Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each numbered blank.
Living in Vietnam today (23)___________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (24)___________ today there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (25)________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (26)________ 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 their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (27)__________ their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.
Question 23. A. compare B. differs C. becomes D. offers
Question 24. A. however B. therefore C. whereas D. when
Question 25. A. traditionally B. gradually C. occasionally D. presently
Question 26. A. grasping for B. holding for C. making up for D. accounting for
Question 27. A. on B. at C. to D. for
Question 23. A. compare B. differs C. becomes D. offers
Question 24. A. however B. therefore C. whereas D. when
Question 25. A. traditionally B. gradually C. occasionally D. presently
Question 26. A. grasping for B. holding for C. making up for D. accounting for
Question 27. A. on B. at C. to D. for