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Each year after the Christmas holidays, citizens of coastal Nome, Alaska cart out their Christmas trees and set them up on ice amidst a field of other custom figures, creating a temporary winter wonderland that lasts the ice holds (before the trees are carried out to sea). Like other informal guerrilla forests, it is a small, local and affair. The Nome Nugget, "Alaska's Oldest Newspaper," has reported on the "Nome National Forest" from time to time over the past 25-plus years of the tradition's . "The story begins at Fat Freddies, an iconic restaurant that closed and was replaced by Bering Sea Restaurant," they explain. The owners decided to play a kind of practical joke on tourists — something light and fun to visitors.

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Correct answer: as long as
Explanation: The phrase 'as long as' indicates a condition or duration, fitting perfectly in the context of how long the winter wonderland lasts, which is contingent upon the ice holding. This aligns with the grammatical structure of the sentence, as it requires a conjunction that introduces a condition.
Meaning: 'As long as' means 'for the duration of' or 'provided that,' indicating that the winter wonderland will remain until the ice melts.
Wrong options:
before: The word 'before' indicates a time prior to an event, which does not fit the context of duration in this sentence.
although: 'Although' introduces a contrast, which is not relevant here as the sentence is not presenting a contrasting idea.
after: 'After' suggests a subsequent time, which contradicts the intended meaning of duration in relation to the ice.
Correct answer: cozy
Explanation: The word 'cozy' describes a warm and comfortable atmosphere, which is appropriate in the context of a small, local affair. It fits grammatically as an adjective that describes the nature of the event, aligning with the overall sentiment of the passage.
Meaning: 'Cozy' means comfortable and warm, suggesting a pleasant and inviting environment for the event.
Wrong options:
nasty: 'Nasty' has a negative connotation, implying something unpleasant, which contradicts the positive tone of the description.
fuzzy: While 'fuzzy' can imply warmth, it is more commonly associated with texture rather than the atmosphere of an event, making it less suitable here.
greasy: 'Greasy' typically refers to something oily or unclean, which does not align with the intended warm and inviting description.
Correct answer: existence
Explanation: The word 'existence' refers to the state of being or living, which is appropriate in the context of the tradition's duration. It fits grammatically as a noun that describes the ongoing nature of the tradition, aligning with the overall context of the passage.
Meaning: 'Existence' means the state of being or continuing to live, indicating that the tradition has been ongoing for over 25 years.
Wrong options:
life: While 'life' can refer to existence, it is less precise in this context and does not convey the same sense of ongoing tradition as 'existence.'
disappearance: 'Disappearance' implies something that has ceased to exist, which is the opposite of what the passage conveys about the tradition's continuity.
emotions: 'Emotions' do not relate to the concept of a tradition's duration and are irrelevant in this context.
Correct answer: confound
Explanation: The word 'confound' means to confuse or perplex, which fits the context of the owners wanting to play a practical joke on tourists. It aligns grammatically as a verb that describes the action intended by the owners, matching the playful tone of the passage.
Meaning: 'Confound' means to confuse or bewilder, suggesting that the owners aimed to create a humorous and surprising experience for visitors.
Wrong options:
purchase: 'Purchase' means to buy something, which does not fit the context of playing a joke or creating confusion.
distinguish: 'Distinguish' implies making something clear or different, which contradicts the intention of confusing the visitors.
repel: 'Repel' means to drive away or discourage, which does not align with the playful and inviting nature of the joke intended for tourists.

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