Question IX. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank. Planning a trip can be as interesting as the holiday itself. However, ensuring a trip well-planned (1) …………… a lot of preparatory work beforehand. You have to decide on the destination, the things to bring as (2) ………….. as the itinerary for the trip. First and foremost, you need to decide on your destination and (3) …………….. to go. You may also want to find out about the (4) …………….and festivals that are taking place at your destination (5) ………………… the period that you are visiting. You want to include them in your programs. Budging is (6) …………… important factor to consider. It would determine your mode of (7) ……….. and accommodation. If you have company, you should discuss (8) ………… advance the programs that you want to do together or (9) ……….. during the trip. By doing so, you may somehow (10) ……….. any unhappiness occurring at the last moment. 1. A. divides B. requires C. designs D. applies 2. A. best B. better C. good D. well 3. A. when B. where C. what D. why 4. A. holidays B. events C. games D. shows 5. A. of B. between C. for D. during 6. A. another B. other C. others D. another 7. A. congratulation B. communication C. transportation D. decoration 8. A. at B. on C. about D. in 9. A. apart B. alone C. lonely D. solely 10. A. avoid B. prevent C. escape D. cancel