UNIT 4: Ethnic groups in Viet Nam (Exercise)

Complete the sentences with the words and phrases given here:

overlooks, traditional, folk dance, ethnic groups, musical instrument

1. I love múa sạp, a popular _____ of the Thai people.

Answer explanation

folk dance: điệu múa (nhảy) dân gian

Complete the sentences with the words and phrases given here:

overlooks, traditional, folk dance, ethnic groups, musical instrument

2. Their beautiful stilt house _____ a large rice field.

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overlook (v): ngắm trọn bao quát

- Definition 1: to provide a view of, especially from above

Example:

Our hotel room overlooked the harbor.

- Definition 2: not notice, forgive

Examples:

We'll overlook his absence this time, but don't let it happen again.

I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked.

Complete the sentences with the words and phrases given here:

overlooks, traditional, folk dance, ethnic groups, musical instrument

3. A: What is the name of a popular Tay's _____?

B: It's đàn tính. (dan tinh)

Answer explanation

musical instrument: nhạc cụ

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overlooks, traditional, folk dance, ethnic groups, musical instrument

4. Every ethnic group has their own _____ culture.

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traditional culture: nền văn hóa truyền thống

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overlooks, traditional, folk dance, ethnic groups, musical instrument

5. Of the 54 _____ in Viet Nam, the Kinh is the largest.

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ethnic groups: các nhóm dân tộc

Choose the correct answer from the list below with its meaning:

minority group, livestock, gong, communal house, gardening

1. The animals we keep on a farm like cows and sheep

Answer explanation

livestock (n):

-> loài gia súc (nói chung)

animals and birds that are kept on a farm, such as cows, sheep, or chicken.

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minority group, livestock, gong, communal house, gardening

2. Work like growing, watering, weeding, and harvesting

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gardening: làm vườn

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minority group, livestock, gong, communal house, gardening

3. a traditional musical instrument

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gong (n): cái chiêng

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minority group, livestock, gong, communal house, gardening

4. a large room for community activities

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communal house: nhà sinh hoạt chung; nhà rông

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minority group, livestock, gong, communal house, gardening

5. a group smaller in size than other groups in the same country

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minority group: nhóm (dân tộc) thiểu số