Unit 2 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng: Life in the country

Read the text and choose the best answer.

The countryside in Vietnam is famous for picturesque landscapes, vast paddy fields, and charming villages. Mai Chau and Tra Que are two of the most well-known villages in Vietnam.

Mai Chau is located in the Hoa Binh Province, approximately 135 kilometers from Hanoi. Agriculture is the primary livelihood for the locals. They focus on growing rice, corn, and vegetables. The locals often herd cattle to help them plough in fields. Most villagers use buffalo and oxen to help prepare the land for crops. The majority of the local population consists of the White Thai ethnic group. They are hospitable and welcome visitors to experience their customs and traditions, especially during harvests.

Tra Que village is located near Hoi An in central Vietnam. It is known for its organic vegetable gardens and traditional farming practices. The fertile soil and favorable climate help a lot to cultivate a variety of herbs and vegetables. Additionally, the village offers a delightful culinary experience. Visitors can have delicious specialties like "cao lau" and "banh xeo" from the village's fresh products. Well-trained farmers here start to grow fruits into orchards to expand farming range.

The word "vast" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.

The word "they" in the second paragraph refers to _____.

Which of the following ethnic groups has the largest population in Mai Chau village?

According to the text, what positively affects the growth of herbs and vegetables in Tra Que?

What is NOT true according to the text?

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Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. The farmer gathered the 6.1 in the pen for feeding and taking care of.

2. After three 6.2 failures in a row, people now are facing starvation.

3. The 6.3 was filled with ripe apples, ready for picking.

4. The farmers worked hard in the 6.4 to plant the rice seedlings.

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

We strolled through the streets of the old city. (PICTURE)

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

The villagers plan to maize and beans in the next season. (CULTIVATION)

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

Our restaurant offers a superb menu of local at affordable prices. (SPECIAL)

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The well-trained employees always provide excellent customer service.

The apple orchard was filled with the sweet scent of fruit as the _____ season arrived.

It took the farmer several hours to _____ the large field using the traditional method.

The Sahara Desert is known for its _____ stretches of sand, with dunes that seem to go on endlessly.

The cowboy on horseback is _____ the sheep on a meadow.