BANKING ACADEMY

FACULTY OF LANGUAGES – GENERAL ENGLISH

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PROJECT FILE
ENGLISH III

Title: “Travel and Holiday” & “Cuisine”

Instructor: MR. Ngo Tung Anh
Group: 13
Course: 2022- 2023

NAME STUDENT CODE

Nguyen Hong Gam 24A4011303

Vu Van Tan 24A4011362

Pham Mai Huong 24A4030451

Nguyen Thanh Huong 24A4030449

Nguyen Thi Dung Linh 24A4030224

Ha Noi, May 2023
TASK DIVISION
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THE GROUP WORK SCHEDULE

Working group: Group 13
Members:
- Nguyen Hong Gam (Leader)
- Pham Mai Huong
- Nguyen Thanh Huong
- Nguyen Thi Dung Linh
- Vu Van Tan
Our team would like to report the working schedule as follows

TIME TASK DIVISION PERFORMER

08/05/2023 Meeting to choose the topics All of the

members

10/05/2023 Meeting to create the outline of the All of the

topic chosen members

11/05/2023 Meeting to Develop the main idea of All of the

the topic and divide tasks members

11/05/2023 Reasons to visit Vietnam Nguyen Hong

Gam

11/05/2023 A Journey through the world of Pham Mai Huong

Vietnamese coffee

11/05/2023 How to plan when traveling? Nguyen Thanh

 Huong

11/05/2023 Spring! Colors! Love! Holi is a time to Nguyen Thi Dung

play and laugh, forget and forgive Linh

11/05/2023 Exploring the Origins of Pho: Vu Van Tan

Vietnam’s National Dish

12/05/2023 Meeting minutes Pham Mai Huong

12/05/2023 The group work schedule Nguyen Hong

Gam

13/05/2023 Write the introduction of the report Vu Van Tan

13/05/2023 Write conclusion of the report Nguyen Hong

Gam

13/05/2023 A group work report (reasons for your Nguyen Thanh

grouping) Huong
Nguyen Thi Dung
Linh

13/05/2023 A group work report (efficiency, Nguyen Thanh

achievement, contribution of each Huong
member)

21/05/2023 Members submit articles All of the

members

21/05/2023 Meeting for members to learn from All of the

each other’s exercises members
24/05/2023 Synthesize files Vu Van Tan

25/05/2023 Meeting to agree on project contents All of the

members

Hanoi, 26th May 2023

Members
(Representative team leader)
TIMELINE
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MEETING MINUTES
The first group meeting
Choosing the topics
Date: May 8, 2023
Time: 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Location: Google meet
Leader: Nguyen Hong Gam
Attendees: Nguyen Hong Gam, Nguyen Thanh Huong, Pham Mai Huong, Nguyen
Thi Dung Linh, Vu Van Tan
Meeting Notes:
- Hong Gam was chosen as the leader
- Members rely on the list of topics to find topics for large assignments such as
travel and holiday, education, environment, etc.
- We discussed choosing a topic and agreed that the topic helps people have
more interesting experiences in tourist destinations
- We think travel and holiday, cuisine are practical topics for this summer
Agreed action:
- We choose two topics: Travel and holiday, Cuisine
- Ask the members to learn more about these two topics to prepare the article
- In the next meeting: Assign tasks and design exercises for the selected topics
- Next meeting: May 10, 2023
Ha Noi, 8th May 2023
Members
(Representative team leader)
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Independence – Freedom – Happiness

MEETING MINUTES
The second group meeting
Create an outline for a group project
Date: May 10, 2023
Time: 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Google meet
Leader: Nguyen Hong Gam
Attendees: All members
Meeting Notes:
- Develop outline for the project
- We plan to outline including Task, Timeline and focus on the main Portfolio
- The task section will indicate the main tasks that the group needs to complete
and assign to everyone in the group
- The solution section will include recorded meeting content. In addition, there
should be a report on the group’s situation, work efficiency, achievements and
assessment of the contribution of members
- The main Portfolio will introduce the group, the reason for choosing the topic
and present the reports and design exercises for themselves
Agreed action:
- The three-part outline has been agreed upon by everyone
- Next session: Learn the articles of the topics and division of tasks
- Next meeting: May 11, 2023
Ha Noi, 10th May 2023
Members
(Representative team leader)
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MEETING MINUTES
The third group meeting
Develop the main idea of the topic and divide tasks
Date: May 11, 2023
Time: 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Google meeting
Leader: Nguyen Hong Gam
Attendees: All members
Meeting Notes:
- Each member presents their findings about all three parts divided from the
previous meeting
- The whole team decides to the project into small parts and assign them to the
members
Agreed action:
- Dung Linh is in charge of travel and holiday topics and word filling exercises
- Mai Huong is in charge of cuisine topics and doing reading comprehension
exercises
- Tan is in charge of cuisine topics and exercises for True-False
- Gam is in charge of travel and holiday topics and matching exercises
- Thanh Huong is in charge of travel and holiday topics and summary exercises
- Continue to perform other tasks in ivision missions
- The members review each other’s work in the next meeting
- Next meeting: May 21, 2023
Ha Noi, 11th May 2023
Members
(Representative team leader)
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Independence – Freedom – Happiness

MEETING MINUTES
The fourth group meeting
The members review each other’s work
Date: May 21, 2013
Time: 9:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Google meeting
Leader: Nguyen Hong Gam
Attendees: All members
Meeting Notes:
- Members complete assigned tasks
- All members together review each person’s report and exercises, then learn
from and correct mistakes.
Agreed action:
- Members agree on what needs to be corrected
- Tan completes the compilation of all contents
- Gam browses all contents
- In the next meeting: Finalize the content and assign to print the project to
submit to the teacher.
- Next meeting: May 25, 2023
Ha Noi, 21th May 2023
Members
(Representative team leader)
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Independence – Freedom – Happiness

MEETING MINUTES
The fifth group meeting
Agree on project contents
Date: May 25, 2023
Time: 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Google meet
Leader: Nguyen Hong Gam
Attendees: All members
Meeting Notes:
- The whole team reviews the entire official project together and corrects any
remaining mistakes
- Team leader completes the group’s work report
Agreed action:
- The whole group closes the project.
- Assign Hong Gam to print the project and bring it to the teacher on June 1,
2023
We hereby certify that the above statements are completely true. We conducted the
meetings seriously and methodically.
Ha Noi, 25th May 2023
Members
(Representative team leader)
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Independence – Freedom – Happiness

A GROUP WORK REPORT

Working group: Group 13

Members:
- Nguyen Hong Gam (Leader)
- Nguyen Thanh Huong
- Nguyen Thi Dung Linh
- Pham Mai Huong
- Vu Van Tan
After 3 weeks of working, our team would like to evaluate the task for the
whole team and each member based on the following criteria: Reasons for your
grouping, outcome; Efficiency; Achievement; Contribution of each member. Details
are as follows:
1. Reason for your grouping, outcome:
After receiving the assignment from teacher Ngo Tung Anh, the members of
our group immediately found each other. Last semester, our Economic Law class
was established with the majority of students from Business Administration majors
and Banking majors. We find students in other majors to be interesting, dynamic,
hard-working and effective thinkers. At that time, we hope to have the opportunity
to work with other professionals.
We are so lucky that this term we can meet again in English class 13. We
immediately formed a team with Gam and Tan from Banking majors; Thanh
Huong, Mai Huong and Dung Linh are from Business Administration majors.
In the process of teamwork, we always unite and respect the opinions of other
members. At the same time, actively and actively express their own views.
Although it was difficult at first because each member had their own limitations for
this exercise, we always consciously promoted the available advantages and
gradually overcome the limitations to improve our skills.
After three weeks of working together on the project, we can admit that we now
have more skills including goal setting, teamwork, helping each other and
promoting the environment school, resolving conflicts, exchanging knowledge
between majors and especially improving my English a lot.
2. Efficiency:
Group 13 is always active and productive in every meeting. Each member
completes 100% of the assigned tasks, on time. The whole group has a sense of
contributing and completing the exercise in the best way.
3. Achievements:
The working group achieved the set goal, found the best and most practical
articles on the two selected topics, and designed the exercises according to the
requirements of the topic. members state and complete group exercises according to
the assigned schedule.
4. Contribution of each member:
The group evaluates the performance of the tasks assigned to the team members
as follows

N.O Full name Mission Evaluation Completion

completed level

1 Nguyen - A group work schedule Complete 100%

Hong Gam - Reasons to visit Vietnam excellent, on time,
enthusiastic

2 Nguyen - A group work report Complete 100%

Thanh - How to plan when traveling? excellent, on time,
Huong enthusiastic

3 Nguyen Thi - The reason for choosing the Complete 100%

Dung Linh group's topic excellent, on time,
- Establishing team goals enthusiastic

