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1. 
What does the man mean?

2. 
What does the man mean?

3. 
What does Brenden suggest Alice to do?

4. 
Why is the woman so apprehensive?

5. 
What conclusion can be drawn from the woman's reply?

6. 
What does the man mean?

7. 
What does the woman imply?

8. 
What does the man recommend?

9. 
Why is the man looking for an apartment to rent?

10. 
What is the woman suggesting?

11. 
What does the listening passage mainly discuss?

12. 
How do people communicate without knowing the language?

13. 
Why do we use body language?

14. 
What kind of language is Morse code¸ signal flags¸ or smoke signals?

15. 
What form of language is used more commonly?

16. 
What was Christie's main reason to become a writer?

17. 
How did she get information about poisons she used in her book.

18. 
Why did the readers love her books?

19. 
Why is Christie regarded as the most successful writer in history?

20. 
Where did the information for her books come from?

21. 
The government cannot handle the ___________ problem of prison overcrowding

22. 
They ____________ him by calling every day until he finally paid the bill.

23. 
I happen to be a(n) ____________of the opera and symphony¸ and I love art museums

24. 
Geneticists in Canada have discovered a(n) ____________ to the puzzle of why our cells get old and die.

25. 
I saw him at one of the tables ____________ his coffee thoughtfully

26. 
There is a wide range of kitchen ____________ in our cooking shop on the second floor.

27. 
A popular ____________ on the island of Malta is strolling along the waterfront and chatting with friends.

28. 
Thousands were forced to ____________ from rural to urban areas in search of work.

29. 
Applicants for this particular job are checked for criminal ____________.

30. 
Napoleon's army took priceless works of art from all over Europe as ____________.

31. 
He carefully ____________ the wrappers and put them between the leaves of his books

32. 
Emily threatened to kill herself when her life got tough¸ but everyone knew that she wouldn't commit ____________.

33. 
It's annoying that we can't travel until Thursday¸ but the ____________ is that the fare's cheaper then.

34. 
As a man he was greatly respected¸ even by his political ____________.

35. 
Witnesses said the gun man immediately ran to a motorcycle being ridden by a(n) ____________.

36. 
At 3:30 P.M. a ____________ was released announcing that the president was out of immediate danger

37. 
Even the most ____________ eater will find something appetizing here.

38. 
Life expectancy is extremely low due to the ____________ conditions

39. 
The killer whale¸ or orca¸ can reach speeds up to 30 miles per hour in the ____________ of prey.

40. 
The fox succeeded in ____________ the hunters by running back in the opposite direction

41. 
The hotel¸ which has been recently completed¸ ____________ with a solarium and sauna.

42. 
She said she ____________ the hospital¸ if she had known I was sick.

43. 
Read the following sentences and choose the one that is correctly punctuated / capitalized.

44. 
The passerby asked me if ____________ her where the post office was.

45. 
Read the following sentences and choose the one that is correctly punctuated / capitalized.

46. 
I remember ____________ someone my calculator¸ but I don't know who!

47. 
Read the following sentences and choose the one that is correctly punctuated / capitalized.

48. 
Read the following sentences and choose the one that is correctly punctuated / capitalized.

49. 
I had the window cleaner ____________ the windows.

50. 
Of course we'd all miss you if you ____________ this company¸ but we would all still keep.

51. 
Read the following sentences and choose the one that is correctly punctuated / capitalized.

52. 
If you choose the wrong plants for your garden¸ they ____________.

53. 
The guide warned us ____________ the water there because it wasn't safe.

54. 
I had to run a few errands¸ so I got my husband ____________ our children.

55. 
She made me ____________ her name again and again¸ but I still couldn't get it right.

56. 
If I had not broken my leg¸ I ____________ part in the contest.

57. 
The money my uncle left me enabled us ____________ a bigger apartment.

58. 
