II. READING. (2,0ms)
Read the following passage and do the task below .
Vietnamese food culture varies by regions from the north to the south. In Northern Vietnam, food is characterized by light and balanced. Northern Vietnam is seen to be the cradle of Vietnamese cuisine with many notable dishes like Pho, Bun Rieu, Bun Thang, Bun Cha, BanhCuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each regions.
The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical Central Vietnam’s food culture. Food in the region is often used with chilli peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, BanhKhoai, BanhBeo, etc.
In Southern Vietnam, the warm weather and fertile soil create an ideal condition for planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and livestock. Thus, food in the region is often added with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs. Particularly, Southerners are favored of sugar; they add sugar in almost dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include BanhKhot and Bun Mam.
A. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.(1,0m)
1.It is considered that Vietnamese cuisine __________.
A.originated from the North
B.became more and more popular
C.always combines taste and colour
D.can be found only in Northern Vietnam
2.Hue cuisine is notable for its __________.
A. colorful food B. spicy taste C. bitter taste D. light flavor
3.In Southern Vietnam, __________.
A.the warm weather makes it hard to plant fruit and vegetables
B.fresh herbs are always used in cooking
C.people love sweet food
D.sugar is often added to dishes
4.Which of the followings is NOT true?
A.Food in Vietnam changes region to region.
B.Southerners do not like northern food due to its light flavor.
C.Chill peppers and shrimp sauces are among the frequently used ingredients.
D.Bun Bo Hue is a typical dish of the Central Vietnam cuisine.
B. Answer the questions. (1,0m )
1. What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food?
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2. Is food in Hue often used with chilli peppers and shrimp sauces ?
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Northern Vietnam
Starting in the north, autumn (September to December) is undoubtedly the most pleasant season. At this time of year it's generally warm (average temps above 20oC), dry and sunny in the delta, though you'll need warm clothes up in the mountains and on the waters of Ha Long Bay.
Central region of Vietnam
The central region of Vietnam has a notoriously wet climate, particularly around Hue, where the annual average rainfall is generous 3m. The so-called "dry" season lasts from February to May, though you'll need an umbrella even then. After this it gets wetter and hotter (av temps 30oC) until the rainy season begins in earnest in September, gradually easing off from November through January. Winter temperatures average a pleasant 20oC or above.