Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

            Living in Vietnam today (1)               greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in

the past mainly worked in agriculture (2)                  today there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, (3)                     , people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (4)                agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While         agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (5)         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 (6)            . The Vietnamese people areas friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome            foreigners (7)              their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination  of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work (8)                   and happily     towards the development of their country.

Life in Ho Chi Minh City is                than we thought at first.

up/ Lan/ small/ in/ the/ grew/ town/ a/south/in/.

-> ........................................................................................................................

It took me a long time to be accustomed to living in the country.

→  It took me a long time to get      

Harrison’s greatest attribute is his ability to work      pressure.

I’m really excited about the upcoming pottery workshop.

→  I’m looking      

Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D).

            Being over-shadowed by Ha Long Bay to the North, Cat Ba Island is often left out of the itineraries of the majority of travelers coming to Viet Nam. Nevertheless, Cat Ba Island is one of the most underrated destinations in Viet Nam. The park possesses seven different ecosystems, both underwater and inland. It is home to thirty-two types of mammals, along with seventy bird species, and more than a thousand species of plants, hundreds of which can be used as medicines.

            There are several different hiking and trekking routes through rugged and forested mountain within Cat Ba National Park. These routes are also divided by different levels of difficulty, so travelers don’t have to be worried if their fitness is not very good. In addition, travellers can take a side visit to explore the exquisite Trung Trang cave, or discover the traditional village of Viet Hai.

1. Many travellers choose not to visit Cat Ba Island because ……………………..