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"Bun bo Hue" or "bun bo" is a popular Vietnamese soup containing rice vermicelli and beef . Hue is a city in central Vietnam associated with the cooking style of the former royal court . The dish is greatly admired for its balance of spicy , sour , salty and sweet flavors and the predominant flavor is that of lemongrass .

" Bun Bo Hue " originated from Hue , a former capital of Vietnam. Outside the city of Hue and some parts of Centrsl Vietnam , it is called " bun bo hue " to denote its origin. Within Hue and surrounding cities, it is known simply as bún bò. The broth is prepared by simmering beef bones and beef shank with lemongrass and then seasoned with fermented shrimp sauce and sugar for taste. Very spicy chili oil is added later during the cooking process.

Bun bo usually includes thin slices of marinated and boiled beef shank, chunks of oxtail, and pig's knuckles. It can also include cubes of congealed pig blood, which has a color between dark brown and maroon, and a texture resembling firm tofu.

1. What does " Bun bo Hue " contain ?

2. Where did it originate from ?

3. How is the broth prepared ?

4. Is spicy chili oil added before the cooking process ?

Read the passage below then answer the questions.

"Bun bo Hue" or "bun bo" is a popular Vietnamese soup containing rice vermicelli and beef . Hue is a city in central Vietnam associated with the cooking style of the former royal court . The dish is greatly admired for its balance of spicy , sour , salty and sweet flavors and the predominant flavor is that of lemongrass .

" Bun Bo Hue " originated from Hue , a former capital of Vietnam. Outside the city of Hue and some parts of Centrsl Vietnam , it is called " bun bo hue " to denote its origin. Within Hue and surrounding cities, it is known simply as bún bò. The broth is prepared by simmering beef bones and beef shank with lemongrass and then seasoned with fermented shrimp sauce and sugar for taste. Very spicy chili oil is added later during the cooking process.

Bun bo usually includes thin slices of marinated and boiled beef shank, chunks of oxtail, and pig's knuckles. It can also include cubes of congealed pig blood, which has a color between dark brown and maroon, and a texture resembling firm tofu.

1. What does " Bun bo Hue " contain ?

2. Where did it originate from ?

3. How is the broth prepared ?

4. Is spicy chili oil added before the cooking process ?

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?

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Pho, one of the most popular traditional dishes in Vietnam, can be found everywhere - from humble street stalls to classy hotels. Rice noodles are served in a bowl of beef or chicken broth, with thin slices of beef or chicken and herbs or green onions. Pho is often accompanied by sliced lime, fresh red chilies, bean sprouts, and chili sauce. There is a saying "Don't say you have been to Hanoi if you haven't tried Pho".

Here are some standout places to taste Pho in Hanoi.

Pho Thin (13 Lo Duc Street)

The restaurant only serves one dish: Pho Bo Tai Lan (Phở Bò Tái Lăn) but it is always full of people. The special thing of Pho here is that the beef is stir-fried quickly with garlic and it is added to the noodles before the broth is poured over the top. One bowl of Pho costs 50,000 dong and you have to pay in advance.

Pho Ganh (Hang Chieu Street)

Pho Ganh is sold by a street vendor from about 3:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. at the intersection of Hang Duong Street and Hang Chieu Street. The seats for customers are just small stools beside slightly higher plastic tables. Pho Ganh is so delicious; its broth looks like pure water, but it has bold flavor of soft sliced beef. Pho Ganh is sold with quay (quẩy) and iced tea.

Beef and chicken in a bowl of pho are cut into thin slices.

A. True

B. False

C. Not Given

Decide if the following statements are True or False or Not Given.

Pho, one of the most popular traditional dishes in Vietnam, can be found everywhere - from humble street stalls to classy hotels. Rice noodles are served in a bowl of beef or chicken broth, with thin slices of beef or chicken and herbs or green onions. Pho is often accompanied by sliced lime, fresh red chilies, bean sprouts, and chili sauce. There is a saying "Don't say you have been to Hanoi if you haven't tried Pho".

