Variant 1 You could have come first and won the race if you … faster

21. The word RIVALRY in the passage is closest in meaning to ...

A) discrimination B) argument C) competition D) problem

22. According to the text, which of the following is not considered to be typical hazard?

A) attacks by the ships of enemies B) the ignorance of commanders

C) regular storms in seas and oceans D) the deficiency of food stuff

23. According to the passage, what was especially frequent for explorers?

A) to sail towards the unfamiliar parts of ocean seeking treasure

B) to set off without essential equipment

C) to be attacked by mild weather conditions

D) to come to other destinations or to lose ways