Question 14. The word "firm" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __ C. flexible A. strong B. soft Quest A. 15. According to the passage, what can help individuals resist peer pressure? D. weak B. Seeking approval from others A. Being shy and anxious C. Making independent decisions based on personal beliefs D. Trying something new without the consequences Question 16. The word "trustworthy" in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to __ A. confident Question 17. What can be inferred about positive peer relationships from the passage? B. unreliable C. ambitious D. honest A. They only involve sharing personal experiences. B. They contribute to personal growth and skill development. C. They always lead to depression. D. They discourage independence and decision-making. Reading the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks. Today there are libraries in almost every town in the world. Even in areas (18) no libraries, there are often mobile libraries which take books from one __ there are to another. (19) __ , in the days when books were copied by hand rather than printed, libraries were very rare. The reason is simple: Books (20) copies of any given work around. The __ a very long time to produce, and there were far fewer library ry of all, that in Alexandia, had 54,000 books. In the ancient world.this number was considered huge. It was the first time that anyone had collected so many books from all around the world under one roof. There are many theories about why these books were lost. One is that the library accidentally burned down. (21) __ is that one of the rulers of the city ordered the books to be burned. They were taken to various places and d it took six months to burn them . Whatever happened,the collection there was priceless.Many of the library's (22) __ were lost forever some books were never recovered. We cannot even know exactly what the library contained. Question18.A. which B. where C. when D. who Question19.A .Although B . Therefore C. However D. Because Question 20.A. made B. got C. took D. spent Question 21.A Other B. Another C. The other D. Others Question 22.A.treasures B. pleasures C. measures D. pressures MarktheletterA,B,C ;orDonyouranswersheettoin dicatethecorrectoptionthatbesffiteaC.hufthenumbered blanksfrom23to28. Travelling can also help expand your worldview and allow you to meet new people and(23) __ . We travel for all sorts of reasons. For some of us, it's a way to see the world and experience new cultures. For others,, it's a chance to get away from the everyday grind and relax . (24) __ be, one thing is certain - travelling is good for you!If you're feeling stressed out,a change of scenery can (25) __ your mental health . Taking a break from work and responsibilities can help you to relax and recharge, so that you can return to your everyday life feeling refreshed and ready to take on whatever comes your way. Studies have shown that taking vacations can improve your overall mood and sense of well-being.So,if you are (26) __ , a trip might be just what you need to pick (27) __ up! Not only is travel good for your mental health, but it can also benefit your physical health . Walking, hanging out or(28) __ , there are so many benefits to travelling, both physically and mentally. It is no wonder that more and more people are making travel a priority in their lives. If you are on the fence about whether to take that next trip, hopefully , this article has helped sway you in the right direction. So . what are you waiting for? Get out there and explore the world! A. experience new cultures Question 23. B. experiencing new cultures D. experienced new cultures B. If your reason for travel may D. In what your reason for travel may C. to experience new cultures Question 24. A. What your reason for travel may C. Whatever your reason for travel may