We are Khmer Krom, one of the biggest ethnic groups in the south of Viet Nam. We live by farming- mostly rice- and fishing on the Mekong river. When it is not harvest time, the men of the village go fishing from early morning. By the time they return, most of the village women will be waiting for them on the river bank. They wait to buy the fish, which they will later sell at the local market for a higher price. We children will be there too. We love running around the beach and waiting for the boats to come in.

   Our most important festival of the year is Chol Chnam Thmay, which celebrates the New Year. It falls in mid- April. Every family tries to prepare well for the festival activities. The community also visits and help families so that everybody has a happy New Year.

1.  Where do the Khmer Krom live?

A. The Khmer Krom live in the north of Viet Nam.        B. They live in the mountainuos regions.

C. The Khmer Krom live in the East of Viet Nam.          D. They live in the south of Viet Nam.

2.  Do they live by hunting?

A. No, they didn’t                B. Yes, they live      C. No, they don’t      D. Yes, they do

3.  When do the women and children of the village go to the river bank?

A. When it is not harvest time.                               B. When the rainy season come.

C. When it is a harvest time.                                   D. When the men return.

4.  What is Chol Chnam Thmay?

A. It is a ceremony.                                      B. It is a worship      

C. It is an activity                                         D. It is the New Year           

5.  What do they wait to buy ?

A. They wait to buy meat.                           B. They wait to buy crab.

C. They wait to buy fish.                             D. They wait to buy shrimp.