In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
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In modern societies, the concept of freedom is often celebrated as an essential right. However, true freedom is not the absence of rules but the presence of thoughtful (96) _____. Without it, freedom risks turning into chaos, where individual actions undermine collective welfare. A society that prizes only personal liberty without shared responsibility may soon face moral and civic (97)______. While people often equate freedom with doing as they please, meaningful liberty requires a commitment to boundaries that preserve dignity and (98) _____ for all. This balance is difficult to maintain, especially in democracies where voices are many and interests often (99)______. Yet, it is precisely through dialogue, compromise, and mutual respect that freedom finds its most enduring expression. In the end, freedom divorced from responsibility is not progress, but a subtle (100) ______ of what it truly means to be free.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 97.
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Correct option: B — collapse
collapse ‘Collapse’ means a sudden failure of an institution. The given passage states that a society that prizes only personal liberty without shared responsibility may soon face moral and civic collapse. Hence, “collapse” is the most appropriate answer.
