Unit 8 - Lesson 1

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

Choose the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress.

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

The minorities in Vietnam have their own unique cultural traditions. (ETHNICITY)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

Our team hired an guide to lead us through the jungle. (EXPERIENCE)

Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.

We need to advertise our to attract more customers. (PRODUCTION)

Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. During festivals, women from ethnic groups often wear traditional 6.1.

2. The 6.2 on the traditional costume of the Thai ethnic group is intricate.

3. They spent the afternoon throwing clay on the 6.3 wheel.

4. The Hmong people of Vietnam treasure their traditional 6.4 jewelry as symbols of wealth and status.

In the highlands, the ethnic minority groups use bamboo _____ to carry goods to the market.

People in the highlands gather for a special _____ during the harvest season.

In Vietnam, traditional dresses called áo dài are often made of silk _____.

Visitors to Vietnam love to buy souvenirs with handcrafted _____.

They got married but _____ marriage wasn't very successful.

_____ moon goes round _____ Earth every 27 days.

The Internet is ______ useful invention of modern life.

Knowing your skills and strengths is _____ important part of the job search process.

_____ Cham village near _____ Phan Rang is a center of traditional crafts and culture.

Read and use the information from the text to complete the following sentences. Write NO MORE THAN THREE words.

In Vietnam, there are many ethnic groups, each with unique traditions. These traditions show in their ceremonies, clothes, and crafts.

One ethnic group known for its beautiful crafts is the H'mong. They make amazing cloth and embroidery. The H'mong women sew colorful patterns of flowers and animals on clothes and headscarves. They have learned this skill from their ancestors.

Another group, the Cham, are famous for their pottery. They shape clay into pots, bowls, and plates. Each piece of pottery has special patterns that tell stories about their culture. The Cham people also have a ceremony to celebrate their pottery work.

The Thai ethnic group is good at making baskets. They use bamboo to make different sizes of baskets for carrying things. The Thai also decorate their headscarves with unique embroidery patterns.

These ethnic groups in Vietnam are proud of their traditions. Their clothes, pottery, and baskets are not just everyday items; they represent the rich culture of each group.

The clothes and headscarves of H'mong women have patterns of .

The H'mong learned embroidery skills from .

The Cham people create pots, bowls, and plates from .

The stories of the Cham culture are shown in the on their pottery.

The Thai people use baskets to carry items.

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. That sounds interesting. Do they have any special festivals or ceremonies? 

b. Oh? What kind of traditions are you learning about? 

c. I'm learning about the traditions of ethnic groups in Vietnam. It's really fascinating! 

d. Well, for example, the Dao people have a unique tradition of wearing red headscarves and intricate silver jewelry. 

e. Yes, they do. One of the special ceremonies is called "Cấp Sắc". It marks the transition of young men into adulthood. 

Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.

a. Really? How do they make their pottery? 

b. That sounds interesting! I'd love to witness it someday. 

c. Have you ever learned about the traditions of the Cham ethnic group in Vietnam? 

d. The Cham people are famous for their outstanding pottery skills. 

e. No, I haven't. What makes them special?

f. They shape clay into different objects like pots and plates, each decorated with intricate patterns.