Culture: Youth projects

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

In Vietnam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear then nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet friends and look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "love market". Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products

Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on shopping malls.

1. True
2. False

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

In 2006, the house of a __________ (6) family in Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province was chosen for the background of __________ (7) film "The story of Pao". From distance, the house looks beautiful __________ (8) a painting. Bushes of wild but beautiful flowers in blossom on the right and an old leaning cherry blossom tree at the gate create a romantic scene for the house. The film is about the life of a H'mong girl named Pao. She __________ (9) by her stepmother because her real mother left her when she was little. One day, her stepmother died in an accident, and she began to look __________ (10) her birth mother.

Question 8:

1. like 
2. similar
3. as
4. to

The items on __________ in the Museum of Ethnology are very interesting.

1. worship
2. display 
3. diversity 
4. heritage

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

In Vietnam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear then nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet friends and look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "love market". Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products

People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize.

1. True
2. False

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Marriage is one of three most important event in one’s life in Vietnam. Wedding custom in Vietnam is quite complicated. Before an official wedding of a couple, a ceremony of engagement must be held first. In accordance with Vietnamese tradition, engagement ceremony is an official occasion for families of fiancé and fiancée to mark their relationship and to arrange the wedding. Each family need to prepare a representative who is a family member having a happy life and high-ranking position in the family. In the day of engagement, the representatives of two families will have some announcement about the wedding and exchange gifts. The time of wedding is chosen suitably based on lunar calendar. Gifts which are put in trays are prepared by the family of fiancé a few days before the engagement ceremony. The number of trays must be an odd number (5, 7, 9, etc.) which is suitable to the condition of the fiancé’s family. In Vietnamese habits, odd numbers are thought to bring luck to the couple. In the trays, there are betel leaves, areca nut fruits, wine, tea, husband-wife and sticky rice. These trays are covered by papers or cloths in red.

What is held first before the official wedding ceremony?

1. gathering
2. worshiping
3. diversity 
4. engagement

__________ ethnic group has the larger population, the Tay or Ede?

1. Which
2. Where   
3. Who 
4. How

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

In 2006, the house of a __________ (6) family in Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province was chosen for the background of __________ (7) film "The story of Pao". From distance, the house looks beautiful __________ (8) a painting. Bushes of wild but beautiful flowers in blossom on the right and an old leaning cherry blossom tree at the gate create a romantic scene for the house. The film is about the life of a H'mong girl named Pao. She __________ (9) by her stepmother because her real mother left her when she was little. One day, her stepmother died in an accident, and she began to look __________ (10) her birth mother.

Question 6

1. national 
2. local 
3. unique
4. complicated

Ethnic people have their own ways __________ farming.

1. in 
2. of 
3. to 
4. at

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

In 2006, the house of a __________ (6) family in Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province was chosen for the background of __________ (7) film "The story of Pao". From distance, the house looks beautiful __________ (8) a painting. Bushes of wild but beautiful flowers in blossom on the right and an old leaning cherry blossom tree at the gate create a romantic scene for the house. The film is about the life of a H'mong girl named Pao. She __________ (9) by her stepmother because her real mother left her when she was little. One day, her stepmother died in an accident, and she began to look __________ (10) her birth mother.

Question 10:

1. at 
2. for
3. into
4. about

We are watching a Holly __________ of the Hmong people

1. waterwheel 
2. diversity 
3. ceremony
4. group

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

In Vietnam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear then nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet friends and look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "love market". Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products

Markets reflect the life of the community.

1. True
2. False

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Marriage is one of three most important event in one’s life in Vietnam. Wedding custom in Vietnam is quite complicated. Before an official wedding of a couple, a ceremony of engagement must be held first. In accordance with Vietnamese tradition, engagement ceremony is an official occasion for families of fiancé and fiancée to mark their relationship and to arrange the wedding. Each family need to prepare a representative who is a family member having a happy life and high-ranking position in the family. In the day of engagement, the representatives of two families will have some announcement about the wedding and exchange gifts. The time of wedding is chosen suitably based on lunar calendar. Gifts which are put in trays are prepared by the family of fiancé a few days before the engagement ceremony. The number of trays must be an odd number (5, 7, 9, etc.) which is suitable to the condition of the fiancé’s family. In Vietnamese habits, odd numbers are thought to bring luck to the couple. In the trays, there are betel leaves, areca nut fruits, wine, tea, husband-wife and sticky rice. These trays are covered by papers or cloths in red.

Is the number of engagement trays odd or even numbers?

1. odd numbers
2. even numbers

__________ traditional costume is the most colorful among all people of Vietnam?

1. What
2. When 
3. Whose   
4. Why

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

In Vietnam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear then nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet friends and look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "love market". Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products

Love market is in Lai Chau, a province to the North of Vietnam

1. True
2. False

If you go to Da Lat, you should try some __________ of people here

1. specialties
2. customs 
3. costumes
4. shawls

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

In Vietnam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear then nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet friends and look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "love market". Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products

The most exciting time to go to floating market is in the early morning.

1. True
2. False

People __________ mountainous regions have to travel a long way to town.

