III. Read the following text and choose the best answer (A/B or C) for each question.(1.0p)

Vietnamese food culture varies by regions from the north to the south. In Northern Vietnam, food is characterized by light and balanced. Northern Vietnam is seen to be the cradle of Vietnamese cuisine with many notable dishes like Pho, Bun Rieu, Bun Thang, Bun Cha, Banh Cuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each regions.

The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical Central Vietnam’s food culture. Food in the region is often used with chili peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, Banh Khoai, Banh Beo, etc.

In Southern Vietnam, the warm weather and fertile soil create an ideal condition for planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and livestock. Thus, food in the region is often added with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs. Particularly, Southerners are favored of sugar; they add sugar in almost dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include Banh Khot and Bun Mam.

1. It is considered that Vietnamese cuisine __________.

A. originated from the North                     

B. became more and more popular

C. can be found only in Northern Vietnam

2. What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food?

A. It’s delicious and healthy.           B. It’s sweet and sour.          C. It’s light and balanced.                      

3. Hue cuisine is famous for its __________.

A. colorful food    B. spicy taste        C. bitter taste               D. light flavor

4. In Southern Vietnam, __________.

A. the warm weather makes it hard to plant fruit and vegetables .

B. sugar is often added to dishes.

C. both A and B are correct.

5. Which of the followings is NOT true?

A. Food in Vietnam changes region to region.

B. Southerners do not like northern food due to its light flavor.

C. Bun Bo Hue is a typical dish of the Central Vietnam cuisine                                                                              GIÚP MÌNH VỚI

Exercise 2: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Vietnamese food culture varies by regions from the north to the south. In Northern Vietnam, food is characterized by light and balanced. Northern Vietnam is seen to be the cradle of Vietnamese cuisine with many notable dishes like Pho, Bun Rieu, Bun Thang, Bun Cha, Banh Cuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each region. The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical Central Vietnam‟s food culture. Food in the region is often used with chili peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, Banh Khoai, Banh Beo, etc. In Southern Vietnam, the warm weather and fertile soil create an ideal condition for planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and livestock. Thus, food in the region is often added with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs. Particularly, Southerners are favored of sugar; they add sugar in almost dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include Banh Khot and Bun Mam. 1. It is considered that Vietnamese cuisine __________. A. originated from the North B. became more and more popular C. always combines taste and colour D. can be found only in Northern Vietnam 2. What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food? A. It‟s delicious and healthy. B. It‟s sweet and sour. C. It‟s light and balanced. D. It‟s a bit fatty and salty. 3. Hue cuisine is notable for its __________. A. colorful food B. spicy taste C. bitter taste D. light flavor 4. In Southern Vietnam, __________. A. the warm weather makes it hard to plant fruit and vegetables B. fresh herbs are always used in cooking C. people love sweet food D. sugar is often added to dishes 5. Which of the followings is NOT true? A. Food in Vietnam changes region to region. B. Southerners do not like northern food due to its light flavor. C. Chill peppers and shrimp sauces are among the frequently used ingredients. D. Bun Bo Hue is a typical dish of the Central Vietnam cuisine.

IV. Read the text carefully, then answer the questions.

      Vietnamese food culture varies by regions from the north to the south. In Northern Vietnam, food is characterized by light and balanced. Northern Vietnam is seen to be the cradle of Vietnamese cuisine with many notable dishes like Pho, Bun Rieu, Bun Thang, Bun Cha, BanhCuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each regions.

      The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical Central Vietnam’s food culture. Food in the region is often used with chili peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, BanhKhoai, BanhBeo, etc.

      In Southern Vietnam, the warm weather and fertile soil create an ideal condition for planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and livestock. Thus, food in the region is often added with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs. Particularly, Southerners are favored of sugar; they add sugar in almost dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include BanhKhot and Bun Mam.

1. It is considered that Vietnamese cuisine __________.

      A.originated from the North                                  B.became more and more popular

      C.always combines taste and colour                     D.can be found only in Northern Vietnam

2. In Southern Vietnam, __________.

      A.the warm weather makes it hard to plant fruit and vegetables

      B.fresh herbs are always used in cooking

      C.people love sweet food

      D.sugar is often added to dishes

3. What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food?

      A. It’s delicious and healthy.                                  B. It’s sweet and sour.

      C.It’s light and balanced.                                        D. It’s a bit fatty and salty.

