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1 | Read the paragraphs about different soft skills and answer the questions.

In a successful team, everyone's unique skills and strengths help the team achieve a shared goal in the most effective way. If you have good people skills, you'll make a good team player, and skills like communication and having a positive attitude1 make a team great In such teams, members always support2 each other and their assistance3 is always welcomed. In today's world, teamwork is one of the most important soft skills.

1. What is the paragraph mostly about?
A. Effective ways of learning to work in teams
B. Characteristics of a good team
C. The importance of soft skills

One of the best ways for teens to develop soft skills is by spending time with their friends. When you hang out4 with friends, you learn to share, solve problems and take turns. You also learn to defend yourself. With a friend, it is easier to do so. If you are not good at it, in a friend group, there will definitely be someone who can defend themselves and ask for what their right is. Those friends are good life teachers and can positively influence5 your life.

2. Which ending is true according to the paragraph?
If you cannot defend yourself, you can....
A. ask your teacher to help you
B. learn it from a friend
C. have problems with your friends

When you argue with someone, sometimes you need to step back6. There are really great benefits of doing that. It doesn't mean you're weak; it means you respect yourself. If you have already expressed yourself fully, it's okay to take a pause. You don't need to continue explaining to someone who does not understand.
When you acquire7 this skill, a positive outcome8 will be guaranteed. You won't waste your energy and you will start to see the bigger picture. The ability to step back from your thoughts will give you more choices.

3. Which statement is wrong according to the paragraph?
A. If you want to see things clearly, give yourself a pause.
B. If you want people to understand you better, say all that you can.
C. If you stop arguing, it can save you energy.