Title 4. UNIT 4. ETHNIC GROUPS OF VIIETNAM.docx ✅

UNIT 4. ETHNIC GROUPS OF VIETNAM BASIC PRACTICE A. PHONETICS Exercise 1. Put the words in the correct column depending on the pronunciation. folk housework sticky costume close culture folk community city know gardening tiger gathering community big group get average energy gentle big /k/ /g/ Exercise 2. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part. Then say the words aloud. 1. A. folk B. know C. monkey D. kitchen 2. A. close B. community C. costume D. peaceful 3. A. ethnic B. musical C. terraced D. second 4. A. dance B. peace C. excited D. custom 5. A. color B. pencil C. citizen D. circle 6. A. big B. cottage C. gong D. gardening 7. A. gathering B. grandmother C. energy D. group 8. A. grow B. tiger C. gentle D. get 9. A. guest B. average C. large D. village 10. A. ground B. gone C. guy D. gesture
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR Exercise 1. Underline the right word in brackets to complete each sentence. 1. (Terraced fields/ Stairs/ Cottages) are agricultural areas that are constructed as a series of steps on hilly slopes. 2. A (farmhouse/ cottage/ stilt house) is built on high posts to prevent flooding during the rainy season. 3. The (stilt house/ communal house/ detached house) was a central meeting point for the community's events and celebrations. 4. Viet Nam is a multi-nationality country with 54 (ethnic/ language/ music) groups including the Kinh people, accounting for 87% of the country's population. 5. Some ethnic (majorities/ minorities/ origins) like the Tay, Hmong, Yao... live mostly in the mountainous regions in the north. 6. Minority people in my village often gather around the campfire, singing (pop/ folk/ western) songs late into the night. 7. The (gong/ bamboo flute/ rock xylophone) is a simple instrument consisting of a stem of fine bamboo, one mouthpiece, and 10 finger holes. 8. Five-colour (sticky/ wet/ melted) rice is one of the most popular dishes by the Muong in the north of Viet Nam. 9. The (post/ roof/ staircase) inside the Muong people's house was always made of wood in the old days. 10. The minority people in the north of Viet Nam grow crops to feed (wild animals/ livestock/ sea animals). Exercise 2. Look at the pictures and write the correct word in the box under each picture. weaving folk dances Rong house five-colour sticky rice wooden statue open fire staircase stilt house livestock terraced fields
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Exercise 3. Fill each blank with a word/ phrase in the box. musical instruments unique features stilt houses terraced fields ethnic group minority groups traditional livestock 1. They are trying to turn the mountain slopes into ________________. 2. ________________ help people in northern Viet Nam prevent cruel animals and floods. 3. The ________________ of the Muong people include their rich cultural traditions and unique handicrafts. 4. The ________________ of Viet Nam preserve their unique customs and contribute to the nation's cultural picture. 5. The bamboo flute is one of the most popular ________________ of Viet Nam. 6. Visiting wife's parents - on the 2nd day of the Lunar New Year - is a ________________ custom of Tay and Nung people. 7. The Hmong ________________ has a rich cultural heritage and distinctive traditions. 8. The farmer raised healthy ________________ to provide meat and dairy products for the local community. Exercise 4. Change the sentences into Yes/ No questions. 1. I have ever been to a village of ethnic minorities. __________________________________________________________________________________ 2. We traveled to the mountainous provinces in North Viet Nam last summer. __________________________________________________________________________________
3. Pho is a popular traditional dish in Viet Nam. __________________________________________________________________________________ 4. There are 54 ethnic groups in our country. __________________________________________________________________________________ 5. Ethnic groups in Viet Nam speak their own languages. __________________________________________________________________________________ 6. They will visit the Nung village next month. __________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Farmers raise cattle and poultry for their own use. __________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Ethnic minorities worship their ancestors. __________________________________________________________________________________ 9. They held festivals and ceremonies with songs and many traditional games. __________________________________________________________________________________ 10. The Thai language belongs to the Tay-Thai group. __________________________________________________________________________________ Exercise 5. Write C (countable) or U (uncountable) for the underlined words. Spring is a (1) time when there are many (2) festivals in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the most beautiful and interesting, and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the cultural (3) life of the Thai (4) people. In the second lunar month of the year, when it gets warmer and hoo ban - a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - (5) blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is celebrated. This is a great time for everyone, especially for boys and girls. The (6) boy picks the most beautiful flower and gives it to his girlfriend. This is not only a time for (7) love but also for the Thai people to pray for good crops, for (8) happiness, and express their special thanks to the gods and (9) ancestors. The festival is always full of (10) songs and prayers. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. C. SPEAKING Exercise 1. Choose the best answer to each question below. 1. Tom: What do you like best about Sa Pa? - Jim: ______________ A. It is in the north of Viet Nam.