Unit 1 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng: Special products

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.

In the suburb of Hanoi, there is a famous craft village called Bat Trang. This village is known for its beautiful pottery. The artisans in Bat Trang use traditional methods which are handed down from generation to generation. Bat Trang Pottery has a unique fragrance. It is a combination of the smell of the clay and other natural minerals during the firing process. The pottery is not only decorative but also serves practical functions, such as storing and cooking food and holding liquids. Bat Trang Pottery Village is also a tourist attraction. Visitors can look around the pottery museum and even try making their own pottery. The local community works hard to preserve their craft and pass it down to future generations.

Hoi An is an ancient town in central Vietnam. The silk lanterns are a speciality in this area. They were brought here by Chinese and Japanese merchants in the late 14th century. These people came to Hoi An to trade and settle and they hung these lanterns in front of their homes as signature decorations. In the past, original lanterns were exclusively for the rich because they were expensive. After that, local people started making lanterns themselves, mainly for decoration in the house. Now, lanterns become a handicraft product.

What is the main idea of the passage?

What does the fragrance of Bat Trang Pottery come from?

What can the visitors do when they visit the pottery village according to the passage?

Where did the merchants put the lanterns?

Why did local people start to make lanterns?

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My grandmother _____ down her famous cookie recipe to my mother.

When we arrived at the museum, we took some time to _____ before starting the tour.

The traditional incense methods have been _____ through generations in the craft village.

Match the words with their correct definitions.

1. 9.1 - This is an area on the edge of a large town or city.

2. 9.2 - It is made from clay and baked in an oven.

3. 9.3 - This is a special activity or purpose of a thing.

4. 9.4 - This is a unique or special product or skill of a place.

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

The new amusement park is a major tourist for our city. (ATTRACT)

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

The roses in the garden had a sweet and pleasant . (FRAGRANT)

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

The museum displayed the artifacts from the ancient civilization. (ORIGIN)

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

We must work together to our natural resources for future generations. (PRESERVATION)

Complete the sentences using the words in the box.

1. Our 14.1 has a park where everyone gathers on weekends.

2. A famous local 14.2 made this beautiful vase.

3. When you visit the 14.3, you can see people making traditional pottery.

4. The 14.4 store sells unique local items for tourists.