1- Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given. You can change the cues and use other words in addition to the cues to complete the sentences.

1. The/ emu/ biggest/ and/ most famous/ bird/ Australia.

->

2. A/ Hop-on Hop-off/ bus/ ticket/ Sydney/ cost/ $35.

->

3. The Sydney Opera House/ famous/ performing/ arts/ centre/ Australia.

->

4. The Emporio/ cruise/ set off/ Sydney Harbour/ 8 a.m./ every/ day.

->

5. You/ not/ find/ kangaroos/ anywhere/ elsel the world/ except/ Australia.

->

VII. Complete the second sentences without changing the meaning from the first, using the words given in the brackets.
31. Although there was a traffic jam, me managed to arrive at the train station on time (despite)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
32. I don’t want to buy a new computer although I have enough money. (having)
…………………………………………………………………………………
33. Both of them usually go to school late although they don’t live far away from school. (spite)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
34. My brother still went to school yesterday although he was sick. (sickness)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
35. Although he looks healthy, he has a weak heart. (looking)
…………………………………………………………………………………………

VII. Rewrite the following sentences, using present participle phrases.

1. Do you know the woman who is coming towards us?

2. The people who was waiting for the bus in the rain are getting wet.

3. The rules that allow public access to wilderness areas need to be reconsidered.

4. The children who attend that school receive a good education.

5. The scientists who are researching the causes of cancer are making progress.

VIII. Rewrite the following sentences, using past participle phrases.

1. Be sure to follow the instructions that are given at the top of the page.

2. The conclusion which is presented in that book states that most of the cars which are produced by Chinese industry have some defect.

3. I come from a city that is located in the southern part of the country.

4. The photographs which were published in the newspapers were extraordinary.

5. The experiment which was conducted at the University of Chicago was successful.

IX. Rewrite the following sentences, using infinitive phrases.

1. We had a river in which we could swim.

2. The child would be happier if he had someone that he could play with

3. I'd be more interested if I had a family that I had to cook for.

4. I haven't got anything that I could open a bottle of wine with.

5. He was the first man who left the burning building.

9. Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given. You can use other words in addition to the cues to complete the sentences.

Exercise 1: Complete the sentences using the given words. 1. Tourists can see a wide .................... of hand-made things at the event. A. lot B. variety C. many 2. He was hired for the position because he is .................... A. reliability B. reliably C. reliable 3. There are many stores in the .................... area of the city. A. downtown B. suburb C. mountain 4. Most big companies are built and developed in .................... areas. A. urban B. rural C. mountainous 5. He wants to buy an .................... car because he doesn’t have much money. A. expensive B. affordable C. rich 6. The research on tourism was .................... by scientists at the most famous national university. A. conduction B. conductive C. conducted 7. New Zealand is one of the countries of .................... A. Oceania B. Asian C. Asian and Pacific 8. Economic .................... this year are better than those of last year. A. indicator B. indicators C. indicative Exercise 2: Complete the sentences using the given words. overcrowding packed shelter extended atmosphere 1. Many people prefer to live in the countryside rather than in big cities because of its peaceful .................... 2. Refugees and homeless people in the city need to be donated food to eat and a .................... to sleep. 3. The roads are .................... as one of the solutions to deal with traffic jams. 4. .................... in the neighborhood is one of the causes of social evils. 5. We decided to move to another restaurant because the other restaurant was .................... Exercise 3: Choose the best option to complete the sentence. 1. Of the four dresses, I like the red one .................... (better/ the best). 2. Pat’s car is (faster/ fastest) .................... than Dan’s. 3. John is (less/ the least) .................... energetic of all the men. 4. Does Fred feel (weller/ better) .................... today than he did yesterday? 5. My cat is the (prettier/ prettiest) .................... of the two. 6. This vegetable soup tastes very (good/ best) .................... 7. David is the (happier/ happiest) .................... person that we know. 8. This summery is (the better/ the best) .................... of the pair. 9. Jim has as (few/ fewer) .................... opportunities to play tennis as I do. 10. The museum is (the farther/ the farthest) .................... away of the three buildings.