1. on 
2. at 
3. in   
4. of

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

In 2006, the house of a __________ (6) family in Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province was chosen for the background of __________ (7) film "The story of Pao". From distance, the house looks beautiful __________ (8) a painting. Bushes of wild but beautiful flowers in blossom on the right and an old leaning cherry blossom tree at the gate create a romantic scene for the house. The film is about the life of a H'mong girl named Pao. She __________ (9) by her stepmother because her real mother left her when she was little. One day, her stepmother died in an accident, and she began to look __________ (10) her birth mother.

Question 7:

1. the 
2. x   
3. a 
4. an

What is the __________ of the smallest ethnic group?

1. ancestor 
2. group
3. majority 
4. population

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

In 2006, the house of a __________ (6) family in Dong Van District, Ha Giang Province was chosen for the background of __________ (7) film "The story of Pao". From distance, the house looks beautiful __________ (8) a painting. Bushes of wild but beautiful flowers in blossom on the right and an old leaning cherry blossom tree at the gate create a romantic scene for the house. The film is about the life of a H'mong girl named Pao. She __________ (9) by her stepmother because her real mother left her when she was little. One day, her stepmother died in an accident, and she began to look __________ (10) her birth mother.

Question 9:

1. raise 
2. raises
3. was raising 
4. was raised

The __________ house is the biggest house in his village.

1. community 
2. communist
3. communal
4. communicate

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Marriage is one of three most important event in one’s life in Vietnam. Wedding custom in Vietnam is quite complicated. Before an official wedding of a couple, a ceremony of engagement must be held first. In accordance with Vietnamese tradition, engagement ceremony is an official occasion for families of fiancé and fiancée to mark their relationship and to arrange the wedding. Each family need to prepare a representative who is a family member having a happy life and high-ranking position in the family. In the day of engagement, the representatives of two families will have some announcement about the wedding and exchange gifts. The time of wedding is chosen suitably based on lunar calendar. Gifts which are put in trays are prepared by the family of fiancé a few days before the engagement ceremony. The number of trays must be an odd number (5, 7, 9, etc.) which is suitable to the condition of the fiancé’s family. In Vietnamese habits, odd numbers are thought to bring luck to the couple. In the trays, there are betel leaves, areca nut fruits, wine, tea, husband-wife and sticky rice. These trays are covered by papers or cloths in red.

How is wedding custom in Vietnam?

1. It’s diverse.
2. It’s cultural.
3. It’s complicated.
4. It’s unique.

People living in __________ Sahara have to fight for their living.

1. a 
2. the
3. an 
4. x

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Marriage is one of three most important event in one’s life in Vietnam. Wedding custom in Vietnam is quite complicated. Before an official wedding of a couple, a ceremony of engagement must be held first. In accordance with Vietnamese tradition, engagement ceremony is an official occasion for families of fiancé and fiancée to mark their relationship and to arrange the wedding. Each family need to prepare a representative who is a family member having a happy life and high-ranking position in the family. In the day of engagement, the representatives of two families will have some announcement about the wedding and exchange gifts. The time of wedding is chosen suitably based on lunar calendar. Gifts which are put in trays are prepared by the family of fiancé a few days before the engagement ceremony. The number of trays must be an odd number (5, 7, 9, etc.) which is suitable to the condition of the fiancé’s family. In Vietnamese habits, odd numbers are thought to bring luck to the couple. In the trays, there are betel leaves, areca nut fruits, wine, tea, husband-wife and sticky rice. These trays are covered by papers or cloths in red.

In the day of engagement, the representatives of two families will _______.

1. have some announcements
2. exchange gifts
3. hold the wedding
4. Both A & B

Vietnam is a multicultural country. The Vietnamese peoples are __________ but live peacefully.

1. diverse 
2. basic 
3. boarding 
4. communal

The __________ minority peoples have their own customs and traditions.

1. ethnic 
2. cultural 
3. basic 
4. diverse

Ao dai is the __________ dress of Vietnamese people.

1. major 
2. special 
3. traditional 
4. ethnic

The Viet or King has __________ number of people, accounting for about 86% of the population.

1. the largest 
2. large
3. larger than     
4. the larger

Like other ethnic people, the Ha Nhi __________ their ancestors

1. gather 
2. hunt 
3. worship
4. recognize

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Marriage is one of three most important event in one’s life in Vietnam. Wedding custom in Vietnam is quite complicated. Before an official wedding of a couple, a ceremony of engagement must be held first. In accordance with Vietnamese tradition, engagement ceremony is an official occasion for families of fiancé and fiancée to mark their relationship and to arrange the wedding. Each family need to prepare a representative who is a family member having a happy life and high-ranking position in the family. In the day of engagement, the representatives of two families will have some announcement about the wedding and exchange gifts. The time of wedding is chosen suitably based on lunar calendar. Gifts which are put in trays are prepared by the family of fiancé a few days before the engagement ceremony. The number of trays must be an odd number (5, 7, 9, etc.) which is suitable to the condition of the fiancé’s family. In Vietnamese habits, odd numbers are thought to bring luck to the couple. In the trays, there are betel leaves, areca nut fruits, wine, tea, husband-wife and sticky rice. These trays are covered by papers or cloths in red.

What is the color of the cloths covering those trays?

1. blue 
2. white 
3. yellow
4. red