Passage 8 : Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

The most dominant and reliable features of facial expressions provide a constant channel of communication. They can be shifty and evasive; convey hate, fear, and guilt; or (1) _____ confidence, love, and support.

Referred to as "mirrors of the soul" our eyes serve as the major decisive factor in (2) _____ the spoken words. The eyes of the man converse as (3) _____ as their tongues, with the advantage that the ocular dialect needs (4) _____ dictionary, but it is understood all over the world. When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced man relies on eyes. Except (5) _____ extremely shy individuals, most people look for social acceptance by studying the eyes of others. Eyes also can (6) _____ indicate a positive or a negative relationship. People tend to look longer and more often at the people whom they trust, respect and care about than at those whom they doubt or (7) _____. Normal eye dilation is not under control of the individual. Personally characteristics such as introversion and extroversion also influence eye behavior. Eye behavior seems (8) ____ particular importance and is generally used to indicate whether one is open to communication. This can be observed when a teacher asks the class a question: students who think they know the answer will generally (9) ____ at the teacher, (10) ____ students who do not know the answer will usually try to avoid eye contact.

(1)

Passage 8 : Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

The most dominant and reliable features of facial expressions provide a constant channel of communication. They can be shifty and evasive; convey hate, fear, and guilt; or (1) _____ confidence, love, and support.

Referred to as "mirrors of the soul" our eyes serve as the major decisive factor in (2) _____ the spoken words. The eyes of the man converse as (3) _____ as their tongues, with the advantage that the ocular dialect needs (4) _____ dictionary, but it is understood all over the world. When the eyes say one thing, and the tongue another, a practiced man relies on eyes. Except (5) _____ extremely shy individuals, most people look for social acceptance by studying the eyes of others. Eyes also can (6) _____ indicate a positive or a negative relationship. People tend to look longer and more often at the people whom they trust, respect and care about than at those whom they doubt or (7) _____. Normal eye dilation is not under control of the individual. Personally characteristics such as introversion and extroversion also influence eye behavior. Eye behavior seems (8) ____ particular importance and is generally used to indicate whether one is open to communication. This can be observed when a teacher asks the class a question: students who think they know the answer will generally (9) ____ at the teacher, (10) ____ students who do not know the answer will usually try to avoid eye contact.

(6)

Passage 12: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option

In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children. But this is not the only kind of the family group. In some parts of the world, a family group has many other members. This kind of large family is called an "extended family" or a "joint family".

The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother's or the father's side of the family. It is made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, and cousins. They live together in a large house or in huts built close together.

Early people probably lived in joint families. They had to be part of a large group in order to survive. The members of the group helped each other hunt. They worked together to protect themselves from dangerous animals and other enemies.

In China, people lived in joint families. When a son married, he and his wife lived at his parents' home. Unmarried daughters remained at home until they married. Chinese children felt very loyal to their parents. Younger members of the joint families always took care of the old ones.

In India and Africa, some people still live in joint families. The members of a joint family share their earnings and property. If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others help the person. As in the past, the members of the joint family offer each other help and protection

This passage as a whole tells us about…

Passage 11 : Read the following passages and choose the best option

Although most families in the United States enjoy a high living standard, many American women have to work (1) ______ at home and in their offices. Despite their husbands' (2) ________ of the housework, women have to do most of the housekeeping tasks. In single-parent families, the mothers may not have (3) ________ children to take care of, but they have to raise their families alone and have to provide for all the housekeeping money. Therefore, the (4) ________ mothers have to work very hard to earn their living. Moreover, in spite of the fact that the single mothers have all the (5) _______ conveniences at their homes, they find that bringing up their teenage children alone is not easy.

(5).

Passage 11 : Read the following passages and choose the best option

Although most families in the United States enjoy a high living standard, many American women have to work (1) ______ at home and in their offices. Despite their husbands' (2) ________ of the housework, women have to do most of the housekeeping tasks. In single-parent families, the mothers may not have (3) ________ children to take care of, but they have to raise their families alone and have to provide for all the housekeeping money. Therefore, the (4) ________ mothers have to work very hard to earn their living. Moreover, in spite of the fact that the single mothers have all the (5) _______ conveniences at their homes, they find that bringing up their teenage children alone is not easy.

(3)

Passage 12: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option

In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children. But this is not the only kind of the family group. In some parts of the world, a family group has many other members. This kind of large family is called an "extended family" or a "joint family".

The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother's or the father's side of the family. It is made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, and cousins. They live together in a large house or in huts built close together.

