Research Think Inc. specializes in gathering .................. data from various sources and analyzing it to forecast upcoming economic trends.

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.
(6)......................

You'll only be allowed a certain number of minutes for each section, so it is very important that you use your time _______.

Don’t hesitate to approach Mr. Yennings if you would like to ask ................. about the upcoming conference.

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What may happen if John will not arrive in time?

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He felt his space had been ______ when his father came to stay.

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

With its long days, lack of …….. atmosphere, and wide-open spaces, ……. moon would also make an ideal place to put massive solar power plants.

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Madsen Industries' new microwave ovens are now available _________  high- quality kitchen appliances are sold.

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It's a serious operation for a woman as old as my grandmother. She's very frail. I hope she..........................

I heard someone ______ outside. 

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

We know not what is good until we have lost it.

The members of the Red Cross were dedicated their whole life to _____ the sufferings of human beings.

Reports are coming in of a major oil spill in ______ Mediterranean.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 

The number of people on unemployment benefits has dropped over the last two months.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions: 

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  The matter is now in ……. of my lawyer.

Without ................ from the CFO, the pending bank loan deal cannot go through.

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The presentation will commence ------- all the audience members have taken their seats.

Verizen’s new mobile phone has proven to be the most .................... model on the market due to its numerous useful application programs.

.............. is particularly great about Fouries Shopping Center is its spacious and delicious food court.