VIII. Read the text and answer the questions.

1. C. To show that you are ready to admire him or her.

2. B. specific

3. D. They have no literal meaning.

4. A. Observe what other people do.

5. A. You can act comfortably when you have a chance to visit the community.

IX. Combine each pair of sentences to make one sentence.

1. Hoa and I came when my parents were preparing to decorate our house for Tet.

2. Hai was in Thailand to enjoy the Loy Krathong Festival while Tuan was participating in his local festival.

3. My grandmother does not like festival so much because it is too noisy.

4. Although Da Lat is quite far away from my house, my parents and I often travel to Da Lat at Tet.

5. Despite the bad weather, Jonny still decides to participate in the Bedford River Festival.

6. Because the water is highly polluted, we cannot swim in this part of the river.

7. The fable is long yet, it is interesting and easy to read.

8. The boys prefer competitive sports and Computer whereas the girls seem to enjoy more cooperative activities, such as shopping with friends.

9. Even though I have many things to do, I'll go to the carnival.

10. You should start early otherwise, you will be stuck in the traffic jam.

11. Do we have to take our final test?