2. Read the text. Match the headings with the paragraphs A-C.

(Đọc văn bản. Nối các tiêu đề với các đoạn A-C)

— The artist           Paragraph _______________

— The process           Paragraph _______________

— The tradition           Paragraph _______________

Many of children’s toys are perfect craftwork. To he, Vietnamese folk art, is a typical example.

[ A ] To he is made from | into different little things or animals which Vietnamese children love to keep as toys. Interesting shapes can be created to the wish of the children. It could be an animal like a chicken, a monkey or some fruits like a hand of bananas. The dough can be made from flour taken from ground rice or sticky rice, but the amount of sticky rice should be restricted to just 10 percent of the dough. Besides making nice dough, the artist prepares natural colours, which are usually made from leaves, vegetables or fruits. Sometimes paint is used, but traditionally natural items are preferred because they will make safe edible toys. The artist may creatively use leaves or small twigs to make further decorations. [ 1 ]

[ B ] To he can be made by anyone who is creative and skillful enough, so parents can become favourite fo he artists of their children. However, great artists of fo he can be found in many Vietnamese villages. They can make extraordinary artworks with beautiful shapes, harmonious combination of colours, and I features. The artists usually travel through villages or come to local fairs and festivals selling toys to children and their artworks play an important role in folk decorations. [ 2 ]

[ C ] Nobody knows exactly when fo he came into being, but it is believed to come from the north of Viet Nam. Xuan La village in Ha Noi is famous for this traditional art. Devoted artists have brought this beautiful art to everywhere in Viet Nam. Outside a school gate or on the pavement of a crowded street, a fo he artist can be found creating little colourful toys for some young children. [ 3 ] To he remains an interesting feature of Vietnamese culture.

4. Put the following sentences A-C into the correct gaps 1-3. Then listen and check.

(Đặt các câu A-C sau vào chỗ trống đúng 1-3. Sau đó nghe và kiểm tra)

A. lt is for passion, not for money that the artists work.

B. The eyes of a monkey, for example, can be made by adding two black peas.

C. Despite the popularity of some modern forms of entertainment, children are still attracted to to he.