Unit 5:
COMMUNICATION ANDCULTURE
1.Read the school notice about the Singapore Scholarships and the ASEAN Scholarships. Use the words or phrases to fill the gaps.
1.c
2.e
3.b
4.f
5.d
6.a
CULTURE
1.Look at the pictures. Do you know anything about this dance?

- They are dancing ‘ Lamvong ’.
- This is a traditional Lao folk dance.
2.Read the text about Lamvong and decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F), or not given (NG).
1.F …is a traditional dance.
2.T
3.F …move their arms and legs …..
4.NG
5.F …a slow moving ….
6.T
3.Talk with a partner about one of the popular folk dances of Viet Nam or any other ASEAN country.
- Trong Com, which literally means Rice Drum, is a Vietnamese traditional dance. It is very popular in Viet Nam, especially in the north of the country. It symbolises people’s wishes for a peaceful, enjoyable and comfortable life. Trong Com has a boisterous , joyful and lively rhythm. It is also a charming dance especially when accompanied by the folk song Trong Com. The beautiful lyrics and melody of the song greatly contribute to the popularity of the dance.