III. READING Reading 1: Read the following passage and circle the correct answer A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the most beautiful and interesting, and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the minor life of the Thai people. In the second lunar month of the year, when it gets warmer and Hoa Ban- a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area – blossoms, Hoa Ban Festivals is celebrated. This is a great time for everyone, especially for boys and girls. The boy picks the most beautiful flower and gives it to his girlfriend. This is not only a time for love but also for the Thai people to pray for good crops, for happiness and express their special thanks to the Gods and ancestors. The festival is always full of songs and prayers. Question 25: Hoa Ban Festival is the most beautiful and interesting, and it takes place in_____. A. Lai Chau B. Son La C. Hoa Binh D. Lang Son Questios 26: The word “it” in the second line replaces for_______. A. our country B. spring C. Hoa Ban D. Hoa Ban Festival Question 27: Which following sentence is not true? A. Hoa Ban Festival is a time for the Thai people to pray for good crops. B. Hoa Ban Festival is a time for young people only. C. Hoa Ban Festival is a time for happiness.D. Hoa Ban Festival is a time for love. Question 28: When is Hoa Ban Festival held? A. In the first lunar month of the year.B. In the second lunar month of the year. C. In the third lunar month of the year.D. In the fourth lunar month of the year.