- Spring! Colours! Love! Holi

is a time to play and laugh,
forget and forgive

4 Pham Mai - Meeting minutes Complete 100%

Huong - A Journey through the world excellent, on time,
 of Vietnamese coffee enthusiastic

5 Vu Van Tan - Summary of Word file Complete 100%

- Write the introduction, excellent, on time,
conclusion of the report enthusiastic

- Exploring the Origins of

Pho: Vietnam’s National Dish

Each member has a specific contribution to this group exercise (see Task
division and Meeting minutes). And we all complete our own tasks independently
before receiving additional contributions from the whole team. And finally, all of
the members actively check and provide additional comments for each other.
During the working process, we always try our best to come up with ideas and
create the best working environment. The evaluation of each member's contribution
was agreed upon by all members of the group.
Ha Noi, 25th May 2023
Members
(Representative team leader)
 PORTFOLIO
ENGLISH III
SUBMITTED BY GROUP 13
TABLE OF CONTENTS:

INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................1

ESTABLISHING TEAM GOALS..........................................................3

THE REASON FOR CHOOSING THE GROUP’S TOPIC................4

EXERCISE 1:............................................................................................6

EXERCISE 2:..........................................................................................12

EXERCISE 3:..........................................................................................23

EXERCISE 4:..........................................................................................30

EXERCISE 5:..........................................................................................36

CONCLUSION........................................................................................41

REFERENCES SECTION.....................................................................42
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT US
English III is one of the four English subjects offered by the English Language
Department at Banking Academy. Successful completion of this subject is a
requirement for obtaining the B1 certificate, which signifies the standard of English
proficiency at the Academy.
As part of the English III curriculum, the Department of English Language
assigns a project to the students. Consequently, the class members form groups to
collaborate on this project. Our group consists of five members, namely:

 Nguyen Hong Gam

 Vu Van Tan
 Nguyen Thanh Huong
 Pham Mai Huong
 Nguyen Thi Dung Linh
In terms of task allocation, each member contributes to and supports one
another in completing the project.

ABOUT ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

We would like to express our gratitude to our research supervisor, Mr. Ngo
Tung Anh, who provided us with numerous ideas, feedback, and knowledge,
enabling us to successfully accomplish this project. Without his guidance and
dedicated involvement throughout the process, this project would not have been
possible. We also extend our thanks to the teachers in the Faculty of Languages -
General English for creating an environment that allowed us to learn, research, and
implement this project.
The portfolio that follows comprises five articles based on texts related to the
topics of "Travel and Holiday" and "Cuisine". The articles are designed as follows:

 1st article: Multiple choice + Vocabulary

 2nd article: Q&A + Vocabulary
 3rd article: T/F + Vocabulary
 4th article: Matching + Vocabulary
 5th article: Summarizing (about 100 words) + Vocabulary

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 Lastly, as this is our team's first experience in writing projects on these topics,
we acknowledge the possibility of errors and limitations. Therefore, we sincerely
request your assistance and constructive feedback to further enhance our skills.
Sincerely thank our teacher!!!

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ESTABLISHING TEAM GOALS
Here are some common goals when working in our team:
1. Complete the project: This is the common goal of our team. Each team
member works together to complete a project within a specific time frame.
2. Improve communication: Teamwork helps members improve their
communication skills, such as active listening, giving feedback, and resolving
conflicts.
3. Enhance creativity: Team members can work together to come up with new
ideas and solutions to problems.
4. Developing, practicing, and improving English ability: When having the
opportunity to do this great exercise, our team wants all members to be able to
promote and improve their English ability and reach the school's B1 English
standard.
5. Improving understanding of 2 topics "Travel and holiday" and
"Cuisine": By learning more about these two topics, our group will have a better
understanding of tourist destinations, festivals, and cuisines around the world. More
specifically, we will have a large vocabulary about these two topics.
6. Improving skills in searching and filtering information in English:
Through searching, choose articles that can help us improve this skill.
7. Exchange, interact and learn from each other between students from
different majors: Joining the school's credit class is an opportunity for us to
exchange, and exchange knowledge with different majors of Banking Academy.

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THE REASON FOR CHOOSING THE GROUP’S TOPIC
1. Travel and holiday
Travel and holidays are a fascinating topic that our group has chosen to explore.
There are several reasons why we believe this is an important area to focus on.
Firstly, travel is an incredible way to explore new places and learn about
different cultures. Whether it's visiting a new city, exploring a national park, or
immersing oneself in a foreign culture, travel allows us to broaden our horizons and
gain new perspectives. By experiencing different ways of life, we can gain a deeper
understanding of the world around us and appreciate the diversity of human
experience.
Secondly, the travel industry is constantly evolving, with new destinations,
trends, and technologies emerging all the time. From ecotourism to adventure
travel, there are countless ways to explore the world and satisfy our wanderlust. By
researching and discussing travel and holidays, we can stay up-to-date with the
latest developments and share this information with others. This can help us make
informed decisions about where to go, what to do, and how to travel sustainably.
Finally, travel is a universal topic that can be enjoyed by people from all walks
of life. Whether you're a budget backpacker or a luxury traveler, there's something
for everyone in the world of travel. By discussing our experiences and sharing tips
and advice, we can connect with a global audience and learn from their experiences
as well.
In conclusion, travel and holidays are a fascinating and important topic that our
group is excited to explore. We believe that by discussing this topic, we can gain a
deeper understanding of the world around us, stay up-to-date with the latest trends
and technologies, and connect with a global community of travelers.
2. Cuisine
Our group has chosen to explore the topic of cuisine for several reasons. Firstly,
food is an essential part of our daily lives and is a universal experience that connects
people from all cultures and backgrounds. By exploring different cuisines, we can
gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical significance of food and
how it shapes our identities.
Secondly, cuisine is a constantly evolving field, with new trends, techniques,
and ingredients emerging all the time. By researching and discussing cuisine, we

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can stay up-to-date with the latest developments and share this information with
others. This can help us make informed decisions about what we eat and how we
prepare it, as well as inspire us to try new things and expand our culinary horizons.
Thirdly, cuisine is a topic that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of their
background or experience. Whether you're a professional chef or a home cook,
there's always something new to learn and explore in the world of cuisine. By
sharing our experiences and knowledge, we can connect with others who share our
passion for food and create a community of food lovers.
In conclusion, cuisine is a fascinating and important topic that our group is
excited to explore. We believe that by discussing this topic, we can gain a deeper
understanding of the cultural and historical significance of food, stay up-to-date
with the latest trends and techniques, and connect with a global community of food
lovers.
For the above reasons, our group chose 2 topics "Travel and holiday" and
"Cuisine". Hopefully, this project will bring new insights, knowledge, and
practical social meaning to readers.

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EXERCISE 1:
 Reading the following article.

 Choose the correct word for each space.

 For each question, mark the letter next to the correct word – A,
B, C or D – on your answer sheet.

Spring! Colors! Love! Holi is a time to play and laugh, forget and
forgive.

Holi is the ancient Hindu festival of colors and love. It is a festival that
celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. It .................... (1)
in India and Nepal and many parts of South Asia. There are lots of Holi celebrations
in the UK, organized............... (2) the large British-Hindu community. Recently,
Holi has also inspired non-religious celebrations in Europe and North America, and
its popularity is growing.
The Festival of Colour
Holi marks the beginning of spring. It is a celebration of good winning over
evil, and a time to give thanks for the good harvest. It is usually celebrated on the
full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which falls between late February
and early March. The festival is also known as the "Festival of Colors" or the
"Festival of Love" because people throw colored powder and water ............... (3)
each other as a symbol of love, unity, and the triumph of good over evil. It's a time
for people to come together, forget their differences, and celebrate the arrival of
spring. It does not matter if you are rich, poor, old or young – everyone can throw
paint and everyone can get messy! There is a spirit of togetherness and equality. It

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 is a time to forgive people and ..................... (4) broken relationships, as well as
meet with other people, play and have fun.
Traditional Holi
Traditional Holi celebrations start the night ......................... (5) the throwing of
colors. People meet around a bonfire and pray that evil will be destroyed, in the
same way that the demon Holika was burnt in a fire, according to the legend. The
next day is the chaotic and ...................... (6) festival of colors. People chase each
other and throw coloured paint powder over each other. There is music and
drumming, and people run and laugh in the streets and parks. Holi is celebrated
outside.
Other Holi events in the UK
Holi celebrations ............................. (7) as early as the fourth century. It is
thousands of years old! But recently, Holithemed events have become popular with
a new generation in Europe and North America. Every year, bigger and bigger
crowds of people go to Holi events in London and all over the country, arriving
dressed in white T-shirts and returning covered from head to toe in bright colors.
There are paint-throwing parties at music festivals and races like the five-kilometer
‘Color Run’, ....................... (8) is celebrated in more than 35 different countries. In
the UK, restaurants and cultural organizations also offer their own Holi
celebrations, with special menus, Indian music and dance.
Know your festival
Many thousands of people in the UK will go to Holi events this year, attracted
by the bright colors and playful atmosphere. Holi has a ................................ (9)
spirit, so non-Hindus are often welcome to join the celebrations. It is always
good ...................... (10) about the origins and meaning of the festival though, even
if you do not identify as Hindu. So, as well as being a fun festival and your photos
looking great on Instagram, it’s good to learn what it’s all about and where it comes
from.

