V. Fill in each blank with one suitable word

Bat Trang Pottery Village

Bat Trang Pottery Village Bat Trang, a traditional pottery village with history of seven centuries, is an interesting attraction in Hanoi that tourists should (1)......... ignore Bat Trang ceramics (2) ...... produced for daily household use ( bow, cup, plates,pot,bottle...), worshipping, or decoration purposes. Nowadays, the pottery, artists bring into ceramics many innovations in production techniques (3).......... creativity in product's features, hence many new products have (4) ..... born, and even daily household items may have the beauty ....... (5) decoration ones. Visiting Bat Trang, tourists can make (6)..... walk or join a buffalo tour for sightseeing and shopping . Besides many ceramic stores along the road in (7)........ village, tourists should visit Bat Trang Porcelain abd Pottery Market(8)............ they can directly make pottery products(9)... themselves. Many youngsters and foreign tourists are (10)...... in this pottery- making experience, and spend a whole day in the market to make a gift for family or friends.

II. READING
1. Read rhe passage and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word from the list
     though ; attraction ; ancient
     as soon as ; features ; pottery
The pottery-making of Tho Ha village developed significantly in the 14th century. Thus is one of  three (1)____ pottery centers of VN, besides Phu Lang and Bat Trang. The pottery products of Tho Ha include rare (2)___ such as the high level of glazed terra-cotta, water resistance, the bell-like melody, the smoothness and warmth of brown-red glazed color. The (3)___ of this village is extremely durable, may be endless with the time, (4)___ it is buried in the ground or soaked in the water for a long time
    *Answer
1_____
2_____
3_____
4_____

136. My parents  can’t make all of them because they have lots of ___ (PRODUCE)
137. Bat Trang is one of the most ___ traditional craft village in Ha Noi (FAME)
138. Another ___ is they can make pottery themselves in workshops. (ATTRACT)
139. Do you think that the ___ crafts remind people of a specific region ? (VARY)
140. It’s the reason ___ often choose handicrafts as souvenirs. (TOUR)
141. That must be a ___ experience. (MEMORY)
142. Bat Trang is one of the most famous ___ craft village in Ha Noi. (TRADITION)
143. If you go to Hoi An on the 15th of each lunar month, you can enjoy the lights of many __ lanterns. (BEAUTY)
144. We shouldn’t destroy ___ buildings. (HISTORY)
145. I invited her to join our trip to Trang An but she turned down my ___ (INVITE)

1. There are so many places of_____________ in Ha Noi that I am not sure I can see them all. ( INTERESTING )

2. Sydney, located in the state of New South Wales, Australia , is a city of national and _____________ diversity. ( CULTURE )

3. A worker who has special skill and training, especially one who makes things is a (n) _____________. (ARTS )

4. Bat Trang, one of the most famous _____________ village in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, is credited for making pottery.( CRAFTMAN).

5.In the old days, almost all grown up girls in this village learnt how to make these _____________ hats. ( TRADITION).

6.These baskets are _____________ from strips of bamboo.(WEAVE)

7.When tourists come to a specific place, many of them choose to buy crafts as souvenirs to _____________ them of the place they have been to.( REMIND)

8.These _____________ live mainly on farming and making incenses when crops are over.( VILAGE)

9.The place has a rich long- standing _____________.(HISTORY)

10.It’s an _____________ place where anyone can borrow books and take them home to read.(EDUCATE)

*** tóm tắt văn bản sau bằng tiếng anh***

Nick: There are so many pieces of pottery here, Phong. Do your grandparents make all of them?

Phong: They can't because we have lots of products. They make some and other people make the rest.

Nick: As far as I know, BatTrang is one of the most famous traditional craft villages of Ha Noi, right?

Phong: Right. My grandmother says it's about 700 years old.

Mi: Wow! When did your grandparents set up this workshop?

Phong: My great-grandparents started it, not my grandparents. Then my grandparents took over the business. All the artisans here are my aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mi: I see. Your village is also a place of interest of Ha Noi, isn't it?

Phong: Yes. People come here to buy things for their house. Another attraction is they can make pottery themselves in workshops.

Nick: That must be a memorable experience.

Phong: In Viet Nam there are lots of craft villages like Bat Trang. Have you ever been to any others?

Mi: I've been to a conical hat making village in Hue!

Nick: Cool! This is my first one. Do you think that the various crafts remind people of a specific region?

Mi: Sure. It's the reason tourists often choose handicrafts as souvenirs.

Phong: Let's go outside and look round the village.

Write the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences:

1. There are a lot of silk........................... such as scarves,ties and dresses in our shop. PRODUCE

2.Bat Trang is one of the most famous .................... craft villages in Ha Noi. TRADITION

3.We should read this leaflet to see what..................... are organized during the festival. ACT

4.They showed me a marble sculpture which was ................. made by hand. SKILL

5.Last week we hand a ..................... trip on an ancient village on the outskirts of Ha Noi. MEMORY

6.Obviously,our handicrafts are in ..................... with those of other villages. COMPETE

7. Do you know that ......................... have to follow 15 stages to make a conical hat? ART

8.My grandfather has devoted himself to many ................... events in our community. CULTURE

9. You should spend at least one week to visit the tourist ..................... is this city. ATTRACT

10.We are impressed by wide ..................... of masquerades in the showroom. VARY

11.The artisans in Bat Trang village often change the designs of their products ..............................more customers (attract).

