ชุดกิจกรรมการเรียนรู้เพื่อพัฒนาทักษะอ่านภาษาอังกฤษ4.

บตั รเนอ้ืบบหตั ตัารรทแแ่ีTบบ1hบบaฝTฝihlกึึ กaeหnหดัdCดั ทuที่lี่t22ure of

Instructions : Change the singular words to plural words.

1. similarity 1. ____________

2. village 2. ____________

3. word 3. ____________

4. language 4. ____________

5. religion 5. ____________

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บตั รเนื้อบบหัตตั ารรทแแ่ีบTบ1hบบaฝฝTiึ กhlึกaหeหnดััดdCททu่ีี่l33ture of

Instructions : Categorize the words and write them under the
right column.

Tagalog / trading link / cosmopolitan / Spanish colony / Chinese

The Philippines Singapore
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.

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บตั รเน้อืบหัตบารตั ทแรี่Tบแ1hบบaฝTบihlึกฝaeึหกnัดหdCทดัu่ีlทt4uี่ 4re of

Instructions : Read and answer the questions.

As a reflection of its
mixed cultures, Singapore
has adopted one language
representative for each of
the four major ethnic or
'racial' groups. The four
official languages in Singapore's constitution are English,
Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

1. Why does Singapore adopt one language representative for
each ethnic group in the country?
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
2. What are these representative languages?
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________

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บตั รเนอ้ืบบหัตตั ารรทแแ่ีTบบ1hบบaฝTฝihlกึึ กaeหหnัดdCดั ทuท่ีl่ี5t5ure of

Instructions : Circle the right word to complete the sentence
1. The official language of the Philippines is (Bahasa Melayu /
Tagalog).
2. There are over 150 local languages spoken in (the Philippines
/ Singapore).
3. The Philippines used to be the colony of (England / Spain).
4. The number one population in Singapore is (Chinese / Malay).
5. Singapore has (three / four) official languages.

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PreP-Toests-tte(sแtบ(แบบทบดทสดอสบอกบ่อหนเลรงั ียเรนีย)น)

Instructions : Choose the correct answers and make a cross ()
on the answer sheet. (10 points)

1. What is Singapore the center of?
a. Trading.
b. Seafood.
c. Shopping.
d. Religion.

2. What is the number one ethnic group of Singapore?
a. Chinese.
b. Japanese.
c. Indonesian.
d. Malays.

3. Which language is not one of the official languages in Singapore?
a. Tamil.
b. English.
c. Chinese.
d. Indonesian.

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4. Why did Singapore become popular?
a. It is easy to work with the Singaporeans.
b. Singapore was easy to travel to.
c. Singaporeans speak English.
d. Singaporeans are friendly.

5. What is the characteristic of Singapore?
a. Cosmopolitan.
b. Peaceful.
c. Active.
d. Calm.

6. What is the official language of the Philippines?
a. Malay.
b. Bahasa.
c. English.
d. Tagalog.

7. The Philippines used to be a colony of which country?
a. Spain.
b. Denmark.
c. Portuguese.
d. The Netherlands.

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8. How many languages are spoken throughout the Philippines?

a. 20 b. 50
c. 100 d. 150

9. Which country does the Philippines share similarities with?

a. Austria.
b. Australia.

c. Indonesia.
d. Papua New Guinea.

10. How is the Philippines’s culture?

a. funny. b. boring.
c. diverse. d. different.

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ภาคผนวก (APPENDIX)

Part 2

The Philippines & Singapore

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บAัตnรAsเnนwsอ้ื ewหreาrKทKeี่ y1ey(Tเ(ฉhเฉลeลยยCบบuัตlตั รtuรแrแบeบบบoฝฝึกึTกหhหaดั ดั iทlทa่ี ี่n11d))

คำชีแ้ จง : ใหน้ กั เรียนเลือกคาในกรอบสี่เหล่ียมแลว้ เติมในช่องวา่ งใหถ้ กู ตอ้ ง

cosmopolitan / China / town / link / characteristics

One of the 1. characteristics of Singapore is that it is truly
2. cosmopolitan. Singapore became popular because of its
location as it was easy to travel to. The small sea 3. town of
Singapore then became a trading 4. link. It attracted migrants and
merchants from 5. China, the Indian sub-continent, Indonesia,
the Malay Peninsula and the Middle East.

