VIII. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

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Giving a birthday present to a Vietnamese (1) _______________ that you pay attention to a few cultural (2) ______________________ of etiquette. You should pay attention to the recipient's tastes and hobbies. Flowers, souvenirs, or an item that your friend like best is suitable for the (3) ____________________.

Moreover, a birthday gift (4) ___________________ be covered in colorful papers. It isimportant that you should take care of (5) _______________________your present. It is best to (6) _____________________

black which is the signal of (7) __________________ in Asian countries, (8) ___________________ Viet Nam. It is best to wrap your present in bright, cheery colours, like red or pink.

In short, choosing a birthday present in Viet Nam is as (9) __________________ as choosingone in other countries. In general, money is not an (10) __________________: Vietnamese people honour the phrase - Plenty of money does not count, the heart does.