III. READING

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

HÀ NỘI — For the first time, the ambiance of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the biggest carnival in the world, is being brought to Hà Nội to satisfy all of your senses with sight, sound and taste. Exclusively from March 7 to 9, Melia Hanoi Hotel will organise the food festival “Rio Carnival”.

Brazilian food is delicious. The cuisine is a colourful mix of Portuguese, African and native foods, including some from the Amazon region. The buffet will showcase Brazilian specialties including feijoada (a stewed dish of beans with beef and pork), pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), traditional Brazilian dessert – bragadeiro. Especially, churrasco, the famous Brazilian barbecue will also be on the menu. Alongside the food, the festival will also feature live entertainment featuring Latin music and dances. The food festival will take place at El Patio Restaurant.

Question: Rio Carnival will take place from March seventh to March ninth.

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

HÀ NỘI — For the first time, the ambiance of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the biggest carnival in the world, is being brought to Hà Nội to satisfy all of your senses with sight, sound and taste. Exclusively from March 7 to 9, Melia Hanoi Hotel will organise the food festival “Rio Carnival”.

Brazilian food is delicious. The cuisine is a colourful mix of Portuguese, African and native foods, including some from the Amazon region. The buffet will showcase Brazilian specialties including feijoada (a stewed dish of beans with beef and pork), pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), traditional Brazilian dessert – bragadeiro. Especially, churrasco, the famous Brazilian barbecue will also be on the menu. Alongside the food, the festival will also feature live entertainment featuring Latin music and dances. The food festival will take place at El Patio Restaurant.

Question: It is held in Melia Hanoi restaurant.

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

HÀ NỘI — For the first time, the ambiance of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the biggest carnival in the world, is being brought to Hà Nội to satisfy all of your senses with sight, sound and taste. Exclusively from March 7 to 9, Melia Hanoi Hotel will organise the food festival “Rio Carnival”.

Brazilian food is delicious. The cuisine is a colourful mix of Portuguese, African and native foods, including some from the Amazon region. The buffet will showcase Brazilian specialties including feijoada (a stewed dish of beans with beef and pork), pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), traditional Brazilian dessert – bragadeiro. Especially, churrasco, the famous Brazilian barbecue will also be on the menu. Alongside the food, the festival will also feature live entertainment featuring Latin music and dances. The food festival will take place at El Patio Restaurant.

Question: Brazillian food is a mix of many cultures such as Portuguese, African, and native foods.

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

HÀ NỘI — For the first time, the ambiance of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the biggest carnival in the world, is being brought to Hà Nội to satisfy all of your senses with sight, sound and taste. Exclusively from March 7 to 9, Melia Hanoi Hotel will organise the food festival “Rio Carnival”.

Brazilian food is delicious. The cuisine is a colourful mix of Portuguese, African and native foods, including some from the Amazon region. The buffet will showcase Brazilian specialties including feijoada (a stewed dish of beans with beef and pork), pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), traditional Brazilian dessert – bragadeiro. Especially, churrasco, the famous Brazilian barbecue will also be on the menu. Alongside the food, the festival will also feature live entertainment featuring Latin music and dances. The food festival will take place at El Patio Restaurant.

Question: pao de queijo is a Brazilian stewed dish of beans with beef and pork.

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

HÀ NỘI — For the first time, the ambiance of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the biggest carnival in the world, is being brought to Hà Nội to satisfy all of your senses with sight, sound and taste. Exclusively from March 7 to 9, Melia Hanoi Hotel will organise the food festival “Rio Carnival”.

Brazilian food is delicious. The cuisine is a colourful mix of Portuguese, African and native foods, including some from the Amazon region. The buffet will showcase Brazilian specialties including feijoada (a stewed dish of beans with beef and pork), pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), traditional Brazilian dessert – bragadeiro. Especially, churrasco, the famous Brazilian barbecue will also be on the menu. Alongside the food, the festival will also feature live entertainment featuring Latin music and dances. The food festival will take place at El Patio Restaurant.

