Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 21 to 25. Research has shown that children have a significant impact on what ends up in the shopping trolley. They also choose a lot of their own clothes, especially sports items, such as shoes, T-shirts and caps. When it comes to take-away food it is often the children who decide. Many companies pitch their advertising directly to children. Some people think this is wrong. People in favour of advertising to children say that ads give them ideas for how to spend money. They say that children can be taught to be wise buyers and that advertising tells children about new products. These advocates also believe that companies act responsibly when they advertise to children and that the parents have the final say. Those who oppose advertising to children say that children are easily influenced. They believe that children are made to feel they are not 'cool' when they cannot afford the advertised items. Opponents think that parents are pressured by their children and that some advertisements mislead children. They also state that children do not have the experience to make sensible choices We may need more research into how children are swayed by advertising to decide whether the opponents or the advocates are right. 21. The first paragraph states that, when shopping, children will often A. oppose advertising B. make the wrong choices C. pressure their friends into buying things D. make their own decisions about food and clothing 22. "Many companies pitch their advertising directly to children". This statement means that advertisements are . A. made by children B. aimed at children C. thrown at children D. harmful to children 23. According to the passage, people who support advertising to children believe that.. A. children are easily influenced B. parents always spend their own money wisely C. some advertisements are misleading to children D. advertisements inform children about new products 24. Which expression in the passage indicates that the debate still goes on? A. may need more research B. parents are pressured C. children are swayed D. research has shown 25. What is the purpose of this text? A. to report incorrect facts about advertising B. to explain how advertising to children works C. to discuss different points of view about advertising D. to persuade the reader that advertising to children is good Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. The most important factor of succeeding in exams is PREPARATION People say that success doesn't come (26). and this is so true! Take a look at the structure of an iceberg that floats in the water. Only a small fraction of an iceberg de visible above the water line, (27) . the larger part of an iceberg is hidden beneath the water. The "Iceberg Theory of Success" helps us to realize that every person who has (28) ..something had to invest a lot of effort and work. Having this in mind we can avoid having too high expectations (29) an outcome that we want to achieve, but it also allows us to be more persistent. If you are willing to focus, be persistent, fail and get yourself back up and most of all work hard, there is great (30).. that you will be successful! So, success is the result of the following seven factors: discipline, sacrifice, dedication, persistence, failure, disappointment and effort. 26. A. lively B. easy C. pretty D. early 27. A. because B. unless C. although D. whereas 28. A. created B. succeeded C. achieved D. explored 29. A. towards B. within C. between D. above 30. A. dream B. hope C. chance D. voice