The word “branding” in the passage mostly means ____.
A.considering             
B.labeling                   
C.naming                   
D.asking

The phrase “work it out” in the passage almost means ____.
A.give a description of
B.reach an agreement on
C.make changes to
D.find a solution for

(24) _______
A.long
B.far                           
C.distant                    
D.close

Longer life spans mean that more generations are living and working simultaneously.
A.at the same time
B.in the same place
C.for the same purpose
D.with the same result

When children have strong, positive relationship with their parents, they are ____ to succeed in school.
A.most likely
B.more likely
C.the likelier 
D.the more likely

Friends will come and go in your life, but more important than _______ is your friend’s acceptance of you for who you are.
A.how long so your friendships last 
B.how long your friendships will last
C.how long your friendships last
D.how long will your friendships last

In today’s usage, “generation gap” often _____ a perceived gap between younger people and their parents or grandparents.
A.refer to
B.refers to 
C.has referred  
D.have referred to

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.
The Smiths sent their first child to a boarding school, which was not a good idea. 
A.The Smiths shouldn’t have sent their first child to a boarding school.
B.The Smiths could have well sent their first child to a boarding school.
C.The Smiths didn’t need to have sent their first child to a boarding school.
D.The Smiths can’t have sent their first child to a boarding school.

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.
Wouldn’t it better to let them know about the alterations to the plan? 
A.Don’t you think they should be informed about the changes in the plan?
B.Shouldn’t they have been consulted before the scheme was changed?
C.Why haven’t they been informed about the new development?
D.We’d better ask them to change the plan, hadn’t we?

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.
Arguing with the boss has considerably reduced his chances of promotion.
A.His promotion was certain until he had a dispute with the boss.
B.He would definitely have been promoted by now if had hadn’t quarreled with the boss.
C.He argued with the boss about why he wasn’t considered for promotion.
D.The likelihood of his being promoted has significantly decreased because of his argument with the boss.