 Choose the best answer by circling A, B,or  C to complete the sentences. (2 pts)

1.In the history of mankind, people ……….for new foods.

A. have always looked B. always look C. always looked

2.Mozart was one of the most famous ……….of classical music.

A. actors B. composers C. artists

3. They ………..eating cakes because it’s very deliciuos.

A. hate                         B. don’t like                     C. like

4. Turn TV on. The show is………..

A. exciting B. boring C. peaceful

5.He ….playing soccer  interesting because he can play them with his friends.

A. thinks B. says C. finds            

6.I haven’t got…….bread left for breakfast.

 A. any         B. some     C. no         

7. There …..bottles of mineral water in the fridge.

A. are any        B. are some         C. is some

8. You look very………I’m sure vyou play sports regularly.

A. thin         B.fat     C. fit        

Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given.

1. Phù Lãng/one/most famous/pottery/village/Viet Nam.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

2.  It/locate/along/Cầu River/about/60/kilometre/Ha Noi.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. Potter/be/at/work/Phù Lãng/for/long time/since/Trần Dynasty.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. In/past/village potter/mainly/produced/article/everyday/life.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Recently/young/artisan/opt/produce/artistic ceramics.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

6. Ngoc/usually/play/badminton/Sunday.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

II. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B or C.

1……          2……         3……          4……         5……          6……         7……          8……

IV. Fill in each sentence with a word/ phrase  from the box. There is one extra word/ phrase

1. These products are called …………………….. because they are decoratively covered with lacquer.

2. These …………………………….are made of thin bamboo strips that are woven together.

3. To play this ……………………….. you should use your hands, not sticks.

4. This vase is a beautiful piece of ………………….. It’s made from clay dug from our river banks.

5. Lots of Vietnamese girls like wearing …………………….. and ao dai.

6. When I go somewhere on holiday, I usually buy ……………………. as souvenirs because I love works of art.

V. Fill in each sentence with a suitable word from the box to complete a passage about Doi

Tam Drum - making village

We went to Doi Tam, a village (1)…………………….for its drum making techniques, in Ha Nam Province last month. The craft was first (2) ……………to the village sometime in the 8th or 9th century. Today there are (3) …………………….. than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam village.

I was (4) ………………………… to see big drums in front of every house in the village. People say that it (5) …………………. four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres. To make a drum, the craftsmen have to (6)……………  an eight stage process. Stretching the drumhead is the most challenging stage (7) …………….. they have to carefully assess the sound it makes. The other steps do not require such high skills. 

Nowadays, Doi Tam drums are not only famous in Viet Nam but are also (8)………………….  to other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA.

VI. Fill in the gaps with the words in the box

1. The birthplace of the famous bai tho ………………………… is Tay Ho village in Hue.

2. If you go to Hoi An on the 15th of each lunar month, you can enjoy the lights of many beautiful …………………….

3. Van Phuc village in Ha Noi produces different types of ………….. products such as cloth, scarves, ties, and dresses.

4. On the Tet holiday, many Hanoians go to Dong Ho village to buy folk …………………...

5……………… products of Bau Truc, such as pots and vases, have the natural colours typical of Champa culture in Ninh Thuan.

6. Going to Non Nuoc marble village in Da Nang, we’re impressed by a wide variety of ……………………………… from Buddha statues to bracelets.

VII. Complete the passage by filling each blank with a suitable word from the box:

    Some people say that a place of interest is a place famous for its scenery or a well-known (1) …………………… site. I don’t think it has to be so limited. In my opinion, a place of interest is simply one that people like going to.

In my town, the park is a(n) (2) …………………. because many people love spending time there. Old people do (3) ……………. and walk in the park. Children play games there while their parents sit and talk with each other. Another place of interest in my town is Hoa Binh market. It’s a(n) (4) ……………………. market with a lot of things to see. I love to go there to buy food and clothes, and watch other people buying and selling. Foreign tourists also like this market because they can experience the (5) …………… of Vietnamese people, and buy woven cloth and other (6) ……………………… as souvenirs.

