Choose the sentence that is not connected to the rest of the sentences. Write the letter of your choice.
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A. The world is composed of individuals with different beliefs and backgrounds. B. We should find a way to address these differences to avoid any form of conflict. C. One of these is establishing common ground where we can set aside our differences. D. The beauty of the world needs to be protected more than anything.
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A. Thailand is known for its agricultural industry because of its vast land. B. For this reason, many Thais engage themselves in agribusiness, specifically farming. C. They highly respect the role buffaloes play in the field. D. They never stop working. E. Without the buffaloes, the farmers will not be able to till the land and plant rice.
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A. The rite of comforting the buffalo is an important tradition among Thais because they value highly the role buffaloes play in farming. B. Farming as an important source of livelihood, they want to maintain a good relationship with the animal that helps them till the land. C. Although they respect buffaloes, they also take care of other animals like elephants and dogs. D. However, in this age where machines have taken of animals especially in the field of agriculture, some Thais feel that this tradition could be lost.
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A. Literature is evident in all societies because it reflects the people’s experiences, values, and customs. B. For example, literary texts may have common and similar general themes. C. Literature helps us to learn a certain era. D. Nations that underwent colonization may produce literary texts with historical tones and themes on equality, liberation and independence. E. These themes are found in Philippine literature and Indian literature because the Philippines, just like India was once colonized. F. India has a lot of similarities to Philippines. G. Similarly, countries like South Africa and America have literatures with the same themes because they were once under British colony. H. On the other hand, the structure, features and styles, may be different. I. For example, African Drama makes use of chants and songs and musical instrument that are made of animal skin or bones. J. This is no surprise because chanting is a part of their daily lives. K. Singing is also a part of Filipino’s lives.