Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Living in Viet Nam today (25) ______________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (26) ______________ 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, Viet Nam, which was (27) ______________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (28) ______________ an increasing amount of economic activity.
However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Viet Nam 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 (29) ______________ 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.
25. A. compares          B. differs                     C. becomes                  D. offers
26. A. however           B. therefore                 C. whereas                  D. when
27. A. traditionally      B. gradually                C. occasionally            D. presently
28. A. grasping for      B. holding for             C. making up for         D. accounting for
29. A. on                     B. at                            C. to                            D. for