UNIT 4: ETHNIC GROUPS OF VIET NAM
You will hear a telephone conversation between Jason and Mrs. Carter. Complete the booking form. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER.
| Customer Name | Jason Miller |
| Destination | The Northern Mountains |
| Accommodation | Staying in a traditional (1) with a local family. |
| Transport | Tourists will travel around the village by (2) . |
| Evening Activity | Trying on a colourful (3) for the campfire dance. |
| What to bring | A bottle of (4) (lunch is included). |
| Total Price | (5) $ per person (Student discount applied). |
Listen to Michael talking about the daily life of an ethnic group. Decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).
TAPESCRIPTS
PART 1 (Dialogue)
Mrs. Carter: Good morning, Highland Travel Agency. Mrs. Carter speaking.
Jason: Hello, this is Jason. I’m interested in the "Ethnic Discovery" tour this weekend.
Mrs. Carter: Excellent choice, Jason. It’s very popular. Do you have any questions about the trip?
Jason: Yes. First, about the accommodation. Will we stay in a hotel in the town?
Mrs. Carter: No. To give you a real experience, we have arranged for you to stay in a stilt house. You will sleep on the wooden floor, just like the locals.
Jason: That sounds adventurous! And how do we get around the village? Is there a bus?
Mrs. Carter: The roads are too small for buses. We usually offer walking tours, but this time, the group will go by cycling. It’s faster, and you can see more views.
Jason: Cycling sounds fun. What about the evening?
Mrs. Carter: We have a cultural exchange. You will learn a folk dance. To make it special, you can borrow and try on a traditional costume. The photos will look great.
Jason: Cool. Do I need to bring any food?
Mrs. Carter: No, we provide a full lunch with local dishes. However, it gets hot, so please bring a bottle of water. We don't sell plastic bottles there to protect the environment.
Jason: Understood. Lastly, how much is the tour?
Mrs. Carter: The standard price for adults is 50 dollars.
Jason: Oh, I’m a student. Do I get a discount?
Mrs. Carter: Yes, for students, it is only 30 dollars.
PART 2 (Monologue)
Michael: Welcome to "World Cultures". Today, I’m reporting from a remote village in the mountains of Viet Nam to observe the daily life here.
First, let's look at their homes. Unlike in the city where I live, you won't see any tall buildings made of bricks or cement here. The people build their homes entirely from wood and bamboo, blending perfectly with nature.
Farming is the main job here. Because they live on high mountains, there is no flat land. Therefore, they have to cut the slopes into steps to grow rice. These are called terraced fields. They are not just farms; they are a masterpiece of engineering.
Clothing is another unique feature. While I usually buy my shirts at a mall, the women here make everything by hand. They grow the plants, weave the fabric, and embroider the patterns. They rarely buy clothes from city shops because they are proud of their traditional designs.
I also learned about their calendar. They have their own lunar calendar. Interestingly, they celebrate their New Year festival about one month earlier than the standard New Year in the rest of the country. It’s a time of great joy and games.
Finally, looking at the children, I see they are very independent. They don't just go to school. After class, even small kids help their parents. They feed the buffaloes, fetch water, or help in the fields. It’s a hard life, but a happy one.
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