years, Toys Letter perish, Aulacese protect territory.

Bronze statue inside Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong Temple in Loa, Dong Anh District, Hanoi.
The resistance against invading Qin is the resistance protects the first country in the history of Vietnam.
Ending [Edit | edit source]

Statue of An Duong Vuong in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City
According to two of the Great Vietnamese historiography Complete History (written in the 15th century) and Vietnamese history strategy (written in the 13th century), the Au Lac State ended in 208 BC after the An Duong Vuong was Zhao Tuo (an official Qin Dynasty in Guangdong - China) defeated and annexed.
However, according to the Chronicles of Sima Qian (the Han) (1st century BC) writes that Western Europe Lac [2] (ie west of Au Lac) was Zhao Tuo defeated shortly after the Han Dynasty queen Lu Hau is dead, died in 180 BC Lu Hau, so some books written today Aulac also collapsed in 179 BC.

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the major river of the city, began to flow into Hanoi in Ba Vi District and out of the city in areas adjacent Phu Xuyen district of Nam Dinh Hung Yenroi sweep, city of Thang Long associated with Dynasty Tran. The Red River flows through 163 km long Hanoi, accounting for about one-third the length of the river in the land of Vietnam. Hanoi has the Black River is the boundary between Hanoi and Phu Tho, the confluence with the Red River in the north of the city in Ba Vi. Also, on the territory Hanoi as many other rivers Day River, Duong, Cau, Ca Lo, small rivers flowing in ... the inner city as Lich, river Taurus, ... is the drainage path of Hanoi. [9]
Hanoi is a city of many lakes in particular, remnants of ancient rivers. In the inner city, West Lake has the largest area, about 500 ha, plays an important role in the urban landscape, today is surrounded by hotels, villas (see photos). Hoan Kiem Lake is located in the historic center of the city, most crowded areas, always keep a special place for Hanoi. In the inner region can mention the famous lakes such as Truc Bach, Thien Quang, Thu Le ... Also, there are many large lakes located on the territory Hanoi as Kim Lien, Lien Dam, Ngai Son - Dong Mo, Suoi Hai, Cat gu, Xuan Khanh, Tuy Lai, Quan Son. [9]

Red River, as seen from the Long Bien Bridge
Due to the strong urbanization from 1990 to now, most of the lakes in Hanoi are falling into serious pollution. According to Prof. Dr. Tran Duc Ha - Deputy Director, Institute study water supply and the environment under the Water Supply Association VN, the amount of wastewater discharged untreated into the environment is too large. Only in urban areas, a day of waste water discharged directly into rivers and lakes around 650,000 m3 / day (2015). To Lich River, the main drainage axis of the city, to receive daily about 250,000 m³ of wastewater discharged directly into the river without treatment. It severely contaminated: increasingly shallow river water, black water color increasingly heavy and foul smell. With a length of almost 20 km runs through the territory of the capital, many songs of blackened Nhue river water, thick, rising stench concentration anonymously and almost no longer appear in the riverbed of life. [10] Similarly, the river is about 125,000 m³ Taurus receives domestic wastewater per day. Lightning Song Lu and Per Day River flows into the river Taurus also about 110,000 m³. The amount of waste water and industry, all levels of highly toxic chemicals. The inner suburbs of rivers and ditches, drainage outside role should also receive more part of people's garbage and industrial waste. These craft villages also contributed to causing this pollution. [11]

Hanoi climate characterized by tropical monsoon climate, stated on the official website of Hanoi [12].
However, according to Köppen climate classification, the classified site Hanoi ClimaTemps.com bring humid subtropical climate (Humid Subtropical) with CWA code [13].
Weather clear difference between hot and cold season and the season can be divided into four seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. The hot season runs from late April to mid-September, the climate is hot and humid and rainy and cool, dry air in January 10th season starting in November until the end of March.
From late November to January cold and dry, from February to the end of March cold and prolonged intermittent drizzle. During late September to November, Hanoi has collected these days with cool weather more pronounced Hai Phong and Nam Dinh, then pick two or three weak cold wave overflow.
However, due to the strong impact of the monsoon should start time and end of each season, often unevenly between the years, so the division of the months are approximate only.
Average winter temperature: 17.2 ° C (low down at 2.7 ° C). Average summer: 29.2 ° C (at the highest up to 43.7 ° C). Annual average temperature: 23.2 ° C, average annual rainfall: 1.800mm
In May 1926, the temperature in the city was recorded at 42.8 ° C record. January 1955, to the lowest temperature, 2.7 ° C due influenced by La Niña. [8] In June 2015 the El Niño affected worldwide, Hanoi suffered a record heat wave in 1 week (1-6 to 7-6) with temperatures up to 43.7 ° C , the record temperatures recorded in history. Moreover, because the effect is influenced by urban and climates with high humidity so the heat wave, temperatures feel higher than actual measurements always achieved, can be up to 50 ° C.So with Hai Phong and Nam Dinh, the summer and winter climate is somewhat uncomfortable Hanoi than by not near the ocean.

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

Hi everyone, I’m Phong. I’m from Vietnam. There are four seasons in the North of Vietnam. I like the spring and winter most. In the spring, it is warm and there are many kinds of fruits. I live in the countryside so the air is very cool and fresh in the spring. The view looks like a stunning picture. In the summer, it is very hot so I and my friends usually go swimming and fly our kites. Sometimes we go fishing. I don't like the winter because the weather is very cold and there is a lot of cold wind. I love living in the rural areas.

It’s warm in the spring in Vietnam.

A. True

B. False

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

Hi everyone, I’m Phong. I’m from Vietnam. There are four seasons in the North of Vietnam. I like the spring and winter most. In the spring, it is warm and there are many kinds of fruits. I live in the countryside so the air is very cool and fresh in the spring. The view looks like a stunning picture. In the summer, it is very hot so I and my friends usually go swimming and fly our kites. Sometimes we go fishing. I don't like the winter because the weather is very cold and there is a lot of cold wind. I love living in the rural areas.

Vietnam has four seasons.

A. True

B. False