Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
A US man with a large online following in Vietnam has caused widespread anger, and faces possible criminal charges, over a Facebook post thought to have insulted a military hero.
A. embarrassed           
B.offended                   
C.confused                 
D. depressed

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
This investigation is not only one that is continuing and worldwide ______ we expect to continue for quite some time.
A.but one also that   
B.but one that also
C.but also one that   
D.but that also one

It was ............not to write down the address.          ( fool)
A.foolish
B.foolishly
C.foolishness
D.fooling

A.machine 
B.inspiration
C.exchange
D.champagne

What do An and Chi do in their free time?
A. Teach the children. 
B.Feed the chickens
C.Grow fruit trees. 
D.Play soccer.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
There are many frequently mentioned reasons why one out of four arrests involve a juvenile.
A.frequently                       
B.involve                     
C.four arrests   
D.mentioned

Why was Ted very surprised when he heard the news?
A.Because his bicycle was stolen 20 years ago.
B.Because his bicycle was found when he was a boy of fifteen.
C.Because he thought he would never find the bicycle.
D.Because the bicycle was sent to him by train.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
In the western customs (36) _____ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (37) _____ bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often (38) _____ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (39) _____ hands. The Chinese are (40) _____ applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you." When walking in public places, direct eye (41) _____ .and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (42) _____, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. (43) _____ speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid (44) _____ or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case, (45) _____ are neither offered or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.
(37)
A.small  
B.bit 
C.slight
D.light

Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the given words. (10 p)
John has never been so rude to anybody.
A.Never had John been so rude to anybody.
B.Never has John been so rude to somebody.
C.Never has John been so rude to anybody.
D.Never John has been so rude to anybody.

Complete each of the following sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5p)
"I must see the manager!" he cried.
A.He insisted on seeing the manager.
B.He insisted of seeing the manager.
C.He insisted about seeing the manager.
D.He insisted for seeing the manager.