1. A Tay family lives in the stilt house.
→ ………………………………………………………………………?
2. They have three children.
→ ………………………………………………………………………?
3. Yes, the grandparents stay at home to look after the house.
→ ………………………………………………………………………?
4. Mrs. Pha goes to the market twice a week.
→ ………………………………………………………………………?
5. It is about 15 kilometres from the village to the boarding school.
→ ………………………………………………………………………?
6. Vang comes home at the weekend.
→ ………………………………………………………………………?
7. They live happily.
→ ………………………………………………………………………?
8. No. They like living in their stilt house more than in a modern flat in town.
→ ………………………………………………………………………?

Match the adjectives in A with their opposites in B.

IV. Complete the questions using the right question words.
1. A: __________ is the class monitor?
B: Dan is.
2. A: _________ is the biggest house in this village?
B: The communal house (nha rong) is.
3. A: _________ do you think is the most interesting museum in Ha Noi?
B: The Museum of Ethnology.
4. A: __________ is more colourful, the Nung’s or the Hoa’s costume?
B: The Hoa’s, of course.
5. A: __________ is the waterwheel used for?
B: It is used to get water to the fields.

1. Terraced rice fields in Sa Pa are slopes claimed for cultivation in hilly or ________ areas. (mountain)
2. For the Muong, rice is also the main _________ crop. (agriculture)
3. The Muong call their ___________ calendar “sach doi”, which is made from 12 bamboo sticks that represent the 12 months. (tradition)
4. Viet Nam is a country of tremendous ___________ with 54 ethnic groups. (diverse)
5. The ethnic minority groups in Viet Nam have been living in ______________ coexistence. (peace)
6. Everywhere in our country we can find elements of the (culture) ______________ values of different ethnic groups.
7. The Muong in Hoa Binh are well-known for the (rich) ______________ of their folk literature and traditional songs

1. Viet Nam is ______ (a/ an/ the) multicultural country with 54 ethnic groups.
2. Among the ethnic minorities, ______ (a/ an/ the) Tay have the largest population.
3. ______ (A/ An/ The) ethnic minority people in the village are very friendly.
4. The Lao are one of ______ (a/ an/ the) many Thai-speaking peoples.
5. The Lolo women’s dress is among ______ (a/ an/ the) most striking styles of clothing worn by ethnic peoples.
6. The Yao have ______ (a/ an/ the) rich culture of folk literature and art, with tales, songs, and poems.

Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages. There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.
However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs. In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young
children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

VIII. Complete the sentences with suitable forms of the adverbs given in the brackets.
1. I am faster worker than Tom is. (fast)
I work …………………………………………………………………
2. Mai’s singing is more beautiful than Mi’s. (beautifully)
Mai sings………………………………………………………………
3. We were earlier at the party than the Smiths last night. (early)
We arrived……………………………………………………………
4. Phong’s voice is louder than Nick’s. (loudly)
Phong speaks ………………………………………………………...
5. My English is more fluent than my sister’s. (fluently)
I speak English ………………………………………………………
6. Nick is a careful writer than Phuc. (carefully)
Nick writes essays …………………………………………………...
7. A snail is slower than a crab. (slowly)
A snail moves ………………………………………………………..
8. My father’s explanation about the subject was clearer than my brother’s. (clearly)
My father explained the subject ………………………………………
9. My cousin is a better singer than I am. (well)
My cousin sings ……………………………………………………….
10. Phong is a faster swimmer than Phuc. (fast)
Phong swims…………………………………………………………..

VI. Use the adjectives in brackets in their correct forms of comparison to complete the sentences.
1. Tea is _____________ coffee. (cheap)
2. The new harvest machine is _______________ the old one. (exective)
3. The countryside is ______________ the town. (beautiful)
4. A tractor is ______________ a buffalo. (powerful)
5. My sister is ________________ me. (tall)
6. Blue whales are _____________ elephants. (heavy)
7. The Mekong River is ________________ the Red River. (long)
8. Do you think English is ______________ French in grammar? (easy)
9. My new bed is ________________ my old bed. (comfortable)
10. The film about my village town is ________________ the book. (interesting)