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21. What does the word LATITUDE mean in the passage?
A) The distance of a point on the Earth from the equator measured in degree's north or south.
B) The type of weather that a country or region has.
C) A large area of sea that is almost surrounded by land.
D) An imaginary line that divides the Earth into two hemispheres.
22. For what the English use the comparison AS CHANGEABLE AS THE WEATHER?
A) For the person who is often in a bad mood B) For the person who has got set led opinions about something
C) For the climate which is unpredictable D) For the people with unstable character
23. What do British people fancy talking about?
A) weather B) mood and opinion C) variability D) winds
24. The passage discusses all of the following except ...
A) expression about people which refers to the weather
B) unpredictable weather condition in Great Britain.
C) British people's opinions about winds.
D) geographical location of Great Britain in the upper hemisphere.


This summer Britons are predicted to spend £6 billion on package holidays. According to a new survey, the happiest holiday-makers are those who book with small specialist companies. The survey suggests that choosing the right tour company may be more important than choosing the right resort or hotel. So, how can you make sure you end up with the sort of holiday you had in mind? lf your budget is tight, work out exactly what you can afford. Then, find a travel agent who has time to listen to your requirements. This can be hard though as many large high street chains set sales targets for their staff, and may even limit, the amount of time employees spends per customer.
25. According to the recent survey mentioned in the passage ...
A) British people spend £6 billion on package holidays annually.
B) most British people book their holidays through small travel agencies.
C) luxurious holiday resorts are rarely preferred.
D) small travel agencies usually satisfy their customers better.