Practice SVIP

Put the phrases into the correct columns.

Put the phrases into the correct columns.

Choose the correct answer to complete the exchange.

Minh: Thank you for sharing your story about your family history. It was fascinating!

Dan: ___________________ I'm always happy to learn about other people's heritage too.

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation.

Village Head: Welcome to our craft workshop, Mike.

Mike: Thank you! Everything looks so interesting. What do you usually make here?

Village Head: We create a variety of handmade items, such as baskets, hats, and mats.

Mike: How long does it take to finish a basket?

Village Head: It usually takes about one day to complete a basket, depending on the size and design.

Mike: I'd love to learn.

Village Head: Of course! You can try making a small mat. It's a good start for beginners.

Mike: Great!

Village Head: You'll need bamboo strips and a knife. I will show you how to use them.

Mike: I'm really excited to start.

Village Head: Absolutely. First, you need to cut the bamboo into thin strips. Then, we will weave them together.

Mike: Thank you for teaching me.

Village Head: You're welcome, Mike. Take your time and enjoy the process.

Fill in the blanks to complete the conversation.

Tour Guide: Welcome to the Hue Imperial Citadel, Derrick. It's a very historic place.

Derrick: Thank you! It looks incredible.

Tour Guide: It was built in the early 19th century and served as the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Derrick: How long did it take to build the entire citadel?

Tour Guide:

Derrick: That's quite a long time.

Tour Guide: You can visit the main palace, royal tombs, and beautiful gardens.

Derrick: Can we see the main palace first?

Tour Guide: Absolutely.

Derrick: I'm eager to see it. Are there any special events today?

Tour Guide:

Derrick: That sounds wonderful. I'd love to watch it.

Tour Guide: Great! We can plan to attend after exploring the palace. Let's get started!

Fill in the blanks with the correct headings for each paragraph.

Growing up, my Vietnamese parents tried to fit in while keeping our Vietnamese culture. Now, I do the same with my kids in Houston. Here are four habits that help us.

A.

While it is challenging to speak Vietnamese to my kids all the time, they must be able to greet their elders traditionally. When greeting their grandparents, they're expected to fold their arms together and bow as they say, "Con chào bà" for grandma or "Con chào ông" for grandpa.

B.

Commit to making a new cultural dish as a family. In our family, my kids love to help cook fragrant jasmine rice, a staple in the Vietnamese dietary pattern. They are in charge of rinsing the rice until the water runs clear, and they love splashing starchy water around the rice pot.

C.

Our elders have amazing stories of how they persevered through difficult times. Whether they were immigrants, like mine, or were born in America, this practice of generational storytelling can help connect both young and old.

D.

Our favorite Vietnamese holiday is the Lunar New Year (Tết), celebrated in January or February. My children love saying, "Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!" which means "Happy New Year" in Vietnamese, before being rewarded with bright red envelopes filled with lucky money. In Vietnam, it is tradition to wear new red Vietnamese dresses called "ao dai" and visit our elders.

Read the passage and decide if each sentence is True, False, or Not given.

Growing up, my Vietnamese parents tried to fit in while keeping our Vietnamese culture . Now, I do the same with my kids in Houston. Here are four habits that help us.

Practice traditional greetings

While it is challenging to speak Vietnamese to my kids all the time, they must be able to greet their elders traditionally. When greeting their grandparents, they're expected to fold their arms together and bow as they say, "Con chào bà" for grandma or "Con chào ông" for grandpa.

Research your country's national dishes

Commit to making a new cultural dish as a family. In our family, my kids love to help cook fragrant jasmine rice, a staple in the Vietnamese dietary pattern. They are in charge of rinsing the rice until the water runs clear, and they love splashing starchy water around the rice pot.

Interview an elder

Our elders have amazing stories of how they persevered through difficult times. Whether they were immigrants, like mine, or were born in America, this practice of generational storytelling can help connect both young and old.

Celebrate the holidays of your homeland

Our favorite Vietnamese holiday is the Lunar New Year (Tết), celebrated in January or February. My children love saying, "Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!" which means "Happy New Year" in Vietnamese, before being rewarded with bright red envelopes filled with lucky money. In Vietnam, it is tradition to wear new red Vietnamese dresses called "ao dai" and visit our elders.

The author's children can speak Vietnamese well.

Read the passage and decide if each sentence is True, False, or Not given.

Growing up, my Vietnamese parents tried to fit in while keeping our Vietnamese culture . Now, I do the same with my kids in Houston. Here are four habits that help us.

Practice traditional greetings

While it is challenging to speak Vietnamese to my kids all the time, they must be able to greet their elders traditionally. When greeting their grandparents, they're expected to fold their arms together and bow as they say, "Con chào bà" for grandma or "Con chào ông" for grandpa.

Research your country's national dishes

Commit to making a new cultural dish as a family. In our family, my kids love to help cook fragrant jasmine rice, a staple in the Vietnamese dietary pattern. They are in charge of rinsing the rice until the water runs clear, and they love splashing starchy water around the rice pot.

Interview an elder

Our elders have amazing stories of how they persevered through difficult times. Whether they were immigrants, like mine, or were born in America, this practice of generational storytelling can help connect both young and old.

Celebrate the holidays of your homeland

Our favorite Vietnamese holiday is the Lunar New Year (Tết), celebrated in January or February. My children love saying, "Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!" which means "Happy New Year" in Vietnamese, before being rewarded with bright red envelopes filled with lucky money. In Vietnam, it is tradition to wear new red Vietnamese dresses called "ao dai" and visit our elders.

