Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space.
Reference books are not designed to be read from the first page to the last but rather to be consulted to answer the questions and provide both general and specific pieces of information. One of the most (35)_____ -used reference books is a dictionary, which provides information about words. It lists meanings and spellings, (36)____­­­­­­­­ how a word is pronounced, gives (37)____ of how it is used, may reveal its origins and also lists synonyms and antonyms. To help you find the words faster, there are guide words at the top of each page showing the first and last words on that page - and of course it helps to know the alphabet! There may be numerous special sections at the back with (38)____ about famous people and places, lists of dates and scientific names, etc. There is usually a section at the front (39) ____ how to use the dictionary, which includes the special abbreviations or signs.
(38)____
A.stories
B.facts
C.materials
D.events

Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space.
Reference books are not designed to be read from the first page to the last but rather to be consulted to answer the questions and provide both general and specific pieces of information. One of the most (35)_____ -used reference books is a dictionary, which provides information about words. It lists meanings and spellings, (36)____­­­­­­­­ how a word is pronounced, gives (37)____ of how it is used, may reveal its origins and also lists synonyms and antonyms. To help you find the words faster, there are guide words at the top of each page showing the first and last words on that page - and of course it helps to know the alphabet! There may be numerous special sections at the back with (38)____ about famous people and places, lists of dates and scientific names, etc. There is usually a section at the front (39) ____ how to use the dictionary, which includes the special abbreviations or signs.
(37)____
A.roof
B.cases
C.examples
D.evidence

Read the following passage and then choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space.
Reference books are not designed to be read from the first page to the last but rather to be consulted to answer the questions and provide both general and specific pieces of information. One of the most (35)_____ -used reference books is a dictionary, which provides information about words. It lists meanings and spellings, (36)____­­­­­­­­ how a word is pronounced, gives (37)____ of how it is used, may reveal its origins and also lists synonyms and antonyms. To help you find the words faster, there are guide words at the top of each page showing the first and last words on that page - and of course it helps to know the alphabet! There may be numerous special sections at the back with (38)____ about famous people and places, lists of dates and scientific names, etc. There is usually a section at the front (39) ____ how to use the dictionary, which includes the special abbreviations or signs.
(35)____
A.mainly
B.largely
C.greatly
D.widely

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions
I couldn’t tolerate my mother’s incessant nagging.
A.bothersome
B.annoying
C.endless
D.repetitive

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
The teacher repeated the assignment again for the students, since they had difficulty understanding what to do after he had explained it the first time.
A.The
B.again
C.since they
D.had explained

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
My friend Jack, who parents live in Glasgow, invited me to spend Christmas in Scotland.
A.My
B.who
C.live
D.to spend

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .
An increasing percentage of newcomers to the U.S workforce comes from populations that have been underserved in the past because of racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural differences. Social trends indicate that today’s minority groups are more likely than those of previous generation to celebrate their own uniqueness and to demand respect and equal treatment from mainstream institutions.
Organizations must manage and train this increasingly diverse workforce. Good management depends on working effectively with other people by understanding and appreciating differences in values and perspectives. Individuals who can function in diverse situations tend to develop cross-cultural communication skills and stronger leadership abilities.
The primary goal of all training and development programs is to provide workers at all levels of an organization with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their jobs and help the organization meet its business goals. Thus, for most generations, the decision to provide diversity training is a business rather than a moral decision. Effective diversity training targets not only individual but also the core values, traditions, structure, and culture of an organization. Diversity programs strive to identify and eliminate barriers that prevent individuals and the organization from achieving their goals.
Race, ethnicity, and gender problems in the workplace are increasingly viewed by management as a significant barrier to productivity. Organizations that do not respond to diversity experience lawsuits, high turnover, low morale and productivity, loss of talent to competitors, additional recruitment and training costs, and negative publicity.
Which of the following is not mentioned as a consequence of disregarding diversity?
A.low productivity
B.lawsuits
C.violence
D.additional costs

