Choose the options that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) :
1: On this occasion, my class is making an excursion to visit some caves near our city.
A. date B. event C. gala D. cause
2: Moreover, we hope the excursion will help us relax a lot after working hard for a term so that we will be able to resume our work with a new start.
A. lower B. soften C. rest D. loosen