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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.