A forgotten tradition
What traditional craft did Linh become interested in?
Pottery
What event did Linh suggest organising?
A cultural afternoon/workshop
Who taught the students about the traditional crafts?
Visiting craftspeople
What did Linh’s group create after the workshop?
Short videos
What had some students previously thought traditional crafts mainly were?
Souvenirs for tourists
Where was the pottery workshop located?
Near her grandmother’s village
Name one practical problem identified by the teacher.
Dangerous tools / limited space
What could some traditional patterns represent?
Good luck / family / important historical events
Where were the videos posted?
On the school’s social media page
What did students realise the objects represented?
Knowledge, skill and family history
Why were fewer young people learning the craft?
Many preferred modern jobs in the city
How did Linh solve the problem of limited space?
She organised students into small groups/separate activity areas
How did some students feel about the activities before trying them?
They thought they might be old-fashioned
Who responded to the videos online?
Former students and people living abroad
According to Linh, can schools stop cultures from changing?
No they cannot stop cultures from changing
What problem did Linh identify after speaking to the workshop owner?
Traditional craft skills might disappear if young people stop learning them
Why was supervision important during the event?
Some tools could be dangerous
What caused many students to become more interested?
They could create their own designs while using traditional techniques
Why was Linh pleased about using technology?
It allowed an old tradition to reach a wider audience
What does Linh think schools can do?
Give young people opportunities to understand traditions
What can we infer about Linh’s attitude towards traditional culture? Give evidence. (2)
She believes it is worth understanding/preserving; she wants her school to help students understand why traditional crafts matter
What does Linh’s response to the problems suggest about her character? (2)
She is organised/resourceful/responsible because she found practical solutions rather than abandoning the idea
What does this paragraph suggest about one way to make traditional culture appealing to young people? (2)
Allow them to participate creatively/adapt traditions rather than only observing or copying them
What contrast does the writer create in this paragraph?
Modern technology is being used to preserve/share traditional culture
What is the main message of the final paragraph?
Culture will change, but young people should understand traditions before deciding whether to continue them