VIII. Complete each sentence using a verb from A in the correct form and a particle from B. You can use any particle more than once

1. What time does your mother usually ……………………………. in the morning?

2. We must ………………….. about the train times so that we can take the earliest train to Hai Phong.

3. My favourite writer has ………………………… another best-seller.

4. We’re …………………….. lots of complaints from customers about the quality of these shirts.

5. Why did you …………………… your workshop? I thought that it was running quite well.

6. I had to ………….. their invitation to take part in the trip because my father didn’t allow me to go.

IX. Read a passage about the Somerset levers and do the exercises that follow.

      Last year I visited the Somerset Levels, a coastal plain and wetland area in Somerset, South West England. This area is home to one of Somerset's oldest traditional crafts - willow basket making. Basket making began in the area a long time ago. At the beginning of the 19^th century, more than three thousand acres of willow trees were planted commercially there because the area provided an excellent natural habitat for their cultivation.

      I’d seen willow baskets before I visited the Levels, but I was still amazed at the numerous products created by the basket makers there. They make lobster pots, bread trays, and even passenger baskets for hot air balloons.

      Although the arrival of plastics in the 1950s caused the basket making industry to decline, willow growing and basket making have continued to play a significant role in Somerset’s rural economy. Willow growers and basket makers have dealt with this challenge by finding new markets and innovative ways of using willow. They make willow charcoal for artists and bower seats for gardens. Some even weave willow coffins. Therefore, people here can still live on the craft that their great-grandparents passed down to them.

a. Match the words with their definitions

1……          2……         3……          4……         5……          6…… 

b. Decide if the sentences are True (T) or False (F)

1. Willow basket making is the oldest traditional craft in Somerset.

2. Willows can grow well in the area because of its favourable natural conditions.

3. The presence of plastic products did not affect the growth of the basket making industry in the area in the 1950s.

4. Basket making does not play an important role in the area now.

5. Willow growers and basket makers have found new ways to promote their industry.

6. Basket makers can live on their craft nowadays.

c. Answer the questions

1. Where are the Somerset Levels?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. How many acres of willows were planted commercially there at the beginning of the 19^th century?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. How did the author feel when he visited the place?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. What are some innovative products made in the area?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Is basket making passed down through generations?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

X. Underline the dependent clause in each sentence below. Say whether it is a dependent clause of concession (DC), of purpose (DP), of reason (DR), or of time (DT)

1. When people talk about traditional paintings, they think of Dong Ho village.

2. My sister went to Tay Ho village in Hue so that she could buy some bai tho conical hats.

3. Although this museum is small, it has many unique artifacts.

4. This square is our favourite place to hang out because we have space to skateboard.

5. The villagers have to dry the buffalo skin under the sun before they make the drumheads.

XI. Match the verbs in column a with the groups of nouns in column B

1………..        2……….         3………..        4………..        5………..        6………..

XII. Make a complex sentence from each pair of sentences. Use the subordinator provided and make any necessary changes

1. The villagers are trying to learn English. They can communicate with foreign customers. (in order that)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. We ate lunch. Then we went to Non Nuoc marble village to buy some souvenirs. (after)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. This hand-embroidered picture was expensive. We bought it. (even though)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. This department store is an attraction in my city. The products are of good quality. (because)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. This is called a Chuong conical hat. It was made in Chuong village. (since)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. There are modern knitting machines. The artisans in my village like using traditional looms. (although)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. Many children like to go to Bat Trang Ceramic village. They can make their own pottery there. (as)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

8. We have to follow more than ten stages. We can make a simple conical hat. (so that)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

9. Sinh paintings are special. They are burned after worship. (since)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

10. We’ll have to phone you first. Then we’ll organise the trip. (before)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

11. We were visiting an old building. They were going to a traditional market. (while)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

XIII. Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence

1. The flower was …………out of a single piece of valuable wood.

A.carved                     B.moulded                              C.cast                                      D.given

2. In this town, they …………all the frames in steel.

A.make                        B.have                                     C.mould                                  D.cast

3. She is skilled at …………cloth.

A.giving                      B.weaving                               C.doing                                   D.carving

4. If you like, I can …………flowers on the cushion covers for you.

A.grow                        B.make                                    C.embroider                            D.knit

5. Is it true that you …………this woollen hat yourself?

A.knitted                     B.wove                                    C.did                                       D.carved

6. The doll has been …………out of clay.

A.embroidered            B.cast                                      C.woven                                  D.moulded

7. I love going to this place …………it’s the quietest place in the city.

A.so                             B.though                                 C.so that                                  D.as

8. They keep changing the decoration of the shop …………they can attract more young people.

A.so that                     B.because                                C.although                              D.when

9. …………she’s young, she’s the most famous artisan in the village.