Early people probably lived in joint families. They had to be part of a large group in order to survive. The members of the group helped each other hunt. They worked together to protect themselves from dangerous animals and other enemies.

In China, people lived in joint families. When a son married, he and his wife lived at his parents' home. Unmarried daughters remained at home until they married. Chinese children felt very loyal to their parents. Younger members of the joint families always took care of the old ones.

In India and Africa, some people still live in joint families. The members of a joint family share their earnings and property. If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others help the person. As in the past, the members of the joint family offer each other help and protection

According to the passage, people who live in joint families often….

Passage 12: Read the passages carefully and choose the best option

In many modern countries, people think of a family as a mother, a father and their children. But this is not the only kind of the family group. In some parts of the world, a family group has many other members. This kind of large family is called an "extended family" or a "joint family".

The joint family includes all living relatives on either the mother's or the father's side of the family. It is made up of grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, and cousins. They live together in a large house or in huts built close together.

Early people probably lived in joint families. They had to be part of a large group in order to survive. The members of the group helped each other hunt. They worked together to protect themselves from dangerous animals and other enemies.

In China, people lived in joint families. When a son married, he and his wife lived at his parents' home. Unmarried daughters remained at home until they married. Chinese children felt very loyal to their parents. Younger members of the joint families always took care of the old ones.

In India and Africa, some people still live in joint families. The members of a joint family share their earnings and property. If one member of the group becomes ill or has bad luck, the others help the person. As in the past, the members of the joint family offer each other help and protection

The phrase "is made up of” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ________.

Passage 14: Read the following passages and choose the best option

The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary education prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished either at public or government-operated schools, or at private schools. These 12 years of schooling or their equivalent may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education. Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is that a large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries have experienced the American education system and graduated from a university or school in the USA. In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools. That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future.

Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential. Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right academic choices. It is no surprise that the American education system and the American school system host more international students than any other country in the world!

What is the writer's advice?

Passage 13: Read the following passages and choose the best option

The Korean education system basically consists of primary schools, ...(1)..... schools, high schools, and colleges or universities, with graduate courses leading to Ph.D.degrees. ......(2)...... education is compulsory for children aged six to eleven. The basic primary school curriculum is generally divided into eight ......(3)...... : the Korean language, social studies, science, ......(4)...... , ethics, physical education, music and fine arts. Students in secondary schools are required to take a number of additional subjects, such as English, and can take electives, such as technical or vocational courses. Afterwards, students can ......(5)...... between general education and vocational high schools. In general, high school tends to be strict, as college and university admission is very competitive.

(4)

Passage 14: Read the following passages and choose the best option

The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary education prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished either at public or government-operated schools, or at private schools. These 12 years of schooling or their equivalent may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education. Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is that a large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries have experienced the American education system and graduated from a university or school in the USA. In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools. That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future.

Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential. Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right academic choices. It is no surprise that the American education system and the American school system host more international students than any other country in the world!

The expression government-operated could best be replaced by _____.

Passage 14: Read the following passages and choose the best option

The American education system requires that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary education prior to attending university or college. This may be accomplished either at public or government-operated schools, or at private schools. These 12 years of schooling or their equivalent may also be completed outside the USA, thus giving foreign students the opportunity to pursue the benefits of the American education system and obtain a quality American education. Perhaps one of the most impressive facts is that a large number of presidents, prime ministers and leaders from other countries have experienced the American education system and graduated from a university or school in the USA. In many fields and industries, the American education system offers the most cutting-edge, sought-after programs at the world's best schools. That is why graduating from an accredited American school and being exposed to the rigors of the American education system is an investment in your future.

Whether you want to study at a top USA university, a top USA college, a vocational or high school, a thorough understanding of how the American education system works is essential. Without a clear grasp of the American education system, an international student will find it difficult to make the right academic choices. It is no surprise that the American education system and the American school system host more international students than any other country in the world!

Which is true?

Passage 13: Read the following passages and choose the best option

The Korean education system basically consists of primary schools, ...(1)..... schools, high schools, and colleges or universities, with graduate courses leading to Ph.D.degrees. ......(2)...... education is compulsory for children aged six to eleven. The basic primary school curriculum is generally divided into eight ......(3)...... : the Korean language, social studies, science, ......(4)...... , ethics, physical education, music and fine arts. Students in secondary schools are required to take a number of additional subjects, such as English, and can take electives, such as technical or vocational courses. Afterwards, students can ......(5)...... between general education and vocational high schools. In general, high school tends to be strict, as college and university admission is very competitive.

