XI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank
space in the following passage.
In Viet Nam, a death anniversary is called gio. It is a festive occasion, at
which (1) ______ of an extended family gather together. Female family
members traditionally (2) ______ the entire day cooking an elaborate banquet
in honour of the deceased individual, which will then (3) ______ enjoyed by
all the family members. In addition, sticks of incense are burned in (4) ______
and commemoration of the deceased person. It is not unusual for a family to
celebrate several gio per year, so the ceremony serves as a time for families to
(5) ______,much like the Vietnamese new year, Tet.
In Vietnamese culture, certain special, traditional dishes (particularly
desserts) are only prepared (6) ______ death anniversary banquet. In addition,
favourite foods of the deceased person being honoured are also prepared.
Chicken, a particularly prized (7) ______ in Viet Nam, is often cooked as well.
In Central Viet Nam, small stuffed glutinous rice flour balls (8) ______ in
leaves called banh it are such a dish. Because the preparation of (9) ______
many complex dishes is time-consuming, some families purchase or (10)
______ caterers to prepare certain dishes. It is also common that a soft-boiled
egg be prepared and then given to the oldest grandson.
1. A. members B. colleagues C. adults D. clerks
2. A. take B. consume C. purchase D. spend
3. A. must B. should C. be D. been
4. A. expectation B. honor C. wish D. admiration
5. A. remember B. discuss C. reunite D. relate
6. A. for B. with C. on D. of
7. A. fruit B. vegetable C. meat D. fish
8. A. gathered B. handled C. mixed D. wrapped
9. A. very B. so C. such D. too
10. A. rent B. offered C. hire D. invite
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