Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks ⇱
SEXISM
The attitude against women had its ___(1)___ from the beginning of mankind’s history when men lived in caves and went hunting for food. The task of hunting needed great strength of body. ___(2)___, the best place for women was not in forests, but at home where they could satisfactorily do their job, such as doing household chores and looking after children. In our modern time, there are more and more jobs ___(3)___ do not need the strength of muscles. It is a consequence that women have played a/an ___(4)___ important role in the society. However, there are still many backward places, especially in Asian countries. Most illiterates are females. A man often expects his wife and daughters to stay at home, serve him, and obey him in ___(5)___ things. Women are considered as inferior to men. Young girls are educated to tolerate and accept intimate partner violence as a part of tradition.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks ⇱
Tourism is now one of the largest industries in the world, and is the main source of income in ___(6)___ countries. It may bring in earnings, create jobs for local people and improve their life as a whole. Unfortunately, the construction of essential facilities to ___(7)___ the increasing need of visitors has destroyed natural habitats, thus threatening wildlife and spoiling some of the world’s most beautiful regions. Air travel to distant places results in huge amounts of carbon emissions ___(8)___ contribute to global warming.
The majority of holidaymakers are unaware of such issues, ___(9)___ fortunately there are people who would rather travel with environmental responsibility. For these travellers, there is now an alternative to conventional tourism, known as ecotourism. They choose their travelling carefully, and try to make sure that their visit will have only a ___(10)___ effect on the environment.
(Adapted from Master Mind)