Sure! Here are the suggested responses to the exchanges in the speaking section based on common conversational practices.

### VIII. Circle the letter A, B, C, or D for the most suitable response:

1. **"Why do you like rural life?"**
- **C.** Due to the people here are close to each other.

2. **"Thanks to the people here are close to each other."**
- **A.** You look so great with a tan, Nam!

3. **"Sorry, I don’t like tanks."**
- **B.** You’ve just come back from my summer holiday.

4. **"Oh, I envy you."**
- **D.** I really love the peaceful environment.

5. **"How do farmers in your village earn for a living?"**
- **B.** By growing fruit trees in the orchards.

### IX. Fill in each blank with an appropriate statement to complete the dialog:

1. **Tom:** What a nice dress you have, Hoa!

**Hoa:** Thank you, Tom. (1) **A. Your mum really has a great sewing machine.**

2. **Tom:** Wow, (2) **C. My mum made it for me.**

3. **Hoa:** First, she chose the suitable material for the dress.

4. **Tom:** Can I look at the sewing machine? I have never seen it.

**Hoa:** Certainly, come in, I will show you.

5. **Tom:** Thank you, Tom. (5) **D. It’s kind of you to say so.**

Feel free to ask if you need further assistance!