Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

Like any other universities, the Open University can give you a degree. However, you don’t have to (26)______ working to study. It can also open up a whole variety of interests. If you have (27)______ studied before, you will enjoy the special, new pleasure of increasing your knowledge. You will make friends of all kinds. You may also find that your qualification provides new career opportunities.

You don’t actually (28)______ to the Open University for lectures, but study at home, using television, radio and computer software. You can (29)______ one class a month if you wish at an Open University center. Of course, there are exams to take, as in any universities. If you (30)______ like to know more, all you have to do is complete the form below. It could be the start of a wonderful new period in your life.

A. stop

B. end

C. break

D. leave