QUESTIONS
1. A. celebrated B. is celebrated C. celebrates D. is celebrating
2. A. by B. on C. in D. for
3. A. of B. from C. to D. at
4. A. repair B. repaired C. repairing D. has repaired
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5. A. since B. until C. before D. on
6. A. silent B. noisy C. peaceful D. quiet
7. A. happen B. happened C. happening D. to happen
8. A. which B. whose C. who D. whom
9. A. friend and inclusive B. friendly and inclusively
C. friendly and inclusive D. friend and inclusively
10. A. know B. knew C. known D. to know

KEY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

B A D A C B B A C D

DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
Question 1: B. is celebrated
- Đây là dạng câu bị động ở thì hiện tại đơn. S + am/is/are + V3 + by O.
Holi is the ancient Hindu festival of colours and love. It is celebrated in India
and Nepal and many parts of South Asia. (Holi là lễ hội màu sắc và tình yêu cổ xưa
của người Hindu. Nó được tổ chức ở Ấn Độ và Nepal và nhiều nơi ở Nam Á).
Chủ thể là “Nó – Lễ hội” không thể tự “tổ chức” mà được con người (ai đó)
“tổ chức”. Vậy nên trường hợp này cần sử dụng câu bị động.
Question 2: A. by
- Câu này dạng bị động nên có cấu trúc: S + am/is/are + V3 + by O.
There are lots of Holi celebrations in the UK, organised by the large British-
Hindu community. (Có rất nhiều lễ kỷ niệm Holi ở Vương quốc Anh, được tổ chức
bởi cộng đồng lớn người Anh-Hindu).
Question 3: D. at

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 - throw sth at sb: ném vào ai đó (ném với mục đích làm nhau, không phải để
người khác bắt lấy).
Eg: I threw a water balloon at Lan yesterday and I got her shirt wet. (Tôi đã
ném bóng nước vào Lan ngày hôm qua và tôi đã làm ướt áo cô ấy).
- throw sth to sb: ném cho ai đó (ném với mục đích cho người ta bắt lấy).
Eg: I threw a small ball to my dog and waited for him to catch it. (Tôi ném một
quả bóng nhỏ cho con chó của tôi và đợi nó bắt lấy).
The festival is also known as the "Festival of Colors" or the "Festival of Love"
because people throw colored powder and water at each other as a symbol of love,
unity, and the triumph of good over evil. (Lễ hội còn được gọi là "Lễ hội sắc màu"
hay "Lễ hội tình yêu" bởi vì mọi người ném bột màu và nước vào nhau như một
biểu tượng của tình yêu, sự đoàn kết và chiến thắng của cái thiện trước cái ác).
Question 4: A. repair
- Trước “and” dùng động từ chia thì nào thì sau “and” động từ chia thì đấy, ở
đây không dùng danh từ.
Question 5: C. before
- since: từ (từ khoảng thời gian nhất định trong quá khứ đến hiện tại).
- until: cho đến khi.
- on: trên
- before: trước đó
Traditional Holi celebrations start the night before the throwing of colors.
(Lễ kỷ niệm Holi truyền thống bắt đầu vào đêm trước lễ ném màu).
Question 6: B. noisy
- “chaotic” là tính từ, nên sau “and” cần điền là một tính từ và có nghĩa tương
đương với “chaotic”. Chaotic (adj): náo nhiệt.
- noisy (adj): ồn ào.
- silent (adj): im lặng. (Không có một tiếng động nào được tạo ra)
- peaceful (adj): yên bình
- quiet (adj): im lặng (Với nghĩa trật tự, có thể tạo ra tiếng động nhưng với âm
thanh nhỏ, không ảnh hưởng lớn).

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 The next day is the chaotic and noisy festival of colors. (Ngày hôm sau là lễ hội
sắc màu náo nhiệt và ồn ào).
Question 7: B. happened
- Vì có “the fourth century: thế kỷ thứ tư” (thời gian xảy ra trong quá khứ) ở
cuối câu, nên chia câu ở thì quá khứ đơn.
Question 8: A. which
Dùng đại từ quan hệ “which” thay thế cho “Color Run”.
There are paint-throwing parties at music festivals and races like the five-
kilometer “Color Run”, which is celebrated in more than 35 different countries. (Có
những bữa tiệc ném sơn tại các lễ hội âm nhạc và cuộc đua như 'Color Run' dài 5
km, thứ mà được tổ chức tại hơn 35 quốc gia khác nhau).
- which: được dùng trong mệnh đề quan hệ để thay thế cho danh từ chỉ vật và có
vai trò như chủ ngữ hoặc tân ngữ trong câu. Ngoài ra, chúng ta còn có thể sử dụng
which để thay cho cả một mệnh đề đứng trước nó.
- who: đóng vai trò như chủ ngữ hoặc tân ngữ trong mệnh đề quan hệ. Nó dùng
để thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người số ít, danh từ chỉ người số nhiều, danh từ chỉ một
tập hợp người như committee, government, group, ….
- whom: thay thế cho danh từ chỉ người đóng vai trò là tân ngữ.
- whose: đóng vai trò như đại từ quan hệ chỉ sự sở hữu của người hoặc con vật.
Ta dùng whose trước danh từ thay cho các từ biểu thị sự sở hữu (my, her, his, your,
its, their, Nam’s ….) trong mệnh đề xác định và không xác định.
Question 9: C. friendly and inclusive
Cấu trúc cụm danh từ: a + adj + N.
Tính từ thường đứng trước danh từ để bổ nghĩa và cung cấp thông tin miêu tả
cho danh từ đó. Danh từ ở đây là "spirit" = > Cần một tính từ đứng trước để bổ
nghĩa và cung cấp thêm thông tin cho danh từ "spirit".
- spirit (n): tinh thần
- friend (n): bạn bè friendly (adj): thân thiện
- inclusive (adj): hòa nhập => inclusively (adv)
Trong 4 đáp án trên, chỉ có đáp án C- friendly and inclusive là những tính từ =>
Chọn đáp án C

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Question 10: D. to know
It is + adj + (for S.O) + to V: Thật là .... (cho ai đó) để làm điều gì đó.
It is always good to know about the origins and meaning of the festival though,
even if you do not identify as Hindu. (Thật tốt khi biết về nguồn gốc và ý nghĩa của
lễ hội, ngay cả khi bạn không xác định là người theo đạo Hindu).

VOCABULARIES

Words Meaning Meaning in Example

Vietnamese

Messy In a disorderly state; Lộn xộn Vicky is a really good

(adjective) causing mess or cook but she's messy.
confusion; chaotic;
disorderly.

Togetherness The state or quality of Sự kết hợp The project

(noun) being together. với nhau encourages family
The result or product of pride and
being together. togetherness.

Equality The fact of being equal, Bình đẳng Civil rights include
(noun) of having the same value. freedom, equality in
law and in
employment, and the
right to vote.

Bonfire A large fire that is made Lửa trại We built a bonfire on

(noun) outside to burn unwanted the beach.
things, or for pleasure.

Pray To petition or solicit help Cầu nguyện Let us pray for the
(verb) from a supernatural or victims of this terrible
higher being. disaster.

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Demon An evil spirit. Con quỷ She works like a
(noun) demon.

Chaotic Filled with chaos. Hỗn loạn The house is a bit

(adjective) Extremely disorganized chaotic at the moment
or in disarray. - we've got all these
extra people staying
and we're still
decorating.

Drum A musical instrument, Cái trống He beat out a jazz

(noun) especially one made from rhythm on the drums.
a skin stretched over the
end of a hollow tube or
bowl, played by hitting
with the hand or a stick

Playful Liking play, prone to play Vui tươi He was in a playful

(adjective) frequently, such as a child mood.
or kitten; rather sportive.

Identify To recognize someone or Nhận dạng Even the smallest

(verb) something and say or baby can identify its
prove who or what. mother by her voice.

EXERCISE 2:
 Read the article and question below.

 For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer - A,
B, C, D - on your answer sheet.

