47. Why might plogging appeal to people who feel overwhelmed by larger environmental issues like global warming?
(A) It allows people to avoid serious health problems by focusing on simpler tasks.
(B) Plogging focuses on small actions that deliver immediate, visible results.
(C) Plogging directly reduces global warming by eliminating plastic waste.
(D) It encourages people to raise awareness of biodiversity loss.

43. According to the passage, what is one key role of sleep in cardiovascular health?(A) It helps regulate inflammation.(B) It decreases cholesterol production.(C) It increases blood sugar levels during sleep.(D) It repairs damaged muscle tissues in the heart.

44. According to the passage, what is the main benefit of “weekend sleep”?(A) It strengthens insulin resistance.(B) It reduces the risk of heart issues.(C) It prevents insomnia during the week.(D) It maintains the need for naps during the day.

45. According to the article, how does plogging provide both physical and environmental benefits?(A) It turns a regular jog into a full-body workout while clearing litter from public spaces.(B) It motivates runners to collect recyclable materials and donate them to local charities.(C) It pressures people to join local communities and showcase their accomplishments.(D) It limits participants’ opportunities to gain new insights while engaging with others.

46. If someone wants to join a plogging group, what should they do according to the article?(A) Visit a local gym for plogging(B) Sign up on a marathon website(C) Buy special equipment for plogging(D) Search for a Facebook group of ploggers

48. Which activity shows the largest gender gap in participation between men and women?(A) Community participation and religion(B) Culture, leisure, media, and sports(C) Employment(D) Domestic work

49. Which activity has the highest participation rate for both men and women?(A) Employment(B) Learning(C) Self-care and maintenance(D) Production of goods for personal use

50. Which activity shows the smallest gender gap in participation between men and women?(A) Learning(B) Volunteering(C) Self-care and maintenance(D) Community participation and religion

1. Rick could have said something for his neighbor on this matter, but he chose to keep _____.(A) promise (B) money (C) silence (D) habit

2. I can’t talk to you on the phone during the meeting, but I can _____ you instead if you don’t mind.(A) text (B) send (C) dump (D) hire

3. The rope holding the horse was getting _____, so it ran away when hearing the gunshots.(A) crazy (B) broad (C) harsh (D) loose