Read the following letter and choose the option (A, B, C, D) to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits cach of the timbered blanks Rice is eaten by Vietnamese people every day. It often __(31)__ in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia. The Chinese have also been growing rice for years. The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants. Then they are taken to fields covered with muddy water called paddies. The fields of rice look very beautiful. After 3 or 5 months, the rice is ready to be picked. People often drain away water before _(32)_ rice. Eating rice is a special action __(33)__ the world. They don't use spoons or forks to enjoy bowls of rice. __(34)__ they use two short sticks known as chopsticks to put rice into their mouths. China and Vietnam are the two countries in which people use chopsticks very well.

Rice is eaten by Vietnamese people every day. It often __(31)__ in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia.