I. Read the following passage and circle the most suitable word from the ones given in the box to fill in each gap. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
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Every year in July, people in Ubon Ratchathani Thailand (21) ________ the Candle Festival. It takes (22) _______ every year in July. The festival is held during Asalha Bucha and Khao Phansa days, which are two important Buddhist (23) _________ . Asalha Bucha marks the day of Buddha's first sermon, and Khao Phansa marks the beginning of Vassa, or Buddhist Lent. The festival also celebrates the start of the rainy season. Tourists from all over the country come to Ubon to look at huge wax candles that a parade through the streets. There is music, dancers, a huge market and even a (24) _______for artist to design the best candle.