People in the countryside have deeply (1) ______ patriotic spirits and a strong love for peace, independence. Along with that, they cherish tradition, work hard and preserve their own distinct identity. They are simple, amiable and hospitable and always willing to help a (2) _____ towards others.

Each countryside region has its own way of living and its people are also differs from others. With people living in the lowlands, (3) _______ get together and live a small community, also called the village. They are friendly farmers who make a (4) _______ by growing rice, raising cattle or making traditional crafts. They often go to the temples or pagodas to wish health and luck for their families as well as participate (5) _____ amazing festivals held by villagers. With people (6) _______ down in the Central of Viet Nam (Nghe An, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An...), they have a more difficult life than others as they have to (7) _____ from severe natural disasters every year, (8) _______ they still live in peace and help each other.

1. A. root         B. rooting        C. rooted      D. roots

2. A. head        B. leg               C. finger      D. hand

3. A. they         B. them           C. their          D. us

4. A. life          B. lives            C. living        D. live

5. A. in            B. on               C. at                D. of

6. A. settling       B. sitting       C. going        D. coming

7. A. suffering      B. suffer      C. suffered     D. suffers

8. A. but            B. so              C. or             D. and