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AบAัตnnรswsเนweอ้ืreหKrาeKทye่ี (y1เฉ(TลเฉhยลeบยตัCบรuตัแlรtบuแบrบeฝบึ กoฝหึกTัดหhทaัดี่ 2iทl)aี่ n2d)

คำชี้แจง : ใหน้ กั เรียนแกค้ าต่อไปน้ีใหอ้ ยใู่ นรูปพหูพจน์

1. similarity 1. Similarities
2. village 2. Villages
3. word 3. words
4. language 4. Languages
5. religion 5. religions

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บAัตnรsเAนwnือ้ esหrwาeKทre่ี Ky1e(Tyเฉh(ลeเฉยลCบยuตั บlรtตัuแrรบeแบบoฝบึกTฝหึhกaดั หiทlัดaี่ ทn3ี่d)3)

คำชีแ้ จง : ใหน้ กั เรียนแยกคาศพั ทท์ ่ีกาหนดใหล้ งในหมวดหมทู่ ่ีถกู ตอ้ ง

Tagalog / trading link / cosmopolitan / Spanish colony / Chinese

The Philippines Singapore
1. Tagalog 1. trading link
2. Spanish colony 2. cosmopolitan
3. - 3. Chinese

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AบnAตั snรwsเนewrื้อeKหrาeKyทe่ี(y1เฉ(ลTเฉยhบลeยตั Cบรuแตั lบรtuบแrบฝeึบกoหฝดักึTทหhaดั่ี 4iท)la่ี n4d)

คำชี้แจง : ใหน้ กั เรียนอ่านยอ่ หนา้ ต่อไปน้ีแลว้ ตอบคาถาม

As a reflection of its
mixed cultures, Singapore
has adopted one language
representative for each of
the four major ethnic or
'racial' groups. The four
official languages in Singapore's constitution are English,
Chinese, Malay and Tamil.

1. Why does Singapore adopt one language representative for
each ethnic group in the country?

Because Singapore has a mixed culture.
2. What are these representative languages?

These representative languages are English, Chinese,
Malay and Tamil.

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บAตั nรsเนwAื้อenหrsาwKทeeี่ry1K(Teเฉyhลe(เยฉCบลuัตยlรtบuแตัrบeรบแoฝบึกบTหhฝึaัดกiหทla่ีดั n5ทd)่ี 5)

คำชี้แจง : ใหน้ กั เรียนวงกลมรอบคาในวงเลบ็ ที่ถกู ตอ้ ง

1. The official language of the Philippines is ( Bahasa Melayu
/Tagalog ).
2. There are over 150 local languages spoken in ( the Philippines
/ Singapore).
3. The Philippines used to be the colony of (England / Spain).
4. The number one population in Singapore is (Chinese/ Malay ).
5. Singapore has ( three / four ) official languages.

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AnswAenrsKweeyr fKoreyprfoe-rtePsrte(-เTฉeลsยtแ(บเฉบลทยดแสบอบบทกด่อสนอบเรกียอ่ นน)เรียน)

1. c
2. c
3. d
4. a
5. d
6. a
7. b
8. d
9. a
10. a

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AnAswneswr eKreyKfeoyrfPoorspt-oTset-sttes(เtฉ(ลเฉยแลบยบแทบดบสทอดบสก่ออนบเหรียลนงั )เรียน)

1. a
2. a
3. d
4. b
5. a
6. d
7. a
8. d
9. c
10. c

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Part 3

indonesia & Laos

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P(rPer-eT-etesstt)(แแบบบบททดดสสออบบกก่อ่อนนเรเรียียนน)

Instructions : Choose the correct answers and make a cross ()

on the answer sheet. (10 points)

1. What is Indonesian culture made of?
a. European religions.
b. Dances and dramas.
c. Religions and old traditions.
d. Old languages and religions.

