If you go to the central Vietnamese city of Hue, you must try bun bo Hue. Basically, it is also a kind of soup with noodles, like pho. But it has distinctive taste and ingredients. Fish sauce and shrimp sauce are added to the broth to bring its flavour. There are pork legs, pork meatballs, slides of beef, and lots of fresh herbs. It’s also served with some pig blood cubes. It’s quite spicy, especially if you have it in the local taste. There are many variations of bun bo Hue, but it’s better to taste it in Hue.

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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 ?

Reading:
Bún bò Huế or bún bò is a popular Vietnamese soup containing (bún) and beef (bò).Bún bò originated in , a former capital of Vietnam. is a city in central Vietnam 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 . Compared to or , the noodles are thicker.
Bún bò is commonly served with lime, onions, chili sauce and raw vegetables. Fish sauce and shrimp sauce is added to the soup according to taste. Ingredients might be varied by regions due to their availability.
Choose the best answer:
1. According to the passage, what is the special flavors of bún bò Huế?
A. lemon B. lemongrass C. fish sauce D. sweet
2. What is the cooking style of Hue cuisine?
A. rural B. central C. royal D. urban
True or false?
3. Ingredients can be replaced depending on their availability. _______
4. The noodles of bún bò Huế are thinner than the noodles of phở. _______
5. In the past, Hue was the capital of Vietnam. _______
6. We never eat bún bò with fish sauce or shrimp sauce. _______
Word form:
1. It is made from minced pork, sliced pigskin and a____________of seasoning and garlic. MIX
2. The students of The Imperial Academy were________________. BRILLIANCE
3. What are you doing after the_________________? GRADUATE
4. The guitar is a popular_________________instrument. MUSIC
5. Chu Van An was considered one of the greatest________________in Vietnamese history. EDUCATE
Verb tenses/ forms:
1. We___________________(not prepare) for dinner yet. I think we______________________(go) out for dinner.
2. ______________________________(she/ usually work) out? - Yes. She_______________(go) to the gym three times a week.
3. I___________________(not stay) at home last night.
4. It took me two hours_________________(drive) from my house to your house.
5. I have decided________________(give) up this job. I am bored with........... (work) with him.

6.This house.....(construct) in 2002

Complete sentences/Rewrite sentences/Put question:

1.The rice noodles/make/best variety of rice. ...............................

2 My weight is 30 kilograms.Your weight is 30 kilograms,too. SAME........................

3.She think this movie is boring.> She finds......................

4.It is a good idea that you take up photography. HAD BETTER........

5.Indonesia is hotter than Viet Nam. AS...AS.......................

6.It takes me ten minutes to walk to school........

7.We planted the tresson the sidewalks of te roads to have the shade in the summer..............

8They talked about the most attractive destinations in the world...............

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.

You must pay money before eating pho in Pho Thin restaurant.

A. True

B. False

C. Not Given

Hi.I am Long .I live in Hue.It is.......city in Central Viet Nam.It is not very far from Da Nang.It has the ........river in Central Viet Nam-Huong River.If you visit Hue,you should take a trip on Huong River...............the evening.It's the most interesting thing because you can hear some famous singers..........Hue songs during your trip on Huong River.You can find a lot of temoles,museums and galleries.It's Hue's...........attraction.

Another attraction about Hue is its food.It's really famous.You should try some like Bun Bo or Com Hen.

When you want to visit Hue ,You must remember to take your umbrella.It rains most of the day during rainy season

1.A.oldest B.the oldest C.older D.old

2.A.more famous B.famous C.most famous D.the famous

3.A.in B.on C.at D.of

4.A.sings B.sing C.singer D.sang

5.A.greatest B.greater C.great D.more great

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.

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.

Pho Thin is more expensive than Pho Ganh.

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