Choose the best answer:
“It’s no use talking to me about metaphysics. It’s a closed book to me.”

Much progress _    been made in recent years.

Today the move away from rigid rules makes it much easier (1) ________ the right way to behave because there are fewer out and out ‘wrongs’. Of course there are still a few situations where inflexible rules (2) ________, although these are mainly concerned with official functions. But nine times out of ten, the way you choose to behave is (3) ________ you, with one very important proviso: that you keep firmly in (4)________ the basis (5)________ etiquette has grown up; in other words, the need always to consider other people's feelings first. 
Some people, for instance, are very informal and outgoing by (6) ________, while others prefer to be more reserved and formal. Younger people tend to be less formal than their parents. Habits can (7) ________ in different parts of the country. Behaviour which may be commonplace in the capital - like arriving later than the stated time - can often be unconventional (8) ________. Just remember the basic rule of consideration for others, and when in doubt, follow the example of those around you. Etiquette is a skill that is easily learned and it brings the benefits of other people's appreciation whenever you (9) ________ in practice. It's a pleasure to spend time with people who are reliably courteous and (10) ________; it's also pleasant to feel that you will always know what to do or say in any circumstances, mundane or extraordinary
(1).....................

All staffs are not allowed to use their personal mobile phones during ______ hours.

______ 1900, water polo has been in the program of the Olympic Games.

He _    out yesterday. His friend called many times but no one answered the phone.

Please don’t talk so loudly while I am studying. Actually, ....................

Since moving to another country, some people decide to follow the customs of the new country, while ...............    prefer to keep their own customs.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions: 

We can use either verbal or non - verbal forms of communication.

Our relatives__________meet us at the station this evening.

Every country has its (1) _________ traditions, some of which have existed for centuries. In my opinion, we should do everything possible to preserve them.
Some people think that in today's high-tech world traditional celebrations are too old-fashioned and (2) _________ to our lives. However, (3) _________ such as Carnival, are important, as they bring communities together and make us think about other people and not just computers. 
(4) _________ argument against traditional festivals is that they are expensive to organise. To some extent this is true, particularly when there are firework (5) _________ or parades. On the other hand, it is a small price to pay for brightening up our lives with entertainment and colour. (6) _________, celebrations like the 'Fallas' in my home town of Valencia (7) _________ many tourists and their money.
Finally, although I agree that some traditional customs (8) _________ their original significance, they can provide an opportunity for us to learn about our past. For example, Bonfire Night teaches British children about a particular period of their country's history.
To conclude, traditional celebrations are (9) _________ great pleasure and interest, and they are certainly (10) _________ keeping.
(3)...............

There was a big hole in the road which _______ the traffic.

Amy  ...........   history for 2 years before she majored in literature.

Identify the one underlined word or phrase A, B, C or D that must be changed for the sentence to be correct: 

Water skiing is a sport and recreation activity and is popular in many countries around the world where appropriate conditions exist.

Recently, a gang of enterprising New Zealanders  ...........  an incredible scheme to raise awareness of depression and mental health issues.

My parents disapproved _________ my joining a dancing club.

 It’s quite simple really. If you _________ these tablets every day, then you _________ weight. 

Identify the error in each sentence: People consider it rude to point about anyone

Identify the error in each sentence: In recent years (A) great advances forward (B) have (C) been made in the field of genetic research (D)

Choose the correct answer to complete each following sentence by circling A, B, C or D. 

Most banks now offer clients the option of receiving their statements electronically or -------mail.

After graduating from high school, many students ________ at a college or university.