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Question 17: a. Grandparents save money in banks. They do not like to borrow money. They buy things when they have enough cash. They are afraid of debt. b. Parents use credit cards but try to pay all bills on time. They have home loans that take many years to pay. They worry about money sometimes. c. Young people today have big school loans. They cannot buy homes easily. They pay rent that costs too much. Many feel stuck with debt. d. Different ages see money in different ways. Old people think saving is good. Young people think debt is normal now. e. Money problems change how we feel about life. Some people feel happy about the future. Others feel worried. We all want to have enough money. A. a-e-b-c-d B. a-b-c-d-e C. a-d-b-c-e D. a-c-e-b-d Read the following passage about How Different Generations Navigate Identity 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 18 to 22. The concept of gender identity has evolved significantly over the past few decades, transforming from rigid binary constructs to more fluid understandings. Baby Boomers, who grew up during times of traditional gender roles, often view gender through a strictly biological lens. Most members of this generation adhere to conventional norms and struggle to comprehend modern perspectives on gender fluidity. Generation X, having witnessed the early stages of gender discourse evolving, (18)_________. While exploring their own identities, many Generation X individuals support their children's gender expressions despite not always fully understanding them. If social media had existed in previous decades, gender conversations would have advanced much faster across generations. Millennials, raised during the internet's emergence, (19)_________. These individuals, most of whom experienced the rise of LGBTQ+ visibility in mainstream media, tend to approach gender with greater openness than their predecessors did. (20)_________; they embrace a spectrum of gender expressions that previous generations couldn't imagine. Young people (21)_________, but they remain resilient in their self-expression. Finding themselves at the forefront of a cultural revolution, (22)_________. Many young activists are fighting for comprehensive policy changes while educating others about gender diversity and inclusion. The gender evolution continues unfolding as each generation contributes its unique perspective to this important social conversation. Question 18: A. frequently examining the complex relationships between cultural heritage and modern innovations B. typically occupies the middle ground between strict traditionalism and progressive ideologies C. actively challenging established paradigms through revolutionary discourse and critical analysis D. generally promoting the preservation of historical values despite contemporary social pressures