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 A journey through the world of Vietnamese coffee

Vietnamese coffee is a unique and flavorful experience that has been enjoyed
for centuries. It has a long and interesting history, with its origins dating back to the
French colonization of Vietnam in the 19th century. Since then, it has become a
popular beverage throughout the country, with many different types and styles. Iced
coffee is the most popular form of Vietnamese coffee, but hot coffee is also widely
enjoyed.
Coffee culture in Vietnam is vibrant and alive, with many coffee shops and
cafes throughout the country. Exploring the different regions of Vietnam is a great
way to experience the different types of coffee and the culture that surrounds it.
Northern Vietnam is known for its robust and strong coffee, while Central Vietnam
is known for its sweet and creamy coffee. Southern Vietnam is known for its light
and aromatic coffee
History of coffee in Vietnam
Vietnam is a country with a long, rich history of coffee production and
consumption. Coffee has been a part of the culture for centuries and it is now one of
the most popular beverages in the country.
The history of coffee in Vietnam dates back to the late 19th century, when
French colonists introduced the crop to the country. French were looking for a new
source of coffee beans and they found it in Vietnam.
In the early 20th century, the Vietnamese began to develop their own coffee
industry. They began to cultivate and process coffee beans, they developed their
own unique blends and roasting techniques. By the mid-20th century, Vietnam had
become one of the world’s leading producers of coffee

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 Today, coffee is an important part of Vietnamese culture. It is consumed in
cafes, restaurants and homes throughout the country. Vietnamese coffee is known
for its strong flavor and aroma. It is usually made with a blend of Robusta and
Arabica beans, it is often brewed with a French press or a Vietnamese drip filter
called a phin. The coffee is usually served with a side of condensed milk or sugar
Vietnam is now one of the world’s leading producers of coffee, it is also one of
the world’s leading exporters. Coffee from Vietnam is exported to countries all over
the world and it is enjoyed by millions of people.
Coffee has been an important part of Vietnamese culture for centuries and it
continues to be an important part of the culture today. It is a symbol of hospitality,
friendship, good luck and it is enjoyed by people of all ages. Coffee is a part of the
culture and it is a part of the history of Vietnam.
How to make Vietnamese Coffee
Brewing Vietnamese coffee is a unique and delicious way to enjoy a cup of
coffee. Vietnamese coffee is made with a special type of coffee bean, called
Robusta, which is known for its strong flavor and intense aroma. The coffee is
brewed using a special filter called a phin, which is a metal filter with a plunger that
fits over the top of a cup.
To begin, you will need to grind the Robusta beans, to a medium-fine
consistency. Once the beans are ground, you can place them in the phin filter. Place
the filter over the top of a cup and press down on the plunger to secure it. Then, add
two tablespoons of the ground coffee to the filter
Next, you will need to heat up some water. Boil the water and then let it cool
for a few minutes. Once the water has cooled, pour it over the coffee grounds in the
filter. Make sure to pour the water slowly and evenly over the grounds.
Once the water has been poured, let the coffee steep for about five minutes.
During this time, the coffee will slowly drip into the cup below. Once the five
minutes are up, press down on the plunger to push the grounds to the bottom of the
filter
Your Vietnamese coffee is now ready to enjoy! You can add some sweetened
condensed milk to the cup for a creamy, sweet flavor. Or, you can enjoy it black.
Either way, you’ll be sure to enjoy the unique flavor of Vietnamese coffee.

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 Brewing Vietnamese coffee is a great way to enjoy a cup of coffee with a
unique flavor. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can easily
make a delicious cup of Vietnamese coffee in your own home.

QUESTIONS
1. When did Vietnamese coffee originate?
A. Originated in French in the 19th century
B. Originated in Vietnam in the early 20th century
C. Originated from the French colonization of Vietnam in the 19th century
D. Originated from the French colonization of Vietnam at the end of the 20 th
century
2. What is the most common form of Vietnamese coffee?
A. Egg coffee
B. Iced coffee
C. Coconut coffee
D. Not mentioned
3. What kind of coffee is the North of Vietnam known for?
A. Sweet coffee
B. Strong coffee
C. Egg coffee
D. light coffee
4. How is the coffee culture in Vietnam?
A. Smooth
B. Vibrant
C. Thrilling
D. Fussy
5. When did Vietnam become one of the world’s leading coffee producers?
A. Early 19th century
B. Mid-19th century

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 C. Early 20th century
D. Mid-20th century
6. Choose the correct sentence:
A. Coffee is a new drink to be known in Vietnam in recent years
B. Vietnamese started to develop their own coffee industry in the early 20 th
century
C. According to the author, adding a little condensed milk have a more unique
taste
D. Teenagers don’t like the taste of coffee
7. Choose the incorrect sentence:
A. Vietnamese coffee is usually made with a blend of Robusta and Arabica beans
B. You can enjoy pure coffee or add some condensed milk for a screamy taste
C. Vietnam is the world’s leading coffee producer and the second largest coffee
exporter in the world
D. Vietnamese coffee is a symbol of hospitality, friendship and good luck
8. What is “Phin”?
A. It’s a coffee grinder
B. It’s a French press
C. It’s another name for Vietnamese coffee
D. It is a metal filter with a plunger that fits in the mouth of the cup
9. According to the article, what do you need to do to start making coffee?
A. Grind coffee beans
B. Boil water
C. soak coffee
D. No mentioned
10. What is the writer’s purpose in this article?
A. To promote coffee culture in Vietnam.
B. Introduction to the process of coffee production and export in Vietnam.

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 C. Introducing drinks to enjoy when coming to Vietnam.
D. Write about the journey of Vietnamese coffee reaching the world

KEY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

C B B B D B C D A D

DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
Question 1: When did Vietnamese coffee originate?
A. Originated in French in the 19th century
B. Originated in Vietnam in the early 20th century
C. Originated from the French colonization of Vietnam in the 19th century
D. Originated from the French colonization of Vietnam at the end of the 20 th
century
Key: C
Clue: Vietnamese coffee is a unique and flavorful experience that has been
enjoyed for centuries. It has a long and interesting history, with its origins dating
back to the French colonization of Vietnam in the 19th century (Cà phê Việt
Nam là một trải nghiệm độc đáo và đầy hương vị đã được thưởng thức trong nhiều
thế kỉ. Nó có một lịch sử lâu dài và thú vị, với nguồn gốc từ thời Pháp đô hộ Việt
Nam vào thế kỉ 19).
Question 2: What is the most common form of Vietnamese coffee?
A. Egg coffee (cà phê trứng)
B. Iced coffee (Cà phê đá)
C. Coconut coffee (cà phê cốt dừa)
D. Not mentioned (không đề cập)
Key: B
Clue: Since then, it has become a popular beverage throughout the country,
with many different types and styles. Iced coffee is the most popular form of
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Vietnamese coffee, but hot coffee is also widely enjoyed (Kể từ đó, nó trở thành
một loại nước giải khát phổ biến trong cả nước, với nhiều loại và phong cách khác
nhau. Cà phê đá là hình thức phổ biến nhất của cà phê Việt Nam, nhưng cà phê
nóng cũng được ưa chuộng rộng rãi)
Question 3: What kind of coffee is the North of Vietnam known for?
A. Sweet coffee (cà phê ngọt)
B. Strong coffee (cà phê đậm đà)
C. Egg coffee (cà phê trứng)
D. Light coffee (cà phê nhẹ)
Key: B
Clue: Exploring the different regions of Vietnam is a great way to experience
the different types of coffee and the culture that surrounds it. Northern Vietnam is
known for its robust and strong coffee, while Central Vietnam is known for its
sweet and creamy coffee. Southern Vietnam is known for its light and aromatic
coffee (Khám phá các vùng khác nhau của Việt Nam là một cách tuyệt vời để trải
nghiệm các loại cà phê khác nhau và văn hóa xung quanh nó. Miền Bắc Việt Nam
được biết đến với cà phê đậm đà và mạnh. Miền Trung Việt Nam được biết đến với
cà phê ngọt và kem béo ngậy. Miền Nam Việt Nam được biết đến với cà phê nhẹ và
thơm)
Question 4: How is the coffee culture in Vietnam?
A. Smooth (nhẹ nhàng)
B. Vibrant (sôi động)
C. Thrilling (cảm động)
D. Fussy (cầu kì)
Key: B
Clue: Coffee culture in Vietnam is vibrant and alive, with many coffee shops
and cafes throughout the country (Văn hóa cà phê ở Việt Nam rất sôi động và sống
động, với nhiều cửa hàng và quán cà phê trên khắp đất nước)
Question 5: When did Vietnam become one of the world’s leading coffee
producers?
A. Early 19th century

