Part 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 28. (1.0 pt).
One good reason for people to learn a foreign language is work. If your work involves regular contact with (25)_________ of foreign languages, being able to talk to them in their own languages will help you to communicate with them. It may also help you to make sales and to negotiate and secure contracts. Knowledge of foreign language may also increase your chances of (26)_________ a new job, getting a promotion or a transfer overseas, or of going on foreign business (27)_________
Many English-speaking business people don’t bother to learn other languages because they believe (28)_________ most of the people they do business with in foreign countries can speak English, and if they don’t speak English, interpreters can help
Question 25: A. talkers B. sayers C. tellers D. speakers
Question 26: A. looking B. finding C. applying D. offering
Question 27: A. trips B. journeys C. tours D. holidays
Question 28: A. what B. when C. that D. how