V. Complete the passage with the words in the box.

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The Khmer live in the southern provinces of Soc Trang, Tra Vinh, and Can Tho. They earn a living by farming, (13)……….. and producing handicraft products. The Khmer live harmoniously with other ethnic groups in the Mekong Delta, while keeping their (14)………..culture and lifestyle.

The Khmer are Buddhists. There is a temple in every village. The temples are not only places for the Khmer to practise (15)……….. religion. They are the village schools too. At the age of 12, Khmer boys come to live and study in a temple for several years (16)……….. they become adults. There, they learn about Buddhism, and to read and write the Khmer language. They also learn how to behave towards their grandparents, parents, teachers, old people, and others in their community. They (17)……….. basic knowledge of their traditional culture.