C. READING
Read the following passage circle the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Living in Vietnam today differs greatly (1)_________ the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in
the past mainly worked in agriculture whereas today there are significantly less people working in
this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely tobe employed in
manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was ()
agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an
important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (3) an increasing
amount of economic activity.However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The
people of Vietnam have retained many of the characteristics of (4)___________ forefathers. The
Vietnamese people areas friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the
way they welcome foreigners to their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determinationof
the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the
development of their country.
1. A. with B. from C. about D. to
2: A. traditionally B. gradually C. occasionally D. presently
3: A. grasping for B. holding for C. making up for D. accounting for
4 A. them B. their C.us D. our