Brian: I know. (6) Although, I think the functionality is more important than the appearance.
Emily: But a smartphone's screen should be more interactive and nicer. I prefer a smartphone which is fashionable and real. (7)
Brian: Well, these are just my predictions. The future smartphone might still keep its physical screen.
Emily: (8) That's true. It's all about personal preference in the end.
XI. Fill in each blank with a word from the box.
1. objects
2. so
3. Although
4. orbits
5. tail
6. Made
7. comets
8. diameter
9. atmosphere
10. falling
XII. Read the passage and choose the best answers.
In recent years, there has been a lot of hype around coding: that it is an invaluable skill everyone should learn or that it is a field where there is a lot of money to be made. And while there are a lot of great reasons to learn to code, it might not be the best career choice for everyone. In order to determine if coding is a good fit for you, you will want to consider a few things.
What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Learning to code is an invaluable skill.
B. Coding is a lucrative career choice.
C. Coding may not be the best career choice for everyone.
D. Everyone should learn to code.