Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, Cor D for each question.

To preserve and develop traditional craft villages, in recent years, the local authorities have conducted preservation of four traditional crafts: brocade weaving, silver carving, blacksmithing, and carpentry to bring about economic and social efficiency for the development of provincial tourism…

Currently, the province of Lao Cai has formed the clear models of traditional villages. Cat Cat village has gradually built its brand with the forging and casting products, textiles of linens of Hmong people. The famous alcohol villages have found their footholds in the market such as Pho village corn wine (Bac Ha), Xeo village wine (in Bat Xat commune)

The villages in the province have been associated with tourism spots and promote tourism development in the community, improve living standards of many families through their home business, selling handicrafts, brocade products.

In the past, in the villages in Sa Pa, people mostly make their living in agriculture, forestry, but now there have been many households getting involved in tourism activities of the village.

With the aim of preserving and developing traditional village linked to tourism development, most of the villages have created its own definition for tourists to learn and explore. In particular, brocade weaving is dominant, serving the needs of families and tourists. Only in Sa Pa district has 11 embroidery and weaving villages, in Ta Phin village, and San Sa Ho village with about 1000 households participating and a number of groups from the district women society, put on the market each year more than 30,000 metres of fabric. Other districts like Van Ban, Bac Ha have also formed several embroidery villages, attracting thousands of workers.

Cat Cat village is famous for   ……..

A. corn wine

B. its textiles of linens

C. blacksmithing

D. silver carving

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According to the passage, all of the following arc true EXCEPT that ……….

A. the density of bicycles is still high

B. Viet Nam has one of the highest vehicle densities is the world

C. motorbikes are very popular among young people

D. bicycle was used as a means of transportation during the war

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The most important thing that makes motorbikes become the most popular means of transport in big cities may be that ………….

A. the Vietnamese often carry a huge load of a variety of goods

B. a large number of young people own motorbikes

C. there are expensive motorbikes with famous brands

D. young people can easily move around in big cities by motorbike

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All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that ……….

A.vegetables can keep you feeling full

B.they help you lose weight effectively

C. frozen vegetables are not good for your health

D. you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, Cor D for each question.

The purpose of preservation of traditional craft villages is bringing about …

A. the clear models of traditional villages

B. weaving 30,000 metresof fabric

C. the start of tourism

D. economic and social development

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To preserve and develop traditional craft villages, in recent years, the local authorities have conducted preservation of four traditional crafts: brocade weaving, silver carving, blacksmithing, and carpentry to bring about economic and social efficiency for the development of provincial tourism...
Currently, the province of Lao Cai has formed the clear models of traditional villages. Cat Cat village has gradually built its brand with the forging and casting products, textiles of linens of Hmong people. The famous alcohol villages have found their footholds in the market such as Pho village corn wine (Bac Ha), Xeo village wine (in Bat Xat commune).
The villages in the province have been associated with tourism spots and promote tourism development in the community, improve the living standards of many families through their home business, selling handicrafts, brocade products.
In the past, in the villages in Sa Pa, people mostly make their living in agriculture, forestry, but now there have been many households getting involved in tourism activities of the village.
With the aim of preserving and developing traditional village linked to tourism development, most of the villages have created its own definition for tourists to learn and explore. In particular, brocade weaving is dominant, serving the needs of families and tourists. Only in Sa Pa district has 11 embroidery and weaving villages, in Ta Phin village, and San Sa Ho village with about 1000 households participating and a number of groups from the district women society, put on the market each year more than 30,000 metres of fabric. Other districts like Van Ban, Bac Ha have also formed several embroidery villages, attracting thousands of workers.

VI. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

      In the Mekong Delta, Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its traditional craft of weaving flowered mats. The mat’s high quality makes them popular domestically, and they are also exported to markets worldwide including Korea, Japan and America.

      In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only started here some 50 years ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous mat weaving village in the northern province of Ninh Binh. However, the technique of weaving sedge mats in Long Dinh, as compared with other places in the South, is somewhat different. Long Dinh branded mats are thicker and have more attractive colours and patterns.

      Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs during the dry season, from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and June, otherwise, when the rainy season starts in July, they will have to put off finishing their products till the next dry season. No matter how much work it requires, Long Dinh mat producers stick with this occupation, as it brings a higher income than growing rice.

      This trade provides employment for thousands of local labourers. At present, nearly 1,000 households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long Dinh mat weavers have created more products in addition to the traditional sedge mats. Particularly, they are producing a new type of mat made from the dried stalks of water hyacinth, a common material in the Mekong Delta.

      Thanks to the planning and further investment, the mat weaving occupation has indeed brought in more income for local residents. Their living standards have improved considerably, resulting in better conditions for the whole village.

1.   In order to meet market demands, artisans in Long Dinh                        .

      A. try to produce various types of products

      B. stop producing the traditional sedge mats

      C. produce new Products from rare material

      D. for thousands of local labourers

2.   We can infer from the sentence “Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice” that                                           .

      A. both bring similar income

      B. both occur at the same time

      C. both depend on weather conditions

      D. both occur on the same land

3.   Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because                       .

      A. they can make the techniques of weaving different

      B. they can earn more money than growing rice

      C. they can have jobs in the rainy months

      D. they can go to Korea, Japan and America

4.   We can infer from the passage that                                  .

      A. the craft contributes much to the village economy

      B. most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats

      C. the new technique makes labourers work in the dry season

      D. Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets

5.   All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that                       .

      A. the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions

      B. the mats have more attractive colours and designs

      C. it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh

      D. it has had the reputation for more than 50 years

X.  Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

      In the Mekong Delta, Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its traditional craft of weaving flowered mats. The mat’s high quality makes them popular domestically, and they are also exported to markets worldwide including Korea, Japan and America.

      In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only started here some 50 years ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous mat weaving village in the northern province of Ninh Binh. However, the technique of weaving sedge mats in Long Dinh, as compared with other places in the South, is somewhat different. Long Dinh branded mats are thicker and have more attractive colours and patterns.

      Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs during the dry season, from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and June, otherwise, when the rainy season starts in July, they will have to put off finishing their products till the next dry season. No matter how much work it requires, Long Dinh mat producers stick with this occupation, as it brings a higher income than growing rice.

      This trade provides employment for thousands of local labourers. At present, nearly 1,000 households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long Dinh mat weavers have created more products in addition to the traditional sedge mats. Particularly, they are producing a new type of mat made from the dried stalks of water hyacinth, a common material in the Mekong Delta.

      Thanks to the planning and further investment, the mat weaving occupation has indeed brought in more income for local residents. Their living standards have improved considerably, resulting in better conditions for the whole village.

1.   In order to meet market demands, artisans in Long Dinh                                   .

      A. try to produce various types of products    B. stop producing the traditional sedge mats

      C. produce new Products from rare material   D. for thousands of local labourers

2.   We can infer from the sentence “Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice” that                         

      A. both bring similar income             B. both occur at the same time

      C. both depend on weather conditions    D. both occur on the same land

3.   Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because                       .

      A. they can make the techniques of weaving different B. they can earn more money than growing rice

      C. they can have jobs in the rainy months       D. they can go to Korea, Japan and America

4.   We can infer from the passage that                                  .

      A. the craft contributes much to the village economy

      B. most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats

      C. the new technique makes labourers work in the dry season

      D. Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets

5.   All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that                       .

      A. the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions

      B. the mats have more attractive colours and designs

      C. it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh

      D. it has had the reputation for more than 50 years

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, Cor D for each question.

We can infer from the passage that tourism has

A. raised labour income in rural areas

B. made all farmers quit farming

C. prevented forests from being cut down

D. found its footholds in the market