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Answer: ASet 4: Words in Context
Explanation
PASSAGE
Volunteers play a ______ role in the community, providing essential services without expecting any payment in return.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A. vital✓ Correct
B. useless
C. dangerous
D. selfish
Detailed Explanation
Providing 'essential' services makes their role very important. 'Vital' means absolutely necessary or important.
Key Evidence:
• "providing essential services"
• "volunteer"
Why others are wrong: B (Useless means having no use.), C (Dangerous means risky.), D (Selfish means caring only about oneself, but they work without payment.).