If you're always getting coughs and colds¸ you should consider ____________ in the country.

59. 
We got home from vacation last night. We really wish we ____________ more vacation time.

60. 
Mom advises Mary ____________ for the following week's exam.

61. 
What was Wilson Bentley's nickname?

Have you ever tried to find two snowflakes exactly alike? If you have, you know it’s impossible. No two snowflakes are ever identical. The reason for this is a mystery that excited Wilson Bentley enough to dedicate his life to “saving” every snowflake he could.
Born on February 9, 1865 in Jericho, Vermont, Wilson Bentley loved snow. He was fascinated by the intricate designs of each snowflake. If only he could find a way to save them so that others could enjoy their beauty, too. He tried drawing snowflakes but they always melted before he finished. When he was 17, his parents took all their savings to buy him a special camera with a microscope. Now he could photograph snowflakes!
Willie spent a whole winter in a shed in his backyard, catching snowflakes on a black tray. His first try at photographing snow all ended in failure. He experimented that winter and the next, before finally succeeding.
Now everyone could see the beauty of each snow crystal, unique designs that would never happen again. When he was sixty-four, his book, Snow Crystals, was published. Wilson Bentley, the Snowflake Man, had given a great gift to the world.
In Willie’s hometown of Jericho, Vermont, you can still read the monument dedicated to “Snowflake” Bentley, Jericho’s world-famous snowflake authority.

62. 
Where was Bentley's hometown?

Have you ever tried to find two snowflakes exactly alike? If you have, you know it’s impossible. No two snowflakes are ever identical. The reason for this is a mystery that excited Wilson Bentley enough to dedicate his life to “saving” every snowflake he could.
Born on February 9, 1865 in Jericho, Vermont, Wilson Bentley loved snow. He was fascinated by the intricate designs of each snowflake. If only he could find a way to save them so that others could enjoy their beauty, too. He tried drawing snowflakes but they always melted before he finished. When he was 17, his parents took all their savings to buy him a special camera with a microscope. Now he could photograph snowflakes!
Willie spent a whole winter in a shed in his backyard, catching snowflakes on a black tray. His first try at photographing snow all ended in failure. He experimented that winter and the next, before finally succeeding.
Now everyone could see the beauty of each snow crystal, unique designs that would never happen again. When he was sixty-four, his book, Snow Crystals, was published. Wilson Bentley, the Snowflake Man, had given a great gift to the world.
In Willie’s hometown of Jericho, Vermont, you can still read the monument dedicated to “Snowflake” Bentley, Jericho’s world-famous snowflake authority.

63. 
When drawing snowflakes failed¸ what method did Wilson use to preserve them?

Have you ever tried to find two snowflakes exactly alike? If you have, you know it’s impossible. No two snowflakes are ever identical. The reason for this is a mystery that excited Wilson Bentley enough to dedicate his life to “saving” every snowflake he could.
Born on February 9, 1865 in Jericho, Vermont, Wilson Bentley loved snow. He was fascinated by the intricate designs of each snowflake. If only he could find a way to save them so that others could enjoy their beauty, too. He tried drawing snowflakes but they always melted before he finished. When he was 17, his parents took all their savings to buy him a special camera with a microscope. Now he could photograph snowflakes!
Willie spent a whole winter in a shed in his backyard, catching snowflakes on a black tray. His first try at photographing snow all ended in failure. He experimented that winter and the next, before finally succeeding.
Now everyone could see the beauty of each snow crystal, unique designs that would never happen again. When he was sixty-four, his book, Snow Crystals, was published. Wilson Bentley, the Snowflake Man, had given a great gift to the world.
In Willie’s hometown of Jericho, Vermont, you can still read the monument dedicated to “Snowflake” Bentley, Jericho’s world-famous snowflake authority.