4. Hue cuisine is notable for its __________.

      A. colorful food           B. spicy taste                      C. bitter taste                      D. light flavor

5. Which of the followings is NOT true?

      A.Food in Vietnam changes region to region.

      B.Southerners do not like northern food due to its light flavor.

II. READING. (2,0ms)

Read the following passage and do the task below .

        Vietnamese food culture varies by regions from the north to the south. In Northern Vietnam, food is characterized by light and balanced. Northern Vietnam is seen to be the cradle of Vietnamese cuisine with many notable dishes like Pho, Bun Rieu, Bun Thang, Bun Cha, BanhCuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each regions.

      The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical Central Vietnam’s food culture. Food in the region is often used with chilli peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, BanhKhoai, BanhBeo, etc.

     In Southern Vietnam, the warm weather and fertile soil create an ideal condition for planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and livestock. Thus, food in the region is often added with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs. Particularly, Southerners are favored of sugar; they add sugar in almost dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include BanhKhot and Bun Mam.

A. Circle the  letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.(1,0m)

1.It is considered that Vietnamese cuisine __________.

     A.originated from the North                 

     B.became more and more popular

     C.always combines taste and colour      

     D.can be found only in Northern Vietnam

2.Hue cuisine is notable for its __________.

    A. colorful food               B. spicy taste   C. bitter taste         D. light flavor

3.In Southern Vietnam, __________.

    A.the warm weather makes it hard to plant fruit and vegetables

     B.fresh herbs are always used in cooking

     C.people love sweet food

     D.sugar is often added to dishes

4.Which of the followings is NOT true?

      A.Food in Vietnam changes region to region.

      B.Southerners do not like northern food due to its light flavor.

      C.Chill peppers and shrimp sauces are among the frequently used ingredients.

      D.Bun Bo Hue is a typical dish of the Central Vietnam cuisine.

B. Answer the questions. (1,0m )

1. What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food?

→……………………………………………………………………………………

2. Is food in Hue often used with chilli peppers and shrimp sauces ?

→…………………………………………………………………………………

III.Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.

Vietnamese food culture varies by regions from the north to the south. In Northern Vietnam, food is characterized by light and balanced. Northern Vietnam is seen to be the cradle of Vietnamese cuisine with many notable dishes like Pho, Bun Rieu, Bun Thang, Bun Cha, BanhCuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each regions.

The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical Central Vietnam’s food culture. Food in the region is often used with chili peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, BanhKhoai, BanhBeo, etc.

In Southern Vietnam, the warm weather and fertile soil create an ideal condition for planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and livestock. Thus, food in the region is often added with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs. Particularly, Southerners are favored of sugar; they add sugar in almost dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include BanhKhot and Bun Mam.

1.It is considered that Vietnamese cuisine __________.

     A.originated from the North                                 B.became more and more popular

     C.always combines taste and colour                      D.can be found only in Northern Vietnam

2.What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food?

     A. It’s delicious and healthy.                                 B. It’s sweet and sour.

     C.It’s light and balanced.                                      D. It’s a bit fatty and salty.

3.Hue cuisine is notable for its ...............

     A. colorful food      B. spicy taste                         C. bitter taste     D. light flavor

4.In Southern Vietnam, __________.

     A.the warm weather makes it hard to plant fruit and vegetables

     B.fresh herbs are always used in cooking

     C.people love sweet food                             

     D.sugar is often added to dishes

5.Which of the followings is NOT true?

     A.Food in Vietnam changes region to region.

     B.Southerners do not like northern food due to its light flavor.

     C.Chill peppers and shrimp sauces are among the frequently used ingredients.

     D.Bun Bo Hue is a typical dish of the Central Vietnam cuisine.

Vietnamese food culture varies by regions from the north to the south. In Northern Vietnam, food is characterized by light flavors and balance. Northern Vietnam is seen to be the cradle of Vietnamese cuisine with many notable dishes like Pho, Bun Rieu, Bun Thang, Bun Cha, Banh Cuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each region.

The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical for Central Vietnam’s food culture. Food in the region is often used with chili peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, Banh Khoai, Banh Beo, etc.

