PHO – A POPULAR DISH IN HANOI

   Among the many special dishes in Hanoi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy pho for all kinds of meals during the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for a late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is made by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for another kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served with pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices … It's so delicious! Tell me about a popular dish where you live!
1. What is the popular dish in your local area?     __________________________________________________

2. When can we enjoy the dish?         _____________________________________________________________________________________

3. What are the main ingredients of the dish and how is it made? 

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4. What do you think about the dish?      ________________________________________________________

PART III.  READING (2,5pts)

1. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1,5pts)

Among the many special dishes in HaNoi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of

 Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy pho for all kinds of meals during the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodles soup) is made by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for another kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served with pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious.

1.    When can we enjoy pho?

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2.    What are the noodles made from?

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3.    Is the chicken meat served with pho ga boneless and cut into thin slices?

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2. Choose A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1,0pt)

One of the first novels in the history of literature (1) ______ written in England in 1719. It was Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Daniel Defoe was born (2) ______ London in the family of a rich man. When Daniel was a schoolboy, he began to write stories. After (3) _________school, he worked in his father’s shop and (4) _______ articles for newspapers. Defoe visited many countries and met many people. That helped him much in his writings.

1. A. has                      B. have                    C. was                               D. were

2. A. in                      B. at                         C. on                                 D. from

3. A. coming             B. going                   C. staying                          D. leaving

4. A. sold                   B. wrote                  C. bought                          D. read

I. Read the passage and answer the following questions.

      Among the many special dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals during the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is made by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for another kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served with pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious.

      1.   When can we enjoy pho?

            _____________________________________________________________

      2.   How is the chicken meat served with pho ga?

            _____________________________________________________________

      3.   What are the rice noodles made from?

            _____________________________________________________________

      4.   How is the broth for pho bo made?

            _____________________________________________________________

IV. Complete these sentences with appropriate prepositions.

1. There is some rice left _______  the electric cooker.

2. The rice noodles are made _______ the best variety of rice.

3. We can enjoy pho _______ all kinds of meals during the day.

4. Put some water _______  a pot and heat it until it boils.

5. I need two cans _______ orange juice.

6. Mi has got two pears________ her bag.

7. Pour the egg mixture………………. that pan.

8. There is some meat left………………. lunch.

9. Put the omelette on the plate and serve it……………… some vegetables.

10. Tell me………………. a popular dish where you live!

                                         PHO- A POPULAR DISH IN HA NOI

Among the many special dishes in Ha Noi,pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese  soup. We can enjoy pho for all kind of meals during the day,from breakfast to dinner, and even for a late night snack. Pho has a very special taste.The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is made by stewing the bones of cows for a long time i a large pot. The broth for another kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served with pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious!    

  * True (T) or Fasle (F).                                                        T      F

 1.  Pho is the most popular dish in Ha Noi.                                                  

 2.  We can enjoy pho even for a late night snack.                                                        

 3.  The rice noodles are made from the worst variety of rice.                   

 4.  The broth for pho bo is made by stewing chicken bones.                                              

 5.  The broth for pho ga is made by stewing chicken bones.                

Task 7: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following question.

1. We can enjoy pho for all kinds  of meals during the day.

A. like                         B. prefer                            C. don't like                         D. hate

2. Ba is the most intelligent student  in my class.

A. stupid                    B. handsome             C. ugly                                   D. boring

3. Don’t forget to turn off the lights before going to bed.

A.    replace                 B. remember              C. solve                                  D. need

4. The price of this book is the same as the price of that one.

A.    different about    B. different to                       C. different from      D. different

5. She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.

A.kind                      B. amicable                         C. mean       D. hospitable

6. We'd better speed up if we want to get there in time.

A. slow down                        B. turn down             C. put down               D. lie down

Read the text carefully and choose A, B, C or D to answer the questions. Among the many (26) _________dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals (27)___________the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is (28) ________ by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for (29)_______ kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served (30)_______ pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious. *

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26. hard

26. sweet

26. salty

26. special

Read the text carefully and choose A, B, C or D to answer the questions. Among the many (26) _________dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals (27)___________the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is (28) ________ by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for (29)_______ kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served (30)_______ pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious. *

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27. during

27. after

27. before

27. in

Read the text carefully and choose A, B, C or D to answer the questions. Among the many (26) _________dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals (27)___________the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is (28) ________ by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for (29)_______ kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served (30)_______ pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious. *

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28. cooked

28. done

28. boiled

28. made

Read the text carefully and choose A, B, C or D to answer the questions. Among the many (26) _________dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals (27)___________the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is (28) ________ by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for (29)_______ kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served (30)_______ pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious. *

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29. the other

29. others

29. another

29. other

Read the text carefully and choose A, B, C or D to answer the questions. Among the many (26) _________dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals (27)___________the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is (28) ________ by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for (29)_______ kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served (30)_______ pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious. *

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30. with

30. in

30. about

30. for

Read the passage then answer the questions below: Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water. Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for the rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power. 31. What are the other words or phrase for fossil fuels? *

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oil, coal, natural gas

coal

oil

natural gas

Read the passage then answer the questions below Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water. Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for the rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power. 32. Natural sources of energy are energy from __________________. *

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the sun

water

the sun, wind, water

wind

Read the passage then answer the questions below Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water. Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for the rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power. 33. From which do plants on the earth get energy? *

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the Mars

the sun

stars

the moon

PHO – A POPULAR DISH IN HA NOI

Among the many special dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy pho for all kinds of meals during the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for a late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is made by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for another kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served with pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices . . . It’s so delicious!Tell me about a popular dish where you live!

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