64. 
It could be understood from the passages that Wilson Bentley dedicated his life to _____________.

Have you ever tried to find two snowflakes exactly alike? If you have, you know it’s impossible. No two snowflakes are ever identical. The reason for this is a mystery that excited Wilson Bentley enough to dedicate his life to “saving” every snowflake he could.
Born on February 9, 1865 in Jericho, Vermont, Wilson Bentley loved snow. He was fascinated by the intricate designs of each snowflake. If only he could find a way to save them so that others could enjoy their beauty, too. He tried drawing snowflakes but they always melted before he finished. When he was 17, his parents took all their savings to buy him a special camera with a microscope. Now he could photograph snowflakes!
Willie spent a whole winter in a shed in his backyard, catching snowflakes on a black tray. His first try at photographing snow all ended in failure. He experimented that winter and the next, before finally succeeding.
Now everyone could see the beauty of each snow crystal, unique designs that would never happen again. When he was sixty-four, his book, Snow Crystals, was published. Wilson Bentley, the Snowflake Man, had given a great gift to the world.
In Willie’s hometown of Jericho, Vermont, you can still read the monument dedicated to “Snowflake” Bentley, Jericho’s world-famous snowflake authority.

65. 
According to the writer¸ what makes snowflakes so puzzling?

Have you ever tried to find two snowflakes exactly alike? If you have, you know it’s impossible. No two snowflakes are ever identical. The reason for this is a mystery that excited Wilson Bentley enough to dedicate his life to “saving” every snowflake he could.
Born on February 9, 1865 in Jericho, Vermont, Wilson Bentley loved snow. He was fascinated by the intricate designs of each snowflake. If only he could find a way to save them so that others could enjoy their beauty, too. He tried drawing snowflakes but they always melted before he finished. When he was 17, his parents took all their savings to buy him a special camera with a microscope. Now he could photograph snowflakes!
Willie spent a whole winter in a shed in his backyard, catching snowflakes on a black tray. His first try at photographing snow all ended in failure. He experimented that winter and the next, before finally succeeding.
Now everyone could see the beauty of each snow crystal, unique designs that would never happen again. When he was sixty-four, his book, Snow Crystals, was published. Wilson Bentley, the Snowflake Man, had given a great gift to the world.
In Willie’s hometown of Jericho, Vermont, you can still read the monument dedicated to “Snowflake” Bentley, Jericho’s world-famous snowflake authority.

66. 
Which best expresses the main idea of the third paragraph?

Did you know that some people don’t do their reading assignments? It’s shocking, but it’s true. Some students don’t even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here’s why.
Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people’s brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.
You can benefit from reading because it provides knowledge, and knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.
Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it’s a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a stupid person. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one.

67. 
Which is NOT a reason given by the author why students fail to complete reading assignments?

Did you know that some people don’t do their reading assignments? It’s shocking, but it’s true. Some students don’t even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here’s why.
Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people’s brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.
You can benefit from reading because it provides knowledge, and knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.
Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it’s a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a stupid person. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one.

68. 
Which title best expresses the main idea of this text?

Did you know that some people don’t do their reading assignments? It’s shocking, but it’s true. Some students don’t even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here’s why.
Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people’s brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.
You can benefit from reading because it provides knowledge, and knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.
Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it’s a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a stupid person. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one.

69. 
Why does the author believe that reading is good for your mind state?

Did you know that some people don’t do their reading assignments? It’s shocking, but it’s true. Some students don’t even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here’s why.
Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people’s brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.
You can benefit from reading because it provides knowledge, and knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.
Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it’s a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a stupid person. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one.

70. 
Which best expresses the main idea of the second paragraph?

Did you know that some people don’t do their reading assignments? It’s shocking, but it’s true. Some students don’t even read short texts that they are assigned in class. There are many reasons for this. They may be distracted or bored. They may be unwilling to focus. They may be unconfident readers. Whatever the reason, it has to stop today. Here’s why.
Reading stimulates your mind. It is like a workout for your brain. When people get old, their muscles begin to deteriorate. They get weaker and their strength leaves them. Exercise can prevent this loss. The same thing happens to people’s brains when they get older. Brain power and speed decline with age. Reading strengthens your brain and prevents these declines.
You can benefit from reading because it provides knowledge, and knowledge is power. Therefore, reading can make you a more powerful person. You can learn to do new things by reading. Do you want to make video games? Do you want to design clothing? Reading can teach you all this and more. But you have to get good at reading, and the only way to get good at something is to practice.
Reading is good for your state of mind. It has a calming effect. It can lower your stress levels and help you relax. You can escape from your troubles for a moment when you read, and it’s a positive escape. The benefits of reading far outweigh those of acting like a stupid person. So do yourself a favor: the next time you get a reading assignment, take as much as you can from it. Squeeze it for every drop of knowledge that it contains. Then move on to the next one.