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 B. Mid-19th century
C. Early 20th century
D. Mid-20th century
Key: D
Clue: In the early 20th century, the Vietnamese began to develop their own
coffee industry. They began to cultivate and process coffee beans, they developed
their own unique blends and roasting techniques. By the mid-20th century, Vietnam
had become one of the world’s leading producers of coffee. (Đầu thế kỉ 20, người
Việt bắt đầu phát triển ngành công nghiệp cà phê riêng. Họ bắt đầu trồng trọt và
chế biến hạt cà phê, họ phát triển các kĩ thuật rang và pha trộn độc đáo của riêng
mình. Đến giữa thế kỉ 20, Việt Nam trở thành một trong những nhà sản xuất cà phê
hàng đầu thế giới)
Question 6: Choose the correct sentence:
A. Coffee is a new drink to be known in Vietnam in recent years.
B. Vietnamese started to develop their own coffee industry in the early 20 th
century.
C. According to the author, adding a little condensed milk have a more unique
taste.
D. Teenagers don’t like the taste of coffee.
Key: B
Clue:
A. Vietnam is a country with a long, rich history of coffee production and
consumption. Coffee has been a part of the culture for centuries, and it is now one
of the most popular beverages in the country (Việt Nam là quốc gia có lịch sử sản
xuất, tiêu thụ cà phê lâu đời và phong phú. Cà phê là một phần của nền văn hóa
trong nhiều thế kỉ và hiện tại nó là một trong những đồ uống phổ biến nhất ở quốc
gia này)
B. In the early 20th century, the Vietnamese began to develop their own
coffee industry ((Đầu thế kỉ 20, người Việt bắt đầu phát triển ngành công nghiệp cà
phê riêng)
C. …You can add some sweetened condensed milk to the cup for a creamy,
sweet flavor. Or, you can enjoy it black. Either way, you’ll be sure to enjoy the
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unique flavor of Vietnamese coffee (… Bạn có thể thêm một ít sữa đặc có đường
vào cốc để có vị kem béo ngậy. Hoặc, bạn có thể thưởng thức cà phê đen. Dù bằng
cách nào, bạn chắc chắn sẽ được thưởng thức hương vị độc đáo của cà phê Việt
Nam)
D. Coffee has been an important part of Vietnamese culture for centuries
and it continues to be an important part of the culture today. It is a symbol of
hospitality, friendship, good luck and it is enjoyed by people of all ages. (Cà phê là
một phần quan trọng của văn hóa Việt Nam trong nhiều thế kỉ và nó vẫn tiếp tục là
một phần quan trọng của văn hóa ngày nay. Nó là biểu tượng của lòng hiếu khách,
tình bạn, sự may mắn và nó được mọi người ở mọi lứa tuổi yêu thích).
Question 7: Choose the incorrect sentence:
A. Vietnamese coffee is usually made with a blend of Robusta and Arabica
beans.
B. You can enjoy pure coffee or add some condensed milk for a creamy taste.
C. Vietnam is the world’s leading coffee producer and the second largest coffee
exporter in the world.
D. Vietnamese coffee is a symbol of hospitality, friendship and good luck.
Key: C
Clue:
A. …Vietnamese coffee is known for its strong flavor and aroma. It is usually
made with a blend of Robusta and Arabica beans, it is often brewed with a French
press or a Vietnamese drip filter called a phin… (…Cà phê Việt Nam được biết đến
với hương vị mạnh mẽ và hương thơm. Nó thường được làm bằng sự pha trộn giữa
hạt cà phê Robusta và Arabica, nó thường được pha bằng máy ép của Pháp hoặc
bộ lọc nhỏ của Việt Nam gọi là phin…)
B. …You can add some sweetened condensed milk to the cup for a creamy,
sweet flavor. Or, you can enjoy it black… (… Bạn có thể thêm một ít sữa đặc có
đường vào cốc để có vị kem béo ngậy. Hoặc, bạn có thể thưởng thức cà phê đen…)
C. Vietnam is now one of the world’s leading producers of coffee, it is also
one of the world’s leading exporters. Coffee from Vietnam is exported to countries
all over the world and it is enjoyed by millions of people (Việt Nam là một nước
sản xuất cà phê hàng đầu thế giới, đồng thời cũng là một nước xuất khẩu cà phê

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hàng đầu thế giới. Cà phê Việt Nam được xuất khẩu sang các nước trên thế giới và
được hàng triệu người thưởng thức)
D. Coffee has been an important part of Vietnamese culture for centuries and
it continues to be an important part of the culture today. It is a symbol of hospitality,
friendship, look good and it is enjoyed by people of all ages. (Cà phê là một phần
quan trọng của văn hóa Việt Nam trong nhiều thế kỉ và nó vẫn tiếp tục là một phần
quan trọng của văn hóa ngày nay. Nó là biểu tượng của lòng hiếu khách, tình bạn,
sự may mắn và nó được mọi người ở mọi lứa tuổi yêu thích)
Question 8: What is “Phin”?
A. It’s a coffee grinder (Nó là máy xay cà phê)
B. It’s a French press. (Nó là máy ép kiểu Pháp)
C. It’s another name for Vietnamese coffee. (Nó là tên gọi khác của cà phê Việt
Nam)
D. It is a metal filter with a plunger that fits in the mouth of the cup (Nó là một
bộ lọc bằng kim loại có pittông vừa với miệng cốc)
Key: D
Clue: …The coffee is brewed using a special filter called a phin, which is a
metal filter with a plunger that fits over the top of a cup… (Cà phê được pha bằng
một bộ lọc đặc biệt gọi là phin, là một bộ lọc bằng kim loại có pittông vừa với
miệng cốc…)
Question 9: According to the article, what do you need to do to start making
coffee?
A. Grind coffee beans (Xay hạt cà phê)
B. Boil water (Đun nước)
C. Soak coffee (Ngâm cà phê)
D. No mentioned (Không đề cập)
Key: A
Clue: To begin, you will need to grind the Robusta beans, to a medium-
fine consistency. Once the beans are ground, you can place them in the phin filter…
(Để bắt đầu, bạn cần xay hạt cà phê Robusta, đến độ mịn vừa phải. Sau khi cà phê
được xay nhuyễn, bạn có thể cho chúng vào phin lọc…)

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Question 10: What is the writer’s purpose in this article?
A. To promote coffee culture in Vietnam. (Để quảng bá văn hóa cà phê ở Việt
Nam).
B. Introduction to the process of coffee production and export in Vietnam. (Giới
thiệu về quy trình sản xuất và xuất khẩu cà phê ở Việt Nam).
C. Introducing drinks to enjoy when coming to Vietnam. (Giới thiệu về những đồ
uống nhất định thưởng khi đến Việt Nam).
D. Write about the journey of Vietnamese coffee reaching the world (Viết về
hành trình cà phê Việt Nam vươn tầm thế giới).
Key: D

VOCABULARIES

Words Meaning Meaning in Example

Vietnamese

Flavour (n) How food or drink Mùi vị Sweets with different

tastes flavours

Vibrant (adj) Full of life and Sôi động Thailand is at it most

energy vibrant the New Year
celebrations

Consumptio The act of sth Sự tiêu thụ Gas and oil consumption
n (n) always increases in cold
weather

Blend (v) To mix two or more Trộn To blend the flour with
sth together the milk to make cakes

Exporter (n) The country that Nhà xuất khẩu Vietnam is the third rice
sells goods to exporter in the world
another country

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Brew (v) How to make sth pha How to brew good
drink coffee

Plunger (n) Parts of the coffee Pít tông To insert the plunger to
maker start the tool

Grind (v) Make sth smaller Xay I grind fruit to make

juice

Tablespoon Use to get seasoning Thìa súp To take 2 tablespoons of

(n) salt in the soup

Ingredients One of the things Thành phần To mix all the

(n) from which ingredients in a bowl
something is made

EXERCISE 3:
 Look at the sentences below about “Exploring the Origins of Pho:
Vietnam’s National Dish”.
 Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence
is correct or incorrect.
 If it is correct, mark T on your answer sheet
 If it is incorrect, mark F on your answer sheet.

