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Code 13 - Page 3 of 7. In the first paragraph, why does the author mention “the other side of the coin”? A. to emphasize the popularity of celebrities B. to show young people’s obesity in celebrities C. to discuss the wealth of celebrities D. to introduce the drawbacks of being famous 8. Which of the following is closest in meaning to “disastrous” in the last paragraph? A. ideal B. sensible C. devastating D. severe 9. Which of the following instruments was used in the study of narcissism in the USA? A. a questionnaire B. a test C. an observation D. a diary 10. What conclusion could be drawn from the reading passage? A. Celebrity culture is increasingly more influential to young people. B. Celebrity culture affects negatively to the celebrities themselves and to people who are obsessed with it. C. All celebrities are facing serious health problems due to stress and loneliness. D. The MBAs and celebrities are equally narcissistic. PASSAGE 2 – Questions 11-20 France has a long history of engagement in Vietnam. Early traders and missionaries served as the first links between the two nations. On the eve of the twentieth century, however, France was the master of Vietnam. It held the area as a protectorate called the Union of Indochina, which included Cambodia and Laos. The French made some improvements in Vietnam. They were particularly interested in improving their economic prospects in the region. To this end, communication was improved and transportation systems were significantly upgraded with the construction of railroads, bridges, and highways. The French also increased manufacturing and trade. Unfortunately, the locals rarely benefited from these economic ventures. Those who did were collaborators or spies for the French who received additional salary and “perks.” In addition, the French actively worked to push their culture on the Vietnamese. The French language, literature, and religion (Catholicism) were among the cultural elements that were promoted in the protectorate.