VIII. Read the passage about introducing Vietnamese customs to foreigners,
and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
The Vietnamese are known to be polite, hospitable and sensitive. They have a
They regard friendship as being very important
casual and friendly (1)
throughout one's life. They are always open to visits from friends. Drop-in visits
to their family.
are welcome. The Vietnamese are very (2)
When they (3)
you a gift, the Vietnamese will usually speak lightly
about it. Even though it is an expensive gift, they may pretend it is of no great
monetary value.
4,000 years of civilization, the Vietnamese are proud people
who like to recite to a myth that they are descendants of an angel and a dragon.
If you happen to be in their homes at meal time, the Vietnamese will probably
you to sit down and share whatever food is (6)
know that you enjoy their food is one way in successfully (7)
relationship with them.
(5)
Let them
a better
IX
When they invite you to their homes for a meal, celebration, or special
occasion, some (8)
- usually food, fruits, chocolate or liquors - should
be offered to the host's family.
1. A. tradition
2. A. closed
3. A. offer
4. A. Of
5. A. take
6. A. good
7. A. setting
8. A. gifts
B. feature
B. closing
B. carry
B. With
B. require
B. present
B. building
B. invitations
C. culture
C. close
C. send
C. At
C. speak
C. available
C. taking
C. offers
D. manner
D. being closed
D. sell
D. In
D. invite
D. delicious
D. being
D. situations