Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34-38.

Rice is eaten by Vietnamese people every day. It often (34) ________ in tropical countries such as Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia. The Chinese have also been growing rice for (35) ________ years. The seeds are planted in special beds to grow into young rice plants. Then they are taken to fields covered (36) ________ muddy water called paddies. The fields of rice look very (37) ______. After 3 or 5 months, the rice is ready to be picked. People often drain away water before collecting rice. Eating rice is a special action in the world. They don’t use spoons or forks to enjoy bowls of rice. (38) ________, they use two short sticks known as chopsticks to put rice into their mouths. China and Vietnam are the two countries where people use chopsticks very well.