2. What European countries came to Indonesia?
a. Portugal and the Netherlands.
b. Germany and Portugal.
c. England and China.
d. Spain and Portugal.

3. What is one of the influences of modern-day Indonesian culture?
a. Indian culture.
b. Arabic culture.
c. Brazilian culture.
d. Mexican culture.

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4. What countries have influenced Indonesian culture?
a. Portugal and the Netherlands.
b. Germany and Portugal.
c. England and China.
d. Spain and Portugal.

5. What is the official language of Indonesia?
a. English.
b. Filipino.
c. Bahasa Melayu.
d. Bahasa Indonesia.

6. Where do Indonesian traditional dances come from?
a. Greek gods.
b. Mahabharata.
c. Roman history.
d. Romeo and Juliet.

7. What is the unique Buddha posture in Lao called?
a. “Reclining” posture.
b. “Meditating” posture.
c. “Contemplating” posture.
d. “Calling for Rain” posture.

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8. What is the most popular music in Laos?
a. Folk music.
b. Pop music.
c. Thai music.
d. English music.

9. What is the Lao greeting called?
a. Wai.
b. Nop.
c. Sabaidee.
d. Sawasdee.

10. What do Lao people do when entering houses?
a. Remove the hat.
b. Wash their feet.
c. Remove the shoes.
d. Wash their hands.

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บัตบบรตััตเนรรื้อเเนนหื้อือ้ ำหหทาี่ 1ที่ T1hTehCeulCtuurlteuoref IonfdoITnnhdeasoiinalaensdia

Indonesian culture is rich. Indonesian art and culture are
mixed with religion and traditions from old times. Indonesia also
has influences of Portuguese and Dutch cultures.

Contemporary Indonesian

culture is a mix of cultures from

Arab, China, Malaysia and Europe
because it was on the spice route

between the Far East and the
Middle East. There are many from www.skyscrapercity.com

religions in Indonesia such as Hinduism, Buddhism,

Confucianism and Islam. The official language of

Indonesia is 'Indonesian' or 'Bahasa

Indonesia'. It is taught in schools.
The Indonesians also speak many

local languages like 'Bahasadaerah'
as their first language. Javanese is

from www.seasite.niu.edu also widely used.

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The traditional dances are about
Ramayana and Mahabharata from
India. Javanese and Balinese dances
are also interesting.

The Javanese and Balinese
shadow puppet theatre do 'Wayangkulit' from www.krishnapath.org
show about fairy tales. Music, singing, dance, drama, and the Silat
are all shown together.

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บัตบรบัตเตันรรื้อเนเหน้ือาื้อหทหา่ี ำ1ทที่ T่ี22hTTehhCeeuCCltuullrttueurroeefoofTfLhLaaaoilsoasnd

Buddha statues in Laos are different than in other
countries such as the “Calling for Rain” posture of Buddha
images in Lao. It cannot be found in other Southeast Asian
Buddhist art traditions.

from ptn-ptn.blogspot.com from travel.nationalgeographic.com

Religious influences are also found in Lao’s stories.
In Laos there are PhaLakPha Lam, the Lao version of Ramayana.
Another interesting thing about Lao culture is folk music, which
is very popular with people throughout the whole country.
The main instrument is the Khaen. The popular folk dance is the
Lamvong, a dance in which people dance circles around each
other.

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Lao people are open and
friendly. Thegreeting among Lao
people is the Nop. It is like the Wai
in Thailand. Lao people do this to
greet, say goodbye, and show respect from www.retire-asia.com
to the elders. But with western people it is acceptable to shake
hands. Lao people take off their shoes when going into their
houses or temples. It is rude to touch the head of other people,
because it is the most important part of the body. It is also rude
to put your feet on the table. Also, women should not touch
Buddhist monks.

