B. Read the passage and answer the questions with no more than FIVE words.
Vietnamese food culture varies by regions 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, Banh
Cuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each regions. The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous
for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical Central Vietnam's food culture. Food in the region is
often used with chili peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, Banh Khoai, Banh Beo,
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. Particularly, Southerners are favored of sugar; they add sugar in almost
dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include Banh Khot and Bun Mam.
Questions:
1. Where was Vietnamese cuisine originated from?
2. What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food?
3. What is Hue cuisine notable for?
4. Do Southerners like sweet?