TASK 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.   

Hoan Kiem Lake is an attractive body of water right in the heart of Ha Noi. Legend has it that in the mid-15^th century, Heaven gave Emperor Le Thai To (Le Loi) a magical sword (1) ________ he used to fight against the Chinese, the Ming aggressors, out of Viet Nam. After that one day when he was out sailing in the lake, a giant (2) _______ tortoise suddenly grabbed the sword and disappeared into the depths of the lake. Since then, the lake has been known as Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) (3) _______ it is believed the sword was taken to its original divine owners. The tiny Tortoise Pagoda, topped with a red star, is (4) _______ a small island in the middle of the lake; it is often used as an emblem of Ha Noi. Every morning around 6 a.m., local residents can be seen around Hoan Kiem Lake (5) _______ their morning exercise, jogging or playing badminton.

Legend has it that in the mid-15^th century, Heaven gave Emperor Le Thai To (Le Loi) a magical sword (1) ________ he used to fight against the Chinese, the Ming aggressors, out of Viet Nam.