Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Much as Michael loved travelling in Asia, he decided not to go to Iraq because of hi s fears of terrorism.
A. As Iraq had become a high-risk terrorism spot, Michael, who normally loved Asia, was afraid to go there.
B. Even though Michael liked touring Asia very much, he was afraid of terrorism in Iraq, so he chose not to go there.
C. Although Michael liked touring Asia, ever since the threat of terrorism started, he hadn’t been to Iraq.
D. Michael would have gone to Iraq if he hadn’t been scared of terrorism so much because Asia was his favorite travel spot.
