According to the passage, an overconfident front may hide _______ .




A.hostility
B.shyness
C.friendliness
D.strength

Why does the author mention "artistic, political, or pedagogic communication" in line 13?




A.As examples of basic styles of communication
B.To contrast them to singing
C.As examples of public performance
D.To introduce the idea of self-image

_______(45)




A.pursuit
B.concern
C.trade
D.business

In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.




A.remake
B.empty
C.refill
D.repeat

Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.




A.arrive
B.return
C.enter
D.visit

You’re putting the cart before the ------------- of you work on Project B before Project A because the former is a sequel to the latter.




A.horse
B.dog
C.buffalo
D.ox

Identify the error in each of the following sentences.
I met Dung, who father is working with my brother




A.met
B.who
C.is working
D.with

Although they were poor, the children seemed very happy . >> Despite their ___________________________________ .




A.
B.
C.
D.

In response to the pay offer, there is a walk-out at the factory. No worker is going to work today.




A.meeting
B.conference
C.party
D.strike

__________(8)




A.if
B.so that
C.unless
D.although