In rural areas of Vietnam, many people live simple lives. They work together in farming, raising animals, and making crafts. Farmers often wear conical hats, and the villages are (1) _______ by green rice fields and bamboo fences. They are humble, patient, and hardworking. For example in Central Vietnam, the weather is tough, and people often face natural disasters, but they keep (2) _______ hard.

Life in the countryside is cheaper than in the city, (3) _______ many young people leave for better opportunities. Some go to work in factories while (4) _______ choose to study in bigger cities. Despite these changes, the rural areas still hold onto their traditions and strong (5) _______ of community.

1. Many people from older generations can tell you how much has changed in the past fifty years. The world today is very different from the 1960s.

2. In the 1980s, Jane Fonda made home workout videos popular, and aerobic exercise became a common way to stay fit. In the following years, exercise equipment and gyms also grew in popularity, attracting both men and women. Despite the rise in activities like cycling and Zumba, obesity has increased in many countries. The rise in car use, desk jobs, and longer working hours has caused many people, especially in the U.S., to live more sedentary lives. Childhood obesity has tripled since the 1980s, and today, more than 20% of people in all 50 states are obese.

3. Over the past 50 years, diets have also changed, and not always for the better. People are eating more processed foods due to busy schedules and the convenience of supermarkets. However, in the past decade, more people have been choosing organic and farm-to-table meals.