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Read the conversation again, then put the questions into the correct order.

1. Who is General Vo Nguyen Giap?

• What did he do between 1946 and 1975?
• When and where was he born?
• What happened in 1954?
• What was the final campaign he led in 1975?
• When and where did he pass away?
• When happened in 1927?

Choose the correct order to make a logical paragraph.

a. A significant moment in his early life was in 1927, when he joined the Communist Party of Vietnam.

b. General Giap passed away in 2013 in Hanoi, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a true hero of Vietnam.

c. General Vo Nguyen Giap is often called a military genius because of his exceptional skill in leading armies. General Giap was born in 1911 in Quang Binh Province.

d. From 1946 to 1975, he served as the leader of the Vietnamese army. During this long period, he guided them to victory in many crucial battles.

e. For instance, he was instrumental in the famous Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954, and he also led the final Ho Chi Minh campaign in 1975.

Choose the correct order to make a logical conversation.

a. Linh: Yes, in 1948, she actually carried out attacks directly targeting French soldiers.

b. Linh: It truly was. It showed her strong belief in Vietnam's independence.

c. Emily: Her determination is inspiring.

d. Emily: I've heard Vo Thi Sau fought against the French. How did she do that?

e. Emily: Wow, that sounds incredibly courageous and risky for anyone.

Choose the correct order to make a logical conversation.

a. Nam: Very much so. She became a national hero due to her bravery.

b. Bach: Vo Thi Sau's story is truly moving, isn't it?

c. Bach: She's a powerful symbol of Vietnamese resilience.

d. Nam: And despite being caught in 1949 and killed in 1952, her spirit lives on.

e. Bach: Her actions against the French in 1948 are particularly notable.