Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

One day there was an argument between the wind and the sun. Both said they were stronger than the other. They saw a man (26) _________ on the road and decided to make a test to see which was stronger and able to get the man's coat off.

The wind began to (27) _________ very hard. He nearly ripped the coat from the man's back but the man grabbed the coat and wrapped it even more (28) _________ around himself and kept going. The wind got tired because the man just kept his coat on.

Then the sun tried. He shone brightly and the clouds disappeared. Soon the air was warm and dry and the sun (29) _________ shining. Soon the man had sweat running down his face. He was so hot that he finally took off his coat and carried it, looking for a (30) _________ spot to rest.

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26. A. exploring

B. travelling

C. voyaging

D. picnicking

27. A. blow

B. beat

C. drive

D. strike

28. A. loosely

B. softly

C. severely

D. tightly

29. A. got up

B. made for

C. kept on

D. carried out

30. A. cloudy

B. shady

C. hot

D. cold