In Southern Vietnam, the warm weather and fertile soil create an ideal condition for planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and livestock. Thus, food in the region is often added with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs. Particularly, Southerners are in favor of sugar; they add sugar in almost dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include Banh Khot and Bun Mam.

31. It is considered that Vietnamese cuisine __________.

A. varies by regions

B. became more and more popular

C. always combines tastes and colours

D. can be found only in Northern Vietnam

32. What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food?

A. It’s delicious and healthy.

B. It’s sweet and sour.

C. It’s light and balanced.

D. It’s a bit fatty and salty.

33. Hue cuisine is notable for its __________.

A. colorful food

B. spicy taste

C. bitter taste

D. light flavor

34. In Southern Vietnam, __________.

A. the warm weather makes it hard to plant fruit and vegetables

B. fresh herbs are always used in cooking

C. people love sweet food

D. sugar is often added to dishes

35. Which of the followings is NOT true?

A. Food in Vietnam changes from region to region.

B. Southerners do not like northern food due to its light flavor.

C. In Hue, chili peppers and shrimp sauces are among the frequently used ingredients.

D. Bun Bo Hue is a typical dish of the Central Vietnam cuisine.

Vietnamese food culture varies by regions from the north to the south. In Northern Vietnam, food is characterized by light and balanced. Northern Vietnam is seen to be the cradle of Vietnamese cuisine with many notable dishes like Pho, Bun Rieu, Bun Thang, Bun Cha, BanhCuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each regions.

The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical Central Vietnam’s food culture. Food in the region is often used with chili peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, BanhKhoai, BanhBeo, etc.

In Southern Vietnam, the warm weather and fertile soil create an ideal condition for planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and livestock. Thus, food in the region is often added with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs. Particularly, Southerners are favored of sugar; they add sugar in almost dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include BanhKhot and Bun Mam.

1.   It is considered that Vietnamese cuisine __________.

      a.originated from the North

      b.became more and more popular

      c.always combines taste and colour

      d.can be found only in Northern Vietnam

2.   What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food?

      a. It’s delicious and healthy.                          b. It’s sweet and sour.

      c.It’s light and balanced.                                d. It’s a bit fatty and salty.

3.   Hue cuisine is notable for its __________.

      a. colorful food           b. spicy taste               c. bitter taste               d. light flavor

4.   In Southern Vietnam, __________.

      a.the warm weather makes it hard to plant fruit and vegetables

      b.fresh herbs are always used in cooking

      c.people love sweet food

      d.sugar is often added to dishes

5.   Which of the followings is NOT true?

a.Food in Vietnam changes region to region.

b.Southerners do not like northern food due to its light flavor.

c.Chill peppers and shrimp sauces are among the frequently used ingredients.

d.Bun Bo Hue is a typical dish of the Central Vietnam cuisine

I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each gapA, B,Cor D

Tet is the biggest festival in Viet Nam. To celebrate Tet, Vietnamese people make many tasty traditional foods. The(1).......................food includes chung cakes, sausages, boiled chicken, spring rolls, and sticky rice. Chung cake is (2)………….sticky rice, pork, green beans, and other spices, wrapped in green leaves; therefore, this cake needs a lot of preparation. This cake can be kept for a long time, (3 )………….the weather is often humid during Tet. Other significant foods that can not be missed to (4)…………….the ancestors are sausages, spring rolls, and sticky rice. Because sausages are difficult to make, people often buy them from famous suppliers. However, sticky rice and spring rolls are easier to prepare and must be served immediately after they are cooked, so they are often made at home.

     1.A.most important            B. more important                   C. important                  D. importance

     2. A.made of                       B. made                         C. made in            D. made from

     3.A. because                       B. despite                       C. eventhough      D. therefore

     4. A. worship                     B. celebrate                    C.commemorate   D.respect

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Tet or Lunar New Year is the most important holiday in Vietnam. It generally takes place around late January or early February. Tet holiday is considered the best occasion for family members to get together. During Tet, Vietnamese spend time shopping for the New Year, go to pagodas and temples. The items of shopping range from food to clothing to household decorations. People often make Banh Chung, the main food for Tet holiday and other special foods. The Vietnamese believe that Tet Holiday is an occasion to enjoy life after a full hard-working year.

Question: Tet is considered as the most important holiday in Vietnam.

A. True

B. False