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VVooccbaublualrayry

rich (adj.) plentiful, a lot
local (adj.) nearby, neighborhood
puppet (n.) doll
fairy tale (n.) folk story
depict (v.) show
posture (n.) pose
instrument (n.) tool
greeting (n.) saying Hello
rude (adj.) impolite

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บัตรเนอ้ืบหัตบารตั ทแร่ีTบแ1hบบaฝบTihฝlึกaึeกหnหดั dCดัทuที่lt1่ีu1re of

Instructions : Read and write what it is about.

The traditional dances are about Ramayana and
Mahabharata from India. Javanese and Balinese dances are also
interesting.
It is about
___________________________________________________

Lao people are open and friendly. Thegreeting among
Lao people is the Nop. It is like the Wai in Thailand. Lao people
do this to greet, say goodbye, and show respect to the elders. But
with western people it is acceptable to shake hands.

It’s about
___________________________________________________

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บตั รเบนตัอื้บรหัตแารบทแบ่ีบT1ฝhบึ กaฝTหihึกlaดัeหnทดั Cd่ี ท2u่ีlt2ure of

Instructions : Match the words with the similar meaning.

_____ 1. rich a. figure

_____ 2. route b. fancy

_____ 3. puppet c. tool

_____ 4. depict d. show

_____ 5. instrument e. way

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บัตรเน้ือบบหตัตั ารรทแแี่Tบบ1hบบaฝTฝiึhกึlกaeหหnดัดัdCททu่ีี่l3t3ure of

Instructions : Circle the right word to complete the sentence.
1. The official language of Indonesia is (BahasaMelayu / Bahasa
Indonesia).
2. Indonesian traditional dances depict ( Ramayana / Greek gods).
3. ( Silat / Wayangkulit ) is an Indonesian martial art.
4. The way of greeting among Lao people is (Wai / Nop).
5. (Pop music / Folk music) is very popular in Laos.

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บัตรเนอ้ืบหตั บารตัทแร่ีTบ1แhบบaฝTบihlึกaฝeหึnกดัdCหทuดั ี่lทt4uี่ 4re of

Instructions : Match the pictures with the right words.
Silat

Lamvong

Khaen

Nop

Wayang kulit

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บตั รเนือ้บหัตบารทัตแี่Tรบ1hแบบaฝTiบhlกึ aฝeหnึ กัดdCหทuดั ี่lt5ทu่ีr5e of

Instructions : Choose the words in the box to fill in the blank.
ground / side / shoes / temple / home

When entering a 1._______ or a private 2. _______ It is
common to remove the 3. _______. In Lao homes are raised off
the 4. _______, the shoes are left at the stairs. In traditional
homes one sits on low seats or cushions on the floor. Men usually
sit with their legs crossed or folded to one side; women prefer
folding legs to one 5. _______.

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(PPosots–t-tTeesst)tแ(บแบบททดดสสออบบหหลลงั ังเรเียรนียน)

Instructions : Choose the correct answers and mark () on

the answer sheet. (10 points)

1. What is the Indonesian culture made of?
a. European religions.
b. Dances and dramas.
c. Religions and old traditions.
d. Old languages and religions.

2. What is one of the influences of modern-day Indonesian culture?
a. Indian culture.
b. Arabic culture.
c. Brazilian culture.
d. Mexican culture.

3. What is the official language of Indonesia?
a. English.
b. Filipino.
c. Bahasa Melayu.
d. Bahasa Indonesia.

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4. What is the unique Buddha posture in Lao called?
a. “Reclining” posture.
b. “Meditating” posture.
c. “Contemplating” posture.
d. “Calling for Rain” posture.

5. What is the Lao greeting called?
a. Wai.
b. Nop.
c. Sabaidee.
d. Sawasdee.

6. What European countries came to Indonesia?
a. Portugal and the Netherlands.
b. Germany and Portugal.
c. England and China.
d. Spain and Portugal.

7. What countries have influenced Indonesian culture?
a. Portugal and the Netherlands.
b. Germany and Portugal.
c. England and China.
d. Spain and Portugal.

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8. Where do Indonesian traditional dances come from?
a. Greek gods.
b. Mahabharata.
c. Roman history.
d. Romeo and Juliet.

