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
(4).....................

............ being the CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates is also one of the world's greatest philanthropists.

Identify the error in each sentence: She is attending a three-day conference on AIDS education, doesn’t she?

Identify the error in each sentence: Oceans, that cover about 70% of the Earth’s surface, contain approximately 97% of the Earth’s water supply

During one of his sea voyages, the Italian navigator Alvise Cadamcsto __________ the Cape Verde Islands. 

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: 

The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.

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: 

American Indian cultures differ markedly from one another in language and in lifestyle.

The young students always wish they  ..........  able to bring cellphone to schools.

Helen has gone out and she will not be ..............    till midnight.

________ taking an extra courses next emester? It's essential.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the sentence below: 
Football’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), estimated that at the turn of the 21st century there were …....… 250 million football players and over 1.3 billion people “interested” in football.

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

The board of directors will meet next Monday to examine the current hiring___.

Some species of rare animals are in ________ of extinction. 

If your last writing ................ 7, you .............  yourself a place at a university of business administration now.

Identify the error in each sentence: The professor told him to write a short but it must be comprehensive paper about the experiment.

Identify the error in each sentence: 

Looking from afar, he village resembles a small green spot dotted with tiny fireballs.

Identify the error in each sentence: Scientists say that the Earth is unique because no other planet has conditions which enables the existence of intelligent life

The Philippines _    of more than 7,000 islands.

They seem to be ….. We dislike them

"I wish this city _    so noisy." "I know. I wish we _    in the countryside."

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  “Are we about to have dinner?” “Yes, it …..in the dining room.”