Question 23: According to the passage, all of the following are benefits of running a marathon EXCEPT

• You will be able to improve your blood circulation and quickly get in shape.

• Your endurance will start to improve as you train harder and harder.

• Your muscles will be strengthened since you are more active.

• You will feel less stressed when meeting other people.

Question 24: The word "fearful" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by

• scary

• afraid

• anxious

• frightening

Question 25: The word "enhanced" in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to

• preserved

• augmented

• weakened

• disseminated

Question 26: The word "this" in paragraph 3 refers to

• personal development

• insecurity

• completing a marathon

• challenge

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

• Every time you leave your comfort zone and achieve something new, you will become stronger and more confident.

• Each time you move outside your comfort zone and accomplish something odd, you will grow more resilient and confident.

• Whenever you step outside your comfort zone and succeed in something different, you will feel a sense of superiority.

• Every time you venture beyond your comfort zone and do something unique, you will grow stronger and become less confident.

Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

• If you want to run a marathon, you need to commit and persevere.

• When you complete a marathon, you will no longer have any fear.

• Most runners will not run marathons that do not raise money at all.

• You cannot complete a marathon if you do not want to help others.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention the physical benefits of running?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer discuss personal growth opportunities that come from running a marathon?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

For many, the elegance of mathematical concepts often goes unnoticed amidst the complexity.

• [I]

• [II]

• [III]

• [IV]

Question 32: The word "restricted" in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to

• contained

• expanded

• confined

• enclosed