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c. a sense of insecurity
d. being alone in the dark
14. Because people are frightened of the unknown, ................
a. they feel it necessary to put a barrier between themselves and the unknown
b. it is natural that they should always be in a state of panic
c. they feel safer in a crowd
d. they try to avoid physical contact of all kinds
15. This passage is concerned with ................
a. how people can regain a
sense of security
b. the measures people are advised to take against burglars
c. the three main types of fear
d. people's fear of the unknown and how they try to cope with it
England is famous for its gardens, and most people like gardening. This is possibly one reason
why so many people prefer to live in houses rather than in flats. Particularly in suburban areas it
is possible to pass row after row of ordinary small houses, each one with its neatly kept patch of
grass surrounded by a great variety of flowers and shrubs. Enthusiasts of
gardening get a great
amount of helpful advice from the television and magazines.
16. The passage stresses that, as many English people are fond of gardening, .............
a. they don't want to live in suburban areas
b. houses are more popular than flats
c. they can spare little time for the television
d. the price of land is constantly going up
17. The passage emphasizes that people interested in gardening .............
a. find it essential to move
out to distant rural areas
b. need large gardens in order to get satisfaction
c. are in a minority in England
d. are supplied with information and guidance by both the television and the press
18. The passage is regarded with .............
a. the increasing demand for new varieties of flowers and shrubs
b. the problems of gardening in suburban areas
c. the new techniques in gardening
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