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Questions by Pilar Ricart Paredes, AP2

1.This big monument, built in ______, and inspired by_________________, ________, was erected with American funds which were given to the city to build an airport.
2. Only a few hours drive from Hanoi, it is one of the _________ ________ ___________ of the country.
3. To the eye of the stranger these pictures could look like __________ _________. In fact, it is a restaurant __________ __________ is __________.
4. What didn’t the Vietnamese government release? What was it needed for?

Comprehension test by Patricia Bou:

Watch this video and fill in the blank spaces below with ONE suitable word:

... and in ____ _____ with its lively neighbour Thailand, which spreads down the _____ _____ ...
... the heart and _____ of the nation is ...
The country is soon dominated by _____ _____ with _____ that ...
The town lies in a beautiful valley _____ with _____ and _____ and surrounded by _____ _____ mountains.

As a result of their _____ _____ these people have preserved their _____ _____

Hannoi ... still conveys a _____ _____ _____

The most _____ and ____-______ _____ of Vietnam is the ...

Here, rock _____ rise from the _____ _____ instead of emerging from the _____ thus giving life to an _____ _____ atmosphere

_____ _____ to sites of particular _____ _____ take place on a _____ _____

VIDEOSCRIPT BY PILAR RICART PAREDES (AP2)

Lying lazily on a bend of the Macon river, and in great contrast with its lively neighbor Thailand, which spreads beyond the opposite shore, the city of Vientiane is the peaceful capital of sleepy Laos. This big monument, built in 1960, and inspired by the arch of triumph, in Paris, was erected with American funds which were given to the city to build an airport. But the heart and core of the nation is That Luan, the great golden stupa. Moving north from the capital city the country is soon dominated by mountain chains, with peaks that reach a height of 2800m. Before completely entering the maze of rugged mountains, lies the peaceful town of Van Vieng, one of the main tourist destinations of Laos. Its fame among travelers is not undeserved, since the town lies in a beautiful valley, cultivated with rice and vegetables, and surrounded by impressive and mighty limestone mountains. A little north of Van Vieng, the countryside becomes even more spectacular, with huge limestone peaks rising from the valleys, almost as if they are warning the visitors of the inhospitable mountains lying ahead. Over the centuries, these mountainous regions have become the home of nomadic tribes migrating from Tibet to China. As a result of their geographical isolation, these people have preserved their ancient traditions. Hanoi, the peaceful capital city of the socialist republic of Vietnam. Still conveys a small town feeling, despite of its population of 3.5 million. The most impressive and well known natural marvel of Vietnam, is the immense Ha Long Bay. Only a few hours drive from Hanoi, it is one of the main tourist attractions of the country. Ha Long is also the location of one of the James Bond movies, but as the Vietnamese government didn't release the necessary permits, the shooting was done in Southern Thailand. The hills of Tam Cock, situated south of Hanoi, have similar origins to Ha Long's islands. Here, rock formations rise from the rice fields instead of emerging from the sea, thus giving life to an enchanting mystical atmosphere. To the eye of the stranger these pictures could look like a reptile show. In fact, it is a restaurant whose specialty is snake. Buddhism has molded the culture of the peoples of Vietnam for thousands of years. Mass pilgrimages, to sites of particular religious importance, take place on a regular basis. .