14 . ( I ) Beginning in the mid-60s , there was in the West a profound surge or extension of liberalism , revolving once again around individualism . ( II ) It built upon what had gone before , but it also represented a significant redefinition , ( III ) And it is that surge which provides the immediate backdrop for current American opinion and values . ( IV ) To some extent , the way we perceive a decade is affected by the period which immediately preceded it . ( V ) Indeed , the modern American concept of freedom has been influenced by this all-pervasive individualism .
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15 . I ) Galleys were warships that were driven by oars in battle and equipped with sails for cruising . II ) The earliest galleys about which much is known were Greek and Phoenician warships of early classical times . III ) The largest of these were biremes , which had two banks of oars . IV ) By the time of the Persian Wars , the Greeks were also using triremes , galleys with three banks of oars . V ) Slaves were forced to pull the oars , and were treated very cruelly .
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16 . I ) The decathlon is a standard contest at many major track-and-field championships . II ) It was introduced in 1912 as an official Olympic event at the Olympic Games in Stockholm . III ) Bruce Jenner won the decathlon at the Olympic Games in Montreal in 1976 . IV ) Consisting of ten events , the decathlon is a test of an athlete ’ s speed , agility , endurance and strength . V ) The decathlon program — divided into two days of competition since 1936 — consists of events held in a particular order .
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17 . I ) Of all motor sports , motor cycling is perhaps the most dangerous . II ) It gives the opportunity of enjoying the scenery while you ’ re practising your sport . III ) Of course , it provides great excitement and thrill for the rider as he is so involved in the action . IV ) But , at the same time , he is virtually unprotected should an accident occur , having nothing between him and the ground . V ) Worst of all , when the machines often travel in excess of 100 mph , any accident could easily prove fatal .
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18 . I ) A curriculum vitae , or “ C . V .”, is a necessary document for anyone in search of employment . II ) It includes essential information such as the person ’ s qualifications , work experience and other relevant details . Ill ) For many jobs , employers wish to see that candidates have at least one leisure time activity which can be incorporated into their work . IV ) As it is so important , it is best to make sure that it is properly laid-out and presented . V ) This being the case , many new firms have emerged which design and produce the documents to the exact requirements of their customers .
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19 . I ) Tahiti lies in the central South Pacific about 5,800 km east of Australia . II ) With its capital at Papeete , and having an area of 1,041 sq , the island is part of the overseas territory of French Polynesia . Il ) Two volcanic cones , Orohena and Roniu , connected by the Isthmus of Taravao , give Tahiti a rugged landscape dissected by short , swift streams . IV ) The famous – French painter Paul Gauguin lived in Tahiti for many years , painting - its striking landscape . V ) Besides its magnificent landscape , temperatures of 24 ° to 29 ° C attract thousands of tourists to the island every year .
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20 . I ) Before each flight , the cabin crew explain various procedures . II ) In case of an emergency during an airplane flight , certain safety measures are made available . III ) It is compulsory , for example , for every airline to equip its fleet with automatic oxygen masks . IV ) These are for passenger use , should the cabin air pressure become too low . V ) In addition , lifejackets must always be provided in case the plane is forced to land at sea .
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