Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the

correct word for each of the blanks from 33 to 37.

Culture has a strong influence on non-verbal communication. Even the simple act of looking someone in the eye is not at all that simple. In the USA, Americans are (33) ____________to look directly at people when speaking to them. It shows interest in what they are saying

and is thought to carry a (34) ____________of honesty. Meanwhile, in Japan and Korea, people avoid long periods of eye contact. It is considered more polite to look to the side during a conversation. The Lebanese, (35) ____________, stand close together and look intensely into each other’s eyes. The

action shows sincerity and gives people a better sense of what their counterparts want. Given such differences with even the most common expressions, people (36) ____________ travel or work abroad have a real need to learn the other culture’s body language. People tend to be unaware of the messages they are sending to others. So, it is (37) ____________to consider your own body language before dealing with people from other cultures. Knowing about the body language of friends, clients, and colleagues can be very helpful in improving understanding and avoiding miscommunication.

(33) ___________ 

Last year, the company went___________up after the one of its senior executives offered his resignation.

(37) ___________ 

The word “conventional” in paragraph 4 most nearly means___________. 

According to the passage, what is Aaron Romanowsky’s theory regarding dark matter?

The divorce rate in Vietnam is now higher___________half a century ago. 

The passage supports which of the following statements about dark matter?

Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?

Sarah: “Oh my God, I’ve missed my bus.”

Christ: “____________. Another will come here in ten minutes.”

The last paragraph supports the general hypothesis provided earlier in the passage that___________.

The waiter enquired whether___________near the window.

We really regret to___________you that the course you are interested in is now full.

What can be inferred about the illuminating gas described in the passage?

Wouldn’t it better to let them know about the alterations to the plan?

If something electricity and heat, it allows electricity or heat to___________travel along and through it.

The newspaper article which includes a gruesome description of the murder

has___________a lot of attention from the public.

The word “this” in paragraph 1 refers to___________. 

The members of the orchestra have arrived an hour prior to the performance for a short rehearsal. (underlined words CLOSET in meaning with)

The passage states that some members of the scientific community are reluctant to

believe in the existence of dark matter because___________.

Brain’s attitude___________his work has always been very positive. 

The word “resembled” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to___________.