Exploring the Origins of Pho: Vietnam’s National Dish

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 Pho is a traditional Vietnamese dish that has become a national favorite. It is a
noodle soup that is made with a variety of ingredients, including beef, chicken, or
pork, and a flavorful broth. The broth is typically made with beef or chicken stock
and seasoned with spices such as star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. The
noodles are usually made from rice flour and are served with a variety of toppings
such as bean sprouts, basil, lime, and chili peppers and is often served with sauces
such as hoisin and sriracha. Pho is beloved in Vietnam, where it is considered the
national dish. But where did this beloved dish come from? In this blog, we will
explore the origins of pho and how it has become a beloved part of Vietnamese
culture.
The origins of pho can be traced back to the late 19th century, when the French
colonized Vietnam. During this time, the French introduced a variety of new
ingredients and cooking techniques to the Vietnamese people. One of these new
ingredients was beef, which was not commonly used in traditional Vietnamese
cuisine. The French also introduced a variety of new spices and herbs, which were
used to create a flavorful broth for the soup. This combination of ingredients and
cooking techniques is believed to be the origin of pho.
As the French influence in Vietnam began to wane, the Vietnamese people
began to adapt the dish to their own tastes. They began to add more herbs and spices
to the broth, as well as a variety of vegetables. They also began to use different
types of meat, such as chicken and pork, in the soup. This adaptation of the dish is
what eventually led to the creation of the modern version of pho. Over time, the
dish has developed regional variations, with the northern style being the most
popular. Northern pho is made with a clear broth, while central and southern pho
are made with a darker broth.

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 Today, pho is a beloved part of Vietnamese culture. It is served in restaurants and
street stalls throughout the country, and is often eaten for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. The dish is also popular in other countries, such as the United States, where
it is often served in Vietnamese restaurants.
The popularity of pho is due in part to its delicious flavor and its versatility. The
dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, and can be served with a variety of
herbs and vegetables. It is also a relatively inexpensive dish, making it a popular
choice for those on a budget. Pho is a great option for picky eaters because it is a
customizable dish that can be tailored to individual tastes. It is a light and flavorful
soup that can be made with a variety of ingredients, including different types of
meats, vegetables, and noodles. The broth can be adjusted to be mild or spicy, and
the toppings can be added or removed to suit individual preferences. Additionally,
pho is a healthy option that is low in calories and fat, and high in protein and fiber.
It is easy to see why pho is a beloved part of Vietnamese culture, and its origins
can be traced back to the late 19th century. The dish has evolved over time, and is
now enjoyed by people all over the world. Whether you are in Vietnam or
elsewhere, pho is sure to be a delicious and satisfying meal.

QUESTION
1. Pho broth is usually made from beef or chicken and is seasoned with spices
like ginger and garlic.
2. The French influence in Vietnam caused the Vietnamese people to stop using
beef in their traditional cuisine.
3. The Vietnamese have adapted pho to their taste by adding a variety of herbs
and spices to the broth.
4. The modern version of pho only includes beef as a meat option.
5. The broth in northern pho is darker than in central and southern pho.
6. Pho is now widely spread across other countries.
7. Pho is a relatively expensive dish, which is why it is not as widely eaten in
Vietnam.
8. Pho is a heavy and filling dish that is best suited for dinner.
9. Pho is not a healthy dish and is high in calories and fat.
10. Pho is deeply ingrained in Vietnamese culture.
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 KEY

1. F 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. F 6. T 7. F 8. F 9. F 10. T

DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
Question 1. Key: F
Explain: Pho broth is usually made from beef or chicken and is seasoned with
spices like ginger and garlic. (Nước dùng phở thường được làm từ thịt bò hoặc thịt
gà và được nêm thêm các loại gia vị như gừng, tỏi).
The first paragraph mentions that “The broth is typically made with beef or
chicken stock and seasoned with spices such as star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and
cardamom.” (Nước dùng thường được làm từ thịt bò hoặc thịt gà và được nêm các
loại gia vị như hoa hồi, quế, đinh hương và bạch đậu khấu).
Question 2. Key: F
Explain: The French influence in Vietnam caused the Vietnamese people to
stop using beef in their traditional cuisine. (Ảnh hưởng của Pháp ở Việt Nam khiến
người Việt ngừng sử dụng thịt bò trong ẩm thực truyền thống của họ).
The second paragraph mentions that “During this time, the French introduced a
variety of new ingredients and cooking techniques to the Vietnamese people. One of
these new ingredients was beef, which was not commonly used in traditional
Vietnamese cuisine.” (Trong thời gian này, người Pháp đã giới thiệu nhiều loại
nguyên liệu và kỹ thuật nấu ăn mới cho người Việt Nam. Một trong những nguyên
liệu mới này là thịt bò, vốn không được sử dụng phổ biến trong ẩm thực truyền
thống của Việt Nam) => Beef was not commonly used in traditional Vietnamese
cuisine before French colonization. (Thịt bò không được sử dụng phổ biến trong ẩm
thực truyền thống Việt Nam trước thời Pháp thuộc).
Question 3. Key: T
Explain: The Vietnamese have adapted pho to their taste by adding a variety of
herbs and spices to the broth. (Người Việt Nam đã điều chỉnh món phở theo khẩu vị
của mình bằng cách thêm nhiều loại rau thơm và gia vị vào nước dùng).
The 3rd paragraph mentions that “As the French influence in Vietnam began to
wane, the Vietnamese people began to adapt the dish to their own tastes. They
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began to add more herbs and spices to the broth, as well as a variety of vegetables.”
(Khi ảnh hưởng của Pháp ở Việt Nam bắt đầu suy yếu, người Việt Nam bắt đầu
điều chỉnh món ăn theo sở thích của mình. Họ bắt đầu thêm nhiều loại thảo mộc và
gia vị vào nước dùng, cũng như nhiều loại rau).
Question 4. Key: F
Explain: The modern version of pho only includes beef as a meat option.
(Phiên bản hiện đại của phở chỉ có thịt bò).
The 3rd paragraph mentions that “They also began to use different types of
meat, such as chicken and pork, in the soup. This adaptation of the dish is what
eventually led to the creation of the modern version of pho.” (Họ cũng bắt đầu sử
dụng các loại thịt khác nhau, chẳng hạn như thịt gà và thịt lợn, trong súp. Sự
chuyển thể của món ăn này cuối cùng đã dẫn đến việc tạo ra phiên bản phở hiện
đại).
Question 5. Key: F
Explain: The broth in northern pho is darker than in central and southern pho.
(Nước dùng phở Bắc đậm hơn phở miền Trung và miền Nam).
The 3rd paragraph mentions that “Northern pho is made with a clear broth,
while central and southern pho are made with a darker broth.” (Phở Bắc có nước
dùng trong, trong khi phở Trung và Nam có nước dùng đậm hơn).
Question 6. Key: T
Explain: Pho is now widely spread across other countries. (Phở hiện đã được
phổ biến rộng rãi trên các quốc gia khác).
The 4th paragraph mentions that “The dish is also popular in other countries,
such as the United States, where it is often served in Vietnamese restaurants.” (Món
ăn này cũng phổ biến ở các quốc gia khác, chẳng hạn như Hoa Kỳ, nơi nó thường
được phục vụ trong các nhà hàng Việt Nam).
Question 7. Key: F
Explain: Pho is a relatively expensive dish, which is why it is not as widely
eaten in Vietnam. (Phở là một món ăn tương đối đắt tiền, đó là lý do tại sao nó
không được ăn rộng rãi ở Việt Nam).
The 5th paragraph mentions that “It is also a relatively inexpensive dish,
making it a popular choice for those on a budget”. (Nó cũng là một món ăn tương

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đối rẻ, khiến nó trở thành lựa chọn phổ biến cho những người có ngân sách hạn
hẹp).
Question 8. Key: F
Explain: Pho is a heavy and filling dish that is best suited for dinner. (Phở là
một món ăn tạo cảm giác no lâu, thích hợp nhất cho bữa tối).
The 5th paragraph mentions that “It is a light and flavorful soup that can be
made with a variety of ingredients, including different types of meats, vegetables,
and noodles.” (Đây là một món súp nhẹ và có hương vị có thể được chế biến với
nhiều loại nguyên liệu, bao gồm các loại thịt, rau và mì khác nhau) => It is a light
and flavorful soup so it can be eaten at any time of the day. (Phở là một món súp
nhẹ và có hương vị nên có thể ăn bất cứ lúc nào trong ngày).
Question 9. Key: F
Explain: Pho is not a healthy dish and is high in calories and fat. (Phở không
phải là một món ăn tốt cho sức khỏe và chứa nhiều calo và chất béo).
The 5th paragraph mentions that “Additionally, pho is a healthy option that is
low in calories and fat, and high in protein and fiber.” (Ngoài ra, phở là một lựa
chọn lành mạnh ít calo và chất béo, đồng thời giàu chất đạm và chất xơ).
Question 10. Key: T
Explain: Pho is deeply ingrained in Vietnamese culture. (Phở đã ăn sâu vào
văn hóa Việt Nam).
The end paragraph mentions that “It is easy to see why pho is a beloved part of
Vietnamese culture, and its origins can be traced back to the late 19th century.”
(Thật dễ hiểu tại sao phở là một phần được yêu thích trong văn hóa Việt Nam, và
nguồn gốc của nó có thể bắt nguồn từ cuối thế kỷ 19).

