V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (23-28)
School holidays ____23____ an essential break for students to take a breath and recharge. However, some argue that the holidays are too long, and students lose the momentum they built up in the ___24_____ term. In my opinion, I believe that school holidays should not be shorter.
____25____, students need time to relax and de-stress from the demands of school life; this is especially important for students who have a lot of extracurricular activities or who struggle with mental health. Shorter holidays would deprive them of this essential time to ____26____ and recuperate.
Secondly, students need time to pursue their ____27____ and passions outside of the classroom. Lengthy holidays provide ample time for students to explore their hobbies, develop new skills, and volunteer in their communities.
In summary, while shorter school holidays may seem like a good idea on the surface, they could have negative consequences on students' well-being and ____28____ growth. Therefore, I believe that school holidays should remain at their current length.
