_____ , the owner and the buyer finally agreed on a price for the house.
A.They had been bargaining for several weeks
B.After bargaining for several weeks
C.After several weeks they began bargaining
D.As if bargaining for several weeks

A.attacks
B.medals
C.concerns
D.fingers

A.dream
B.wear
C.treat
D.mean

Although it was raining heavily, _________ .
A.he went out without a raincoat
B.but he went out without a raincoat
C.so he went out without a raincoat
D.however he went out without a raincoat

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.
(50)
A.contacts
B.apologies
C.gestures
D.saying goodbye

Donald could not help weeping when he heard the bad news.
A.Donald could not stop himself from weeping at the bad news.
B.Donald could not allow himself to weep at the bad news.
C.Donald could not help himself and so he wept.
D.Donald could not help himself because he was weeping.

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.
(45)
A.enthusiast
B.enthusiastic
C.enthusiasm
D.enthusiastically

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.
(47)
A.Moreover
B.Furthermore
C.However
D.Whatever

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.
(44)
A.pair
B.couple
C.double
D.both

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.
(42)
A.small
B.bit
C.slight
D.light