VIII. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition.

1. She asked me when I set_________ for my business and she said that she would like to go with me.

2. I never visit people’s homes ____________the first day of the New Year unless they invite me.

3. There are numerous rituals related_________daily activities.

4. _____ important days_______________ the year, I always lay food _______the altar______ my ancestors because i believe that they will enjoy the meal with my family.

5. If you sweep the floor during the first three days of the festival, you might sweep ______ any wealth.

6. People try to choose a favorable date when setting _________ for an examination or starting _________ a business venture.

7. Vietnamese people strongly believe _________ life after death.

8. The origin of Vietnamese superstitions based ________ scientific research.

9. People care much __________ the first person who visits their home________the first day of the year.

10. The fork is held _______ the left hand and the knife _______ the right hand.

11. The British usually pay a lot of attention _________ good table manners, and are expected to use knives, forks and spoons properly.

12. Lan has just made a decision to get engaged _______a foreign man.

13. Like many things in the society, the custom of a country can change___________ time.

14. Americans are practical and they place great value ________money.

15. Children can choose their partners, even if their parents object ____ their choice.

16. In American family parents have less influence ______ their people.

17. A typical Vietnamese woman is hard-working, skillful, and devoted _______ her family.

18. A woman often spends at least four or five hours _______ different household chores.

19. When she first met him, she fell _________ love with him at once. They loved each other ______ first sight.

20. My boyfriend asked me to go out __________ a date.