X. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
It is just simple and ordinary as its (1) . No noisy sound from engines, no obscure smoke and no
spending too much for commuting. From a long time ago, Vietnamese people have thought of the rickshaw as a
(2) means of transportation when going out. It is not only close-knit to Vietnamese but also connected
strongly with the foreigners (3) all of them were attracted by this unique means at the first time
visiting Viet Nam.
The rickshaw has existed for a long time in Vietnamese life, and become quite necessary as the (4)
in a body. Not only the Vietnamese feel (5) to rickshaw, foreigners are also impressed by this unique
vehicle. They will be fond of sitting on the rickshaw for a (6) tour around Sword Lake or a round
on the streets to (7) dreamy and peaceful photos in the ancient citadel.
Traveling in a rickshaw is the time for peacefully (8) windy sunset and bright sunrises on the
beach of Nha Trang or Da Nang or elsewhere. How pleasant it is for you to enjoy a relaxing feeling on the short
(9) trip.
Viet Nam is becoming more and more modern; however, rickshaw still (10) through the time and
has a stand in the minds of the residents.
1. A. presence B. appearance C. judgment D. performance
2. A. shared B. recognized C. friendly D. familiar
3. A. although B. as C. but D. while
4. A. breath B. air C. rest D. recovery
5. A. close B. closed C. closest D. closing
6. A. sight B. sighting C. sightseeing D. sightseer
7. A. catch B. take C. bring D. keep
8. A. welcome B. welcoming C. welcomed D. being welcomed
9. A. city B. town C. urban D. field
10. A. keeps B. continues C. lives D. survives