Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique folk art. It's said that ‘Not watching a performance of water puppetry means not visiting Vietnam yet.' That's why water puppetry is a must-see show for tourists in Vietnam. Watching this show can help you escape from your busy life and refresh your minds with unforgettable moments.

During the shows, you can only see the puppets and a small folk orchestra of about 7 people; the puppeteers stand behind a curtained backdrop in a pool. All puppets are made of fig wood which goes along well with water. Then they are carved and painted. The themes of the shows are very familiar to Vietnamese people. They focus on the daily life of farmers and common aspects of Vietnamese spiritual life.

Vietnamese water puppetry has been introduced to many countries all over the world and received much love from audiences. Foreigners don't understand Vietnamese, but they enjoy the shows because the puppets clearly demonstrate Vietnamese life and culture through their actions. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre on Dinh Tien Hoang Street near Hoan Kiem Lake is the most popular theatre for water puppetry.

 Question 5: Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is the biggest theatre in Hanoi.

A. True

B.  False

C. Not Given

Hãy xác định những câu dưới đây là Đúng hay Sai hay Không có trong bài.

Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique folk art. It's said that ‘Not watching a performance of water puppetry means not visiting Vietnam yet.' That's why water puppetry is a must-see show for tourists in Vietnam. Watching this show can help you escape from your busy life and refresh your minds with unforgettable moments.

During the shows, you can only see the puppets and a small folk orchestra of about 7 people; the puppeteers stand behind a curtained backdrop in a pool. All puppets are made of fig wood which goes along well with water. Then they are carved and painted. The themes of the shows are very familiar to Vietnamese people. They focus on the daily life of farmers and common aspects of Vietnamese spiritual life.

Vietnamese water puppetry has been introduced to many countries all over the world and received much love from audiences. Foreigners don't understand Vietnamese, but they enjoy the shows because the puppets clearly demonstrate Vietnamese life and culture through their actions. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre on Dinh Tien Hoang Street near Hoan Kiem Lake is the most popular theatre for water puppetry.

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is the biggest theatre in Hanoi.

A.True

B.False

C. Not Given

Hãy xác định những câu dưới đây là Đúng hay Sai hay Không có trong bài.

Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique folk art. It's said that ‘Not watching a performance of water puppetry means not visiting Vietnam yet.' That's why water puppetry is a must-see show for tourists in Vietnam. Watching this show can help you escape from your busy life and refresh your minds with unforgettable moments.

During the shows, you can only see the puppets and a small folk orchestra of about 7 people; the puppeteers stand behind a curtained backdrop in a pool. All puppets are made of fig wood which goes along well with water. Then they are carved and painted. The themes of the shows are very familiar to Vietnamese people. They focus on the daily life of farmers and common aspects of Vietnamese spiritual life.

Vietnamese water puppetry has been introduced to many countries all over the world and received much love from audiences. Foreigners don't understand Vietnamese, but they enjoy the shows because the puppets clearly demonstrate Vietnamese life and culture through their actions. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre on Dinh Tien Hoang Street near Hoan Kiem Lake is the most popular theatre for water puppetry.

Question. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is the biggest theatre in Hanoi

A. True

B. False

C. Not Given

  V. Read the passage carefully (1pt )

                             THANG LONG WATER PUPPET THEATRE

Don’t leave Ha Noi without seeing a Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre show. Water puppetry appeared for the first time in the Red River delta. The themes of the shows are usually about life in the country and Vietnamese folk tales. The colours and movements of the puppets in the shows are really interesting. The puppets are carved out of wood and painted with bright colours. The water and lighting give a great view. A show lasts about an hour. The performances are given by a group of talented actors and accompanied by a traditional Vietnamese band.

Great entertainment for all ages. You’ll be pleased you watched it.

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre offers several shows a day. This is very popular and always busy.

