21. Food in Northern Vietnam is not as __________ as that in Central and Southern Vietnam, as black pepper is often used rather than chilies.
A. strongB. flavourC. spicyD. exciting
22. Despite the differences in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the __________ for main meals - rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and other flavours.
A. basicB. stapleC. foundationD. necessity
23. A meal of Hue people has a natural combination between flavours and colours of dishes, which creates the unique __________ in the regional cuisine.
A. featureB. partC. descriptionD. list
24. __________ of famous dishes in Southern Vietnam are Hu Tieu Nam Vang, Bun Mam, fried rice, flour cake, and many kinds of puddings.
A. AnyB. AC. OneD. Some
25. If I feel hungry in the afternoon, I __________ snacks like fresh carrots, a bottle of milk or a slice of bread.
A. would haveB. hadC. might haveD. had had
26. My father __________ hot pot, in which there is a combination of seasoned broth, vegetables and meats if my mother goes home late this evening.
A. will cookB. would cookC. cooksD. cooked
27. If people work so much, they __________ depressed and eat more food containing a lot of fat and sugar rather than minerals and vitamins.
A. may feelB. could feelC. feltD. may have felt
28. Beet greens are the most__________ part of the vegetable and can be cooked like any other dark leafy green.
A. carefulB. nutritiousC. traditionalD. colourful
29. You __________ chicken. It means that you cook it in an oven or over a fire without liquid.
A. roastB. steamC. fryD. boil
30. Such ingredients as sugar, sugarcane, and coconut water are mostly used in Southern Vietnamese food than in __________ places in Northern and Central Vietnam.
A. an B. anyC. someD. a