Vietnamese food culture varies by regions from the north to the south. In Northern Vietnam, food is characterized by light and balanced. Northern Vietnam is seen to be the cradle of Vietnamese cuisine with many notable dishes like Pho, Bun Rieu, Bun Thang, Bun Cha, Banh Cuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each regions. The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical Central Vietnams food culture. Food in the region is often used with chili peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, BanhKhoai, BanhBeo, etc. In Southern Vietnam, the warm weather and fertile soil create an ideal condition for planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and livestock. Thus, food in the region is often added with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs. Particularly, Southerners are favored of sugar; they add sugar in almost dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include BanhKhot and Bun Mam. 1. It is considered that Vietnamese cuisine ________. A. became more and more popular B. originated from the North C. can be found only in Northern Vietnam D. always combines taste and colour 2. What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food? A. It's delicious and healthy. B. Its a bit fatty and salty. C. Its light and balanced. D. Its sweet and sour. 3. Hue cuisine is notable for its ________. A. spicy taste B. light flavor C. bitter taste D. colorful food 4. In Southern Vietnam, ________. A. people love sweet food B. fresh herbs are always used in cooking C. sugar is often added to dishes D. the warm weather makes it hard to plant fruit and vegetables 5. Which of the followings is NOT true? A. Food in Vietnam changes region to region. B. Bun Bo Hue is a typical dish of the Central Vietnam cuisine. C. Southerners do not like northern food due to its light flavor. D. Chill peppers and shrimp sauces are among the frequently used ingredients