9. What is the most popular music in Laos?
a. Folk music.
b. Pop music.
c. Thai music.
d. English music.

10. What do Lao people do when entering houses?
a. Remove the hat.
b. Wash their feet.
c. Remove the shoes.
d. Wash thei

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ภาคผPนวaก r(APtPE3NDIX)

indonesia & Laos

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บAัตnรsเนw้อืเeฉหrลาKยทบe่ี y1ัตร(TแเฉhบลeบยฝCบึ กuตั หlรtuดั แrทบeี่บ1oฝึกTหhaัดiทlaี่ n1d)

คำชี้แจง : ใหน้ กั เรียนหาใจความของยอ่ หนา้ ต่อไปน้ี
The traditional dances are about Ramayana and

Mahabharata from India. Javanese and Balinese dances are also
interesting.
ใจความของยอ่ หนา้ คือ The traditional dances of Indonesia

Lao people are open and friendly. Thegreeting among
Lao people is the Nop. It is like the Wai in Thailand. Lao people
do this to greet, say goodbye, and show respect to the elders. But
with western people it is acceptable to shake hands.
ใจความของยอ่ หนา้ คือ The greeting among Lao people.

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บAัตnรsเนwอื้ eหrาKทeี่ y1เฉ(TลเฉhยลeบยัตCบรuตัแlรtบuแบrบeฝบึ กoฝหกึTดั หhทaดั ี่ 2iทla่ี n2d)

คำชีแ้ จง : ใหน้ กั เรียนจบั คู่คาศพั ทจ์ ากบทเรียนและความหมาย

b 1. rich a. figure

e 2. route b. fancy

a 3. puppet c. tool

d 4. depict d. show

c 5. instrument e. way

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บAัตnรsเนwอื้ eเหฉrาลKทยeี่บy1ัต(TรเฉแhบลeยบCบฝuึัตกlรtหuแดัrบeทบี่ o3ฝกึTหhaดั iทlaี่ n3d)

คำชี้แจง : ใหน้ กั เรียนวงกลมในวงเลบ็ ที่ถูกตอ้ ง
1. The official language of Indonesia is ( BahasaMelayu
/Bahasa Indonesia ).

2. Indonesian traditional dances depict ( Ramayana /
Greek gods ).

3. ( Silat / Wayangkulit ) is Indonesian martial art.

4. The way of greeting form among Lao people is( Wai / Nop ).

5. ( Pop music / Folk music ) is very popular music in Laos.

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บAัตnรsเนwอ้ื eหrาKทเeฉี่ y1ลย(TเบฉhัตลeรยCแบบuตั lบtรuฝแrึ กบeหบoดัฝทึกT่ีหh4aดั iทla่ี 44d)

คำชี้แจง : ใหน้ กั เรียนจบั คู่รูปภาพและคาศพั ทท์ ี่ถูกตอ้ ง
Silat

Lamvong

Khaen

Nop

Wayang kulit

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บAัตnรsเนw้อื eเหฉrาลKทยe่ีบy1ตั (รTเแฉhบลeบยCบฝuึตักlหรtuแดั rบeทบี่ o5ฝกึTหhaัดiทla่ี n5d)

คำชี้แจง : ให้นักเรียนเลือกคาในกรอบสี่เหลี่ยมแล้วเติมใน
ช่องวา่ งใหถ้ กู ตอ้ ง

ground / side / shoes / temple / home
When entering a 1. temple or a private 2. home. It is
common to remove the 3. shoes. In Lao homes are raised off the
4. ground, the shoes are left at the stairs. In traditional homes one
sits on low seats or cushions on the floor. Men usually sit with
their legs crossed or folded to one side; women prefer folding
legs to one 5. side.

