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 questions.
PERCEPTIONS OF ANIMALS ACROSS CULTURES
When living and working in another country, there are numerous things to consider apart from the more obvious ones of climate, language, religion, currency, etc. Some important considerations are less obvious. For example, do you have a pet or do you enjoy a hobby such as horse riding? Your animal or hobby may be perceived in a completely different light in another culture so it’s important to consider the significance given to specific animals in different parts of the world and general perceptions towards them.
One example which is often mentioned in popular press is the case of dogs. In some cultures, like the US or UK, dogs are loved and considered a great pet to have at home and with the family. In other cultures, such as those where Islam is the majority religion, dogs may be perceived as dirty or dangerous. Muslims treatment of dogs is still a matter of debate amongst Islamic scholars. While these animals are widely considered by many Western cultures to be ‘man’s best friend’, the Koran describes them as “unhygienic”. Muslims will therefore avoid touching a dog unless he can wash his hands immediately afterwards, and they will almost never keep a dog in their home.
In Iran, for instance, a cleric once denounced ‘the moral depravity’ of dog owners and even demanded their arrest. If you are an international assignee living and working in Saudi Arabia or another Arabic country, you should remember this when inviting Arab counterparts to your house in case you have a dog as a pet. This is just one example of how Islam and other cultural beliefs can impact on aspects of everyday life that someone else may not even question. A Middle Eastern man might be very surprised when going to Japan, for instance, and seeing dogs being dressed and pampered like humans and carried around in baby prams!
Dogs are not the only animals which are perceived quite differently from one culture to another. In India, for example, cows are sacred and are treated with the utmost respect. Conversely in Argentina, beef is a symbol of national pride because of its tradition and the high quality of its cuts. An Indian working in Argentina who has not done his research or participated in a cross cultural training programme such as Doing Business in Argentina may be surprised at his first welcome dinner with his Argentinean counterparts where a main dish of beef would be served.
It is therefore crucial to be aware of the specific values assigned to objects or animals in different cultures to avoid faux-pas or cultural misunderstandings, particularly when living and working in another culture. Learning how people value animals and other symbols around the world is one of the numerous cultural examples discussed in Communicaid’s intercultural training courses. Understanding how your international colleagues may perceive certain animals can help you ensure you aren’t insensitive and it may even provide you with a good topic for conversation.
(Source: https://www.communicaid.com)
The word “unhygienic” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A.unhealthy       
B.undependable            
C.unreliable                
D.unacceptable

If you want to improve your English, you................. practise it every day.
A.can
B.had to
C.must
D.may

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.
It is believed that in the near future robots will be used to doing things such as cooking.
A.such as             
B.in the near future
C.It is believed               
D.be used to doing

Peter: “How are you today?” – Susan: “_______”
A.I feel like a million stars.     
B.I feel like a million dollars.
C.I can feel it in my bone.    
D.I feel your ears burning.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
True friends always stand by you when you’re _______.
A.home and dry   
B.high and low       
C.on and off  
D.down and out

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
My uncle was _______ ill last month; however, fortunately, he is now making a slow but steady recovery.
A.seriously                 
B.critically                        
C.deeply                                
D.fatally

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
_______ proficiency in German would be of much help, it is not a requirement for the advertised position.
A.Although                   
B.Regarding                     
C.Otherwise                           
D.Despite

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
I’ve just been offered a new job! Things are _______.
A.looking up      
B.turning up   
C.clearing up 
D.making up

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
A drug may affect several functions, even though it’s targeted at only one.
A.A drug is taken for a specific purpose, but it may have a range of other effects.
B.However effective a drug may be, its functions have to be several.
C.Despite various other uses, a drug usually has a function for a special effect.
D.The functions expected of a drug are various even if it is used for a specific disease.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
The burglar might come back. You’d better change all the locks.
A.If you don’t change all the locks, the burglar could come back.
B.The burglar will come back unless you change all the locks.
C.You’d better change all the locks or the burglar will come back.
D.You’d better change all the locks in case the burglar will come back.