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 the following question.

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

Every culture has its own (1)_____ list of behavior that is acceptable. Every society (2)_____ has its taboos, or types of behavior that are considered a violation of (3)_____ manners. If you travel to (4)_____ country, on business or vacation, it is really (5)____ to learn some of that country’s customs so that you (6)_____ insult the local people there. The word “taboo” comes from the Tongan language and is used in (7)_____ English to describe verbal and non-verbal behavior that is forbidden or to be (8) _____. In spite of people’s common thought, taboos are not universal and they tend to be (9)_____ to a certain culture or country, and usually form around a community’s values and beliefs. (10)_____, what is considered acceptable behavior in one country may be a serious taboo in another.
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All employees are entitled to have a fair and equal opportunity to be considered for ................. to management positions.

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What may happen if John will not arrive in time?

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The reporter forecasted sunny weather ------- the Midwestern region for tomorrow.

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All his plans for starting his own business fell.................

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The student is quick .............. understanding what the teacher explains.

Scientists from York have discovered how to help crops ................ in cold climates.

The doctor advised Robert ______ to lose weight.

____ calculations have shown that the earth’s resources may run out before the end of the next century.

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____ from school for three weeks, so he is trying his best to catch up with the other students.

In order to meet the needs of our ever- growing user population, we need a broad diversity of .................... in the creation of our products.

Many young people travel all over the world and do all kinds of jobs before they ____.

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Southern Mutual Insurance ____________   clients to sign up for long-term plans as they have lower rates.

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He had been in many a tight ______ during his life, and guarding a warehouse did not trouble him unduly.

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The Chicago Herald gives a 40 percent discount to existing __________   who sign up for access to its online edition.

 I think he is not reliable enough................... our business. 

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------- gas containers in a cool environment to prevent them from exploding.

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The  ___________  reason a new security gate was installed is that the old one had been damaged by the storm.

 It seems ______ raining. 

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Although Southmoore Records has been actively seeking a new CEO for three months, they have  _____  to find a suitable candidate.