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 from 26 to 30

Fiana and Fallon are talking about the weather.

Fiana: “Isn’t it going to rain tonight?” – Fallon: “_________.”

These anniversaries mark the milestones of a happy and lasting relationship between married couples.

Statistics are now compulsory for all students taking a course in engineering.

If we leave now for our trip, we can drive half the distance before we stop ________ lunch.

He is an selfish man who thinks about what is good for other people, not just about their advantage.

There's no point in persuading him to do this.

He is too old. He can’t run so far.

Having a best friend to confide in can bring a positive effect on our emotional health. An evening out with the closest friend may be the best guarantee of a good time. In fact, our best friend can prevent us from developing serious psychological problems such as depression and anxiety.

Best friendship evolves with time - we cannot go out and pick our best friend. We become friends with people who share common interests – at school or through hobbies, for example.

Best friends have usually known each other for years and stuck together through good and bad times. If you haven't got one, perhaps you are being too distant from people, or focusing too much on your work.

A best friend can ________.