Câu VI. Chọn một phương án đúng A, B, C hoặc D để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau: (0.8 điểm) Drought is a condition that results when the average rainfall for a fertile area drops far below the normal amount for a long period of time. In areas (1)_______ are not irritated, the lack of rain causes farm crops to wither and die. Higher than normal temperatures usually accompany (2)________ of drought. They add to the crop damage. Forest fires start easily during droughts. The soil of a drought area becomes dry and crumbles. Often the rich topsoil is (3)________ away by the hot, dry winds. Streams, ponds, and wells often dry up during a drought, and animals suffer and may even die (4)______ the lack of water. 1. A. who B. what C. that D. whose 2. A. duration B. durations C. period D. periods 3. A. to blow B. blew C. blowing D. blown 4. A. because B. because of C. for D. despite