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Hue Beef Noodle Soup

If people come to Hue, they will not forget the flavor of "bun bo Hue" - a specialty of Hue. A bowl of noodles with white noodles, pieces of pig's trotters will make unique impression about Hue cuisine.

Whether North, South or Central, “bun” also creates unique and specific dishes in each region. However, in Hue, they like “bun” rather than other ones because of the style of “bun Hue”. Hue style not only is the elegant, sophisticated, precise dishes but also the spirit of the processor. Coming to Hue, either morning or afternoon, walking along the small streets, people can find easily Hue beef noodles. Someone must select the correct address with preferred flavor.

The major ingredients to cook Hue beef noodles are beef and pork. Beef is chosen carefully meanwhile pork would be taken from elbow down to the pig’s feet. They will be boiled for about half an hour. After that, they crush lemongrass and put into the boiling water. “Mam ruoc” will be used with suitable quantity in order to create an attractive scent.

Everyone once tried it, they would be impressive with white noodle, few slices of red chili and green lemongrass. Pieces of pork mixed with beef creates delicious dish. The flavor is felt not only by tasting but also by smelling. In addition, people must enjoy Hue beef noodles with banana flower and white basil. Life changes and it also has some changes. Although, it has some changes, some differences, people cannot forget special dishes in Hue.

According to the passage, how should we feel the flavor of Hue beef noodle?

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LEGEND OF THE WATERMELON

Once upon a time, the sixth son of King Hung Vuong the Fifth named An Tiem disobeyed the King’s order and was exiled to a deserted island. One day, he found a green fruit as big and round as a ball. He split the fruit into halves and found the inside of the fruit red. He dared not eat it because he was afraid it was poisonous. One day, An Tiem was so tired and thirsty that he tasted the fruit and he found out that it tasted delicious. He tried to grow the plant around his house then. Soon the whole island was covered with the green fruit. An Tiem carved the island’s name and his own on some of the fruit and threw them into the sea. Later, seamen found the Strange fruit with An Tiem’s name floating in the sea.

Soon, words about the fruit reached the continent and many merchants tried to find the way to the island. This then turned the deserted island into a busy island. King Hung Vuong was very proud of having a son who was brave and strong enough to overcome difficulties without anyone’s help. An Tiem was immediately summoned back to the court. He brought his fruit with him to offer the King, his father. The King gave him his crown and An Tiem became King Hung Vuong VI. Since then the fruit which was called “dua hau” and has become the symbol of luck; people often offer it to relatives and friends as a New Year present.

* Một số từ vựng:

- disobey (v): không vâng lời

- split the fruit into halves: bổ quả thành 1 nửa

- carve (v): khắc

- overcome (v): vượt qua

- symbol (n): biểu tượng

What was true about the fruit that An Tiem found on the deserted island look like?

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LEGEND OF THE WATERMELON

Once upon a time, the sixth son of King Hung Vuong the Fifth named An Tiem disobeyed the King’s order and was exiled to a deserted island. One day, he found a green fruit as big and round as a ball. He split the fruit into halves and found the inside of the fruit red. He dared not eat it because he was afraid it was poisonous. One day, An Tiem was so tired and thirsty that he tasted the fruit and he found out that it tasted delicious. He tried to grow the plant around his house then. Soon the whole island was covered with the green fruit. An Tiem carved the island’s name and his own on some of the fruit and threw them into the sea. Later, seamen found the Strange fruit with An Tiem’s name floating in the sea.

Soon, words about the fruit reached the continent and many merchants tried to find the way to the island. This then turned the deserted island into a busy island. King Hung Vuong was very proud of having a son who was brave and strong enough to overcome difficulties without anyone’s help. An Tiem was immediately summoned back to the court. He brought his fruit with him to offer the King, his father. The King gave him his crown and An Tiem became King Hung Vuong VI. Since then the fruit which was called “dua hau” and has become the symbol of luck; people often offer it to relatives and friends as a New Year present.

* Một số từ vựng:

- disobey (v): không vâng lời

- split the fruit into halves: bổ quả thành 1 nửa

- carve (v): khắc

- overcome (v): vượt qua

- symbol (n): biểu tượng

What motivated An Tiem to grow the green fruit around his house?

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

LEGEND OF THE WATERMELON

Once upon a time, the sixth son of King Hung Vuong the Fifth named An Tiem disobeyed the King’s order and was exiled to a deserted island. One day, he found a green fruit as big and round as a ball. He split the fruit into halves and found the inside of the fruit red. He dared not eat it because he was afraid it was poisonous. One day, An Tiem was so tired and thirsty that he tasted the fruit and he found out that it tasted delicious. He tried to grow the plant around his house then. Soon the whole island was covered with the green fruit. An Tiem carved the island’s name and his own on some of the fruit and threw them into the sea. Later, seamen found the Strange fruit with An Tiem’s name floating in the sea.

Soon, words about the fruit reached the continent and many merchants tried to find the way to the island. This then turned the deserted island into a busy island. King Hung Vuong was very proud of having a son who was brave and strong enough to overcome difficulties without anyone’s help. An Tiem was immediately summoned back to the court. He brought his fruit with him to offer the King, his father. The King gave him his crown and An Tiem became King Hung Vuong VI. Since then the fruit which was called “dua hau” and has become the symbol of luck; people often offer it to relatives and friends as a New Year present.

