III. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.

Cham Brocade Weaving Village

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The brocade weaving craft of Cham ethnic people in My Nghiep not only carries the traditional beauty of brocade but also fills with the typical Cham cultural value with original designs and variable products such as: sarong, shawl, hat, overcoat...

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Located at about 10km south of Phan Rang City, My Nghiep Village belongs to Ninh Phuoc and it is the only traditional brocade weaving of Cham people in Ninh Thuan. According to local people, Polnuga King was a famous artisan who created this craft and taught villagers about the spinning and weaving since the 11^th century.

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Long time ago, My Nghiep villagers planted cotton for materials, used spate and Chum Bau trees and thin mud for dyeing materials, and used simple looms to make quality products and artistic flower designs on fabric. Their products have been sold to Cham people as well as other neighbouring inhabitants.

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Through many ups and downs, the brocade weaving of the Cham people has been well developed. Visiting My Nghiep village, you will have chance to see the skillful hands of weavers and artisans to make sophisticated brocade products such as skirts, coats, scarves, table cloths, bed covers, belts... with different designs.

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You will be attracted by the original and natural designs and colours. Each brocade is almost unique because of the creation and sudden inspiration of My Nghiep villagers. It is very easy to notice the ideas and sentiments of Cham people in each brocade to create a typical Cham cultural message to pass down from generation to generation.

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The harmony combination of tradition and modern helps brocade get a strong foothold in local and international markets. In recent years, there are more and more tourists coming to My Nghiep village. Especially, foreigners are very keen on the sarong which is a formal dress of ancient King and Queen with sophisticated designs and made by soft fabric material.

III. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.

Cham Brocade Weaving Village

Œ__________________________________

The brocade weaving craft of Cham ethnic people in My Nghiep not only carries the traditional beauty of brocade but also fills with the typical Cham cultural value with original designs and variable products such as: sarong, shawl, hat, overcoat...

__________________________________            

Located at about 10km south of Phan Rang City, My Nghiep Village belongs to Ninh Phuoc and it is the only traditional brocade weaving of Cham people in Ninh Thuan. According to local people, Polnuga King was a famous artisan who created this craft and taught villagers about the spinning and weaving since the 11^th century.

Ž__________________________________            

Long time ago, My Nghiep villagers planted cotton for materials, used spate and Chum Bau trees and thin mud for dyeing materials, and used simple looms to make quality products and artistic flower designs on fabric. Their products have been sold to Cham people as well as other neighbouring inhabitants.

__________________________________            

Through many ups and downs, the brocade weaving of the Cham people has been well developed. Visiting My Nghiep village, you will have chance to see the skillful hands of weavers and artisans to make sophisticated brocade products such as skirts, coats, scarves, table cloths, bed covers, belts... with different designs.

__________________________________            

You will be attracted by the original and natural designs and colours. Each brocade is almost unique because of the creation and sudden inspiration of My Nghiep villagers. It is very easy to notice the ideas and sentiments of Cham people in each brocade to create a typical Cham cultural message to pass down from generation to generation.

‘__________________________________            

The harmony combination of tradition and modern helps brocade get a strong foothold in local and international markets. In recent years, there are more and more tourists coming to My Nghiep village. Especially, foreigners are very keen on the sarong which is a formal dress of ancient King and Queen with sophisticated designs and made by soft fabric material.III. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.

Cham Brocade Weaving Village

Œ__________________________________

The brocade weaving craft of Cham ethnic people in My Nghiep not only carries the traditional beauty of brocade but also fills with the typical Cham cultural value with original designs and variable products such as: sarong, shawl, hat, overcoat...

__________________________________            

Located at about 10km south of Phan Rang City, My Nghiep Village belongs to Ninh Phuoc and it is the only traditional brocade weaving of Cham people in Ninh Thuan. According to local people, Polnuga King was a famous artisan who created this craft and taught villagers about the spinning and weaving since the 11^th century.

Ž__________________________________            

Long time ago, My Nghiep villagers planted cotton for materials, used spate and Chum Bau trees and thin mud for dyeing materials, and used simple looms to make quality products and artistic flower designs on fabric. Their products have been sold to Cham people as well as other neighbouring inhabitants.

