Being lost at sea is one of the most terrifying experiences a person can face. Imagine being surrounded by nothing but water, with no land in sight, no help on the way, and no idea how long you will survive. You have to deal with hunger, thirst, exposure, fatigue, and the constant threat of sharks, storms, or pirates. You have to cope with the loneliness, the despair, and the fear of never seeing your loved ones again. You have to hope for a miracle, but also prepare for the worst.
Some people who have been lost at sea have managed to survive by using their skills, their resources, and their willpower. They have built rafts, caught fish, collected rainwater, and signalled for rescue. They have prayed, meditated, and kept their spirits up. They have found strength in themselves and in their companions. They have lived to tell their stories.
But others have not been so lucky. They have succumbed to dehydration, hypothermia, infection, or injury. They have gone mad, given up, or drowned. They have vanished without a trace, leaving behind only questions and grief. They have become statistics, or legends.
Being lost at sea is a test of human endurance and resilience. It is a challenge that few can overcome, and many cannot imagine. It is a nightmare that no one wants to face.
34. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Challenges of Surviving at Sea B. The Resilience of Those Lost at Sea
C. The Nightmare of Being Lost at Sea D. The Terrifying Experience of Travelling by Sea
35. The word "despair" in paragraph 1 probably means .
A. excitement B. hopelessness C. determination D. contentment
36. The purpose of paragraph 2 is to
A. describe the difficulties faced by those lost at sea B. discuss the emotional impact of being lost at sea
C. highlight the importance of companionship during the ordeal D. provide examples of survival strategies at sea
29. According to paragraph 3, some people might not .
A. prepare for the worst-case scenario B. be able to imagine being lost at sea
C. find the strength to survive D. signal for rescue when lost at sea
30. The word "succumbed" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. survived B. surrendered C. surpassed D. succeeded
31. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Some people have managed to survive being lost at sea.
B. Dehydration is one of the dangers faced by those lost at sea.
C. The test of endurance and resilience is easy to overcome.
D. Being lost at sea is a nightmare that people fear.
32. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Survival at sea requires a combination of luck and preparation.
B. All people who have been lost at sea have managed to survive.
C. Being lost at sea is a common experience for sailors and fishermen.
D. The fear of being lost at sea is greater than the reality of the experience.

Question

Being lost at sea is one of the most terrifying experiences a person can face. Imagine being surrounded by nothing but water, with no land in sight, no help on the way, and no idea how long you will survive. You have to deal with hunger, thirst, exposure, fatigue, and the constant threat of sharks, storms, or pirates. You have to cope with the loneliness, the despair, and the fear of never seeing your loved ones again. You have to hope for a miracle, but also prepare for the worst.
Some people who have been lost at sea have managed to survive by using their skills, their resources, and their willpower. They have built rafts, caught fish, collected rainwater, and signalled for rescue. They have prayed, meditated, and kept their spirits up. They have found strength in themselves and in their companions. They have lived to tell their stories.
But others have not been so lucky. They have succumbed to dehydration, hypothermia, infection, or injury. They have gone mad, given up, or drowned. They have vanished without a trace, leaving behind only questions and grief. They have become statistics, or legends.
Being lost at sea is a test of human endurance and resilience. It is a challenge that few can overcome, and many cannot imagine. It is a nightmare that no one wants to face.
34.	Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.	The Challenges of Surviving at Sea			B. The Resilience of Those Lost at Sea
C.	The Nightmare of Being Lost at Sea			D. The Terrifying Experience of Travelling by Sea
35.	The word "despair" in paragraph 1 probably means	.
A.	excitement	B. hopelessness	C. determination	D. contentment
36.	The purpose of paragraph 2 is to
A.	describe the difficulties faced by those lost at sea			B. discuss the emotional impact of being lost at sea
C.	highlight the importance of companionship during the ordeal	D. provide examples of survival strategies at sea
29.	According to paragraph 3, some people might not	.
A.	prepare for the worst-case scenario	B. be able to imagine being lost at sea
C. find the strength to survive	D. signal for rescue when lost at sea
30.	The word "succumbed" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to	.
A.	survived	B. surrendered	C. surpassed	D. succeeded
31.	Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.	Some people have managed to survive being lost at sea.
B.	Dehydration is one of the dangers faced by those lost at sea.
C.	The test of endurance and resilience is easy to overcome.
D.	Being lost at sea is a nightmare that people fear.
32.	Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A.	Survival at sea requires a combination of luck and preparation.
B.	All people who have been lost at sea have managed to survive.
C.	Being lost at sea is a common experience for sailors and fishermen.
D.	The fear of being lost at sea is greater than the reality of the experience.

Accepted Answer

34. C. The Nightmare of Being Lost at Sea

35. B. hopelessness

36. D. provide examples of survival strategies at sea

37. C. find the strength to survive

38. B. surrendered

39. C. The test of endurance and resilience is easy to overcome.

40. A. Survival at sea requires a combination of luck and preparation.

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