Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 28 to 32.
In the early twentieth century, an American woman named Emily Post wrote a book on etiquette. This book explained the proper behavior Americans should follow in many different social (28)______, from birthday parties to funerals. But in modern society, it is not simply to know the proper rules for behavior in your own country. It is necessary for people (29)______ work or travel abroad to understand the rules of etiquette in other cultures as well.
Cultural (30)______ can be found in such simple processes as giving or receiving a gift. In Western cultures, a gift can be given to the receiver with relatively little ceremony. When a gift is offered, the receiver usually takes the gift and expresses his or her thanks. (31)______, in some Asian countries, the act of gift-giving may appear confusing to Westerners. In Chinese culture, both the giver and receiver understand that the receiver will typically refuse to take the gift several times before he or she finally accepts it. In addition, to (32)______ respect for the receiver, it is common in several Asian cultures to use both hands when offering a gift to another person.
(Source: Reading Advantage by Casey Malarcher)
(30)
A.differently
B.different
C.differences
D.differ

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 28 to 32.
In the early twentieth century, an American woman named Emily Post wrote a book on etiquette. This book explained the proper behavior Americans should follow in many different social (28)______, from birthday parties to funerals. But in modern society, it is not simply to know the proper rules for behavior in your own country. It is necessary for people (29)______ work or travel abroad to understand the rules of etiquette in other cultures as well.
Cultural (30)______ can be found in such simple processes as giving or receiving a gift. In Western cultures, a gift can be given to the receiver with relatively little ceremony. When a gift is offered, the receiver usually takes the gift and expresses his or her thanks. (31)______, in some Asian countries, the act of gift-giving may appear confusing to Westerners. In Chinese culture, both the giver and receiver understand that the receiver will typically refuse to take the gift several times before he or she finally accepts it. In addition, to (32)______ respect for the receiver, it is common in several Asian cultures to use both hands when offering a gift to another person.
(Source: Reading Advantage by Casey Malarcher)
(28)
A.locations
B.situations
C.positions
D.conditions

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
A.small quantity
B.sufficiency
C.excess
D.large quantity

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to each of the following exchanges.
Tom’s friends are waiting for him for an excursion.
- Tom: “Sorry, I’m late, Mike”
- Mike: “ __________.”
A.Well, it’s worth a try
B.No, I wouldn’t mind at all
C.That’s all right
D.Not on my account

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A.single
B.divorced
C.married
D.separated

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.
A.relax
B.sit down
C.sleep
D.eat

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.
Your trip to London sounds absolutely fascinated, I’d love to go there.
A.to
B.sounds
C.fascinated
D.there

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.
Animals like frogs have waterproof skin that prevents it from drying out quickly in air, sun or wind.
A.wind
B.that
C.have
D.it

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
_______ man suffering from _____ shock should not be given anything to drink.
A.A/the
B.The/ a
C.Ø/ a
D.A/ Ø

She’ll visit us as soon as she arrives_____ Paris.
A.to
B.on
C.at
D.in