In your everyday life, market is one of the most important place where you could go to buy things, such as food or something like that. But it’s not only about the act of buying and selling thing, it also show the real image of real life
A. A market is a trading place, but many market are not only about buying and selling. They reflect the life of the community. In Viet Nam, a traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages and from all walks of lfe It is a new and exciting experience for children, a special taste for rural laborers, a trading place for local craftsmen , and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games, and socialize. Bargaining is part of the fun for everyone.
B. These are different kinds of countryside markets. Fairs used to be held periodically. Vendors brought local products and necessities such as fruit, vegetables, oil, and salt to the fairs four or five times a month. In the highlands, people wear their nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play flutes, dance, or sing. This is also a time to meet, make friends, or look for lovers.
That is why this kind of gathering is also called ”love market”. Some countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market, and trading may continue all day. The most exciting time is in early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with argricultural produce and craftsmen ‘s products.

C. Nowadays, people can buy all kinds of agricultural and industrial products in markets in small towns and in supermarkets in big cities. Will the supermarket replace the cozy traditional market that has been part of Vietnamese life for centuries? Despite the rapid developmentof supemarkets in most cities, many people believe that traditional markets will continue to exist as part of the wider culture.
Reflect: show the real image of something
Rural laborer: worker whose work is very hard,come from the country side.
Craftsmen: person who makes thing skillfully especially with their hand

Bargain: discuss prices, conditions,… with sb in order to reach an agreement that suits everyone
Fair: a large event where people, businesses show and sell their goods
Periodical (adj): happening fairly often and regularly
Vendor: a person who is selling sth
Flute: a musical instrument that the player holds and blows across a hole
Cozy: warm and
comfortable

Match each heading with a corresponding paragraph :
1.Markat Diversity

2. Today’s Markets

3.Functions of Markets

4. Supermarkets
Paragraph A

Paragraph B

Paragraph C







Choose the answer that corresponds to the meaning of each underline word or phrase
1.The traditional market bears the characteristics of its community
A. a group of people of the same race
B. the society and people in it
C. a small area of a town
2. Rural laborers love their land and hate to remove
A. of those who work on the land
B. connected with a simple way of living
C. connected with the countryside


3. People from all walks of life go to the community market.
A. people from various parts of the country
B. people of different positions in society
C. people who often take a walk
4. People in mountainous areas often go to the market to socialize
A. spend time with people in a friendly way
B. give help and advice to people
C. buy local products


5. At a countryside market, we can buy fresh local produce
A. something made at home.
B. things grown on a farm
C. things made by craftsmen
6. Agricultural produce is brought to markets every day.
A. connected with rural areas
B. connected with the practice of farming
C. of rivers and lakes


7. We can find many floating markets in the Mekong Delta.
A. staying or moving on the river
B. moving suddenly towards a place
C. always moving around
8. The supermarket is not as cozy as the traditional market.
A. cool and fresh
B. convenient and warm
C. friendly and pleasant.

True (T) or false (F):
1. Several features of a region are found in the local market

2. Fairs are held every day

3. Only farm products are sold at a floating market

4. Highlanders go to a market to have a good time while buying things.
5. In a traditional market, sellers have friendly attitudes
6. In many cities, supermarkets will soon replace all traditional market