71. 
Which of the following is NOT true about the passage?

You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations, but you have few ideas for pictures. Just look around you; the everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actions.
The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.
The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an appreciation of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a good picture. Those who have searched for this happy state will be prepared when that moment arises, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.
Not every shot is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you will notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out, and there is just one point where it all comes together and you catch that precious moment.

72. 
Why do some photographers get too involved with their equipment?

You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations, but you have few ideas for pictures. Just look around you; the everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actions.
The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.
The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an appreciation of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a good picture. Those who have searched for this happy state will be prepared when that moment arises, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.
Not every shot is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you will notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out, and there is just one point where it all comes together and you catch that precious moment.

73. 
Which of the following would be the main idea of this passage?

You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations, but you have few ideas for pictures. Just look around you; the everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actions.
The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.
The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an appreciation of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a good picture. Those who have searched for this happy state will be prepared when that moment arises, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.
Not every shot is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you will notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out, and there is just one point where it all comes together and you catch that precious moment.

74. 
What is the purpose of the passage?

You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations, but you have few ideas for pictures. Just look around you; the everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actions.
The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.
The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an appreciation of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a good picture. Those who have searched for this happy state will be prepared when that moment arises, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.
Not every shot is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you will notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out, and there is just one point where it all comes together and you catch that precious moment.

75. 
What does the word “appreciation” in line 9 mean?

You would like to take good photographs of real-life situations, but you have few ideas for pictures. Just look around you; the everyday world is full of scenes being played by an ever-changing group of actions.
The realistic approach to photograph has been perfected in the past by such masters as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Bill Brandt. But while you can learn a great deal from looking at the work of others, any success you can hope to achieve in this field has to come from developing an individual approach.
The main requirement for any photographer has little to do with technical matters. You must develop an appreciation of the world around you and the people who live in it, and you should learn to notice when a situation may develop to a point where you will be able to take a good picture. Those who have searched for this happy state will be prepared when that moment arises, and will simply raise their camera quickly and shoot. Others who are not so aware will be struggling with camera cases and lens caps.
Not every shot is going to be a winner. If you look at the work of even the best photographers, you will notice dozens of pictures have had to be taken only because they lead up to the successful shot of a situation that the photographer has obviously been observing through the lens. There is seldom more than one shot which stands out, and there is just one point where it all comes together and you catch that precious moment.

76. 
Which of the following is NOT true about the passage?

Young people today are confronted by many new choices and where to live is one of the most important of them. Just a couple of generations ago, the majority of people spent their entire lives in the town in which they were born. There are indisputable advantages to that choice. Family connections tend to remain close. Friendships grow and flourish over time. One’s sense of identity is strongly rooted in familiar places, and the memories of childhood remain comfortably present as people grow to maturity. Like trees that are strongly rooted in one place, some people develop and become successful. The continuity of the sun rising over the same mountain every morning or doing one’s shopping at the same neighborhood grocery store year after year creates a sense of belonging.
Nowadays, this kind of stability has not only become harder to achieve, but its worth has also been questioned. Career, education, even a strong desire for adventure all work together to motivate many people to get out and experience a larger, livelier world. Many young adults can think of no worse fate than to be permanently “stuck” in the town in which they grew up. They value the life lessons that come from change and from altogether new experience. They are curious about the next challenge. And they follow these visions of a “more exciting” life with satisfaction. As you think ahead to the life choices you will be facing in a few short years, consider which of these two lifestyles seems most appealing to you today.