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Answer Key for Pเฉreล-ยTแeบstบท(เฉดลสยอแบบกบ่อทนดเรสียอนบกอ่ นเรยี น)

1. c
2. a
3. b
4. a
5. d
6. c
7. d
8. a
9. b
10. c

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Answer KเeฉyลfยoแrบPบoทstด-Tสeอsบt ห(เลฉงัลเยรแียบนบทดสอบก่อนเรยี น)

1. c
2b
3. d
4. d
5. b
6. a
7. a
8. c
9. a
10. c

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Part 4

Malaysia & Myanmar

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PPrree-t-eTsets(tแบ(แบบทบดทสดอสบอกบ่อกนอ่ เนรียเรนีย)น)

Instructions : Choose the correct answers and make a cross ()
on the answer sheet. (10 points)
1. What is interesting about the past of Malaysia?

a. Malaysia was near the Silk Road.
b. Malaysia was very powerful.
c. Malaysia had a very strong military force.
d. Malaysia was part of the international spice route.
2. Which is not one of the main ethnic groups that live in Malaysia?
a. Indian.
b. Malays.
c. Chinese.
d. Cambodians.
3. Where do native Malaysians live?
a. In Brunei.
b. In Vietnam.
c. In Singapore.
d. In Kuala Lumpur.

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4. Where does Malaysia’s sense of community show?

a. In its traditional games.
b. In its architecture.

c. In its language.

d. In its shows.
5. What is the name of a Malaysian martial art?

a. Judo. b. Silat.
c. Wusu. d. Sabah.

6. What is the Sepak Takraw ball made of?

a. Clay.
b. Wood.

c. Plastic.

d. Bamboo.
7. Which period of Myanmar had the most amazing creativity?

a. Lawo Empire.
b. Pagan Empire.

c. Arakan Empire.

d. Toungoo Empire.

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8. What is the dance drama in Myanmar called?
a. Khon.
b. Likay.
c. Zatgyi.
d. Manora.

9. What do Myanmar people like to watch?
a. Lakhon.
b. Khon.
c. Boria.
d. Zat.

10. What are popular crafts of Myanmar?
a. Silk and cotton.
b. Ceramic kitchen-ware.
c. Batik.
d. G

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Malaysia became a mix of different cultures, because it was
part of the international spice route. Malaysian people and its
architecture show a mixed culture. Malays, Chinese, Indians and
many other ethnic groups have lived together in Malaysia for
hundreds of years. All these cultures have influenced Malaysian
culture.

The largest ethnic groups in Malaysia are the Malays,
Chinese and Indians. In Sabah and Sarawak, there are many
native groups with their own unique culture.

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Malaysia’s architecture has a mix of old and new traditions.
Malaysia's architecture today shows many styles, cultures and
religions. These influences are Hindu-Indian, Arab-Muslim,
Chinese and European.

Malaysians' strong sense of community is shown in many
of their traditional games. These activities are still played by
local children or during festivals such as before or after the rice
harvest season and at weddings.

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This Malay martial art
is also an international sport.
It is believed that practicing
Silat will increase spiritual
strength in Islamic beliefs.
Malaysian people play Silat
with drums and gongs. Silat from www.bubblews.com

is shown at Malay weddings and cultural festivals.

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Sepak Takraw is also
known as Sepak Raga, it is a
traditional ball game. Malaysian
people play Sepak Takraw by
passing a woven bamboo ball
over a net.

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The Burmese culture has many old Indian traditions
and Myanmar arts have many different features. The most
creative periods of Myanmar are the Pagan Empire with
over 2,000 beautiful pagodas, the Myanmar dance during the
Kingdom of Inwa, and the Konbaung Dynasty with its
new style of architecture.

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Myanmar theatre is from www.stanleykay.com
very colorful, funny, and
lively. It is one of South
East Asia’s most charming

shows.

Myanmar people love to
watch a drama called Zat. This
all-night- long drama is usually
held during the pagoda festival.

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Great products of
Myanmar are the arts and
craft such as silk, gold and
silver ware, and pottery.

From www.shwedarling.com

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tradition (n.) customs

route (n.) way

spice (n.) seasoning

ethnic (adj.) cultural

unique (adj.) special

belief (n.) view

weaving (adj.) knit
empire (n.) kingdom
charming (adj.) pleasant
craft (n.) handiwork
silk (n.) a kind of cloth
silver ware (n.) dishes made from silver

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