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 from 25 to 29.
WOMEN TAKING THE HUSBAND’S NAME
Many women in Western society, aware of the power of names to influence identity, are aware that choosing how to identify themselves after marriage can be a significant decision. They may follow the tradition of taking their husband's last name, hyphenate their (25) ______ name and their husband's, or keep their birth name. One fascinating survey reveals that a woman's choice is (26) _______ to reveal a great deal about herself and her relationship with her husband. Women who take their husband's name place the most importance (27) _______ relationships. On the other hand, women who keep their birth names put their personal concerns ahead of relationships and social expectations. Female forms of address influence others' perceptions as well. Research (28) _______ in the late 1980s showed that women who choose the title Ms. give the impression of being more achievement oriented, socially self-confident, and dynamic but less interpersonally warm than counterparts (29) ______ prefer the more traditional forms Miss or Mrs.
(28)
A.conduct
B.conducts
C.conducting
D.conducted

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 from 25 to 29.
WOMEN TAKING THE HUSBAND’S NAME
Many women in Western society, aware of the power of names to influence identity, are aware that choosing how to identify themselves after marriage can be a significant decision. They may follow the tradition of taking their husband's last name, hyphenate their (25) ______ name and their husband's, or keep their birth name. One fascinating survey reveals that a woman's choice is (26) _______ to reveal a great deal about herself and her relationship with her husband. Women who take their husband's name place the most importance (27) _______ relationships. On the other hand, women who keep their birth names put their personal concerns ahead of relationships and social expectations. Female forms of address influence others' perceptions as well. Research (28) _______ in the late 1980s showed that women who choose the title Ms. give the impression of being more achievement oriented, socially self-confident, and dynamic but less interpersonally warm than counterparts (29) ______ prefer the more traditional forms Miss or Mrs.
(25)
A.own
B.private
C.personal
D.individual

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 from 25 to 29.
WOMEN TAKING THE HUSBAND’S NAME
Many women in Western society, aware of the power of names to influence identity, are aware that choosing how to identify themselves after marriage can be a significant decision. They may follow the tradition of taking their husband's last name, hyphenate their (25) ______ name and their husband's, or keep their birth name. One fascinating survey reveals that a woman's choice is (26) _______ to reveal a great deal about herself and her relationship with her husband. Women who take their husband's name place the most importance (27) _______ relationships. On the other hand, women who keep their birth names put their personal concerns ahead of relationships and social expectations. Female forms of address influence others' perceptions as well. Research (28) _______ in the late 1980s showed that women who choose the title Ms. give the impression of being more achievement oriented, socially self-confident, and dynamic but less interpersonally warm than counterparts (29) ______ prefer the more traditional forms Miss or Mrs.
(27)
A.by
B.on
C.in
D.with

Tony and Nancy always kiss and make __________ after their argument.
A.up with
B.clear
C.up
D.out

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.
Frank is inviting William to go to the waterpark.
- Frank: “What about going to the waterpark?”
- William: “_______”
A.That’s good idea.
B.That’s right.
C.Of course!
D.Right! Go ahead.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Contrary to their expectations, there was widespread apathy among voters on that issue.
A.interest
B.obedience
C.resistance
D.opposition

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.
You can use a microwave or cook this kind of food in a conventional oven.
A.unique
B.modern
C.traditional
D.extraordinary

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is primarily stressed on the third syllable.
A.cooperation
B.supervise
C.reinforce
D.committee

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
In some countries, many old-aged parents like to live in a nursing home. They want to _______ independent lives.
A.give
B.take
C.keep
D.lead

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The manager regrets _______ that a lot of people will be made redundant by the company next year.
A.announcing
B.having announced
C.to announce
D.to have announced