12.Van Phuc village in Ha Noi ................................different types of silk items.(Produce)

13.These products are called lacquerwares bacause they are .................................covered with lacquer.(Decorate)piece of ancient pottery.(love).

14.My father like this vase very much.It's a........................................piece of ancient pottery (love).

15.In the past,most Vietnamese people used baskets made of bamboo strips that were ...........................together.(weave)

III. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.

Cham Brocade Weaving Village

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The brocade weaving craft of Cham ethnic people in My Nghiep not only carries the traditional beauty of brocade but also fills with the typical Cham cultural value with original designs and variable products such as: sarong, shawl, hat, overcoat...

__________________________________            

Located at about 10km south of Phan Rang City, My Nghiep Village belongs to Ninh Phuoc and it is the only traditional brocade weaving of Cham people in Ninh Thuan. According to local people, Polnuga King was a famous artisan who created this craft and taught villagers about the spinning and weaving since the 11^th century.

Ž__________________________________            

Long time ago, My Nghiep villagers planted cotton for materials, used spate and Chum Bau trees and thin mud for dyeing materials, and used simple looms to make quality products and artistic flower designs on fabric. Their products have been sold to Cham people as well as other neighbouring inhabitants.

__________________________________            

Through many ups and downs, the brocade weaving of the Cham people has been well developed. Visiting My Nghiep village, you will have chance to see the skillful hands of weavers and artisans to make sophisticated brocade products such as skirts, coats, scarves, table cloths, bed covers, belts... with different designs.

__________________________________            

You will be attracted by the original and natural designs and colours. Each brocade is almost unique because of the creation and sudden inspiration of My Nghiep villagers. It is very easy to notice the ideas and sentiments of Cham people in each brocade to create a typical Cham cultural message to pass down from generation to generation.

‘__________________________________            

The harmony combination of tradition and modern helps brocade get a strong foothold in local and international markets. In recent years, there are more and more tourists coming to My Nghiep village. Especially, foreigners are very keen on the sarong which is a formal dress of ancient King and Queen with sophisticated designs and made by soft fabric material.

III. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.

Cham Brocade Weaving Village

Œ__________________________________

The brocade weaving craft of Cham ethnic people in My Nghiep not only carries the traditional beauty of brocade but also fills with the typical Cham cultural value with original designs and variable products such as: sarong, shawl, hat, overcoat...

__________________________________            

Located at about 10km south of Phan Rang City, My Nghiep Village belongs to Ninh Phuoc and it is the only traditional brocade weaving of Cham people in Ninh Thuan. According to local people, Polnuga King was a famous artisan who created this craft and taught villagers about the spinning and weaving since the 11^th century.

Ž__________________________________            

Long time ago, My Nghiep villagers planted cotton for materials, used spate and Chum Bau trees and thin mud for dyeing materials, and used simple looms to make quality products and artistic flower designs on fabric. Their products have been sold to Cham people as well as other neighbouring inhabitants.

__________________________________            

Through many ups and downs, the brocade weaving of the Cham people has been well developed. Visiting My Nghiep village, you will have chance to see the skillful hands of weavers and artisans to make sophisticated brocade products such as skirts, coats, scarves, table cloths, bed covers, belts... with different designs.

__________________________________            

You will be attracted by the original and natural designs and colours. Each brocade is almost unique because of the creation and sudden inspiration of My Nghiep villagers. It is very easy to notice the ideas and sentiments of Cham people in each brocade to create a typical Cham cultural message to pass down from generation to generation.

‘__________________________________            

The harmony combination of tradition and modern helps brocade get a strong foothold in local and international markets. In recent years, there are more and more tourists coming to My Nghiep village. Especially, foreigners are very keen on the sarong which is a formal dress of ancient King and Queen with sophisticated designs and made by soft fabric material.III. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.

Cham Brocade Weaving Village

Œ__________________________________

The brocade weaving craft of Cham ethnic people in My Nghiep not only carries the traditional beauty of brocade but also fills with the typical Cham cultural value with original designs and variable products such as: sarong, shawl, hat, overcoat...

__________________________________            

Located at about 10km south of Phan Rang City, My Nghiep Village belongs to Ninh Phuoc and it is the only traditional brocade weaving of Cham people in Ninh Thuan. According to local people, Polnuga King was a famous artisan who created this craft and taught villagers about the spinning and weaving since the 11^th century.

Ž__________________________________            

Long time ago, My Nghiep villagers planted cotton for materials, used spate and Chum Bau trees and thin mud for dyeing materials, and used simple looms to make quality products and artistic flower designs on fabric. Their products have been sold to Cham people as well as other neighbouring inhabitants.

__________________________________            

Through many ups and downs, the brocade weaving of the Cham people has been well developed. Visiting My Nghiep village, you will have chance to see the skillful hands of weavers and artisans to make sophisticated brocade products such as skirts, coats, scarves, table cloths, bed covers, belts... with different designs.

__________________________________            

You will be attracted by the original and natural designs and colours. Each brocade is almost unique because of the creation and sudden inspiration of My Nghiep villagers. It is very easy to notice the ideas and sentiments of Cham people in each brocade to create a typical Cham cultural message to pass down from generation to generation.

‘__________________________________            

The harmony combination of tradition and modern helps brocade get a strong foothold in local and international markets. In recent years, there are more and more tourists coming to My Nghiep village. Especially, foreigners are very keen on the sarong which is a formal dress of ancient King and Queen with sophisticated designs and made by soft fabric material.