A.When                       B.Although                             C.Whereas                               D.In order to

10. Do you know who’s …………his pottery workshop?

A.bringing out            B.taking over                          C.passing down                      D.turning down

11. I’ve …………the product catalogue and decided to buy this table.

A.found out                B.closed down                        C.looked through                    D.lived on

12. This sports centre is so small that it cannot …………the demands of local residents.

A.keep up with           B.face up to                             C.deal about                            D.set up

XIV. Complete each sentence using the correct form of a phrasal verb form the box. You don’t need to use all the verbs

1. We must …………………… the reality that our handicrafts are in competition with those of other villages.

2. I invited her to join our trip to Trang An, but she ……………… my invitation.

3. The craft of basket weaving is usually ………………………… from generation to generation.

4. Do you think we can ………………….. selling silk scarves as souvenirs?

5. They had to ……………………. the museum because it’s no longer a place of interest.

6. What time did you ………………………………….. from the trip last night?

XV. Complete the passage by filling each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.

        Some people ask me if I like living in my hometown. The answer is certainly ‘yes’. The simple reason is that it has lots of (1. interest) …………………. places. If you want to widen your knowledge of the past, you can go to the museum. It’s a (2. history) ………………… building, with a big collection of valuable artefacts. There is also a craft village in my hometown. There, the (3. village) …………… make drums. Their drums are not only famous in the (4. local) ………………, but also nationwide. You can visit the old workshop, where drums are still made in the traditional way. Some of them are huge! Another (5. attract) …………….………… in my hometown is the local library. It’s an (6. educate)  ………………….. place where anyone can borrow books and take them home to read. Besides, it also has a (7. read) ……………… club. I’m one of its members, and we gather once a week to discuss what we’ve read together. My hometown is also a (8. culture) ……………….. centre, with many traditional festivals and activities. I love it very much.

XVI. Make sentences using the words and phrases below. You can add extra words or make changes

1. There/be/some/famous/pottery village/Viet Nam/as Chu Dau/Bat Trang/Bau Truc.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Bau Truc/one/old/pottery village/Southeast Asia.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. It/locate/ten/kilometre/Phan Rang City.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. There,/young girl/twelve to fifteen years old/begin/learn/how/make/pottery.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. They know/how/make/pottery product/from/pot/to/small jar.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

XVII. Match the phrasal verb (1-8) with their meaning (a-h)

1………..                    2……….                     3………..                    4………..       

5………..                    6………..                    7………                      8………..

XVIII. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given

1. Where did you get the information about Disneyland Resort?                                          find

    Where …………………………………………………………………………….?

2. What time did you get out of bed this morning?                                                                up

     When ……………………………………………………………………………..?

3. I’ll read this leaflet to see what activities are organised at this attraction.                         look

    I'll …………………………………………………………………………………..

4. They’re going to publish a guidebook to different beauty spots in Viet Nam.                  out

    They're ……………………………………………………………………………...

5. I’m thinking with pleasure about the weekend!                                                                 forward

    I'm …………………………………………………………………………………..!

XIX. Complete the second sentence in each pair by putting the correct form of a verb from the box into each blank.

1.The artisan made this statue by pouring hot liquid bronze into a mould.

→ The artisan …………………………. this statue in bronze.

2.I’m decorating a cloth picture with a pattern of stitches, using coloured threads.

→ I’m ……………………………… a picture.

3.They made baskets by crossing strips of bamboo across, over, and under each other.

→ They ……………………………. baskets out of bamboo.

4.My mum made this sweater for me from wool thread by using two bamboo needles.

→ My mum ………………………………a wool sweater for me.