VOCABULARIES

New words Meaning Meaning in Example

Vietnamese

Broth (n) A thin soup, often Nước lèo, Here's a bowl of

with vegetables or nước dùng chicken broth for
rice in it, usually you.

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 made with the
liquid in which
meat bones have
been boiled.

Versatility Able to change Tính linh hoạt Daniels

(n) easily from one possesses the
activity to another versatility to
or able to be used play right and
for many different left end and
purposes. tackle.

Budget (n) A plan to show Ngân sách Libraries are

how much money a finding it
person or increasingly
organization will difficult to
earn and how much remain within
they will need or (their) budget.
be able to spend.

Satisfying Making you feel Thỏa mãn It is very

(adj) pleased by satisfying to
providing what you know that the
need or want. project was a
success.

Picky (adj) Someone who is Kén chọn, The children are

picky is very khó tính such picky
careful about eaters.
choosing only what
they like.

Wane (v) To become weaker Giảm sút, yếu By the late 70s
in strength or đi the band's

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 influence. popularity was
beginning to
wane.

Herb (n) A type of plant Thảo mộc A large range of

whose leaves are herbs and spices
used in cooking to are used in South
give flavour to Asian cooking.
particular dishes or
in making
medicine.

Spice (n) A substance made Gia vị Spices are

from a plant, used widely used in
to give a special South Asian
flavour to food. cooking.

Ingredient Food that is used Thành phần, Ingredients list

(n) with other foods in nguyên liệu includes 500g of
the preparation of a chicken meat.
particular dish.

Customizabl Used to describe Có thể tùy We offer

e (adj) something that you chỉnh customizable
can change ringtones for
according to a your phone.
customer's or user's
particular needs.

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EXERCISE 4:
 Read the following article then answer the questions

 Read the text below. Then Match information 1-10 with information A-J to
match the content of the article.

REASONS TO VISIT VIETNAM

Vietnam is an extraordinary country that touches the hearts and souls of all who
visit, leaving them wishing for more time to explore and discover its unique culture.
Whether you eat your way through a country, are looking for the best beaches or
want to get off the beaten track, Vietnam is the place for you.
History
Vietnam’s culture dates back to 2,000 BC. Like many other countries in the
region, its history is complicated, starting from the Dong Son culture that spanned
thousands of years, and moving through many different leaders, lords and dynasties.
Chinese, Khmer and Indian cultures, as well as the French culture during colonial
rule, have all influenced Vietnam.
Much of Vietnam’s history is brought to life for visitors through various
architecture, museums and tours, like the tours through the tunnel systems under Ho
Chi Minh City (Saigon).
By exploring such places you will be better able to understand Vietnam through
the eyes of locals, and to see how their long history has been shaped into the culture
we see today.

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 Food
Foodies around the world seek out authentic Vietnamese cuisine, because it’s
simply the best. It’s always fresh, tasty and healthy. Whether you are eating at a
food stall or in a restaurant, the food is heavenly.
Pho, spring rolls, banh mi, sticky rice and seafood are everyday staples that you
need to try. The food will be kind to your taste buds and your wallet, with fresh
seafood dinners for two costing anywhere from $8 to $20 (on average).
You can enjoy such seafood dinners at a restaurant, or if you are more daring on
a beach, having them cooked right in front of you while you watch the sunset.
Vietnam’s geographical location makes it a prime location for indulging in some
of the best fruit around. It can provide you with some of the classics like
watermelon, pineapple, bananas and mangos, but also introduce you to some
unfamiliar tastes like mangosteen, durian, and lychee.
Natural Beauty: Beaches and Mountains
Vietnam is endowed with 3,000 kilometers of pristine tropical coastline, resulting
in some of the best beaches in the world.
The mountains here are otherworldly. Stretching from the east to the west coast
and rising out of the ocean, these karst mountains need to be seen in person to be
fully appreciated.
Put simply, Vietnam's natural beauty is unmatched. It contains a handful of
World Heritage Sites: Halong Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang Caves, Hoi An Ancient
Street and Cham Islands.
Even if you can’t make it to all the World Heritage Sites in Vietnam, some of the
landscapes and views found in even the most normal places are breathtaking and
worth seeing.
Friendly People
Although the language barrier can seem intimidating at first, the locals really try
to understand you, and are able to communicate quite well through body language.
When you may feel overwhelmed by the new culture, language, and places, the
locals are more than willing to help you, and they’ll do it with a smile.
When visitors are lost, some locals have even been known to walk them to where
they are trying to go, just to make sure they get there safely.
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 QUESTIONS
Match information 1-10 with information A-J to match the content of the
article.

Question 1: The food that you A. Reasons to visit Vietnam

should try

Question 2: The culture of B. Friendly

Vietnam were influenced by

Question 3: The topic of the article C. History, Food, Natural beauty: Beaches
and Mountains, Friendly people

Question 4: The length of Vietnam D. Halong Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang Caves,
coastline Hoi An Ancient Street and Cham Islands

Question 5: Vietnamese character E. Complicate

Question 6: Average price for two F. Chinese, Khmer, Indian and French
with fresh seafood dinners culture

Question 7: The World Heritage G. Pho, spring rolls, banh mi, sticky rice
Sites of Vietnam and seafood

Question 8: Unfamiliar fruits you H. from $8 to $20

can find in Vietnam

Question 9: Reasons to visit I. 3,000 kilometers

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Vietnam that the article mentioned

Question 10: Vietnam’s history J. Mangosteen, durian and lychee

KEY

1. G 2. F 3. A 4. I 5. B 6. H 7. D 8. J 9. C 10. E

DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
Question 1. G
Explanation: “Pho, spring rolls, banh mi, sticky rice and seafood are everyday
staples that you need to try” (Phở, chả giò, bánh mì, xôi và hải sản là những món
ăn hàng ngày bạn nên thử)
Question 2. F
Explanation: “Chinese, Khmer, and Indian cultures, as well as the French
culture during colonial rule, have all influenced Vietnam” (Các nền văn hóa Trung
Quốc, Khmer, Ấn Độ cũng như văn hóa Pháp thời thuộc địa đều có ảnh hưởng đến
Việt Nam)
Question 3. A
Explanation: The topic of the passage is clearly stated in the title.
Question 4. I
Explanation: “Vietnam is endowed with 3,000 kilometers of pristine tropical
coastline” (Việt Nam được ưu đãi với 3.000 km bờ biển nhiệt đới hoang sơ)
Question 5. B
Explanation: “Although the language barrier can seem intimidating at first, the
locals really try to understand you… When you may feel overwhelmed by the new
culture, language and places, the locals are more than willing to help you…with a
smile. When visitors are lost, some locals have even been known to walk them to

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where they are trying to go, just to make sure they get there safely” (Mặc dù ban
đầu rào cản ngôn ngữ có vẻ đáng sợ, nhưng người dân địa phương thực sự cố gắng
hiểu bạn… Khi bạn cảm thấy choáng ngợp trước nền văn hóa, ngôn ngữ và địa
điểm mới, người dân địa phương rất sẵn lòng giúp đỡ bạn… bằng một nụ cười. Khi
du khách bị lạc, một số người dân địa phương thậm chí còn được biết là sẽ dắt họ
đến nơi họ định đến, chỉ để đảm bảo họ đến đó an toàn)
Question 6. H
Explanation: “The food will be kind to your taste buds and your wallet, with
fresh seafood dinners for two costing anywhere from $8 to $20 (on average)” (Đồ
ăn sẽ phù hợp với vị giác và túi tiền của bạn, với bữa tối hải sản tươi sống cho hai
người có giá từ 8 đến 20 đô la (trung bình))
Question 7. D
Explanation: “Put simply Vietnam’s natural beauty is unmatched. It contains a
handful of World Heritage Sites: Halong Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang Caves, Hoi An
Ancient Street and Cham Islands” (Nói một cách đơn giản, vẻ đẹp tự nhiên của Việt
Nam không có gì bằng. Nó chứa một số Di sản Thế giới: Vịnh Hạ Long, Động
Phong Nha Kẻ Bàng, Phố cổ Hội An và Cù lao Chàm)
Question 8. J
Explanation: “It can provide you with some of the classics like watermelon,
pineapple, bananas and mangos, but also introduce you to some unfamiliar tastes
like mangosteen, durian and lychee” (Nó (Việt Nam) có thể cung cấp cho bạn một
số loại quả thông dụng như dưa hấu, dứa, chuối và xoài, nhưng cũng đem đến cho
bạn một số hương vị lạ như măng cụt, sầu riêng và vải thiều)
Question 9. C
Explanation: “Reasons to visit Vietnam that the article mentioned are: History,
Food, Natural beauty: Beaches and Mountains, Friendly people” (Những lý do nên
đến thăm Việt Nam mà bài báo đã đề cập là: Lịch sử, Ẩm thực, Vẻ đẹp tự nhiên:
những bãi biển và những ngọn núi, Con người thân thiện)
Question 10. E
Explanation: “Like many other countries in the region, its history is
complicated, starting from the Dong Son culture that spanned thousands of years,
and moving through many different leaders, lords and dynasties” (Cũng như nhiều
quốc gia khác trong khu vực, lịch sử của Việt Nam rất phức tạp, bắt đầu từ nền văn
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hóa Đông Sơn kéo dài hàng nghìn năm, trải qua nhiều thủ lĩnh, lãnh chúa và triều
đại khác nhau)

