V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (23-28)
Last weekend, Tom and his classmates went on a ____23____ trip to the mountains. They packed early in the morning and set off just ____24____ the sun rose. The ride was nice, and they sang songs along the way.
When they ____25____, the scenery was breathtaking. They went up the slopes, and the fresh mountain air gave them energy. ____26____ lunchtime, they located an ideal location and set up a picnic. Later, they came upon a clear stream and cooled down with a quick bath. As the day came to a close, they gathered around a ____27____ to cook marshmallows and tell stories. When it was time to go home, they were all exhausted but joyful. Tom's vacation was a huge success, and he couldn't wait to ____28____ his next one.
