SHE WENT OUT, BUT SHE DIDN’T SAY A WORD. SHE WENT OUT WITHOUT SA...

14. She went out, but she didn’t say a word.

 She went out without saying a word

IV. Fill in the blanks with proper words then answer the questions. (3 marks)

occasions prefer dress fashionable change continue

For centuries, poets, writers and musicians have mentioned the ao dai in poems, novels and

songs. The ao day is the traditional dress (15) of Vietnamese women. It consists of a long silk

tunic that is slit on the side and worn over loose pants. Traditionally, it was frequently worn by

both men and women. The design and material used for men were different from those used for

women. Nowadays, women usually wear it, especially on special occasions (16) However, many

Vietnamese women today often prefer (17) to wear modern clothing at work, because it is more

convenient.

Now fashion designers want to change (18) the traditional ao dai. Some have painted lines of

poetry on the ao dai, so they look modern and very fashionable. Other designers have taken

inspiration from Vietnam’s ethnic minorities. They have visited villages and studied traditional

designs and symbols such as suns, stars, crosses and stripes. They have added these patterns to

the ao dai so Vietnamese women can continue (19) to wear the unique dress, which is now both

traditional and fashionable (20).

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