Read the following piece of news and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blan…

Read the following piece of news and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Vietnam Jewelry Queen 2026 pageant

The Vietnam Jewelry Queen 2026 pageant, (1) is organized by the Vietnam Gemstone Jewelry Art Craft Association (VGJA), the Vietnam Association of Artisans and Brands and the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, will take place in Hue city, with the participation of professionals, artisans and media representatives.

The pageant aims to honour the beauty of Vietnamese women and highlight the (2) and craftsmanship of jewellery artisans. The competition (3) every two years since 2003 has gone through 11 editions and has established its position among beauty contests in Vietnam, while contributing to the promotion of the country’s goldsmithing and gemstone craft sector.

The event is expected to help promote the image of Vietnamese culture and people, contribute to tourism, services and the local economy, and introduce jewellery craftsmanship to international partners. The contest officially (4) on March 16th, and the final round will take place from October 13th to 18th. (5) participants are Vietnamese women aged between 18 and 33, living, studying or working in Vietnam or abroad. The pageant is expected to add to a wide (6) of activities of Hue Festival 2026 and help promote Vietnamese culture internationally.

(Adapted from https://english.vov.vn)