Exercise 8. Read the passage and choose the
I was growing up and raised in a small town in the northell
staying in the big city in order to finish high school. My rural town is in the middle of the way
3 between 2 cities. It is surrounded by a great mountain and an abundance of forest. The
4 population density is lower than the city, but the population increases every year.
Agriculture is a crucial industry in my hometown. Most of the folks are farmers,
6 agriculturalists, and orchardists. There are plenty of farmlands and hills, and there are so many
a traders, merchandise, and business owners in my district. The market is the centre of
8 exchanging goods and products. Once said, if you want to know the economy of the
9 community, you will have to look at the market. People usually spend time in the market,
Aoespecially in the morning. There are many restaurants and accommodations for travellers.
41 My country has a diversity of food. In general, the food is divided into two groups. They
12 are Thai food and local food. Thai food refers to food that most Thais know well. Most
13 restaurants sell. Thai people can eat everywhere around the world. Local food or traditional
food means food of the region. Every region has its food and recipes. My district is in the
Northern part of Thailand. Northern Thai food or Lana food is abundant. My community has
A so many local food restaurants. Moreover, some families still cook Lanna food. Thus, the
1 people have choices about what they want to eat and consume today.
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1. Where was the author growing up and raised?
A. in the southern part of Thailand
C) in the northern part of Thailand
2. What is the main industry of his/her hometown?
B. agriculture
A. tourism
C. fishing
D services
3. Where will you have to look if someone wants to know the economy of the community?
A. market
B. communal house
D. shops
B. in the centre of Thailand
D. in a big city
C. supermarket
4. What is local food?
A. It is the food that most Thais know well.
B. It is the food that some families still cook.
C. It is the food people eat and consume today.
D. It is the food of the region.
5. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Northern Thai food or Lana food is uncommon.
B. There are only some restaurants and accommodations for travellers in the northern part o
Thailand.
C. The food is divided into two groups.
D. Most of the local people are tour guides.