77. 
Why do some people accept the challenge of experiencing more of the world?

Young people today are confronted by many new choices and where to live is one of the most important of them. Just a couple of generations ago, the majority of people spent their entire lives in the town in which they were born. There are indisputable advantages to that choice. Family connections tend to remain close. Friendships grow and flourish over time. One’s sense of identity is strongly rooted in familiar places, and the memories of childhood remain comfortably present as people grow to maturity. Like trees that are strongly rooted in one place, some people develop and become successful. The continuity of the sun rising over the same mountain every morning or doing one’s shopping at the same neighborhood grocery store year after year creates a sense of belonging.
Nowadays, this kind of stability has not only become harder to achieve, but its worth has also been questioned. Career, education, even a strong desire for adventure all work together to motivate many people to get out and experience a larger, livelier world. Many young adults can think of no worse fate than to be permanently “stuck” in the town in which they grew up. They value the life lessons that come from change and from altogether new experience. They are curious about the next challenge. And they follow these visions of a “more exciting” life with satisfaction. As you think ahead to the life choices you will be facing in a few short years, consider which of these two lifestyles seems most appealing to you today.

78. 
Which of the following would be the main idea of this passage?

Young people today are confronted by many new choices and where to live is one of the most important of them. Just a couple of generations ago, the majority of people spent their entire lives in the town in which they were born. There are indisputable advantages to that choice. Family connections tend to remain close. Friendships grow and flourish over time. One’s sense of identity is strongly rooted in familiar places, and the memories of childhood remain comfortably present as people grow to maturity. Like trees that are strongly rooted in one place, some people develop and become successful. The continuity of the sun rising over the same mountain every morning or doing one’s shopping at the same neighborhood grocery store year after year creates a sense of belonging.
Nowadays, this kind of stability has not only become harder to achieve, but its worth has also been questioned. Career, education, even a strong desire for adventure all work together to motivate many people to get out and experience a larger, livelier world. Many young adults can think of no worse fate than to be permanently “stuck” in the town in which they grew up. They value the life lessons that come from change and from altogether new experience. They are curious about the next challenge. And they follow these visions of a “more exciting” life with satisfaction. As you think ahead to the life choices you will be facing in a few short years, consider which of these two lifestyles seems most appealing to you today.

79. 
What is the purpose of the passage?

Young people today are confronted by many new choices and where to live is one of the most important of them. Just a couple of generations ago, the majority of people spent their entire lives in the town in which they were born. There are indisputable advantages to that choice. Family connections tend to remain close. Friendships grow and flourish over time. One’s sense of identity is strongly rooted in familiar places, and the memories of childhood remain comfortably present as people grow to maturity. Like trees that are strongly rooted in one place, some people develop and become successful. The continuity of the sun rising over the same mountain every morning or doing one’s shopping at the same neighborhood grocery store year after year creates a sense of belonging.
Nowadays, this kind of stability has not only become harder to achieve, but its worth has also been questioned. Career, education, even a strong desire for adventure all work together to motivate many people to get out and experience a larger, livelier world. Many young adults can think of no worse fate than to be permanently “stuck” in the town in which they grew up. They value the life lessons that come from change and from altogether new experience. They are curious about the next challenge. And they follow these visions of a “more exciting” life with satisfaction. As you think ahead to the life choices you will be facing in a few short years, consider which of these two lifestyles seems most appealing to you today.

80. 
What does the word “indisputable” in line 3 mean?

Young people today are confronted by many new choices and where to live is one of the most important of them. Just a couple of generations ago, the majority of people spent their entire lives in the town in which they were born. There are indisputable advantages to that choice. Family connections tend to remain close. Friendships grow and flourish over time. One’s sense of identity is strongly rooted in familiar places, and the memories of childhood remain comfortably present as people grow to maturity. Like trees that are strongly rooted in one place, some people develop and become successful. The continuity of the sun rising over the same mountain every morning or doing one’s shopping at the same neighborhood grocery store year after year creates a sense of belonging.
Nowadays, this kind of stability has not only become harder to achieve, but its worth has also been questioned. Career, education, even a strong desire for adventure all work together to motivate many people to get out and experience a larger, livelier world. Many young adults can think of no worse fate than to be permanently “stuck” in the town in which they grew up. They value the life lessons that come from change and from altogether new experience. They are curious about the next challenge. And they follow these visions of a “more exciting” life with satisfaction. As you think ahead to the life choices you will be facing in a few short years, consider which of these two lifestyles seems most appealing to you today.

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