VIII. True (T), False (F), or Not Given (NG) Statements:
The landscape and culture of England is very special.
(T) - The passage describes England's countryside as “unusual in landscapes and local cultures,” suggesting its uniqueness.
More Brits live in the countryside than in the city.
(F) - The passage states that only 20% live in the countryside, meaning more people live in the city.
English villages are large and modern.
(F) - The passage describes English village communities as “small and often eccentric,” which implies they are neither large nor modern.
Pubs are places for people to come to learn about the local culture.
(T) - The passage states that village pubs offer an opportunity for newcomers to get to know local culture.
The churches play an important role for English village communities.
(T) - The passage says the village church remains “the heart of many rural communities,” highlighting its importance.

IX. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D):
With a history dating back 7 centuries, Bat Trang is famous for its traditional porcelain and pottery making. (1)
A. Located
(2) a rich clay area, Bat Trang possessed an advantage to produce high-quality ceramics...
B. on
...leaving Bat Trang one of the (3) exporters of ceramics in Vietnam.
C. leading
A visit to a handicraft village usually means a (4) experience, and there’s no difference in Bat Trang.
D. hands-on
Pottery (5) is not as easy as it looks.
B. shaping