VIII. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word

Halong bay is situated in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast region of Vietnam. It is one of ___(1)___ most extraodinary natural wonders and is the perfect destination for any touris. It is said that Ha Long Bay is a magical place, attracting more tourists than ever since.
Viewed from any angle, Ha Long Bay looks like a work of art. It has 1,969 islands concentrated in two main zones: the southeast ___(2)___ the southwest. At the centre of the islands, there are ___(3)___ caverns, such as Thien Cung, Dau Go, Sung Sot, and Tam Cung. Forthose interested in history, a visit to Van Don Island, Poem Mountain, and the Bach Dang River is a must. It is now known that Ha Long was one of the places ___(4)___ humans first existed. With its long history, astouding natural beauty and the open ___(5)___ of the people here the experience of visiting Halong is unforgettable.