Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 45.

In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are complex and difficult to understand. The graceful act of bowing is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to (41)_____ respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introducded. It is a good idea to avoid hugging and kissing when greeting. It is considered rude to. stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be (42) or even intimidating. It is rude to stand (43) ______ your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone (44)_____ when addressing a group of people. The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards ismore complex in Japan because the business card represents not only one's identity but also his status in life. Yours should be printed in your own language and in Japanese. The Japanese are not a touch-oriented society; so avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged form of body contact. Queues are generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations (45)_____ the huge volume of people causes touching and pushing.

With printing came the possibility of cheap, large publication and distribution of book making (5) ______ more widespread and reliable.

Both industrial nations and less-developed countries are worried about the (12)______ and quantity of water in the world.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.

In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (31)_____ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't like·interruptions or (32)_______ changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments.At meeting, it's important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (33)_______ speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus (34)_______ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (35) _______ a person asks you to.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.

Many American customs will surprise you; the same thing happens to us when we (21)_______ another country. People from various cultures handle many small daily things differently. What a dull world it (22)_______ be if this were not true! Some differences are minor, and people soon become accustomed to them. At (23)_______ , for example, some foreign women may be startled at the idea of (24)_______ their hair cut or styled by men. Visitors maybe amazed to see men wearing wigs. People may find the transitory quality of much American life odd, for example, one (25)_______ rent art by the week or the entire furnishings of an apartment, from sofa and bed to the last spoon, on less than eight hours’ notice. “Package”

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.

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