5.He made this flower by cutting into the surface of the wood.

→ He ………………………………. this flower from wood.

6. I took some clay and used my hands to make it into a bowl shape.

→ I …………………………………… the clay into the desired shape.

XX. Complete the passage with the words/ phrases from the box

              Last week we had a memorable trip to a new (1) ……………………on the outskirts of the city. We were all (2) ……………………….. the trip. There are lots of wild animals, and they are looked after carefully. Each species is kept in one big compound and the animals look healthy. After we (3) ……………….. round the animal zone, we gathered on a big lawn at the back of the zoo. There we played some (4) …………………. games and sang songs. Then we had a delicious  (5) ……………………….. prepared by Nga and Phuong. In the afternoon, we walked to a  (6) ……………………….. nearby. There is a big collection of handicrafts made by different  (7) ……………………….. villages. I’m sure that the zoo will be our new place of  (8) …………………….

XXI. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the phrasal verb in brackets. You may have to change the form of the verbs

1. I don’t remember exactly when my parents started this workshop.                                   (set up) 

à…………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. We have to try harder so that our handicrafts can stay equal with theirs.               (keep up with) 

à…………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. What time will you begin your journey to Da Lat?                                                            (set off) 

à…………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. We arranged to meet in front of the lantern shop at 8 o’clock, but she never arrived. (turn up) 

à…………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. The artisans in my village can earn enough money from basket weaving to live.             (live on)

à…………………………………………………………………………………………….

Unit 2 – City life

I. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to complete Mi’s email to her new friend, Alisa

Dear Elisa,

Thanks very much for your email. It was fun to read about the places you find interesting.

I (1) ______ like going to museums in my free time. There are several museums in my city, but I like the Museum of Fine Arts the most. I love art, so (2) ______ I have free time, I go to this museum. There's a great mix (3) ______ art from across the eras, including some really impressive modern Vietnamese paintings. What I especially like about the museum is that (4) ______ of its galleries have an introduction in Vietnamese, English, and French. It (5) ______ that I can learn lots of English while enjoying the art works.

Another place of interest that I love is the (6) ______ park. It’s near my house, so I go there almost every day. Sometimes I go for a walk around the park with my mother. Sometimes I choose a beautiful place in it to sit and draw some sketches. And sometimes I just sit (7) ______ a bench, doing nothing, just watching people passing by. It’s really relaxing.

I hope someday I’ll have a(n) (8) ______ to visit your National Portrait Gallery and Hyde Park.

Until the next email,

Mi

1. A.don’t like                         B.interested in                         C.also                          D.will

2. A.because                            B.though                                 C.that                          D.when

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

4. A.all                                    B.one                                       C.none                        D.not

5. A.means                              B.shows                                  C.proves                      D.tells

6. A.locality                            B.small                                    C.area                          D.local

7. A.in                                     B.at ...

I. Complete each of the following sentences using the cues given.

1. Phù Lãng/one/most famous/pottery/village/Viet Nam.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

2.  It/locate/along/Cầu River/about/60/kilometre/Ha Noi.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. Potter/be/at/work/Phù Lãng/for/long time/since/Trần Dynasty.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. In/past/village potter/mainly/produced/article/everyday/life.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Recently/young/artisan/opt/produce/artistic ceramics.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

6. Ngoc/usually/play/badminton/Sunday.

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

II. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle A, B or C.

1……          2……         3……          4……         5……          6……         7……          8……

IV. Fill in each sentence with a word/ phrase  from the box. There is one extra word/ phrase

1. These products are called …………………….. because they are decoratively covered with lacquer.

2. These …………………………….are made of thin bamboo strips that are woven together.

3. To play this ……………………….. you should use your hands, not sticks.

4. This vase is a beautiful piece of ………………….. It’s made from clay dug from our river banks.

5. Lots of Vietnamese girls like wearing …………………….. and ao dai.

6. When I go somewhere on holiday, I usually buy ……………………. as souvenirs because I love works of art.

V. Fill in each sentence with a suitable word from the box to complete a passage about Doi

Tam Drum - making village

We went to Doi Tam, a village (1)…………………….for its drum making techniques, in Ha Nam Province last month. The craft was first (2) ……………to the village sometime in the 8th or 9th century. Today there are (3) …………………….. than six hundred drum makers living in Doi Tam village.