Answer True or False: (0.25pt)

    1. The shows are only for children.                  ………….

    2. The theatre is always full of people.            ……….

Answer the questions (0.75pt)

1. Where did water puppetry first appear?   …………………………………………………………                                                    

2. How long is the show?...............................................................................                                                                 

3. Who controls the puppets? ………………………………………………….

TEST – UNIT 20
Full name:...................................................................................... Class: 3A
I. Listen and fill in the blank: (CD – 89 student’s book)
1. A: Is this (1) _________________ ? 2. A: (3) ____________ is Can Tho, Nam?
B: Yes, it is. B: It’s in (4) __________ Viet Nam.
A: It’s (2) ___________________.
3. A: (5) __________! This is Hue.
B: Where is it, Mai?
A: It’s in (6) ____________ Viet Nam. It’s (7) ___________ from here.
4. A: Here is (8) _________________.
B: Is Ha Long Bay (9) _________ Hai Phong?
A: (10) ___________________.
II. Look at the picture and fill in the blank:











III. Look at the picture and answer the questions:
1. Where is Ha Noi? 6. Is Cu Chi near Saigon?
___________________ ___________________
2. Where is Hue? 7. Where is Hoi An?
___________________ ___________________
3. Where is Saigon? 8. Is Hoi An near Hue?
___________________ ___________________
4. Is Sapa near Nha Trang? 9. Is My Tho near Sapa?
___________________ ___________________
5. Is Ha Long Bay near My Tho? 10. Is Hue near Ha Noi?
___________________ ___________________
III. Read and write:
Hello. My name’s Phu. I am nine years old. There are three people in my family. They are: father, mother and me. My family is in Phu Yen. It is in central Viet Nam. Phu Yen is between Binh Dinh and Khanh Hoa. It is very far from Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh city. There are rice fields, mountains, rivers and sea. I am sure here is a beautiful place. How about your place? Where is it in Viet Nam?

1. What is his name? ____________________________________
2. Is Phu Yen near Ha Noi? ____________________________________
3. How old is he? ____________________________________
4. Is Ho Chi Minh city near his place? ____________________________________
5. How many people are there in his family? ____________________________________
6. Are there mountains, rivers in his place? ____________________________________
7. Who are they? ____________________________________
8. Is it a bad place? ____________________________________
9. Where is Phu’s family? ____________________________________
10. Where is your place? ____________________________________
IV. Write about your place:
1. What’s your name? 2. How old are you? 3. Where is your family?
4. Is it in north, central or south Viet Nam?
5. Are there mountains and trees in your place?
6. Is it beautiful?

Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique folk art. It's said that ‘Not watching a performance of water puppetry means not visiting Vietnam yet.' That's why water puppetry is a must-see show for tourists in Vietnam. Watching this show can help you escape from your busy life and refresh your minds with unforgettable moments.

During the shows, you can only see the puppets and a small folk orchestra of about 7 people; the puppeteers stand behind a curtained backdrop in a pool. All puppets are made of fig wood which goes along well with water. Then they are carved and painted. The themes of the shows are very familiar to Vietnamese people. They focus on the daily life of farmers and common aspects of Vietnamese spiritual life.

Vietnamese water puppetry has been introduced to many countries all over the world and received much love from audiences. Foreigners don't understand Vietnamese, but they enjoy the shows because the puppets clearly demonstrate Vietnamese life and culture through their actions. Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre on Dinh Tien Hoang Street near Hoan Kiem Lake is the most popular theatre for water puppetry.

 _______ is one of the themes of the puppet shows.

A. The daily life of farmers

B. Common aspects of Vietnamese spiritual life

C. Both A & B are correct.

D. None are correct.

                            THANG LONG WATER PUPPET THEATRE

Don't leave Ha Noi without seeing a Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre show. Water puppetry appeared for the first time in the Red River delta. The themes of the shows are usually about life in the country and Vietnamese folk tales. The colours and movements of the puppets in the shows are really interesting. The puppets are caved out of wood and painted with bright colours. The water and lighting give a great view. A show lasts about an hour. The performances are given by a group of talented actors and accompained by a traditional Vietnamese band.

Great entertainment for all ages. You'll be pleaseed you watched it.

Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre offers several shows a day. This is very popular and always busy.

a, Answer True or False

1. The shows are only for children.               ..........

2. The theatre is always full of people.          ..........

b, Answer the questions

1. Where did water puppetry first appear?

....................................................................

2. How long is the show?

.................................

3. Who controls the puppets?

.........................................