VIII. Complete the text with a/an, the or leave blank (–)for zero article.
The space of gong culture in Central Highlands coversfive provinces of Kon Turn, Gia Lai,
Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Lam Dong. Masters of this art are (1)___________ ethnic people of
Bahna, Sedang, M’nong, Coho, Ede, Giarai...
Gongs appear in (2)___________ most important events of (3)___________ community such
as ceremony for babies, weddings, funerals, celebration of new houses, harvests, etc.
Gongs have different sizes with diameter ranging from 20cm to 120cm. (4) _________set
of gongs has 2 to 20 units. A gong orchestra consists of 3, 5 or 6 basic sounds and (5)_________
additional 12 or more sounds. In most groups, gongs are reserved for males. In Ma and M’nong,
both males and females can play (6)___________ gongs.
With their plenty, uniqueness and diversity, gongs hold (7)___________ special position in Vietnam’s traditional music. That is also a basis leading to (8)___________ recognition of
thespace of gong culture as (9)___________ Masterpiece of (10)___________ Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

16. My house is not far from my school, so I usually go _________. *

on foot

by car

by boat

by plane

17. “How _______ is it from Dak Nong to Ho Chi Minh City?” – “About 238km.” *

long

often

much

far

18. The film was so _______ that my mother couldn’t stop crying. *

boring

thrilling

moving

exciting

19. Critics say The Crazy Coconut is a must-see _______ it is funny and romantic. *

although

however

because

despite

20. I _______ a lot when I was a child. *

use to swim

used to swim

used swim

used to swimming

Gong culture in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Gong culture covers five provinces of the Central Highlands: Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Lam Dong. The masters of gong culture are the ethnic groups of Bahnar, Sedang, Mnong, Coho… The Gong Festival is held annually in the Central Highlands. In the festival, artists from these provinces give gong performances, highlighting the gong culture of their own province. For the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, gongs are musical instruments of special power. It is believed that every gong is the symbol of a god who grows more powerful as the gong gets older. Therefore, gongs are associated with special occasions in people’s lives, such as the building of new houses, funerals, crop praying ceremonies… The gong sound is a way to communicate with the gods. Answer the questions: 1.When was Gong culture recognize d by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity? 2.Which provinces have Gong culture? 3.Is the Gong festival held every year? 4.Where is the Gong festival held? 5.What do artists do in the gong festival? 6.Are gongs musical instrument or folk songs?

Gong culture in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam has been recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Gong culture covers five provinces of the Central Highlands: Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Lam Dong. The masters of gong culture are the ethnic groups of Bahnar, Sedang, Mnong, Coho, Ede,Giarai … The Gong Festival is held annually in the Central Highlands. In the festival, artists from these provinces give gong performances, highlighting the gong culture of their own province. For the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, gongs are musical instruments of special power. It is believed that every gong is the symbol of a god who grows more powerful as the gong gets older. Therefore, gongs are associated with special occasions in people"s lives, such as the building of new houses, funerals, crop praying ceremonies, a new harvest, victory celebrations, etThe gong sound is a way to communicate with the gods.

Which statements is NOT TRUE?

 A.

The Gong Festival is celebrated every year

 B.

Gong culture has been recognised by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of   Humanity.

 C.

The gongs are musical intruments

 D.

The gong sound is a way to entertain people in the Central Highlands

Choose the underlined part that needs correction

1. She is believed that the scenery of the Ta Dung Lake in Dak Nong unfolds before our eyes

2 He indicated another mountain, dontted with cattle and white tents and suggested we tried there 

3. The area is a destination offering all manners of activities, from climbing mountain to canoeing