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Over the years, there have been 2significant changes to land transport in Việt Nam. People used

to 3rely heavily on bicycles, but 4modern forms of transport have 5replaced them.

BICYCLES

Had bicycles been an important means for many years before the 6advent of 7motorised vehicles?

This was definitely true because they had played an essential

8role in Vietnamese daily life by the mid-20th century. Bicycles

were used to 9get around, 10commute to work, transport

goods to markets, and even to travel long 11distances. Streets

full of bicycles made it a common sight.

MOTOR VEHICLES

As the 12economy grew, there was a 13need for faster and

more 14efficient transport. This led to the 15introduction of

motorbikes due to their speed and 16convenience. The motor

vehicles on the roads had not increased 17dramatically until

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the 1990s. At the time, the government was trying to 18invest in new infrastructure, like highways

and railways. People then had a greater 19variety of transport choices.

MODERN-DAY VEHICLES

In recent years, the increasing number of cars

20resulting from economic 21development has been a

new sign of 22social status. Cars, along with

motorbikes, are one of the main vehicles for many 23city

dwellers. In addition, 24tech-based services are becoming more 25competitive, 26providing

people with a convenient and 27affordable way to move from one place to another.

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Amelie

When I was young, we went on holiday to Scotland and I

left my teddy bear at a hotel. I 1got him back 2eventually,

but the hotel had fifteen teddy bears in lost 3property, so I

had to send a 4description of mine.

Erin

I 5came across this in a box of old 6photographs in our 7attic. I didn’t

8recognise myself at first, and I don’t remember this day because I was

too young. But I think it’s a cute photo, so I got it 9framed.

Nam

My dad took me to Đà Lạt Flower Festival, where I found this

wristband. It was an amazing experience I’ll never forget seeing many

famous singers and artists there! We’re going again next December.

I’m really 10looking forward to it!

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Dean

I was upset when I lost this watch ’cos it 11belonged to my

grandad. Luckily, I found it last week, behind a cupboard. It’s

really 12special because it 13reminds me of him.

Ichika

I got this when I was on holiday in Việt Nam. I don’t normally

keep souvenirs, but I love this one. I often 14look back on that

trip – it was awesome.

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