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .
An increasing percentage of newcomers to the U.S workforce comes from populations that have been underserved in the past because of racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural differences. Social trends indicate that today’s minority groups are more likely than those of previous generation to celebrate their own uniqueness and to demand respect and equal treatment from mainstream institutions.
Organizations must manage and train this increasingly diverse workforce. Good management depends on working effectively with other people by understanding and appreciating differences in values and perspectives. Individuals who can function in diverse situations tend to develop cross-cultural communication skills and stronger leadership abilities.
The primary goal of all training and development programs is to provide workers at all levels of an organization with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their jobs and help the organization meet its business goals. Thus, for most generations, the decision to provide diversity training is a business rather than a moral decision. Effective diversity training targets not only individual but also the core values, traditions, structure, and culture of an organization. Diversity programs strive to identify and eliminate barriers that prevent individuals and the organization from achieving their goals.
Race, ethnicity, and gender problems in the workplace are increasingly viewed by management as a significant barrier to productivity. Organizations that do not respond to diversity experience lawsuits, high turnover, low morale and productivity, loss of talent to competitors, additional recruitment and training costs, and negative publicity.
What does the author mean by the statement in bold in paragraph 3 “ … for most generations, the decision to provide diversity training is a business rather than a moral decision”?
A.Diversity training is profitable for organizations.
B.Effective workers are trained in an organization’s core values.
C.The culture of some organizations is immoral.
D.Diversity training is a growing business.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .
An increasing percentage of newcomers to the U.S workforce comes from populations that have been underserved in the past because of racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural differences. Social trends indicate that today’s minority groups are more likely than those of previous generation to celebrate their own uniqueness and to demand respect and equal treatment from mainstream institutions.
Organizations must manage and train this increasingly diverse workforce. Good management depends on working effectively with other people by understanding and appreciating differences in values and perspectives. Individuals who can function in diverse situations tend to develop cross-cultural communication skills and stronger leadership abilities.
The primary goal of all training and development programs is to provide workers at all levels of an organization with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their jobs and help the organization meet its business goals. Thus, for most generations, the decision to provide diversity training is a business rather than a moral decision. Effective diversity training targets not only individual but also the core values, traditions, structure, and culture of an organization. Diversity programs strive to identify and eliminate barriers that prevent individuals and the organization from achieving their goals.
Race, ethnicity, and gender problems in the workplace are increasingly viewed by management as a significant barrier to productivity. Organizations that do not respond to diversity experience lawsuits, high turnover, low morale and productivity, loss of talent to competitors, additional recruitment and training costs, and negative publicity.
The word “targets” in bold in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A.alters
B.aims at
C.objects to
D.consists of

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions .
An increasing percentage of newcomers to the U.S workforce comes from populations that have been underserved in the past because of racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural differences. Social trends indicate that today’s minority groups are more likely than those of previous generation to celebrate their own uniqueness and to demand respect and equal treatment from mainstream institutions.
Organizations must manage and train this increasingly diverse workforce. Good management depends on working effectively with other people by understanding and appreciating differences in values and perspectives. Individuals who can function in diverse situations tend to develop cross-cultural communication skills and stronger leadership abilities.
The primary goal of all training and development programs is to provide workers at all levels of an organization with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their jobs and help the organization meet its business goals. Thus, for most generations, the decision to provide diversity training is a business rather than a moral decision. Effective diversity training targets not only individual but also the core values, traditions, structure, and culture of an organization. Diversity programs strive to identify and eliminate barriers that prevent individuals and the organization from achieving their goals.
Race, ethnicity, and gender problems in the workplace are increasingly viewed by management as a significant barrier to productivity. Organizations that do not respond to diversity experience lawsuits, high turnover, low morale and productivity, loss of talent to competitors, additional recruitment and training costs, and negative publicity.
With what topic is the passage mainly concerned?
A.Diversity in the U.S. workforce
B.Responding to diversity in the workplace
C.Demands of minority groups in the workplace
D.Techniques of good management