Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers
Exercise 6: Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.
Vietnamese food culture varies by region 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 region.
The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is
typical of Central Vietnam’s food culture. Food in the region is often used with chili 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. In Particular, Southerners are favored of sugar; they add
sugar in almost all dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include BanhKhot
and Bun Mam.
1. It is considered Vietnamese cuisine __________.
A.originated from the North
B. became more and more popular
C. always combines taste and color
D. can be found only in Northern Vietnam
2. What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food?
A. It’s delicious and healthy. B. It’s sweet and sour.
C.It’s light and balanced. D. It’s a bit fatty and salty.
3. Hue cuisine is notable for its __________.
A. colorful food B. spicy taste
C. bitter taste D. light flavor
4. 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
5. 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.