Why is Chung cake’s shape square in the ancient conception?

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What do you like doing best (1) …………..your spare time? My cousin Paul likes going (2) ………….in the country and taking photos. Sometimes he (3)…………….. with his friends, and they (4) …………….at the park or at the beach. They always have a good time. His brother Chris isn’t (5) ……………..on walking. He spends most of the time at home.

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WHY DON’T YOU WANT TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER?

There are many reasons for becoming a volunteer. First, volunteering is good for you because it can provide physical and mental rewards. When you do voluntary work, you can reduce your stress and improve your health because you feel more joyful to bring happiness to other people. Second, volunteering saves money with valuable community services. For example, the estimated value of volunteer’s time is up to 15.39 USD per hour according to the recent statistics in America. Third, volunteering brings people together. Volunteers support families with daycare and eldercare, tutoring and other activities after school. They can create a close friendship in the community. Finally, doing voluntary work helps you develop your knowledge. You can learn a lot through outdoor activities and community services. It is easily understood that more and more people are doing voluntary work today because of these reasons.

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You have a headache and you sneeze and cough. Your nose is all stuffed up, and it keeps running, so you have to blow it every few minutes. You know by these (1).......... that you have a cold, and you feel completely (2) ................ Everyone suffers (3) .......... the common cold at some time or other. It isn’t a serious (4) ............., but nothing can cure it. Medicine can relieve the symptoms. That is, it can make you cough (5)..........,make your headless intense.

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THE LEGEND OF “BANH CHUNG”

Chung cake was invented by the 18 Prince of Hung Emperor in the contest of looking for new Emperor. According to the legend, 3,000- 4,000 years ago, Prince Lang Lieu, made round and square Cakes, the round Day cake symbolizing the sky and the square Chung cake symbolizing the Earth (under the ancient Vietnamese perception), to be offered on the occasion of Spring.

In the ancient conception, the Earth is square, hence Chung cake’s shape is square, too, to reflect the Earth shape. Since the cakes he offered were of special meaning and delicious taste, Lang Lieu was selected to be the next Emperor. Since then, in honor of this 18th Prince, Vietnamese people always make and have Chung cake in the Luna, New Year. Up to now, Chung cake has become the most famous an irreplaceable traditional Vietnamese food in Tet Holiday. This legend aims to remind the next generations of the ancient tradition as well as the primary of Chung cake. Besides, it emphasizes the important role of rice and nature in water rice culture.