Unit 4 - Đọc hiểu & Từ vựng: Preserving the past

Read and then decide if the following statements are true or false.

Vietnamese people are proud of their rich history and culture, with many deep-rooted traditions. This includes a pride for traditional ancient games! These games have been passed down through generations. Vietnamese people often play them during festivals, celebrations and anniversaries in communal houses.

In religious and cultural festivals, traditional games are common. Tug of War is one of the most popular traditional Vietnamese games. It helps promote strength and teamwork and raises the “never-give-up” spirit of the participants. Tug of War has become an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity icon which was recognized by UNESCO in 2015. A basic game called "bịt mắt bắt dê" (blind man's buff) has simple rules where one player, blindfolded, tries to catch others. On the other hand, "ô ăn quan" (Mandarin square capturing), a traditional board game, has a more complex structure and requires strategic thinking.

These games are often played face-to-face, which promotes social interaction and community bonding. Although modern entertainment has become popular, traditional games still occupy a special place in Vietnamese culture. Vietnamese people always try to preserve these traditional games by participating actively. Some cultural organizations are founded to promote traditional games to younger generations. These activities help young people recognize the value of their heritage. 

Communal houses are common places where traditional games are played.

People can improve their teamwork skill when they play Mandarin square capturing.

Tug of War is considered an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

There are many difficult rules in "Bịt mắt bắt dê" (blind man's buff).

Traditional games are no longer important in Vietnam due to the popularity of modern entertainment.

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

The building has a shared garden where all residents can plant flowers.

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

The instructions of the furniture were too complicated for me to understand.

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

In ancient times, people used simple tools made of stone and wood.

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

She wanted to talk to her friend face-to-face rather than send a text.

They celebrated their 10th wedding _____ with a special dinner.

The simple recipe only needs some _____ ingredients such as flour, sugar, and eggs.

The company aims to attract to younger _____ with its new product line.

The engineers carefully designed the _____ of the skyscraper to deal with strong winds.

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

The society has a deep- belief in the importance of family. (ROOT)

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

The school includes lessons on studies as part of the curriculum. (RELIGION)

Drag and drop to complete the sentences.

1. It's important to 16.1 the rules and regulations of the organization.

2. The event aims to 16.2 cultural exchange between different communities.

3. They will 16.3 a small community theater to bring arts to their town.

4. She could barely 16.4 her old friend after so many years.

5. They decided to 16.5 the empty house until it was sold.