(3)

Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option

Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The formulas for greeting are very specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a miserable day and may reply to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well.

Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning. People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or ask.

It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of courtesy in different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of unfamiliar social customs.

In what way are closings similar to greeting?

Passage 5:Read the passages carefully, then choose the correct answer.

If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone the restaurant first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for table. To make a reservation, just give your name, the number of people in your group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you invite someone to have dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it arrives. However, if your companion insists on playing his or her share, do not get into argument about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not feel indebted, and those feelings should be respected. In most American restaurants, the waiter or waitress's tip is not added to the bill. If the service was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of the bill. In expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.

When you invite an American friend to have dinner in a restaurant……

Politeness strategies are developed in order to save the …

Passage 3: Read the passages carefully, then choose the best option

Greetings in all languages have the same purpose: to establish contact with another person, to recognize his or her existence and to show friendliness. The formulas for greeting are very specific and usually do not carry any literal meaning people say “ Good morning “even if it is a miserable day and may reply to “How are you?” with “Fine, thanks” even if they aren’t feeling well.

Closings, like greetings are commonly used to exchange with no literal meaning. People who are leaving each other permanently or for a long time shake hands or embrace, depending on the relationship. If you are in an unfamiliar situation and wonder what to do, watch other people or ask.

It is interesting, and sometimes very important to learn about the standards of courtesy in different cultural areas of the world so that we can practice them well and avoid awkwardness in case we get a chance to visit a person or a community of unfamiliar social customs.

Which of the following is a benefit of learning about the standards of courtesy in a different cultural area?

Passage 16: Read the passages below carefully, then choose the best option

In many cultures, people think that (1)……… and marriage together – like bread and wine or meat and (2)……. They think that love is a necessary foundation for (3)……….and that you should love the person you marry before you get married. In other (4)………., however a man and a woman may not even know each other before their wedding day. Romantic love is not bequeathed to marriage in these cultures. These people expect that love will develop (5)……….the wedding if the marriage is a good one. Your views on love and marriage come from your culture.

(2)

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In the past, both men and women were expected to be married at quite young ages. Marriages were generally arranged by parents and family, with their children having little chance to say no in the matter. In the past it was not surprising to find that a bride and groom had only just met on the day of their engagement or marriage.

In modern Vietnam, this has changed completely as people choose their own marriage-partners based on love, and in consideration primarily to their own needs and wants. Moreover early marriage is quite illegal.

The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasions. Regardless of westernization, many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas, often combining both western and eastern elements. Besides the wedding ceremony, there is also an engagement ceremony which takes place usually half a year or so before the wedding. Due to the spiritual nature of the occasion, the date and time of the marriage ceremony are decided in advance by a fortune teller. The traditional Vietnamese wedding consists of an extensive array of ceremonies: the first is the ceremony to ask permission to receive the bride, the second is the procession to receive the bride (along with the ancestor ceremony at her house), the third is to bring the bride to the groom's house for another ancestor ceremony and to welcome her into the family, then the last is a wedding banquet. The number of guests in attendance at these banquets is huge, usually in the hundreds. Several special dishes are served. Guests are expected to bring gifts, often money, which the groom and bride at one point in the banquet will go from table to table collecting.

Which sentence is referred Vietnamese modern marriage?

Passage 16: Read the passages below carefully, then choose the best option

In many cultures, people think that (1)……… and marriage together – like bread and wine or meat and (2)……. They think that love is a necessary foundation for (3)……….and that you should love the person you marry before you get married. In other (4)………., however a man and a woman may not even know each other before their wedding day. Romantic love is not bequeathed to marriage in these cultures. These people expect that love will develop (5)……….the wedding if the marriage is a good one. Your views on love and marriage come from your culture.

(4)

Passage 13: Read the following passages and choose the best option

The Korean education system basically consists of primary schools, ...(1)..... schools, high schools, and colleges or universities, with graduate courses leading to Ph.D.degrees. ......(2)...... education is compulsory for children aged six to eleven. The basic primary school curriculum is generally divided into eight ......(3)...... : the Korean language, social studies, science, ......(4)...... , ethics, physical education, music and fine arts. Students in secondary schools are required to take a number of additional subjects, such as English, and can take electives, such as technical or vocational courses. Afterwards, students can ......(5)...... between general education and vocational high schools. In general, high school tends to be strict, as college and university admission is very competitive.

(2)