Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.
‘Young adults’ is a term that refers to pupils between the ages of 18 and 25 years. In society, they are treated with the same values and dignity as adults. Independent living for young adults essentially means that these people acquire a sense of independent living solutions in this age frame.
For people to acquire an independent life, they should be instilled with some basic habits and skills in their formative years. (I) For example, young adults must be able to manage day-to-day tasks themselves. (II) While many people are born with the necessary independent living skills to get by in everyday life, no one is born with all of them. (III) Otherwise, most of them obtain these skills as they grow older. They often model themselves after their parents and caregivers during their formative childhood years. (IV)
Another crucial skill that all young adults must possess, before moving out of their homes, is financial independence which allows them to stand on their own feet. Moreover, along with these tangible requirements, young adults must feel emotionally ready to start their journey of independent living. Some other living skills necessary for independent living are proper personal hygiene, health care, basic cooking skills, and critical thinking.
Independent living has not only become a social condition of the time but also an important aspect at this age of a person’s life. One will encounter several challenges in the real world when finally leaving the sheltered life of his or her parent’s home. The person must be resilient and quick on their toes to overcome challenges. However, independent living facilitates the fostering of important core values and beliefs. One’s core values and beliefs are further important and fruitful in his or her personality development.
(Adapted from https://www.edquals.com/)