Question: Alongside the food, the festival will also feature live entertainment featuring Latin music and dances.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Situated in Huong Son Site, Hanoi, Huong Pagoda complex is considered _________ (6) one among centers of Buddhism in Vietnam. Huong Pagoda Festival is a Buddhist festival held annually and lasts three months, _________ (7) the 6th day of Lunar New Year to the 6th day of the third lunar month in the year.

Huong Pagoda Festival is very different from other traditional festivals in Vietnam that recreational activities aren’t central part of the festival. Each year, thousands visitors from all regions in the country and foreign tourists as well _________ (8) to Huong Pagoda at the time of festival. However, their aim is to visit scenic setting of Huong Pagoda (so-called Huong Son Pagoda) and pray for themselves and their family.

When _________ (9) Huong Pagoda, everyone brings a lavish tray of sacrifice to offer Buddha, who is worshipped at Huong Tich Pagoda. After an incense-offering liturgy, each will eat a piece of their sacrifice in order _________ (10) luck from Buddha. Visiting Huong Pagoda Festival and visiting pagodas in general have become a beautiful custom of Vietnamese people in the beginning of Lunar New Year.

Question 6:

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Situated in Huong Son Site, Hanoi, Huong Pagoda complex is considered _________ (6) one among centers of Buddhism in Vietnam. Huong Pagoda Festival is a Buddhist festival held annually and lasts three months, _________ (7) the 6th day of Lunar New Year to the 6th day of the third lunar month in the year.

Huong Pagoda Festival is very different from other traditional festivals in Vietnam that recreational activities aren’t central part of the festival. Each year, thousands visitors from all regions in the country and foreign tourists as well _________ (8) to Huong Pagoda at the time of festival. However, their aim is to visit scenic setting of Huong Pagoda (so-called Huong Son Pagoda) and pray for themselves and their family.

When _________ (9) Huong Pagoda, everyone brings a lavish tray of sacrifice to offer Buddha, who is worshipped at Huong Tich Pagoda. After an incense-offering liturgy, each will eat a piece of their sacrifice in order _________ (10) luck from Buddha. Visiting Huong Pagoda Festival and visiting pagodas in general have become a beautiful custom of Vietnamese people in the beginning of Lunar New Year.

Question 7:

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Situated in Huong Son Site, Hanoi, Huong Pagoda complex is considered _________ (6) one among centers of Buddhism in Vietnam. Huong Pagoda Festival is a Buddhist festival held annually and lasts three months, _________ (7) the 6th day of Lunar New Year to the 6th day of the third lunar month in the year.

Huong Pagoda Festival is very different from other traditional festivals in Vietnam that recreational activities aren’t central part of the festival. Each year, thousands visitors from all regions in the country and foreign tourists as well _________ (8) to Huong Pagoda at the time of festival. However, their aim is to visit scenic setting of Huong Pagoda (so-called Huong Son Pagoda) and pray for themselves and their family.

When _________ (9) Huong Pagoda, everyone brings a lavish tray of sacrifice to offer Buddha, who is worshipped at Huong Tich Pagoda. After an incense-offering liturgy, each will eat a piece of their sacrifice in order _________ (10) luck from Buddha. Visiting Huong Pagoda Festival and visiting pagodas in general have become a beautiful custom of Vietnamese people in the beginning of Lunar New Year.

Question 8:

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Situated in Huong Son Site, Hanoi, Huong Pagoda complex is considered _________ (6) one among centers of Buddhism in Vietnam. Huong Pagoda Festival is a Buddhist festival held annually and lasts three months, _________ (7) the 6th day of Lunar New Year to the 6th day of the third lunar month in the year.

Huong Pagoda Festival is very different from other traditional festivals in Vietnam that recreational activities aren’t central part of the festival. Each year, thousands visitors from all regions in the country and foreign tourists as well _________ (8) to Huong Pagoda at the time of festival. However, their aim is to visit scenic setting of Huong Pagoda (so-called Huong Son Pagoda) and pray for themselves and their family.

When _________ (9) Huong Pagoda, everyone brings a lavish tray of sacrifice to offer Buddha, who is worshipped at Huong Tich Pagoda. After an incense-offering liturgy, each will eat a piece of their sacrifice in order _________ (10) luck from Buddha. Visiting Huong Pagoda Festival and visiting pagodas in general have become a beautiful custom of Vietnamese people in the beginning of Lunar New Year.

