Questions 31-40: Read the paragraph below and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. Write your answer on the Answer Sheet. Studying (31) and studying in your own country both have definite benefits for a student. Living in another (32) can be an exciting experience because everything seems new (33) different. The challenge of living in a new environment can give you courage and self- confident, too. If you want to learn another (34) , living abroad is a great way to do that (35) you can read magazines or newspapers, watch television programmes, or make friends with people who (36) native speakers. Another good reason to live abroad is to learn more about another culture. On the other hand, there are also advantages to staying in your own country to study. It is cheaper (37) living abroad, so you can save more money. Also, in your home country, everything is familiar. You do not need to worry (38) being taught in a foreign language, and you can understand the culture and the expectation of teachers. Finally, if you stay in your (39) country, you can be close to your family and friends. Therefore, if you are thinking about where to study, consider all of these benefits and make a decision that is right (40) you.

Read the passage. northfield is a model city in westport county. crime rates have dropped 28% in the last five years, and new business development has increased by 42% over the same period. there also has been significant growth in public services with the opening of our new northfield community center and the current construction of northfield park. unfortunately, proposition s now threatens to undo all that northfield has accomplished in recent years. proposition s intends to fund public services throughout westport county by taking 8.25% of all tax revenues away from city governments. although most people believe that more public services are needed, proposition s would only burden northfield and other cities with strong local governments and business-friendly policies. these city governments would be required to pay for public services in areas where local politicians have failed to find a way to fund their own projects. given the strength of northfield’s economy, approximately $12.3 million dollars of tax revenue would be redirected toward county projects. without this money in northfield’s budget, many programs at our new community center will have to be cut. this would affect more than 40,000 citizens of northfield, as well as 25,000 people who live outside our city and use the community center on a regular basis. the construction of northfield park, which also would be open to all county residents, would probably have to be put on hold. i am proud to join my fellow residents of northfield in urging all citizens of westport county to vote no on proposition s in the upcoming election. what is good for northfield is good for all of westport county. mr. nelson woo president of the northfield city council which sentence in the letter uses emotional appeal? given the strength of northfield’s economy, approximately $12.3 million dollars of tax revenue would be redirected toward county projects. what is good for northfield is good for all of westport county. crime rates have dropped 28% in the last five years, and new business development has increased by 42% over the same period. proposition s intends to fund public services throughout westport county by taking 8.25% of all tax revenues away from city governments.