With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.

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.
(1)......................

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: 

Mr Henderson was determined to remain neutral.

Doctors at Stephen Mallory Memorial Hospital claim that cases of food poisoningcaused by improper storage are becoming more .................

The Textcom software from Hahn-Keller Corporation will ................. users to automate numerous repetitive tasks.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence

The sales report is due tomorrow, so please finish it    --.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

To increase the stability of large data transfers, the technical crew will _____________   an upgraded software program on Friday.

Choose the underlined part that needs correction in the following question

The major goals of primary education is to achieve basic literacy and numeracy among all students.

You can find whatever office ................. you need in the storage area on the basement floor.

Choose the correct answer to the following question

 I’d rather he ______ the door blue.

Instructors wishing to place materials on reserve ............... the library should fill out a Reserve Request Form.

Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Previously financial matters were dealt with by qualified accountants, financial advisers.

Choose the best answer to complete each sentence

_______ Europe and Asia are coming to rely more and more on ______ nuclear generation.

On the company's website you can download a tree .............. to help you write your cover letter.

Choose the correct answer in each sentence.

----- of the new employees were able to attend the orientation.

He formerly worked as a machinist_______ in Boeing's Everett assembly plant.

National fertilizers provided by True Organic Food can be ................. by their green labels.

This waste-to-energy power plant is the ..................... of a technologically-advanced process set to achieve outstanding environmental and economical performances.

Elderly people, _________ , require constant attention.

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

Frank, 41, applied for the post when the parish council advertised two vacancies.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.

Most, not to say all of the employers want to look for candidates with punctuality, so make sure you make a positive impression on them by showing up on time for the interview.