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(A) makes
(B) takes
(C) meets
(D) needs

40 (A) embrace (B) disgrace (C) embark (D) embarrass

41 (A) at the bay (B) with the reach (C) on their heels (D) at arm’s length

42 (A) scramble (B) temple (C) sample (D) tumble

43 (A) No wonder (B) No chance (C) No way (D) No time

45 (A) prolong (B) predict (C) prevent (D) promote

46 Which of the following words best describes socially incompetent children? (A) Shy. (B) Playful. (C) Practical. (D) Anxious.

47 In the past, what did teenagers with poor social skills do to improve their relation with others? (A) They were forced to participate in sports to get more contact with people. (B) They made good use of letters and telephone calls to develop friendship. (C) They took part in more group activities to fit into the circle of their friends. (D) They studied hard to get higher grades and to make themselves interesting people.

48 What are possibly the “walls” that the socially anxious children erect to make themselves feel safe? (A) Books and bookshelves. (B) Parents, teachers, and friends. (C) A home and a comfortable bedroom. (D) Video games, the Internet, and smartphones.

49 What is the problem that this passage is likely to address about teenagers? (A) Drug abuse. (B) Academic stress. (C) Body image anxiety. (D) Addiction to electronic devices.

50 According to this passage, which of the following statements is true about the children behind the screen? (A) They are physically healthy. (B) They have relationship problems. (C) They become a dependent adult. (D) They have poor computer skills.