34. What are the steps of failure?

• (a) Being late, not asking anything, gossiping, and not learning seems to be the most likely answer based on the common characteristics associated with failure. Being punctual, asking questions, and learning are generally seen as positive traits that contribute to success.

35. What does the word "trait" in the article mean?

• (d) characteristic is the most likely meaning of "trait" in this context. A trait is a distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially one that is considered undesirable.