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.
Adult Learners
Adult learners have many characteristics that distinguish them from school or college learners. Firstly, they come to courses with experiences and knowledge in diverse areas. They often prefer (25) ________ learning activities that enable them to draw on the skills and experience they have acquired. In the main, adults have realistic aims and have valuable (26) ________ into what is likely to be successful. (27) ________, they are readily able to relate new facts to past experiences and enjoy having their talents explored in leaning situations. Adults have established opinions and beliefs, (28) ________ have been formed over time through their experience of families, work, community, or politics.
A majority of adults also have (29) ________ motivation and their effort increases because of their desire to learn. they are also motivated by the relevance of the material to be addressed, and learn better when material is related to their own needs and interests.
(Adopted from “Complete Advanced” by Guy Brook-Hart and Simon Haines)
(25) ________
A.practicality
B.practical
C.practically
D.practice

Nowadays, most people rely ________ the mass media as their main source of information.
A.on
B.in
C.to
D.with

Human beings are ________ greatest threat to survival of endangered species.
A.Ø
B.an
C.the
D.a

Josh would never forget ________ by his parent through no fault of his own.
A.having scold
B.to have scolded
C.to be scolded
D.being scolded

It is of great ________ to show your interest and politeness when you are having a job interview.
A.important
B.importance
C.importantly
D.unimportant

I looked the word up in the dictionary to refresh my ________ of its exact meaning.
A.brain
B.mind
C.thoughts
D.memory

Andrew is a very disciplined employee. He ________ great importance to coming to work in time.
A.affixes
B.attaches
C.admits
D.attributes

I won’t sell the painting, no matter how much you offer me.
A.However money you have, you can’t buy the painting.
B.Although you offer me a lot of money, but I won’t sell the painting.
C.In spite of your offer, but I decide to keep the painting.
D.Whatever price you offer me, I won’t sell the painting.

The word “motto” is closest in meaning to ________
A.meaning
B.value
C.belief
D.reference

It is a waste when customers buy low-quality products because __________ .
A.they have to be repaired many times.
B.they will soon throw them away
C.customers always change their idea
D.they are very cheap.