VOCABULARIES
Meaning in
New words Meaning Example
Vietnamese
Extraordinary very unusual, special, Đặc biệt She was an
(adj) or unexpected extraordinary
woman, and no one
will ever forget her.
Wish (v) want to do something Mong muốn I don't wish to
worry you but he
did say he'd be
back by midnight.
Unique (adj) being the only Độc nhất Each person’s
existing one of its DNA is unique.
type or, more
generally, unusual, or
special in some way
Span (v) to exist or continue Kéo dài Tennis has a
for a particular length history spanning
of time several centuries.
Lord (n) a man who has a lot of Lãnh chúa He is the younger
power in a particular son of a lord.
area of activity
Dynasty (n) a series of rulers or Triều đại The Mogul dynasty
leaders who are all ruled over India for
from the same family, centuries.
or a period when a
country is ruled by
them
Tunnel (n) a long passage under Đường hầm The train went into
or through the ground, the tunnel.
especially one made
by people
Breathtaking (adj) extremely exciting, Ngoạn mục The view from the
beautiful, or top of the mountain
surprising is breathtaking.
Intimidating (adj) making you feel Đáng sợ She can be very
frightened or nervous intimidating when
she's angry.

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 Seek to look for someone Tìm kiếm Corbett resolved to
someone/somethin or something, ai/cái gì seek out the truth.
g out especially for a long
time until you find
him, her, or it

EXERCISE 5:
 Read the following article.

 Summarize the article about 100 words.

How to plan when traveling?

Traveling can be tricky for a newbie. If you want to take a trip to a new place
abroad or which is far away from where you live, you may need to make a good
plan in order to avoid troubles during the trip. So once you know where you want to
go, you should decide when and how you are going to go there.
Many people take a trip during holidays because that is the time when they can
take a break from work or studies. Unfortunately, traveling during the holiday
season may not be a good choice as prices for flight tickets and hotel rooms are
usually higher than the off-season period when tourism is not booming. If you have
a limited budget, you may consider taking a day off work during the off-season
when prices are lower and discounted.
Your budget will also determine what means of transportation you are going to
use. Taking a road trip might be cheaper, but you should be in good shape and
prepare your car for a long trip. Using a bicycle will not cost anything as you power
it by using your legs. However, the use of a bicycle can be hard work and can take a
lot of time to travel long distances. Cars and motorcycles are faster modes of

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transport, but are more expensive to use as gasoline is needed for them to work. The
use of a plane is necessary for people wanting to travel very long distances. If you
choose to fly, you may have to take public transportation to get around in your
holiday destination. Whether you take a taxi, subway or bus, you should know
where you are going based on the itinerary that you have planned before and make
sure you know the routes and the fares.
Next, calculate your costs. What kind of accommodation do you want? If you
take a road trip, you may prefer to stay in a motel. Hostels are cheaper, but today
you can search online and find hotels offering rooms with low rates. If the costs are
more than you can afford, make cuts where you can. You may cut expenses for
eating out or even cut the trip short and get back before the holiday season ends.
Once you are exactly sure of where and when you want to go, how you will get
there and where you are going to stay, make your reservations. You can book your
flight and accommodation online and even many attractions have ticket sales online
so you can skip the lines and enjoy the attraction right in. You may also consider
taking travel insurance. You will have some protection in case you could not travel
during the time your tickets are booked for.
Lastly, pack light. Heavy luggage will only restrict your movement and cause
discomfort. A few basic shirts and pants or shorts will do and roll them when
packing to save room for souvenirs.

SUMMARIZING
Planning before you travel is important especially when your budget is limited.
Here are six tips for you. Firstly, you should not travel at the tourist season because
the costs will be very expensive. Secondly, you should choose the means of
transportation that suit your health, your budget and your plans. Thirdly, if your
budget is limited, you should book a room in advance or stay at a motel. Fourthly,
you should book air tickets and tickets for some activities in your plan in advance.
Finally, you should consider buying travel insurance and preparing a light bag to
have the best trip.

DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
Paragraph 1: The author talks about the necessity of planning before traveling,
especially for those on a limited budget. First, travelers need to know where they
want to go, then answer two questions: When and how will you get there?

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 Paragraph 2: The author suggests the time to travel. The author advises
travelers not to travel during the tourist season because all costs will be very
expensive. For those on a limited budget, the author recommends taking a day off
work and traveling off-season to get a discount.
Paragraph 3: The author suggests some means of transport when traveling.
Bicycles don't cost anything, but using it is hard work and takes a long time to
travel over long distances. Cars and motorbikes help to travel faster but have to pay
for gas. Airplanes are essential for long-distance trips, but when you use them, you
have to pay for public transport in your vacation destination. The author also
reminds travelers to know the places you want to go, then make sure you know the
routes and fares.
Paragraph 4: The author suggests several ways to reduce costs related to
accommodation. The author advises travelers to stay at motels if traveling by road.
The author suggests booking online to reduce costs. In cases where the cost is out of
reach, the author recommends cutting down on food costs or cutting your trip short.
Paragraph 5: Once you're sure where and when to travel , the author
recommends booking in advance. Pre-booking flight tickets and some sightseeing
activities selling tickets online will help you save more . The author also
recommends purchasing travel insurance in advance of your trip in case you are
unable to travel through the booking period .
Paragraph 6: The author advises travelers to bring light luggage to have room
for souvenirs.

VOCABULARIES

New words Meaning Meaning in Example

Vietnamese

Tricky (adj) Difficult to do or Khó khăn It's tricky to learn to

deal with ride a skateboard,
but you never
forget how.

Newbie (n) A person who is new Người mới The guide helps
to a particular newbies understand

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activity and has little
experience

Budget (n) Any plan showing Ngân sách The government

how money is to be has cut the budget
spent for education.

Determine (v) To decide, to find out Quyết định/ Your health is

exactly Xác định determined in part
by what you eat.

Itinerary (n) A route for a journey Lịch trình We planned our

itinerary several
weeks before the
trip.

Accommodation Room(s) in a house Chỗ ở It is difficult to find

(n) or hotel in which to cheap
live, especially for a accommodation in
short time London in August.

Motel (n) A hotel for people Nhà nghỉ Mike took Sara to a
travelling by car, motel and kept me
usually with spaces there all night.
for cars next to each
room

Reservations (n) An arrangement for a Sự đặt chỗ I'd like to make a

seat on a plane or table reservation for
train, a room in a two people for nine
hotel, etc. to be kept o'clock.
for you

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Insurance (n) An agreement in Tiền bảo Sara just received
which you pay a hiểm the insurance
company money and money after the car
they pay your cots if accident
you have an
accident, injury, etc.

Restrict (v) To keep within Hạn chế/ He feels this new

certain limits/ to giới hạn law will restrict his
make less than usual, freedom.
desirable, etc.

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 CONCLUSION
After completing the project, our group has conducted research on topics related
to the environment and traffic congestion. Through this project, we have learned
and absorbed a lot of useful knowledge. Know how to build a reading passage with
a variety of questions, thereby gaining more vocabulary, know how to handle many
situations in the lesson and improve the sense of responsibility when doing group
work.
Our research topic has many limitations in terms of knowledge and
shortcomings. We hope you can give us some helpful comments first.
Thank you very much teachers!!!

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1) Spring! Colors! Love! Holi is a time to play and laugh, forget and
forgive:
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/sites/teens/files/holi_-_text.pdf?
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Lb0H5x9HEIxJiPrv75yx8g
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a. https://culturephamtravel.com/vietnamese-coffee-how-to-make/
b. http://www.archcafe.net/en/coffee-360degree/delicious-coffee-cup/coffee-
culture-in-vietnam/
3) Exploring the Origins of Pho: Vietnam’s
National Dish:
https://thepickychef.com/exploring-the-origins-of-pho-vietnams-
national-dish/
4) Reasons to visit Vietnam:
https://www.asiahighlights.com/vietnam/top-reasons-to-visit
5) How to plan when traveling:
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b. https://www.excellentesl4u.com/esl-taking-a-trip-reading.html

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