Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 19 to 24.

Sarah had always dreamed of (19) ______ the mountains, and this year, she finally had the chance. She and her friends planned a hiking trip to the famous Blue Ridge Mountains. (20) ______, when they arrived, the weather was not what they had hoped for. The sky was overcast, and a steady rain was falling. Although Sarah was excited about the adventure, she soon realized the conditions were (21) ______ for hiking. The trail was slippery, and the visibility was poor.

After discussing with her friends, Sarah decided to postpone the hike and visit a nearby museum instead. Although disappointed, Sarah knew it was better to be safe. The group had (22) ______ learning about the history of the region. (23) ______, Sarah realized that sometimes things don’t go as planned, but it’s important to (24) ______ and make the best of the situation.