IV. Read the following passage and decide if the statements are true (T), false (F), or not given(NG).

Many travellers to Viet Nam wonder: ‘Why do Vietnamese people burn colored papers?’ These papers are known as ‘votive paper’. They can be houses, clothes, fake money, cars, motorbikes,...made of paper. They represent gifts for the ancestors. This practice originates from the belief that death is not the end of someone's life. People burn

votive as offerings for the dead to use in the afterlife. Therefore, votive items are often valuable

objects meaning that the dead could still enjoy material life in their ‘new life’. Votive papers

actually symbolize the link between life and death. The burning ritual takes place regularly on

particular days such as festivals, new and full moon days, yearly ancestors’ death anniversaries or

the Lunar New Year. After people burn the papers, they sprinkle a little wine upon the ashes so that

the spirits can get to heaven and bring gifts for their ancestors.

People also burn votive paper because they wish to have better results in exams, better revenues for

business, to get rid of some disease, or to bring safety, happiness and good luck to their loved ones.

Statements

1. Votive paper often represents valuable things.

2. Vietnamese people believe that there is an afterlife.

3. Votive paper shows that there is a link between life and death.

4. People burn votive papers at any time they like.

5. Some people burn votive paper to wish for good health and wealth.

III. Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the word provided.

1. Do you think the ethnic minorities people have their own customs and _____________?(traditional)

2. The Jrai has the largest ______________ in the Central Highlands (populate)

3. The Pa Then believe that the god of fire brings them _______________ and prosperity.(peaceful)

4. Each time I returned I was struck by the _____________of Sa Pa and its people. (unique)

5. If you go to Sa Pa, you should try some ______________ of the local people sold at the market.(special)

7. The government carried out a program to _______________ the health service in remote and rural areas.(modern)

8. I'm so ______________ about my trip. It's going to be amazing. (excite)

9. After ______________ food from the plate, you should put it into your bowl before eating.(take)

10. ________ when dining, South Koreans use cushions to sit on the floor and eat from a low table. (tradition)

11. You should use both hands when giving and ____________ things. (receive)

12. Hung Kings’ Temple Festival attracts lots of festival ________________ every year (go)

13. Encouraging children to eat and drink ____________ is very important. ( healthy)

14. The children in our family are always _______________ to their elders. (respect)

15. My aunt lives in one of the most ______________ parts in Paris. She is a well-known fashion designer there.(fashion)