Question 9:

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Situated in Huong Son Site, Hanoi, Huong Pagoda complex is considered _________ (6) one among centers of Buddhism in Vietnam. Huong Pagoda Festival is a Buddhist festival held annually and lasts three months, _________ (7) the 6th day of Lunar New Year to the 6th day of the third lunar month in the year.

Huong Pagoda Festival is very different from other traditional festivals in Vietnam that recreational activities aren’t central part of the festival. Each year, thousands visitors from all regions in the country and foreign tourists as well _________ (8) to Huong Pagoda at the time of festival. However, their aim is to visit scenic setting of Huong Pagoda (so-called Huong Son Pagoda) and pray for themselves and their family.

When _________ (9) Huong Pagoda, everyone brings a lavish tray of sacrifice to offer Buddha, who is worshipped at Huong Tich Pagoda. After an incense-offering liturgy, each will eat a piece of their sacrifice in order _________ (10) luck from Buddha. Visiting Huong Pagoda Festival and visiting pagodas in general have become a beautiful custom of Vietnamese people in the beginning of Lunar New Year.

Question 10:

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Nha Trang Carnival – Exciting Times in June!

Join the opening ceremony – an impressive show giving the history of Nha Trang, a city with a good climate provided by nature. Then comes the firework display, which lights up the whole city, followed by the street carnival the next morning. You will also like various traditional, musical performances by the Viet, the Cham, and other ethnic peoples, in addition to performances of songs about the sea. The following day brings the excitement of sea swimming, yachting, boating, and wind-surfing events. When the night falls, the public dances begin – you are welcome to join in! Don’t miss this colorful mix of cultures!

What is showed in the opening ceremony?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Nha Trang Carnival – Exciting Times in June!

Join the opening ceremony – an impressive show giving the history of Nha Trang, a city with a good climate provided by nature. Then comes the firework display, which lights up the whole city, followed by the street carnival the next morning. You will also like various traditional, musical performances by the Viet, the Cham, and other ethnic peoples, in addition to performances of songs about the sea. The following day brings the excitement of sea swimming, yachting, boating, and wind-surfing events. When the night falls, the public dances begin – you are welcome to join in! Don’t miss this colorful mix of cultures!

What is showed after the opening ceremony?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Nha Trang Carnival – Exciting Times in June!

Join the opening ceremony – an impressive show giving the history of Nha Trang, a city with a good climate provided by nature. Then comes the firework display, which lights up the whole city, followed by the street carnival the next morning. You will also like various traditional, musical performances by the Viet, the Cham, and other ethnic peoples, in addition to performances of songs about the sea. The following day brings the excitement of sea swimming, yachting, boating, and wind-surfing events. When the night falls, the public dances begin – you are welcome to join in! Don’t miss this colorful mix of cultures!

When is street carnival held?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Nha Trang Carnival – Exciting Times in June!

Join the opening ceremony – an impressive show giving the history of Nha Trang, a city with a good climate provided by nature. Then comes the firework display, which lights up the whole city, followed by the street carnival the next morning. You will also like various traditional, musical performances by the Viet, the Cham, and other ethnic peoples, in addition to performances of songs about the sea. The following day brings the excitement of sea swimming, yachting, boating, and wind-surfing events. When the night falls, the public dances begin – you are welcome to join in! Don’t miss this colorful mix of cultures!

Are there any music performances?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Nha Trang Carnival – Exciting Times in June!

Join the opening ceremony – an impressive show giving the history of Nha Trang, a city with a good climate provided by nature. Then comes the firework display, which lights up the whole city, followed by the street carnival the next morning. You will also like various traditional, musical performances by the Viet, the Cham, and other ethnic peoples, in addition to performances of songs about the sea. The following day brings the excitement of sea swimming, yachting, boating, and wind-surfing events. When the night falls, the public dances begin – you are welcome to join in! Don’t miss this colorful mix of cultures!

What can we do when the night falls?