The author's family meals always include traditional Vietnamese rice.

Read the passage and decide if each sentence is True, False, or Not given.

Growing up, my Vietnamese parents tried to fit in while keeping our Vietnamese culture . Now, I do the same with my kids in Houston. Here are four habits that help us.

Practice traditional greetings

While it is challenging to speak Vietnamese to my kids all the time, they must be able to greet their elders traditionally. When greeting their grandparents, they're expected to fold their arms together and bow as they say, "Con chào bà" for grandma or "Con chào ông" for grandpa.

Research your country's national dishes

Commit to making a new cultural dish as a family. In our family, my kids love to help cook fragrant jasmine rice, a staple in the Vietnamese dietary pattern. They are in charge of rinsing the rice until the water runs clear, and they love splashing starchy water around the rice pot.

Interview an elder

Our elders have amazing stories of how they persevered through difficult times. Whether they were immigrants, like mine, or were born in America, this practice of generational storytelling can help connect both young and old.

Celebrate the holidays of your homeland

Our favorite Vietnamese holiday is the Lunar New Year (Tết), celebrated in January or February. My children love saying, "Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!" which means "Happy New Year" in Vietnamese, before being rewarded with bright red envelopes filled with lucky money. In Vietnam, it is tradition to wear new red Vietnamese dresses called "ao dai" and visit our elders.

The author's kids are responsible for rinsing the rice before cooking.

Read the passage and decide if each sentence is True, False, or Not given.

Growing up, my Vietnamese parents tried to fit in while keeping our Vietnamese culture . Now, I do the same with my kids in Houston. Here are four habits that help us.

Practice traditional greetings

While it is challenging to speak Vietnamese to my kids all the time, they must be able to greet their elders traditionally. When greeting their grandparents, they're expected to fold their arms together and bow as they say, "Con chào bà" for grandma or "Con chào ông" for grandpa.

Research your country's national dishes

Commit to making a new cultural dish as a family. In our family, my kids love to help cook fragrant jasmine rice, a staple in the Vietnamese dietary pattern. They are in charge of rinsing the rice until the water runs clear, and they love splashing starchy water around the rice pot.

Interview an elder

Our elders have amazing stories of how they persevered through difficult times. Whether they were immigrants, like mine, or were born in America, this practice of generational storytelling can help connect both young and old.

Celebrate the holidays of your homeland

Our favorite Vietnamese holiday is the Lunar New Year (Tết), celebrated in January or February. My children love saying, "Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!" which means "Happy New Year" in Vietnamese, before being rewarded with bright red envelopes filled with lucky money. In Vietnam, it is tradition to wear new red Vietnamese dresses called "ao dai" and visit our elders.

The author's family lacks generational storytelling.

Read the passage and decide if each sentence is True, False, or Not given.

Growing up, my Vietnamese parents tried to fit in while keeping our Vietnamese culture . Now, I do the same with my kids in Houston. Here are four habits that help us.

Practice traditional greetings

While it is challenging to speak Vietnamese to my kids all the time, they must be able to greet their elders traditionally. When greeting their grandparents, they're expected to fold their arms together and bow as they say, "Con chào bà" for grandma or "Con chào ông" for grandpa.

Research your country's national dishes

Commit to making a new cultural dish as a family. In our family, my kids love to help cook fragrant jasmine rice, a staple in the Vietnamese dietary pattern. They are in charge of rinsing the rice until the water runs clear, and they love splashing starchy water around the rice pot.

Interview an elder

Our elders have amazing stories of how they persevered through difficult times. Whether they were immigrants, like mine, or were born in America, this practice of generational storytelling can help connect both young and old.

Celebrate the holidays of your homeland

Our favorite Vietnamese holiday is the Lunar New Year (Tết), celebrated in January or February. My children love saying, "Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!" which means "Happy New Year" in Vietnamese, before being rewarded with bright red envelopes filled with lucky money. In Vietnam, it is tradition to wear new red Vietnamese dresses called "ao dai" and visit our elders.

Tết is a holiday that the author's family loves.

Read the passage and decide if each sentence is True, False, or Not given.

Growing up, my Vietnamese parents tried to fit in while keeping our Vietnamese culture . Now, I do the same with my kids in Houston. Here are four habits that help us.

Practice traditional greetings

While it is challenging to speak Vietnamese to my kids all the time, they must be able to greet their elders traditionally. When greeting their grandparents, they're expected to fold their arms together and bow as they say, "Con chào bà" for grandma or "Con chào ông" for grandpa.

Research your country's national dishes

Commit to making a new cultural dish as a family. In our family, my kids love to help cook fragrant jasmine rice, a staple in the Vietnamese dietary pattern. They are in charge of rinsing the rice until the water runs clear, and they love splashing starchy water around the rice pot.

Interview an elder

Our elders have amazing stories of how they persevered through difficult times. Whether they were immigrants, like mine, or were born in America, this practice of generational storytelling can help connect both young and old.

Celebrate the holidays of your homeland

Our favorite Vietnamese holiday is the Lunar New Year (Tết), celebrated in January or February. My children love saying, "Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!" which means "Happy New Year" in Vietnamese, before being rewarded with bright red envelopes filled with lucky money. In Vietnam, it is tradition to wear new red Vietnamese dresses called "ao dai" and visit our elders.

When visiting everyone on Tết, the author's children enjoy dressing in ao dai.