Four phrases/ sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.

I feel fortunate that I am living in a peaceful village in southern Viet Nam. The scenery 2 here is beautiful and (37) ______. The houses are surrounded by green trees. There are 5 lakes, ponds, and canals here and there. The air is fresh and cool. (38) ______. The people work very hard. They grow vegetables, cultivate rice, and raise cattle. At harvest time, they use combine harvesters to harvest their crops. (39) ______. Others live by fishing in lakes, ponds, and canals. Life in the village is very (40) ______. They play traditional games. Sometimes they help their parents pick fruit and herd cattle.

A. Life here seems to move more slowly than in cities

B. picturesque with vast fields stretching long distances

C. comfortable for children

D. Many families live by growing fruit trees in the orchards

Question 37. __________