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Question 17: Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text. In Brazil, Carnival is one of the most famous festivals, taking place in February. Here’s what you need to know about it. _________ a. The festival has bright parades with dancers in fancy costumes and upbeat music. b. Carnival started as a celebration before Lent and has turned into a big cultural event. c. People from all over the world come to Brazil to join the fun and feel the lively atmosphere. A. b-a-c B. a-c-b C. c-b-a D. a-b-c Question 18: Choose the sentence that you can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately. A. Carnival is celebrated with street parties and samba competitions throughout Brazil. B. Many locals spend months preparing for their costumes and performances for Carnival. C. The festival ends with a huge fireworks display to mark the end of the celebrations. D. Special Carnival food and drinks are enjoyed during the festival. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each numbered blank from 19 to 24. London in the 1880s was a (19) city, lit by a new marvel - gas lamps. Gone were the flickering candles and smoky torches, replaced (20) a network of gas pipes that brought (21) to streets and homes. The lamps cast a warm, yellow glow, illuminating shops, factories, and even grand theaters. This new technology not only improved safety at night but (22) extended the workday and leisure hours. (23) , gaslights also had drawbacks. Leaks could cause explosions and fires. The (24) from burning gas could be toxic, leading to health problems. Additionally, the strong light attracted dust and pollution, creating a hazy atmosphere in the city. Despite these challenges, gas lighting remained the dominant form of urban illumination for much of the 19th century, shaping the way Londoners lived and worked. Question 19. A. bustling B. bustled C. bustle D. bustlingly Question 20. A. in B. by C. for D. with Question 21. A. fuel B. electricity C. water D. light Question 22. A. too B. rather C. also D. either Question 23. A. So B. Because C. However D. Therefore Question 24. A. liquid B. vapor C. air D. fumes Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions. Question 25. I woke up. I saw that it was snowing. A. When I woke up, I saw that it was snowing. B. If I woke up, I saw that it was snowing. C. Seeing that it was snowing, I woke up. D. I saw that it was snowing before I woke up Question 26. Because the house was damaged, nobody lived in it. A. Nobody wanted to live in the damaged house. B. Because nobody lived in the house, it was damaged. C. The house was damaged, although it was occupied. D. The house was not occupied as it was damaged. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is made from the given cues in each of the following questions.