Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best its each of the numbered blanks.

Almost all people have a fear of examinations. Examinations, _______, are a part of our lives and all schools in Viet Nam have examinations.

Examinations were first (2)________ in China about three thousand years ago. Scholars had memorized long passages taken from several books. Those who did well in the examination (3)________to enter the government service.

Nowadays, the main (4)_______of examinations is to test how well a person understands the subject which has been taught. They are also used to find how well students perform (5)______ pressure.