* Một số từ vựng:

- disobey (v): không vâng lời

- split the fruit into halves: bổ quả thành 1 nửa

- carve (v): khắc

- overcome (v): vượt qua

- symbol (n): biểu tượng

How did seamen find the strange fruit with An Tiem's name floating in the sea?

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

LEGEND OF THE WATERMELON

Once upon a time, the sixth son of King Hung Vuong the Fifth named An Tiem disobeyed the King’s order and was exiled to a deserted island. One day, he found a green fruit as big and round as a ball. He split the fruit into halves and found the inside of the fruit red. He dared not eat it because he was afraid it was poisonous. One day, An Tiem was so tired and thirsty that he tasted the fruit and he found out that it tasted delicious. He tried to grow the plant around his house then. Soon the whole island was covered with the green fruit. An Tiem carved the island’s name and his own on some of the fruit and threw them into the sea. Later, seamen found the Strange fruit with An Tiem’s name floating in the sea.

Soon, words about the fruit reached the continent and many merchants tried to find the way to the island. This then turned the deserted island into a busy island. King Hung Vuong was very proud of having a son who was brave and strong enough to overcome difficulties without anyone’s help. An Tiem was immediately summoned back to the court. He brought his fruit with him to offer the King, his father. The King gave him his crown and An Tiem became King Hung Vuong VI. Since then the fruit which was called “dua hau” and has become the symbol of luck; people often offer it to relatives and friends as a New Year present.

* Một số từ vựng:

- disobey (v): không vâng lời

- split the fruit into halves: bổ quả thành 1 nửa

- carve (v): khắc

- overcome (v): vượt qua

- symbol (n): biểu tượng

What made King Hung Vuong give An Tiem the crown?

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

LEGEND OF THE WATERMELON

Once upon a time, the sixth son of King Hung Vuong the Fifth named An Tiem disobeyed the King’s order and was exiled to a deserted island. One day, he found a green fruit as big and round as a ball. He split the fruit into halves and found the inside of the fruit red. He dared not eat it because he was afraid it was poisonous. One day, An Tiem was so tired and thirsty that he tasted the fruit and he found out that it tasted delicious. He tried to grow the plant around his house then. Soon the whole island was covered with the green fruit. An Tiem carved the island’s name and his own on some of the fruit and threw them into the sea. Later, seamen found the Strange fruit with An Tiem’s name floating in the sea.

Soon, words about the fruit reached the continent and many merchants tried to find the way to the island. This then turned the deserted island into a busy island. King Hung Vuong was very proud of having a son who was brave and strong enough to overcome difficulties without anyone’s help. An Tiem was immediately summoned back to the court. He brought his fruit with him to offer the King, his father. The King gave him his crown and An Tiem became King Hung Vuong VI. Since then the fruit which was called “dua hau” and has become the symbol of luck; people often offer it to relatives and friends as a New Year present.

* Một số từ vựng:

- disobey (v): không vâng lời

- split the fruit into halves: bổ quả thành 1 nửa

- carve (v): khắc

- overcome (v): vượt qua

- symbol (n): biểu tượng

What has the fruit “dua hau” symbolize?

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Hello. My name is Sarah. I'm twelve years old and I live in London. I have a big family: I live with my parents and my twin sisters Jane and Sue.

Everybody thinks we have the traditional English breakfast: fried bread, sausages, bacon and eggs, tomatoes, baked beans and mushrooms...ah ah! But there is no time, of course! We usually have a glass of milk with bread and butter or cereals like corn flakes. I prefer my cereals with yoghurt. I have a snack in the morning: always a piece of fruit.

I have lunch at about one o'clock. My favourite food is spaghetti with meat balls and a fresh glass of orange juice. I don't like rice. For dessert I love vanilla ice cream. Yummy!

In the afternoon I normally eat a cheese sandwich.

At about half-past eight we have dinner. We always eat soup. I like vegetable soup very much. We often have fish and salad.

After dinner, we like to watch "Matilda Ramsay" or "MasterChef" on TV.

Before I go to bed, I like to drink hot chocolate. My parents prefer drinking tea.

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Hi! My name's Philip. I'm 12 years old and I'm American. I was born in Boston on August 15th, but I live in Colorado Springs with my parents and my siblings – Jessica and James. She's 14 and he's 16.

We usually have breakfast together. Jessica and I have milk and a bowl of cereal, but John has tea and toast with jam. He doesn't like milk. Sometimes Jessica and I also have a piece of toast, but not with jam. It's too sweet. We prefer cheese or ham.

On weekdays we have lunch in the school canteen at 12:30. My favourite food is pork chops with French fries. Jessica doesn't like it. She says eating too much fat is bad for our health. She prefers fish with vegetables. James doesn't worry about his health. He loves fast food. His favourite dish is pizza, but he can only have it once a week, usually at the weekend when we go to Pizza Hut. Our school can't sell fast food in the canteen.

When we get home at 4:30 we have a snack - a glass of orange juice and a cheese and ham sandwich. We always have dinner at 8 o'clock. We have soup, meat or fish, and fruit. Sometimes our mom makes our favourite dessert: cheesecake with cherry topping. Yummy, Yummy!

Who is the youngest child in Philip’s family?