Read the text carefully, then do the tasks below:

The Hmong,or Meo, who number about 800.000, are found in villages known as giao throughout the highlands of northen Vietnam.The Hmong migrated to Vietnam from southern China at the begining of the 19th century.

The Hmong minority group has been subdirved into branches classified by women's costume, dialect and customs.For example the Hmong of Sa Pa are called Black Hmong because of their predominantly black clothing .The most colorful sub-group are the Flower Hmong, found in large numbers around Bac Ha in Lao Cai province , who wear bright-cloured with embroidery.

Corn is the main staple of Hmong people, but rice is often grown on terraced watered with the ald or irrigation.Hemp is grown to be woven into textiles, and cotton is also cultivated in some villages.As skilled arttisans, the Hmong produce a variety of items, including handwoven indigo- dyed cloth, paper,sliver jewellery.leather goods, songs, folkore and proverbs have been passed down from one generation to the next through the spoken word.

A.Decide if the statements are True(T) or False(F):
1,The Hmong in Vietnam have a population of 8 million people ......

2,They immigrated from China approximately 300 years ago ......

3.Black Hmong women wear black clothing .....

4.Rice is the most important crop of Hmong people .....

5.Hemp is cultivated for textile fiber .....

6.The Hmong don't have their own language .....

B.Answer the questions:

1.What is the other nam of the Hmong?

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2.When did Hmong come to Vietnam?

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3.Why are the Hmong of Sa Pa called Black Hmong?

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4.Where do the Hmong grow rice?

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5.What are the products of the Hmong people?

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6.How have their legends, songs, folkore and proverbs been passed down?

41. The Hmong of Sa Pa are called Black Hmong ................ their mainly black clothing.

      A. because of              B. in spite of                                C. in order to                D. according to

42. People in rural areas live ................ than those in cities.

      A. simplier                   B. more simply                            C. more simple              D. simpler

43. The highlands of northern Vietnam are home to the 1.5 million-strong Tay, ................_ minority group.

      A. Vietnam’s largest                                                        B. the Vietnam’s largest

      C. a Vietnam’s largest                                                     D. the largest Vietnam

44. ................ is the Nung’s clothing? ~ Indigo.

      A. What                      B. Which group                           C. What colour             D. Whose

45. ‘I find it hard to build a toy car.’ ‘But ................’

      A. my pleasure                                                                 B. it’s my fault.

      C. it sounds great!                                                           D. it’s right up your street!

46. We often spend a lot of time talking with our………during Tet holiday.

       A. relation                   B. relationship                              C. relatives                  D. relative

47. ……..people in the countryside are not rich, they often have a peaceful and happy life.

       A. Because                 B. although                                   C. Despite                   D. When

48. Except for some minor changes, life in my hometown has generally remained at a slow……….

       A. speed                     B. rhythm                         C. pace                        D. both B & C

49. Which one do you prefer, life in the ……..area or life in a modern town?

       A. far                          B. further                          C. distance                  D. remote

50.  I have stayed in a …….area for two weeks. The transportation was very inconvenient and there was no entertainment center to relax.

       A. rural                       B. urban                                        C. outskirts                 D. suburb

41. The Hmong of Sa Pa are called Black Hmong ................ their mainly black clothing.

      A. because of              B. in spite of                                C. in order to                D. according to

42. People in rural areas live ................ than those in cities.

      A. simplier                   B. more simply                            C. more simple              D. simpler

43. The highlands of northern Vietnam are home to the 1.5 million-strong Tay, ................_ minority group.

      A. Vietnam’s largest                                                        B. the Vietnam’s largest

      C. a Vietnam’s largest                                                     D. the largest Vietnam

44. ................ is the Nung’s clothing? ~ Indigo.

      A. What                      B. Which group                           C. What colour             D. Whose

45. ‘I find it hard to build a toy car.’ ‘But ................’

      A. my pleasure                                                                 B. it’s my fault.

      C. it sounds great!                                                           D. it’s right up your street!

46. We often spend a lot of time talking with our………during Tet holiday.

       A. relation                   B. relationship                              C. relatives                  D. relative

47. ……..people in the countryside are not rich, they often have a peaceful and happy life.

       A. Because                 B. although                                   C. Despite                   D. When

48. Except for some minor changes, life in my hometown has generally remained at a slow……….

       A. speed                     B. rhythm                         C. pace                        D. both B & C

49. Which one do you prefer, life in the ……..area or life in a modern town?

       A. far                          B. further                          C. distance                  D. remote

50.  I have stayed in a …….area for two weeks. The transportation was very inconvenient and there was no entertainment center to relax.

       A. rural                       B. urban                                        C. outskirts                 D. suburb

Read the passage,then answer the questions.

 Ba Be Lake is the largest lake in Viet Nam.It is a mountainous area,nearly 250km from Ha Noi.When you get to the entance of Ba Be National Park,you have anther 16 kilometre drive through the park to arrive at the small village''Pac Ngoi'' of Tay Minority,You can stay overnight in a local stilt house.

 The next day you can get on your boat and have a trip on Ba Be Lake.You can enjoy the wonderful lanscape.During the boat trip you can visit some caves and the Dau Dang Waterfall.You can also watch the local communities with their daily life.

1. What is Ba Be Lake?

2.Where is it?

3.How can we visit the small village''Pac Ngoi''of Tay Minority?

4.What can we visit during the boat trip on Ba Be Lake?

5.What can we watch the local communities?

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions

I'll make  some sandwiches before I'll leave  for work

A. I'll  leave          

B. for  work                   

C. I'll  make                   

D. some sandwiches before

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