Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following numbered blanks. Development economics is the branch of economics that focuses on the special (28) ________ problems faced (29) _________ poor and underdeveloped countries. (30) ________ classical economics, development economics studies the social and political factors that affect economic growth. It addresses the problem of the Third World debt and the role of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in continuing that debt with strict repayment rules. Scholars in the field have proposed that the best long-term solution (31) __________ to excuse much of the debt. Debtor nations also must be helped to establish stable governments and self-sustaining economies. The goal is to help them become trading partners with creditor nations. An important means to that end is to (32) _________ the growth of a strong middle class. Some ways to do that include guaranteeing education for all, allowing free trade, and providing medical care. Governments must allow for elected representatives and independent court systems

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While looking for the dictionary, the boy came across some of the childhood photos

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- Jenny: "Are you going to see the movie "Kieu" today?"

- Jack: “____________”

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Like many countryside people, I __________ a glass of green tea every morning

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"Get away now or I will call the police", shouted the girl to the man.

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Even though she was _________ the other girls, Jenny didn't win the beauty contest

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- Jim: "Would you like to do something interesting tomorrow?"

- Jane: “___________”

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Jack was ___________ envy when his colleagues drove up in a brand-new BMV

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     At the turn of the twentieth century, people's attitudes toward money were far more conservative than they are today. Borrowing and being in debt were viewed as a moral failing, almost as a disgrace. Thrift and saving were highly prized, and people who needed to borrow to make ends meet were seen as careless, unreliable, or extravagant. The focus in the economy as a whole was on developing large corporations like railroads, oil companies, and other companies that produced basic goods and services. 

     Then, in the 1920s, the economy changed. A huge network of banks and financial institutions developed, helping money to move more quickly and easily through the economy. At the same time, the economy was increasing its focus on consumer goods-clothing, cars, household appliances, and other things that individuals buy. To help promote the sale of these items, consumers were encouraged to buy on credit. If they could not afford an item right away, a store or a bank might lend them the money, which they could pay back in installments. 

          With the development of consumer credit and installment purchases, people's attitudes toward debt and spending changed. The model citizen was no longer someone who was thrifty, buying only what he or she needed. People were respected less for being thrifty than for knowing how to use their money to buy as many things as possible - an attitude that persists at the turn of the twenty-first century

What is the main point the author makes in the passage?

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Jim's mother was very busy. She still played with him

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Charles is very keen __________ collecting stamps in his leisure time.

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Certain groups of people are not given work ________ their race or religion.

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I thought they might be thirsty. I offered them something to drink

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Melisa works hard _________ her brother is very lazy