Ex4 Read the passage and answer the questions below.
I was born in Hanoi, the capital of Viet Nam. Hanoi is famous for its natural beauty, with
lots of rivers and lakes. There are many historical places to visit in Hanoi. The Literature Temple
(Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam) is the country’s first ever historical university. Teenagers often
come here to pray for high results in their upcoming examinations.
As Viet Nam is a Buddhism-oriented nation, its capital has also been the centre of
Buddhism for centuries. In Hanoi alone, there are about 600 temples and pagodas. It also has a
big church in the city centre, a popular place for the few Christians living here. With a population
of nearly eight million, the city is quite crowded. However, the public transportation is not
adequate, so visitors find it hard to safely cross the roads. The city is packed with universities and
enterprises, making it the top destination for higher education students and labour workers. Many
people from rural areas reside in Hanoi so that they can get well-paid jobs. This makes the city
become more crowded than ever before.
1. What is the passage about?
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2. What does ‘pray for’ means?
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3. What is the most popular religion in Hanoi?
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4. What does ‘adequate’ mean?
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5. What is the city packed with?
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