Answers: Example:0. Line 1: return returned III. Complete each sentence with one suitable preposition. (2.5 marks) 1. They were proud _______________ being so successful.
1. I don’t want to quarrel___________________ you.
3. This shop specializes ____________________ chocolates.
4. It was so hot in the theatre that I almost dropped ……………………
5. I whiled …………………..the time by looking through some magazines.
IV. Supply the correct form of the word provided in capitals.(10 marks) 1. I’m perfectly able to look after myself, for your ……………... (INFORM) 2. The thief replaced the diamond with a ………………………...stone. (WORTH) 3. The advantage of living in the countryside is that the air is …………. (POLLUTE) 4. If you are ………….with your essay, I suggest that you should rewrite it.(SATISFY) 5. For one who has spent his life in town, a trip into the mountain could prove an ……….... experience. (FORGET) 6. He had been …………………….…delayed at the office and was now in a hurry to keep his ……………………with the dentist. (EXPECT - APPOINT) 7. Recently health foods have increased in ………………….. (POPULAR) 8. She’s quite ………………………. She plays the flute and the piano. (MUSIC) 9. The gas from the chemical factory was extremely ………………… (HARM) PART III: READING I. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.(10 marks) In the western customs (1)_________hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or (2)___________bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often (3)__________and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or any other articles using (4) __________hands. The Chinese are (5) _________ applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a “thank you” When walking in public places, direct eye (6)_________and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (7) ___________, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares. (8) ____________speaking, the Chinese are not a touch-oriented society, especially true for visitors. So, avoid (9)____________or any prolonged form of body contact. Public displays of affection are very rare. On the other hand, you may notice people of the same sex hand-in-hand, which is simply a gesture of friendship. Do not worry about a bit of pushing and shoving in stores or when groups board public buses or trains. In this case (10)___________are neither offered or expected. The Chinese will stand much closer than Westerners.
1. a. taking b. shaking c. grasping d. hugging
2. a. small b. bit c. slight d. light
3. a. exchanged b. changed c. transferred d. converted
4. a. pair b. couple c. double d. Both
5. a. enthusiast b. enthusiastically c. enthusiasm d. enthusiastic
6. a. contact b. look c. stare d. watch
7. a. Moreover b. Furthermore c. However d. Whatever
8. a. Generally b. Successfully c. Fortunately d. Expectedly
9. a. touch b. to touch c. touched d. touching
10. a. Contacts b. Apologies c. Gestures d. Saying goodbye
