III. Find the one choice that best completes the sentence.
When I was young, I used to ______ to school by my mother.




A.be taken
B.being taken
C.take
D.taking

III. Find the one choice that best completes the sentence.
Greeting cards are big business in Britain. Millions of cards ______ every year.




A.is sent
B.are sent
C.have been sent
D.has been sent

III. Find the one choice that best completes the sentence.
Today young generation______ wearing jeans.




A.likes
B.enjoys
C.is fond of
D.all A, B and C

Choose the correct words to fill in the following passage.
It is difficult to write rules that tell exactly when we should apologize, (41) ____ it is not difficult to learn how. If we have done something to hurt someone’s feelings, or if we have been (42) _____ or rude, we should apologize. An apology indicates that we realize we have (43) _____ a mistake, and we are sorry (44) _____ it. It is a way of expressing our regret for something. When we (45) _____, we admitted our wrongdoing, usually offer a reason for it, and (46) _____ regret.
(41)




A.and
B.for
C.but
D.so

According to the passage, which of the following statements about green buildings is TRUE?




A.They are gaining in popularity in different parts of the world.
B.They are more economical and produce no pollution.
C.They have only been built in technologically developed countries.
D.They are environmentally responsible constructions with gardens.

(25)




A.instrumental
B.primary
C.influential
D.supplementary

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Susan has achieved great ______ in her career thanks to her hard work.




A.success
B.succeed
C.successful
D.successfully

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.
The chairman's thought-provoking question ignited a lively debate among the participants in the workshop.




A.triggered
B.arose
C.defined
D.hosted

A.disaster
B.origin
C.charity
D.agency

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
In the western customs (41)____ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (42)____ bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often (43)____ 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 (44)____ hands. The Chinese are (45)____ 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 (46)____ .and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (47)____, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. (48)____ speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid (49)___ 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, (50)____ are neither offered or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.
(43)




A.exchanged
B.changed
C.transfered
D.converted