Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.
A.politeness
B.rudeness
C.measurement
D.encouragement

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
I would be happy to go along with the idea.
A.to disagree with  the idea
B.to agree with the idea
C.to  support the idea
D.to approve with the idea

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.
Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.
A.variety
B.changes
C.conservation
D.number

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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35) of communicating .It consists of far more than just making  noises . To talk and also (36) to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) that  everyone agrees  to  stand for a  particular object  or idea.  Communication would  be impossible if everyone made up their own language.  Learning a language properly is  very   (38)    . The basic (39)    of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to     speak it quite (40) .But the more idea you can (41) the more precise you can be about  their exact  meaning. Words are the (42)       thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we       (43)      the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44)      whether we are  pleased or angry, for instance.

A.be spoken
B.be examined
C.be understood
D.be talked

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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35) of communicating .It consists of far more than just making  noises . To talk and also (36) to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) that  everyone agrees  to  stand for a  particular object  or idea.  Communication would  be impossible if everyone made up their own language.  Learning a language properly is  very   (38)    . The basic (39)    of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to     speak it quite (40) .But the more idea you can (41) the more precise you can be about  their exact  meaning. Words are the (42)       thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we       (43)      the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44)      whether we are  pleased or angry, for instance.

A.systems
B.sounds
C.languages
D.talks

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 from 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
 
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers  with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent  to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
What does the author say about speech?
A.It is dependent upon the advances made by inventors.
B.It is the most advanced form of communication.
C.It is necessary for communication to occur.
D.It is the only true form of communication.

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 from 45 to 54.
Although speech is the most advanced form of communication, there are many ways of communicating without using speech. Signals, signs, symbols, and gestures may be found in every known culture. The basic function of signal is to impinge upon the environment in such a way that it attracts attention, as, for example, the dots and dashes of a telegraph circuit. Coded to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys meaning quickly and conveniently.
 
Symbols are more difficult to describe than either signals or signs because of their intricate relationship with the receiver’s cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theater provides performers  with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate certain cultural messages.
Although signals, signs, symbols, and gestures are very useful, they do have a major disadvantage in communication. They usually do not allow ideas to be shared without the sender being directly adjacent  to the receiver. Without an exchange of ideas, interaction comes to a halt. As a result, means of communication intended to be used for long distances and extended periods must be based upon speech. To radio, television, and the telephone, one must add fax, paging systems, electronic mail, and the Internet, and no one doubts but that there are more means of communication on the horizon.
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A.Gestures
B.Signs and signals
C.Speech
D.Communication

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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35) of communicating .It consists of far more than just making  noises . To talk and also (36) to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) that  everyone agrees  to  stand for a  particular object  or idea.  Communication would  be impossible if everyone made up their own language.  Learning a language properly is  very   (38)    . The basic (39)    of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to     speak it quite (40) .But the more idea you can (41) the more precise you can be about  their exact  meaning. Words are the (42)       thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we       (43)      the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44)      whether we are  pleased or angry, for instance.

A.show
B.ask
C.understand
D.know

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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35) of communicating .It consists of far more than just making  noises . To talk and also (36) to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) that  everyone agrees  to  stand for a  particular object  or idea.  Communication would  be impossible if everyone made up their own language.  Learning a language properly is  very   (38)    . The basic (39)    of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to     speak it quite (40) .But the more idea you can (41) the more precise you can be about  their exact  meaning. Words are the (42)       thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we       (43)      the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44)      whether we are  pleased or angry, for instance.

A.talk
B.say
C.pass
D.send

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 35 to 44.
Speech is one of the most important (35) of communicating .It consists of far more than just making  noises . To talk and also (36) to by other people, we have to speak a language ,that is, we have to use combinations of (37) that  everyone agrees  to  stand for a  particular object  or idea.  Communication would  be impossible if everyone made up their own language.  Learning a language properly is  very   (38)    . The basic (39)    of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to     speak it quite (40) .But the more idea you can (41) the more precise you can be about  their exact  meaning. Words are the (42)       thing we use in communicating what we want to say. The way we       (43)      the words is also very important. Our tone of voice can express many emotions and (44)      whether we are  pleased or angry, for instance.

A.main
B.certain
C.full
D.most