Choose the suitable word to fill in each blank. 
Divided into two parts, rites and festivals, the ceremony commenced at 19:00 with the song, “Vietnam– our Fatherland”. The surprise appearance of parachutists, carrying the 11 (1)_______flags of the competing Southeast Asian countries, was greeted with thunderous applause from the audience.
All the stadium’s lights suddenly came on, marking the start of the procession of Vietnam’s flag and the 22nd SEA Games; symbol. The 11 sporting delegations then marched past the reviewing stand to excited applause from officials and spectators. { rites: nghi lễ, parachutist: người nhảy dù, delegations; đoàn đại biểu}
The sacred (2) ______, which symbolizes the humanity of the games and desire to compete with burning intensity, was taken from The Ho Chi Minh Museum and passed by some famous Vietnamese athletes and athletes from 10 regional countries to Nguyen Thuy Hien (wushu artist) who gave it to the Prime Minister, who in turn passed it to an athlete dressed like national (3) ______ Giong. { sacred: thiêng liêng}
From this athlete’s hand, the official flame was lit at My Dinh National Stadium and will burn thoughout the course of the Games.
Speaking at the (4) _______ceremony, Minister-Chairman of the Physical Training and Sports Committee, who is also the head of the 22nd SEA Games Organizing Board, warmly welcomed Party and State leaders, delegates, domestic and international guests, and 11 sports delegations (5) ______ southeast Asian countries to the 22nd SEA Games
(3).....................

Mark‌ ‌the‌ ‌letter‌ ‌A,‌ ‌B,‌ ‌C,‌ ‌or‌ ‌D‌ ‌on‌ ‌your‌ ‌answer‌ ‌sheet‌ ‌to‌ ‌indicate‌ ‌the‌ ‌word(s)‌ ‌CLOSEST‌ ‌in‌ ‌meaning‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌underlined‌ ‌word(s)‌ ‌in‌ ‌each‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌following‌ ‌questions: 

Lack of water and nutrients has impeded the growth of these cherry tomato plants

 I want ________ the exercises for advanced students. 

Choose the underlined word that needs correction:

Their news about the success of your business it was wonderful for me to hear.

The contract deadline is ________ February 10 th¬.

It was on March 19th, 1876 ..............  the first telephone call was made.

When I agreed to help, I didn't know what I was __________ myself in for.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

Mr. Henry gave his staff additional training on the new office policy, but several of them were still ___________.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence: We …….  a deal with the management  on overtime.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

The presentation will commence  ___________  all the audience members have taken their seats.

The Red Cross is a organization whose purpose is to help people in war time and                   disasters.

While I was tidying up the attic, I ______these ancient books.

Choose the best one:

Were I you, I __________ stay at home and watch TV.

Thanks________ their talent and determination, the Vietnamese Women's Football Team successfully defended the Sea Games title

Identify the error in each sentence: 

Mary found it hard to concentrate on her work because the noise.

The fussy child ate only a few ................... of noodles.

The ears of African elephants are _______ Indian elephants.

Both kindness and firmness are needed to _____domestic animals successfully.

I could tell he was nervous because he was ................ in his chair.

The Games impressed sports enthusiasts _________ operation for peace and development.

Mark the letter A, B, C, D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. 

Though the main actors performed their roles-------, the musicians were not good.