THE IMPORTANCE OF XOE IS EXPRESSED IN AN OLD THAI SONG. QUESTION II....

5.The importance of Xoe is expressed in an old Thai song.

Question II. Listen again and complete the Mai’s presentation : (1 point)

Today I’m going to tell you about the (1)……….... dance, a traditional dance of theThai ethnic group in Viet Nam. Thai people have followed this spiritual tradition for(2)………...The Xoe dance expresses people’s working life and wishes for a happy and wealthy life. It is(3) ………. in both public and private gathering such as celebrations, festivals orfamily reunions.The Xoe dance has more than (4) ……… forms based on the first six ancient forms. Themost popular form is the Xoe vong or ‘ circle dance’ because it expresses social unity.People, young or old alike, join hands to make a circle around the fire and dance to the music.Besides the circle dance, there are dances with conical hats, paper fans or scarves.Old people say they shouldn’t break with this tradition because it reflects Thai(5)……… andlifestyle. As a Thai folk song goes, without the Xoe dance, the rice won’t grow and peoplewon’t get married.

B- USE OF LANGUAGE:

Question II. Find the word which has different sound in the part underlined. ( 1

point)