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UNIT 8: TRADITIONS OF ETHNIC GROUPS IN VIETNAM LESSON 1 LESSON SUMMARY VOCABULARY CD2-26 Word/Phrase Meaning Example embroidery (n) /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/ a decorative pattern, image or text on fabric This towel is a beautiful piece of embroidery. basket(n) /ˈbæskɪt/ a container with a handle for carrying or keeping things in The Ê-đê people often use a basket to carry things. cloth (n) /klɒθ/ a piece of material people use to make clothes Chăm women can make beautiful cloth with their hands. pottery (n) /ˈpɒtəri/ objects that people make out of clay They make and sell pottery and other handmade goods. headscarf (n) /ˈhedskɑːf/ a piece of fabric used to cover one's head Chăm men usually wear a white headscarf. silver (n) /ˈsɪlvər/ a bright, white metal often used for making jewelry or coins or a lot more Like gold, silver is a valuable metal. ethnic (adj) /ˈeθnɪk/ relating to a certain country's or tribe's customs and traditions There are different ethnic groups across the country. pattern (n) /ˈpætərn/ a set of repeated lines, shapes or colors Flowers are a common pattern on their casual clothes. product (n) /ˈprɒdʌkt/ something that people make for sale It takes time to make a pottery product, such as a bowl or vase. GRAMMAR Articles
Definite the • for specific things or people that both the speaker and listener/reader know The cloth that the Chăm in southern Vietnam make are colorful. • for the only thing of that kind The Kinh have the largest population in Vietnam. Indefinite a/an • for one thing or one member of a group of things The Tày has a traditional musical instrument called đàn tính. Zero article  • for names, villages, towns, countries or things in general () Sapa is a well-known tourist attraction in () Vietnam. PRONUNCIATION Stress in two-syllable adjectives - CD2-27 Stress on the first syllable angry /ˈæŋɡrɪ/ crazy/'kreɪzɪ/ busy /'bɪzɪ/ tiny /'taɪnɪ/ little /ˈlɪtl/ Stress on the second syllable alone /əˈləʊn/ alive /ə’laɪv/ alike /ə’laɪk/ alert /ə'lərt/ direct /dɪ’rekt/ PRACTICE Pronunciation Circle the word that has a stress pattern pronounced differently from the others. 1. A. pretty B. central C. simple D. alone 2. A. common B. special C. alike D. handsome 3. A. direct B. ethnic C. perfect D. famous 4. A. healthy B. unclear C. sticky D. scary 5. A. boring B. funny C. happy D. alive Vocabulary a. Match the descriptions to the words in the box. A. cloth B. pottery C. basket D. headscarf E. embroidery
1. _____ items made of clay 2. _____ clothing material 3. _____ a piece of cloth used to cover one's head 4. _____ a carrying or storage container with a handle 5. _____ ornamental designs, pictures or texts on cloth b. Complete the sentences using the words in the box. silver (x2) ethnic pattern product 6. A(n) ______________ group has their own language, culture and traditions. 7. Normally, a craft ______________ takes a lot of time and effort to make. 8. The ______________ of the flowers on the pottery vase really holds my attention. 9. Young people seem to prefer ______________ jewelry to gold jewelry. 10. This restaurant serves its food with forks, knives and spoons made of ______________. Grammar a. Complete the sentences with the, a/an or zero article () 1. There is a number of Khmer people in _____ France and in the United States. 2. _____ Central Highlands is home to many different ethnic groups in Vietnam. 3. The Mường are _____ ethnic group that live mainly in northern Vietnam. 4. The Phù Lá in Lào Cai play _____ ma nhí, a musical instrument, for their big events. 5. _____ Chăm use'pottery objects, such as pots, vase and glasses in their everyday life. b. Circle ONE mistake in each sentence. 6. She plans to study law at a university in United States. A. plans B. law C. a D . United Stated 7. They traveled to the Sweden for their last summer break. A. traveled B. the Sweden C. their D. break 8. The Lake Louise in Canada is a wonderful destination for visitors. A. The B. Canada C. a D . visitors 9. The Republic of Ireland is the country in north-western Europe. A. The B. Ireland C. the D. in 10. The film festival takes place in a August of every year in the country. A. takes B. a C. year D. the Reading a. Read the text about the Muờng people. Circle the best options.
The Mường are 1) _________ ethnic group in Vietnam. Their population is about 1,452,095 people (2019). They mainly live in northern provinces such as Hoà Bình, Thanh Hoá, Phú Thọ and Sơn La. There 2) _________ different Mường groups, and they wear different clothing styles. Some wear similar clothing to the Thái, and others wear 3) _________ same clothing as the Kinh. Mường women wear clothes with 4) _________ robe, headscarf and skirt. Mường women wear neck rings, and Mường men wear tunics and pants. 5) _________ the Kinh and other ethnic groups, the Mường celebrate Tet. During Tet, the Mường people pray to their ancestors and eat their traditional dishes. 1. A.  B. a C. an D. the 2. A. is B. are C. was D. were 3. A.  B. a C. an D. the 4. A.  B. a C. an D. the 5. A. Like B. Same C. Similar D. Different b. Read the text about the Tày people. Answer each question with ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER. With an estimated 1.7 million people, the Tày are among the largest minority groups in Vietnam. They mainly live in northern Vietnam, in provinces such as Cao Bang, Lạng Sơn, Bắc Cạn, Thái Nguyên, Quảng Ninh and some parts of Bắc Ninh and Bắc Giang. The Tày are also well-known by another name, Tho, which means land and local. Like other ethnic groups, the Tày practice various beliefs and lifestyles. The Kinh's culture and language also influence them. For example, they paint their teeth black, and thirty percent of their language is derived from Vietnamese. The Tày are famous for their traditional arts and crafts. They make beautiful brocade. The Tày often use this type of cloth to make blankets, pillows or costumes for special occasions, while their clothing is not as colorful as that of other ethnic minorities, it is made of cotton with indigo colors and has little embroidery or decoration. Tày men typically wear pants and a shirt or T-shirt while women wear skirts or pants, a polo shirt and a black scarf. 6. What area of Vietnam do most of the Tày people live? ______________ 7. By what name the Tày people are also commonly called? ______________ 8. How much of the Toy’s language is from Vietnamese? ______________ 9. What material do the Tày people use to make blankets and special costumes? ______________ 10. What is the main color of the Tày people's clothing? ______________ Speaking