I was (4) ………………………… to see big drums in front of every house in the village. People say that it (5) …………………. four workers three days to make a drum with a diameter of 1.5 metres. To make a drum, the craftsmen have to (6)……………  an eight stage process. Stretching the drumhead is the most challenging stage (7) …………….. they have to carefully assess the sound it makes. The other steps do not require such high skills. 

Nowadays, Doi Tam drums are not only famous in Viet Nam but are also (8)………………….  to other countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Japan, and the USA.

VI. Fill in the gaps with the words in the box

1. The birthplace of the famous bai tho ………………………… is Tay Ho village in Hue.

2. If you go to Hoi An on the 15th of each lunar month, you can enjoy the lights of many beautiful …………………….

3. Van Phuc village in Ha Noi produces different types of ………….. products such as cloth, scarves, ties, and dresses.

4. On the Tet holiday, many Hanoians go to Dong Ho village to buy folk …………………...

5……………… products of Bau Truc, such as pots and vases, have the natural colours typical of Champa culture in Ninh Thuan.

6. Going to Non Nuoc marble village in Da Nang, we’re impressed by a wide variety of ……………………………… from Buddha statues to bracelets.

VII. Complete the passage by filling each blank with a suitable word from the box:

    Some people say that a place of interest is a place famous for its scenery or a well-known (1) …………………… site. I don’t think it has to be so limited. In my opinion, a place of interest is simply one that people like going to.

In my town, the park is a(n) (2) …………………. because many people love spending time there. Old people do (3) ……………. and walk in the park. Children play games there while their parents sit and talk with each other. Another place of interest in my town is Hoa Binh market. It’s a(n) (4) ……………………. market with a lot of things to see. I love to go there to buy food and clothes, and watch other people buying and selling. Foreign tourists also like this market because they can experience the (5) …………… of Vietnamese people, and buy woven cloth and other (6) ……………………… as souvenirs.

VIII. Complete each sentence using a verb from A in the correct form and a particle from B. You can use any particle more than once

1. What time does your mother usually ……………………………. in the morning?

2. We must ………………….. about the train times so that we can take the earliest train to Hai Phong.

3. My favourite writer has ………………………… another best-seller.

4. We’re …………………….. lots of complaints from customers about the quality of these shirts.

5. Why did you …………………… your workshop? I thought that it was running quite well.

6. I had to ………….. their invitation to take part in the trip because my father didn’t allow me to go.

IX. Read a passage about the Somerset levers and do the exercises that follow.

      Last year I visited the Somerset Levels, a coastal plain and wetland area in Somerset, South West England. This area is home to one of Somerset's oldest traditional crafts - willow basket making. Basket making began in the area a long time ago. At the beginning of the 19^th century, more than three thousand acres of willow trees were planted commercially there because the area provided an excellent natural habitat for their cultivation.

      I’d seen willow baskets before I visited the Levels, but I was still amazed at the numerous products created by the basket makers there. They make lobster pots, bread trays, and even passenger baskets for hot air balloons.

      Although the arrival of plastics in the 1950s caused the basket making industry to decline, willow growing and basket making have continued to play a significant role in Somerset’s rural economy. Willow growers and basket makers have dealt with this challenge by finding new markets and innovative ways of using willow. They make willow charcoal for artists and bower seats for gardens. Some even weave willow coffins. Therefore, people here can still live on the craft that their great-grandparents passed down to them.

a. Match the words with their definitions

1……          2……         3……          4……         5……          6…… 

b. Decide if the sentences are True (T) or False (F)

1. Willow basket making is the oldest traditional craft in Somerset.

2. Willows can grow well in the area because of its favourable natural conditions.

3. The presence of plastic products did not affect the growth of the basket making industry in the area in the 1950s.

4. Basket making does not play an important role in the area now.

5. Willow growers and basket makers have found new ways to promote their industry.

6. Basket makers can live on their craft nowadays.