D. READING (1.8 points) VIII. Read the passage carefully and mark A, B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions (0.8pt) Viet Nam’s New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar calendar. It is officially known as Tet. It begins at the end of January or early February. The exact date changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the holiday several weeks beforehand. They tidy their houses and cook special food. On the New Year’s Eve, people sit up to midnight to see the New Year in, then they put on new clothes and give one another the greeting of the season. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the most important. Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those days will have influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible. Question 26 . When does Tet begin? A. At the end of January or early February B. In early February C. In early February D. At the end of February Question 27. What do Vietnamese people usually do to prepare for Tet? A. Go shopping B. Buy fireworks C. Tidy the houses and cook special food D. Plant trees Question 28. How long does Tet last? A. Three days B. A week C. Many days D. Ten days Question 29. Why are the first three days the most important? A. Because they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible. B. Because they believe that how people act during those days will have influence the whole year. C. Because they give one another the greeting of the season. D. Because they put on new clothes on these days