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- The most important thing is to keep yourself occupied.
A. busy B. comfortable C. relaxed D. free - In rural Midwestern towns of the USA, the decisions that affect most residents are made at
generalassemblies in schools and churches.
A. gatherings B. public libraries C. concerts D. prayer services - My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. famous C. perfect D. modest
antonym - She is a very generous old woman. She has given most of her wealth to a charity organization.
A. attractive B. kind C. mean D. hospitable - In England, the national examination is compulsory for all children at the age 16
A. obliged B. optional C. caring D. free - Peter: “Are you ready, Mary? There’s not much time left. ”
Mary: “Yes, just a minute. ____!”
A. No longer B. I won’t finish C. I’d be OK D. I’m coming - Mark: “How long have you been here?” – Vera: “.................... ”
A. About two and a half years B. I’m fine. How about you?
C. I don’t live very far from here. D. It took me two hours by bus. - “You look nice today. I like your new hairstyle” ...............................
A. It’s nice of you to say so B. shall I. Thanks
C. Oh, well done D. I feel interesting to hear that - Maria: “ I’m taking my end-of-term examination tomorrow. ” Sarah: “ __ “
A. Good luck” B. Good day C. Good time D. Good chance - Laura: “What a lovely house you have!”
Mary: “__”
A. Of course not, it’s not costly B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. I think so D. No problem
Reading 1
In the western customs (1) hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head
or (2) bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are
often (3) and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more
respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (4) hands. The Chinese are (5)
applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is
applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a "thank you. " When
walking in public places, direct eye (6) . and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in
those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (7) , in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject
of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. (8) speaking, the Chinese are not a
touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid (9) or any prolonged form of body
contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may note people of the same sex
walking hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and
shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case, (10) are neither offered
or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.
36. a. taking b. shaking c. grasping d. hugging
37. a. small b. bit c. slight d. light
38. a. exchanged b. changed c. transferred d. converted
39. a. pair b. couple c. double d. both
40. a. enthusiast b. enthusiastic c. enthusiasm d. enthusiastically
41. a. contact b. look c. stare d. watch
42. a. Moreover b. Furthermore c. However d. Whatever
43. a. Generally b. Successfully c. Fortunately d. Expectedly
44. a. touch b. to touch c. touched d. touching