Question

[haki]

I. Read the text and tick True (T) or False (F) : (1,0 pt)

Today I’m going to tell you about the xoe dance, a traditional dance of the Thai ethnic group in Vietnam. Thai people have followed this spiritual tradition for generations. The xoe dance expresses people’s working life and wishes for a happy and wealthy life. It is performed in both public and private gatherings such as celebrations, festivals or family reunions. The xoe dance has more than 30 forms based on the first six ancient forms. The most popular form is the xoe vong or ‘circle dance’ because it expresses social unity. People, young or old alike, join hands to make a circle around the fire and dance to the music. Besides the circle dance, there are dances with conical hats, paper fans or scarves. Old people say they shouldn’t break with this tradition because it reflects Thai culture and lifestyle. As a Thai folk song goes, without the xoe dance, the rice won’t grow and people won’t get married.

Statements	True	False
1. The Xoe dance is a spiritual tradition of Thai ethnic people.
2. Only young people perform the circle dance.
3. Dances with conical hats, paper fans or scarves are some forms of Xoe.
4. The importance of Xoe is expressed in an old Thai song.

II. Read the passage and answer these questions below.(1.5pts)

The Giong festival is celebrated every year in Phu Linh Commune Soc Son District, Ha Noi. This festival commemorates the hero, Saint Giong. He is considered a mythical hero because he grew from a three-year-old child into a giant overnight. He is worshipped for defending the country from foreign invaders — the An. Although this festival is held from the 6^th to the 12^th day of the 4^th lunar month, people start preparing traditional clothing for the procession and for various festival performances one month beforehand. During the festival, the procession starts at the Mother Temple and goes to Thuong Temple where a religious ceremony is performed. When night falls, a cheo play is performed. Then the festivities end with a thanksgiving procession on the 12^th_. This festival shows our love for the motherland and the preservation of our cultural heritage

1.Where is the festival held?

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2. Who is worshipped in this festival?

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3. Is Saint Giong different from other heroes in Vietnam?

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4. When do the preparations for the festival begin?

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5. What happens when night falls?

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6. How importance this festival?

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Answer 1

[B.Trâm]

I. Read the text and tick True (T) or False (F) : (1,0 pt)

Today I’m going to tell you about the xoe dance, a traditional dance of the Thai ethnic group in Vietnam. Thai people have followed this spiritual tradition for generations. The xoe dance expresses people’s working life and wishes for a happy and wealthy life. It is performed in both public and private gatherings such as celebrations, festivals or family reunions. The xoe dance has more than 30 forms based on the first six ancient forms. The most popular form is the xoe vong or ‘circle dance’ because it expresses social unity. People, young or old alike, join hands to make a circle around the fire and dance to the music. Besides the circle dance, there are dances with conical hats, paper fans or scarves. Old people say they shouldn’t break with this tradition because it reflects Thai culture and lifestyle. As a Thai folk song goes, without the xoe dance, the rice won’t grow and people won’t get married.

Statements	True	False
1. The Xoe dance is a spiritual tradition of Thai ethnic people. -> T
2. Only young people perform the circle dance. -> F
3. Dances with conical hats, paper fans or scarves are some forms of Xoe. -> F
4. The importance of Xoe is expressed in an old Thai song. -> T

II. Read the passage and answer these questions below.(1.5pts)

The Giong festival is celebrated every year in Phu Linh Commune Soc Son District, Ha Noi. This festival commemorates the hero, Saint Giong. He is considered a mythical hero because he grew from a three-year-old child into a giant overnight. He is worshipped for defending the country from foreign invaders — the An. Although this festival is held from the 6^th to the 12^th day of the 4^th lunar month, people start preparing traditional clothing for the procession and for various festival performances one month beforehand. During the festival, the procession starts at the Mother Temple and goes to Thuong Temple where a religious ceremony is performed. When night falls, a cheo play is performed. Then the festivities end with a thanksgiving procession on the 12^th_. This festival shows our love for the motherland and the preservation of our cultural heritage

1.Where is the festival held?

-> The Giong festival is held in Phu Linh Commune Soc Son District, Ha Noi.

2. Who is worshipped in this festival?

-> This festival commemorates the hero, Saint Giong.

3. Is Saint Giong different from other heroes in Vietnam?

-> Yes, it is

4. When do the preparations for the festival begin?

-> People start preparing traditional clothing for the procession and for various festival performances one month beforehand.

5. What happens when night falls?

-> When night falls, a cheo play is performed.

6. How importance this festival?

-> This festival shows our love for the motherland and the preservation of our cultural heritage