VOCABULARY PRACTICE 13

 

Step 1: Pre-Reading Vocabulary Practice

Match the English words with their Vietnamese meanings:

1. Civilization
2. Integral
3. Ritual
4. Indigenous
5. Chant
6. Healing
7. Sacred
8. Worship
9. Drumming
10. Tradition

a. Lễ nghi
b. Nền văn minh
c. Quan trọng, không thể thiếu
d. Truyền thống
e. Thiêng liêng
f. Tụng kinh
g. Chữa bệnh
h. Đánh trống
i. Cầu nguyện, thờ phụng
j. Bản địa

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Reading Passage:

"The Role of Music in History"
Throughout history, music has played an essential role in human society. In ancient civilizations, it was integral to religious rituals, healing practices, and storytelling traditions. For example, indigenous communities often used chants and drumming to communicate with spirits or mark significant events. Similarly, medieval Europe saw the rise of sacred choral music, such as Gregorian chants, which were central to Christian worship.

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Step 2: Comprehension and Vocabulary MCQs

1. What does “civilization” mean?
a. Nền văn minh
b. Lễ nghi
c. Thiêng liêng
d. Cầu nguyện

2. What is the meaning of “ritual”?
a. Truyền thống
b. Bản địa
c. Lễ nghi
d. Quan trọng

3. What does "integral" refer to?
a. Quan trọng, không thể thiếu
b. Cầu nguyện
c. Đánh trống
d. Thiêng liêng

4. What is a "chant"?
a. Truyền thống
b. Tụng kinh
c. Đánh trống
d. Lễ nghi

5. What is the role of "sacred" music?
a. To provide entertainment
b. To heal sickness
c. To connect with the divine
d. To celebrate harvests

6. What was Gregorian chant used for?
a. To tell stories in indigenous communities
b. To mark significant events
c. To worship in Christian traditions
d. To heal and cure diseases

7. Why did indigenous communities use drumming?
a. For healing practices only
b. To communicate with spirits
c. To celebrate harvest festivals
d. To teach rituals to children

8. What role did music play in ancient civilizations?
a. It was purely for entertainment.
b. It was central to religion, healing, and storytelling.
c. It was used only in wars.
d. It was meant to replace rituals.

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Step 3: Post-Reading Vocabulary Practice

Fill in the blanks using the correct words: (Civilization, Integral, Ritual, Indigenous, Chant, Healing, Sacred, Worship, Drumming, Tradition)

1. Music has been ______ to human culture for centuries, shaping traditions and beliefs.
2. Ancient ______ often depended on music for storytelling and spiritual communication.
3. A ______ is a ceremonial act performed regularly in many cultures.
4. Many ______ peoples use songs to connect with their ancestors.
5. A Gregorian ______ was often sung in medieval European churches.
6. ______ ceremonies often use music to promote emotional and physical well-being.
7. The ______ nature of the song made it suitable for religious use.
8. Christian ______ often includes singing hymns and praying.
9. The rhythmic sound of ______ could be heard in many tribal ceremonies.
10. Every culture has a unique musical ______ that reflects its identity.

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