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. Visual pollution has a greater effect on people than you may think. I remember when I went to a foreign city, I was really scared because there was so much graffiti on the buildings’ walls. Then I (23)_____ up, and I saw a lot of power lines over my head. (24)______they were not dangerous, I still felt insecure since I thought they might fall down. These things prevented me from enjoying the beautiful sights of the city. I also remember the time I studied (25)______Melbourne. Once I was so busy with my assignments that I did not tidy my room for two weeks. Looking at the (26)_______room caused me so much stress that I did not want to study. Then I decided to clean the room and put my things in their proper places. I also bought a small plant and put it in a corner. These simple (27)________ increased my motivation and helped me to focus on my learning. What about you? Have you ever been affected by visual pollution? 23 A. looking B. looked C. looks D. look 24 A. However B. Although C. Since D. Because 25 A. in B. at C. on D. from 26 A. tidy B. clean C. beautiful D. messy 27 A. actions B. actings C. activists D. activities