Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

POPCORN

Indians in North and South America ate popcorn thousands of years ago. Scientists found some ears of popcorn in New Mexico, a state in the United States. They were 5,600 years old. Farmers probably learned to raise popcorn first before they planted other kinds of corn. Farmers now raise popcorn in the United States, Australia, Argentina, South Africa, and southern Europe.

Corn was an important food for the Indians. It was also important for their religion. When Columbus and other Europeans visited the New World, they saw this. When the Indians and Europeans had their first Thanksgiving, they ate popcorn. Today Thanksgiving is an important holiday in the United States but people don’t usually eat popcorn for this holiday now.

Many Europeans and Indians fought wars with each other. When a war finished, the Indians brought popcorn as a sign of peace.

In the 1920s, people started selling popcorn at movies. Now most movie theaters in the United States sell popcorn. Popcorn and movies go together very well. During the Second World War, American soldiers in the army taught Europeans to eat popcorn.

Is popcorn good for you? Yes, it is. However, some people put a lot of salt and butter or vegetable oil on it. It tastes good that way, but it is not very good for you.

Why is popcorn not very good for you?

IV. PREPOSITIONS AND PARTICLES

1. It was very nice _________________ you to prepare and serve meals for the homeless.

2. He was very nice _________________ me. He was willing to take care ___________ my house while I was away.

3. “I’ve bought the Christmas tree you wanted.” – “Oh, thanks – that’s really kind ________ you .

4. Should you be kind _____________ him? He will forget your kindness __________ him.

5. Please be considerate _______________ your next-door neighbors. Never turn the TV up after midnight.

6. It was very considerate _______________ him to send her mother a bouquet of flowers ____________ Mother’s Day.

7. Many people decorate their homes ____________ Christmas. They buy Christmas trees and decorate them _________________ electric lights and ornaments.

8. Children believe that a fat, jolly man brings gifts____________ Christmas Eve. ________ Christmas morning, they look under the Christmas tree or in their stockings ______________ gifts ________________ him.

9. _____________________ Christmas Day, Christians go to church and sing joyful songs.

10. The shops are always crowded ___________________ Christmastime.

11. Would you like to go to Paris with us ____________________ Christmas today?

12. By tradition, people send greetings cards to their relatives and friends ____________ Tet. 13. Tet Trung Thu or the Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated every year _________________ August 15th.

14. Passover is celebrated _________________ late March or early April.

15. Vietnamese people always have big celebrations ____________________ New Year.

16. Bye. Don’t forget our plans. Let’s see each other ___________________ the New Year.

17. _________________ Easter Sunday, young children receive some small chocolate eggs.

18. Easter egg hunts are popular _____________________ Easter.

19. Bob’s father is different ____________________ Jack’s in character and height.

20. They look much alike. We can’t distinguish one twin __________________ the other.

21. Rita was proud _________________ her success in her youth.

22. Here you are ________ last! I’ve been so worried! Thank goodness you’ve arrived safely. 23. Let me congratulate you _____________________ your excellent exam results.

24. Most girls are afraid ___________________ going out alone _______________ night.

25. We sometimes go to the theatre or the opera _________________ a friend ____________ Sunday nights.

26. It rained heavily _________________________ the night.

27. _______________________ the first night of my stay in Paris, I couldn’t get to sleep.

28. Were you satisfied ______________________ your last Christmas?

29. He was late _____________________ the show due _________________ the traffic jam. 30. This generous present was given _________________ me ________________ my parents ____________________ my 18th birthday.

31. The Youth Cultural House _____________________ Pham Ngoc Thach Street is open ___________________ public holidays.

32. What lessons can you draw _____________________ that serious mistake?

33. I am permitted to stay up late ___________________ late-night horror movies.

34. Do you often fly to Asian countries _____________ business or ____________ pleasure? 35. I have to help mum _____________ her household chores while she is __________ work. 36. Sorry, I have no time to talk to you ____________ the moment – I’m __________a hurry. 37. Thanks ____________ the present! I have always dreamt _____________ a pet goldfish!

38. We will go ________________ a trip ___________________ the museum next week.

39. I wish I could afford to go ______________ a tour ________________ Southern Vietnam.

40. Volunteers are ready to help people ______________ need _______________ being paid.

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