Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22....

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

        The philosopher St. Augustine famously stated, "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." This notion aligns with the value of study-abroad programs, (18) ____________ diverse cultures, languages, and perspectives. These programs are not merely about academic learning but are transformative journeys that often leave a profound impact on participants. Students describe these experiences as "rewarding" and even "life-changing," (19) ____________. Such programs not only enrich students academically but also prepare them to navigate a globalized world with empathy and understanding.

        A significant advantage of studying abroad (20) ____________. Unlike traditional classroom instruction, firsthand encounters—such as observing art in its original context or engaging with local communities—can deepen one's understanding of a subject. As one student observed after viewing Michelangelo's David, (21) ____________. Such moments sharpen one's senses, cultivate a sensitivity to beauty and pain, and foster a deeper awareness of the interconnectedness of human experiences.

        Moreover, studying abroad nurtures self-reflection, an essential aspect of personal growth. By documenting their experiences, students can analyze their values and beliefs (22) ____________. This reflective process not only enhances their capacity to adapt but also helps them better understand themselves and their aspirations. As educators recognize these multifaceted benefits, efforts continue to expand access to study-abroad opportunities, ensuring that more students can embark on this transformative journey.

(Adapted from Longman Academic Reading Series)

Question 18:         

A. which offer students unique opportunities to experience

B. provided students unique opportunities to experience

C. of which it provides students with unique opportunities to experience

D. to offering students unique opportunities to experience

Question 19:         

A. underscoring the indelible mark that studying abroad can leave on their lives

B. diminishing the impact that studying abroad has on their lives.

C. ignoring the significant role studying abroad plays in their personal development

D. highlighting the temporary effects that studying abroad leaves on their experiences

Question 20:

A. that lies in its ability to enhance experiential learning

B. lies in its ability to enhance experiential learning

C. of which lies in its ability to enhance experiential learning

D. are lying in its ability to enhance experiential learning

Question 21:         

A. the overwhelming emotion evoked by standing before the masterpiece went beyond what textbooks could convey

B. the masterpiece created no significant emotional impact compared to what textbooks could explain.

C. the emotional experience of seeing the masterpiece was completely dependent on what was learned from textbooks.

D. the masterpiece evoked emotions that textbooks could easily replicate in words

Question 22:         

A. while confronted challenges in familiar environments

B. while confronting challenges in unfamiliar environments

C. because confronting challenges in unfamiliar environments

D. in view of confronting challenges in unfamiliar environments