Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or B on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 37.

  Because writing has become so important in our culture, we sometimes think of it as more real than speech. A little thought, however, will show why speech is primary and writing secondary to language. Human beings have been writing at least 5,000 years, but they have been talking for much longer, doubtless ever since there have been human beings. When writing developed, it was derived from and represented speech, although imperfectly. Even today, there are spoken languages that have no written form. Furthermore, we all learn to talk well before we learn to write; any child who is not severely handicapped physically or mentally will learn to talk: a normal man cannot be prevented from doing so. On the other hand, it takes a special effort to learn to write; in the past, many intelligent and useful members of society did not acquire the skill, and even today many who speak languages with writing systems never learn to read or write while some who learn the rudiments of those skills do so imperfectly.

  To affirm the primacy of speech over writing is not to disparage the later. One advantage writing has over speech is that it is more permanent and makes possible the records that any civilization must have. Thus, if speaking makes us human, writing makes us civilized.

The word “disparage” in the passage mostly means _________.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The people ______ for the bus in the rain are getting wet.

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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 29

Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview:

  Always arrive early. If you do not know (25) ____________ the organization is located, call for exact directions (26) ____________ advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or unexpected events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give yourself the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (27) ____________ to everyone as soon as you walk in the door.

            Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First (28) ____________ are extremely important in the interview process. Women should (29) ____________ wearing too much jewelry or make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is also important that you feel comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is an informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

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

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

I asked Martha ______ to enter law school.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Mrs. Jones's husband passed away fast Friday. We are all shocked by the news.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Your friend says to you, “My radio won’t work. What shall I do?” You reply:

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

If I _________10 years younger, I _________ the job.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Scientific progress supplies us with _________.

Mark the letter A. B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 26

Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview:

  Always arrive early. If you do not know (25) ____________ the organization is located, call for exact directions (26) ____________ advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or unexpected events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give yourself the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (27) ____________ to everyone as soon as you walk in the door.

  Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First (28) ____________ are extremely important in the interview process. Women should (29) ____________ wearing too much jewelry or make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is also important that you feel comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is an informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit.

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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 25

Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview:

  Always arrive early. If you do not know (25) ____________ the organization is located, call for exact directions (26) ____________ advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or unexpected events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give yourself the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (27) ____________ to everyone as soon as you walk in the door.

  Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First (28) ____________ are extremely important in the interview process. Women should (29) ____________ wearing too much jewelry or make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is also important that you feel comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is an informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit.

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 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 28

Here are tips that help succeed in your job interview:

  Always arrive early. If you do not know (25) ____________ the organization is located, call for exact directions (26) ____________ advance. Leave some extra time for any traffic, parking, or unexpected events. If you are running late, call right away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 - 10 minutes early. Give yourself the time to read your resume one more time, to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (27) ____________ to everyone as soon as you walk in the door.

  Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough. First (28) ____________ are extremely important in the interview process. Women should (29) ____________ wearing too much jewelry or make up. Men should avoid flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is also important that you feel comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business environment, if you think it is an informal environment, call before and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed if you are wearing a tailored suit.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The US troops are using more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Hoa was late _________ her car was broken down.