Here are some standout places to taste Pho in Hanoi.

Pho Thin (13 Lo Duc Street)

The restaurant only serves one dish: Pho Bo Tai Lan (Phở Bò Tái Lăn) but it is always full of people. The special thing of Pho here is that the beef is stir-fried quickly with garlic and it is added to the noodles before the broth is poured over the top. One bowl of Pho costs 50,000 dong and you have to pay in advance.

Pho Ganh (Hang Chieu Street)

Pho Ganh is sold by a street vendor from about 3:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. at the intersection of Hang Duong Street and Hang Chieu Street. The seats for customers are just small stools beside slightly higher plastic tables. Pho Ganh is so delicious; its broth looks like pure water, but it has bold flavor of soft sliced beef. Pho Ganh is sold with quay (quẩy) and iced tea.

The broth in Pho Ganh is pure water.

A. True

B. False

C. Not Given

Decide if the following statements are True or False or Not Given.

Pho, one of the most popular traditional dishes in Vietnam, can be found everywhere - from humble street stalls to classy hotels. Rice noodles are served in a bowl of beef or chicken broth, with thin slices of beef or chicken and herbs or green onions. Pho is often accompanied by sliced lime, fresh red chilies, bean sprouts, and chili sauce. There is a saying "Don't say you have been to Hanoi if you haven't tried Pho".

Here are some standout places to taste Pho in Hanoi.

Pho Thin (13 Lo Duc Street)

The restaurant only serves one dish: Pho Bo Tai Lan (Phở Bò Tái Lăn) but it is always full of people. The special thing of Pho here is that the beef is stir-fried quickly with garlic and it is added to the noodles before the broth is poured over the top. One bowl of Pho costs 50,000 dong and you have to pay in advance.

Pho Ganh (Hang Chieu Street)

Pho Ganh is sold by a street vendor from about 3:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. at the intersection of Hang Duong Street and Hang Chieu Street. The seats for customers are just small stools beside slightly higher plastic tables. Pho Ganh is so delicious; its broth looks like pure water, but it has bold flavor of soft sliced beef. Pho Ganh is sold with quay (quẩy) and iced tea.

Pho is only sold in big restaurants.

A. True

B. False

C. Not Given

Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Buôn Ma Thuột is the capital city of Daklak Province, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Lots of people live in Buôn Ma Thuột and most of them are ethnic people. It’s a big city. A lot of people visit it to watch special festivals here. The weather is quite cool in the rainy season but it’s very hot in the dry season. It is good for growing coffee. Buôn Ma Thuột is also an important center for business and transportation of Vietnam.

Question:  

What is Buôn Ma Thuột good for growing? – It’s good for growing ________.

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2

Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D to fill in the blank numbered (5).

My cousin’s name is Camilla. She’s very different  (1)_________ me. Her hair is blond, not dark like (2) _________. It’s very long. My hair is curly, but Camilla’s hair is very straight. She has beautiful blue eyes (like the sky). She’s quite short and I’m very tall. We don’t share the same hobbies and interests, but we have a lot of fun together. Camilla is friendly and cheerful. She is also a good listener. She always helps me and (3) _________ me good advice. We often (4) _________  to each other’s houses on the weekend. We play video games,  (5)_________  TV or sometimes we play music together.

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3

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.

________ father cleans the kitchen.

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4

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the following question

His hair is short and black.

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5

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.

What _____ your father grow on your field ?

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6

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is made from the cues given.

My favorite subjects / literature / geography

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7

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is made from the cues given.

What/ housework/ they/ do/?

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8

Choose the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following question.

Do you want to sign ______ for some clubs?

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9

Choose A, B, C or D to indicate the question for the underlined part in the following sentence.

My mother does the cooking in my family.

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10

Choose A, B, C or D corresponding to the best option.

My house has five rooms.

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