Match the words in COLUMN A with their meanings in the context of the passage in COLUMN B. Write ONLY the question number and the letter (e.g. 1.3.1 B).

Here are the matches for the words in COLUMN A with their meanings in COLUMN B:

• 1.3.1 bond A bond can refer to a formal agreement or a strong connection. In this context, "binding agreement" is a direct and common meaning.

  $$\boxed{\text{1.3.1 B}}$$

• 1.3.2 genuinely "Genuinely" means truly or authentically. "Really" is a direct synonym.

  $$\boxed{\text{1.3.2 D}}$$

• 1.3.3 article An "article" is a piece of writing that forms part of a publication, such as a magazine.

  $$\boxed{\text{1.3.3 A}}$$