Read the text. Then choose the correct answer for the gaps 29-30 in the text. Nelson Mandela (29) ... his life to fighting prejudice in South Africa. Mandela traveled his state, organizing a (30) . . . against discriminatory laws and racial bias.
29. A) devotes B) devoting C) to devote D) devoted
30. A) fought B) fight C) fights D) had fought
Read the text. Then choose the correct answer for the gaps 31-32 in the text.
Time is, as we all know, money. Such valuation of time ( 31) . .. people to extreme efforts to maximize their use of time. Some people obsess over knowing the exact time. They buy clocks and watches that automatically (32) ... themselves over the
Internet or by radio waves.
31. A) leads B) lead C) to lead D) led
32. A) adjusted B) to adjust C) adjustable D) adjust
Read the text. Then choose the correct answer to questions 33-34. Many adolescents and young adults go through a period when they rebel against what they perceive as an insincere world. Teens may take up causes such as radical environmentalism, protesting against the status quo. They may choose clothes that annoy their parents and associate with people from the fringes of society. This' is a delicate period in a person's life, full of chances to make bad decisions that could lead to juvenile delinquency and even jail. Conversely, it can be a time of personal discovery that strengthens teens in a moral rejection of hedonistic lifestyles. At this age they may fearlessly speak up against hypocritically self-righteous authorities and against manipulation by the news media. These adolescent protests can lead to conflicts within families and communities, but stirring things up can also lead to serious reflection and positive change.
33. Which sentence best expresses the essential information of this passage? A) Teens are hedonistic and self-serving.
B) Many teenagers are radical environmentalists.
C) Adolescents often create conflicts iri their communities.
D) Teenage rebellion can cause problems, but it can be positive too.