__________________________________            

Through many ups and downs, the brocade weaving of the Cham people has been well developed. Visiting My Nghiep village, you will have chance to see the skillful hands of weavers and artisans to make sophisticated brocade products such as skirts, coats, scarves, table cloths, bed covers, belts... with different designs.

__________________________________            

You will be attracted by the original and natural designs and colours. Each brocade is almost unique because of the creation and sudden inspiration of My Nghiep villagers. It is very easy to notice the ideas and sentiments of Cham people in each brocade to create a typical Cham cultural message to pass down from generation to generation.

‘__________________________________            

The harmony combination of tradition and modern helps brocade get a strong foothold in local and international markets. In recent years, there are more and more tourists coming to My Nghiep village. Especially, foreigners are very keen on the sarong which is a formal dress of ancient King and Queen with sophisticated designs and made by soft fabric material.

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

II. Read the passage and answer the questions
        To preserve and develop traditional craft villages, in recent years, the local authorities have conducted preservartion of four traditional crafts: brocade weaving, silver carving, blacksmithing, and carpentry to bring about economic and social efficency for the development of procincial tourism...
         Currently, the province of Lao Cai has formed the clear models of traditional villages. Cat Cat village has gradually builts its brand with the forging and casting products, textiles of linens of Hmong people. The famous alcohol villages have found their foothold 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, improving living standards of many fimilies through their home business, selling handicrafts, brocade products
        In the past, in the villages in Sa Pa, people mostly make their living in agricluture, forestry, but now there have been many households getting involed in tourism activities of the village
With the aim of preserving its own definition for tourists to learn and explore. In particular, brocade weaving is dominant, serving the needs of families and tourists
Questions
1 Which traditional crafts do the local authorities need to preserve?
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2 What are Hmong people famous for?
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3 Do many families in the villages improve their living standards through their home business?
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II Read the passage and answer the questions
     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 builts brand with the forging and castibg products, textiles of linens of Hmong people. The famous alcohol villages have found their foothold 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, improving living standards of many fimilies through their home business, selling handicrafts, brocade products.
      In the past, in the villages in Sa Pa, people mostly make their livibg in agricluture, forestry, but now thre have been many housrholds getting involved in tourism activities of the village.
With the aim of preserving its own definition for tourists to learn and explore. In particular, brocade weaving is dominant, serving the needs of families and tourists
Questions :
1 Which traditional crafts do the local aothorities need to preserve?
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2 What are Hmong people famous for?
=>
3 Do many families in the village improve their living standards through their home business?
=>

II Read the passage and answer the questions
     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 builts brand with the forging and castibg products, textiles of linens of Hmong people. The famous alcohol villages have found their foothold 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, improving living standards of many fimilies through their home business, selling handicrafts, brocade products.
      In the past, in the villages in Sa Pa, people mostly make their livibg in agricluture, forestry, but now thre have been many housrholds getting involved in tourism activities of the village.
With the aim of preserving its own definition for tourists to learn and explore. In particular, brocade weaving is dominant, serving the needs of families and tourists
Questions :
1 Which traditional crafts do the local aothorities need to preserve?
=>
2 What are Hmong people famous for?
=>
3 Do many families in the village improve their living standards through their home business?
=>

Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.

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 text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gaps.

    After a tour in Cu Chi, we are moving to Mot Thoang Vietnam craft village (16) ______ at Phu Binh Village, Ho Chi Minh City. Arriving atMot Thoang Vietnam, we observe on-the-spot (17) ______craft persons weave tho cam (ethnic brocade fiber), (18) ______wooden logs into wonders and weave rattan into home appliances. Mot Thoang Vietnam can (19) ______your need to know what many of Vietnam's traditional craft villages are like. The quarter of craft villages at Mot Thoang Vietnam is quiet, but not boring (20) ______craft persons chat amidst the clacking sound of wooden cudgels hitting a chisel caused by a sculptor or a (21) ______used for weaving cloth. Sitting a little far from the sculptor and the weaver (22) ______ the craftsmen and women in their simple but unique attire making giay gio (poonah paper) and inlaid gold-leaf items, doing the (23) ______and the farming. We enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at the village. After lunch, more walking to the traditional house of Vietnam from South to North with different (24) ______. Watching a traditional dance show by the (25) ______people.

Question 18:

A. knit

B. cast

C. weave

D. carve