THE WORLD’S POPULATION KEEPSINCREASING DURING THE PAST FEW YEARSA....

22. The world’s population keeps

increasing

during the past few years

A. coming up

B. getting on

C. going down

D. taking off

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 numbered blanks

For many people, playing card games is one of the most enjoyable ways of spending their

leisure time. Indeed, in some ____ (23), card games and even an element of gambling

amongst friends and family is quite common on certain special occasions, such as New

Year’s Eve. Winning at cards is a bit like having your fortune told - it is a ____ (24) bit

of fun. Even if you don’t win, you can take comfort in sayings, such as unlucky at cards,

lucky in love’. It is often amusing to ____ (25) someone who has never played cards

before beat all the experts. This is called ‘beginning luck’ and it adds to the fun. Some

thing incredibly boring if they are not taking an active part. _____ (27), for some people

card games become an addiction that they cannot control.