1. Put a word from the box in each gap to complete the following passage.

(Điền một từ trong hộp vào mỗi chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau)

Nem Ran or Cha Gio (Fried Spring Roll)

This (1) ________ is called Nem Ran by northerners and Cha Gio by southerners. In Ha Noi, the introduction of Nem Ran dates back to a time (2) ________ Cha Ca had not existed. Although it ranks among Viet Nam’s specialty dishes, Nem Ran is very (3) ________ to prepare. Consequently, it has long been a preferred food on (4) ________ occasions such as Tet and other family festivities.

Ingredients used (5) ________ Nem Ran comprise of lean minced pork, sea crabs or unshelled shrimps, two kinds of edible mushroom (Nam Huong and Moc Nhi), (6) ________ onion, duck egg, pepper, salt and different (7) ________ of seasoning. All are (8) ________ thoroughly before being wrapped with transparent rice paper into small rolls. These rolls are then fried in boiling oil.

2. Read the passage and answer the questions.

(Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời câu hỏi)

Banh Tom (Crispy Shrimp Pastry)

Although Banh Tom is available almost everywhere in the country, it is best at the Nha Hang Ho Tay (Ho Tay Restaurant) on the banks of Truc Bach Lake, close to Ho Tay (West Lake) in Ha Noi. While diners await the arrival of the hot fried shrimp pastry, they can enjoy the picturesque lake and landscapes offered by the vast expanse of water from West Lake and the tree-lined Thanh Nien Road.

The dish should be eaten as soon as it arrives at the table. The fried pastry is topped with red shrimps and is eaten together with dishes of spicy vegetables mixed with sweet and sour sauce.

To remind you of the local shrimping business, waiters will often tell you that the shrimps that you have ordered for your meal have just been netted in nearby West Lake. This will be a memorable meal that will ensure you remember your stay in Ha Noi.