a. Olivia: I really hope so. I’ll check the weather now. If it’s good, we can plan for Saturday.

b. Noah: Perfect! I’m really looking forward to our upcoming trip.

c. Olivia: Do you think they would join us? It’d be more fun with them.

d. Olivia: Hey Noah, have you thought about hiking at Silver Peak this weekend?

e. Noah: That sounds amazing! Let’s invite Ava and Lucas to come along.

The word ‘juggle’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of urbanization?

a. Engaging in housework also enables men to better empathize with their wives, fostering mutual respect and understanding.

b. Ultimately, sharing parenting and household duties is a cornerstone of a balanced and happy family dynamic.

c. From my perspective, men should sometimes take on the responsibility of staying home to care for their children and manage household tasks.

d. This practice not only helps fathers foster deeper connections with their children, strengthening family bonds, but also contributes to the children’s emotional and physical development.

e. Consequently, such actions often lead to fathers being held in higher regard by both their spouses and children.

a. While community engagement and outreach are essential, the occasional late-night event planning is a small compromise.

b. I naturally pursued a fulfilling profession in cultural promotion because of my love for maintaining regional customs.

c. Over the past year, I have thrived in my role at a cultural center, where I organize festivals and workshops.

d. In summary, I am deeply fulfilled in my position as it allows me to celebrate and share our cultural heritage.

e. Collaborating with artisans and community leaders inspires my creativity and enhances our events.

(Adapted from Bright)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.