Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that best completes each of the numbered blanks from 15-17.
Sociologists have been carried out research into the social pressure on teenagers. Many adolescents are unhappy at school (15) __________ they find it difficult to make friends. They may also worry about their appearance and there is a great deal of pressure on them to dress, talk and behave the same as others. This (16) ___________ is called peer pressure. and it is very common in today’s society. There are a number of programs for teenagers on TV. They provide them with practical skills such as reasoning skills, social skills and cognitive skills. Sadly, many teenagers act (17) _________ and even do negative things just to make others accept them. Peer pressure is often the clear reason for teenage smoking, drug abuse or dangerous driving. Teenagers need to keep away from social pressure and to find friends with whom they can share emotions, thoughts and responsibilities when they have a problem.
Question 15.
A. because
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B. however
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C. therefore
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D. but
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Question 16.
A. phenomenon
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B. cultivation
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C. recognition
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D. indicator
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Question 17.
A. effectively
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B. impossibly
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C. irresponsibly
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D. decisively
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