Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Giving a birthday present to a Vietnamese (1) ______ that you pay attention to a few cultural (2) _____ of etiquette. You should pay attention to the recipient's tastes and hobbies. Flowers, souvenirs, or an item that your friend like best is suitable for the (3)_______.

Moreover, a birthday gift (4) _______ covered in colorful papers. It is important that you should take care (5) _______ your present. It is best to (6) _______ black which is the signal of (7) _______ in Asian countries, (8) _______ Viet Nam. It is best to wrap your present in bright, cheery colours, like red or pink.

In short, choosing a birthday present in Viet Nam is (9) _______     as choosing one in other countries. In general, money is not (10) _______: Vietnamese people honour the phrase Plenty of money does not count, the heart does.

Question 9:

A. more difficult

B. most difficult

C. so difficult

D. as difficult