In daily communication, you should know how to interpret other people’s body language.

A. understand     B. answer     C. respond     D. notice

He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual meeting in May.

Once in a while I visit my grandparents on the farm and stay there for some days.

A. Regularly     B. Sometimes     C. Usually     D. Rarely

He made one last futile effort to convince her and left home.

A. favorable     B. difficult     C. ineffectual     D. firm

Dozens of applicants showed up for the vacant position, but only a handful of them were shortlisted for the interview.

The Asian Games have advanced in all aspects since the first Games was help in 1951.

A. developed     B. competed     C. taken place     D. decrease

Ask Mum for permission to go out now. She looks like she’s in a good mood.

No vehicle weighing over 3.5 tons is allowed on this bridge, according to traffic signs placed at both ends of the structure

Try to eliminate fatty foods from your diet.

He’s really delighted with his success.

The consequences of the typhoon were disatrous due to the lack of effective measures.

Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.

A. interested in    B. busy with     C. relaxed about    D. free from

In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and prisoners of war.

A. initiated    B. appalled     C. devoted     D. mounted

The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt.

208 If desired, garnish your plate with parsley, bell pepper rings or other vegetables

A. decorate     B. replace     C. associate     D. provide

The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.

Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world.

A. variety    B. changes     C. conservation    D. number

He resembles his brother in appearance very much, which makes his friends unable to recognize

A. names after     B. calls after     C. looks after     D. takes after

As tourism is more developed, people worry about the damage to the flora and fauna of the island.

A. fruits and vegetables     B. flowers and trees

C. plants and animals     D. mountains and forest

Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society.

A. delighted     B. exciting     C. informative     D. essential

It’s a really difficult matter to decide how to solve now. I will need time to think it twice.

A. to think it over     B. to make it better

C. to make up for it     D. to think out of time

He insisted on listening to the entire story.

A. part     B. funny     C. whole     D. interesting

We can use either verbal or nonverbal forms of communication.

A. using gesture     B. using speech

The education system is a mirror that reflects the culture.

A. points     B. explains     C. shows     D. gets

It is an occasion when strength and sports are tested, friendship and solidarity was built and deepened.

A. practice    B. power    C. will     D. competence

Nobody knows the origin of the Vietnamese long dress. There was no evidence about where and when it appeared.

A. evaluation     B. book     C. proof     D. symptom

The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.

A. disgusted     B. puzzled     C. angry     D. upset

Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.

A. give a thought about     B. pay attention to

Did anyone acknowledge responsibility for the outbreak of the fire ?

A. inquire about    B. accept     C. report     D. find out

The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.

A. interesting     B. memorable     C. serious     D. depressing

 The use of lasers in surgery has become relatively commonplace in recent years.

A. comparatively     B. relevantly     C. absolutely     D. almost

She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech.

A. aiming at     B. intentionally     C. reasonably     D. with a goal

 When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.

A. relate on     B. be interested in     C. impress on     D. pay attention to

Childbearing is the women's most wonderful role.

S. Mayo Hospital in New Orleans was so named in recognition of Dr. Mayo’s outstanding humanitarianism.

A. unpopular     B. widespread     C. remarkable     D. charitable

My parents’ warnings didn’t deter me from choosing the job of my dreams.

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

A. a subject that I don’t understand     B. a theme that I like to discuss

The teacher gave some suggestions on what would come out for the examination.

 
A. symptoms     B. demonstrations     C. effects     D. hints

The related publications are far too numerous to list individually.

A. much     B. legion     C. few     D. full

I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

A. out of order    B. out of fashion    C. out of work     D. out of practice