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

People in Vietnam nod their head to show that they agree with something.

A. blink

B. shake

C. wave

D. slump

Read the text and answer the questions given by choosing one numbered options.

If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say ‘no’ and shake it to say  "yes" – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.

In France, you shouldn’t rest your feet on tables or chairs. Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse. In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult. When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom. 

In Bangladesh, the ‘thumbs-up’ is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude.

In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The ‘OK’ sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means "everything is good" in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture.

People nod their head to say no in ___________.

A. Belgium

B. France

C. Japan

D. Bulgaria

  Choose the option that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in the following sentences:

1.I find it interesting to hear your point of view.

 A, boring        B. good        C. exciting         D. great

2. Little Mary had a disadvantaged childhood with little education and money.

 A. difficult           B. poor        C. prosperous    D. starving

3. I met him by chance.

 A. on purpose      B. in fact     C. in general     D. for example

4. I feel so hopeless when I can't help her.

 A. unexpecting      B. promising       C. helpless          D. lost

5. People who are narrow-minded in their approach to life can make extremely difficult partners

 A. racist        B. meaningless                 C. obvious           D. Outgoing

 6. She was glad to find escape from them in practical activities

A. useful               B. hopeful             C. useless             D. reasonable

7. By finding free books for children, even the most disadvantaged child can learn to read and learn to love books for life.

A poor                    B. miserable             C. wealthy         D. handicapped

8. Natural fabric is woven or knitted from fibers that occur in our natural world.

 A. authentic              B. artificial            C. true           D. real

 9. Do nuclear weapons really reduce the risk of war?

 A. decrease              B. low           C. increase         D. define

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 37.

   A gesture is an action that sends a message from one person to another without using words. We use gestures to communicate with others. There are some gestures that have completely different meaning depending on when and where they are used.

   When an American wants to show that something is OK. or good, he raises his hand and makes a circle with his thumb and foreigners. The circle sign has only one meaning for him. He might be surprised to learn that in other countries it can mean something different. In Japan, for instance, it is the gesture for money. In France, it means 'zero' or 'worthless'. Such differences can lead to all kinds of misunderstanding when foreigners meet. But why is it that the same gesture has so many different meanings?

   When some people want to show that something is exact or precise, they make a sign to show that they are holding something between the tips of their thumb and forefinger. Many people from all over the world do this when they want to make a specific point as they are speaking. People later started using this signal to mean 'exactly right' or 'perfect'. This was how the famous OK was bom.

   In Japan, money means coins and coins are around. Therefore, making a round hand sign came to represent money. It is simple as that. The French sign for 'nothing' or 'worthless' also has a simple origin. This time the circle doesn't represent a coin, but nought. Nought equals zero, zero equals nothing, nothing equals worthless.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. the different meaning of showing OK sign in America. Japan and France.

B. using gestures may lead to misunderstanding.

C. people from different cultures may understand a gesture in different ways.

D. people shouldn't use gestures because they can make mistake.

Choose the words that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined words 19. This exercise is very important to you in the test. A. insignificant B. significant C. uncomplicated D. complicated * Choose the word that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word 20. Ethnic peoples in the mountainous have a simple way of farming. A. complicated B. insignificant C. basic D. important * Find the mistake 21. It usually snows heavier in the mountains than in the lowlands A B C D 22. What part of the day does he go to the beach, the morning or the afternoon? A B C D 23. Among the ethnic minorities, a Tay have the largest population. A B C D 24. If you want to have the great time, you can go to the local open-air markets A B C D

Choose the words that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined words 19. This exercise is very important to you in the test. A. insignificant B. significant C. uncomplicated D. complicated * Choose the word that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word 20. Ethnic peoples in the mountainous have a simple way of farming. A. complicated B. insignificant C. basic D. important * Find the mistake 21. It usually snows heavier in the mountains than in the lowlands A B C D 22. What part of the day does he go to the beach, the morning or the afternoon? A B C D 23. Among the ethnic minorities, a Tay have the largest population. A B C D 24. If you want to have the great time, you can go to the local open-air markets A B C D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 37.

   A gesture is an action that sends a message from one person to another without using words. We use gestures to communicate with others. There are some gestures that have completely different meaning depending on when and where they are used.

   When an American wants to show that something is OK. or good, he raises his hand and makes a circle with his thumb and foreigners. The circle sign has only one meaning for him. He might be surprised to learn that in other countries it can mean something different. In Japan, for instance, it is the gesture for money. In France, it means 'zero' or 'worthless'. Such differences can lead to all kinds of misunderstanding when foreigners meet. But why is it that the same gesture has so many different meanings?

   When some people want to show that something is exact or precise, they make a sign to show that they are holding something between the tips of their thumb and forefinger. Many people from all over the world do this when they want to make a specific point as they are speaking. People later started using this signal to mean 'exactly right' or 'perfect'. This was how the famous OK was bom.

   In Japan, money means coins and coins are around. Therefore, making a round hand sign came to represent money. It is simple as that. The French sign for 'nothing' or 'worthless' also has a simple origin. This time the circle doesn't represent a coin, but nought. Nought equals zero, zero equals nothing, nothing equals worthless.

Which of the following statements is true?

A. A gesture with a circle means zero in America

B. In France and Japan, a circle sign made with a thumb and a forefinger means the same.

C. Body language hardly meads to misunderstanding.

D. A gesture may mean different things in different cultures.

Read the text and answer the questions given by choosing one numbered options.

If you want to give someone the nod in Bulgaria, you have to nod your head to say ‘no’ and shake it to say  "yes" – the exact opposite of what we do! In Belgium, pointing with your index finger or snapping your fingers at someone is very rude.

In France, you shouldn’t rest your feet on tables or chairs. Speaking to someone with your hands in your pockets will only make matters worse. In the Middle East, you should never show the soles of your feet or shoes to others as it will be seen as a grave insult. When eating, only use your right hand because they use their left hands when going to the bathroom. 

In Bangladesh, the ‘thumbs-up’ is a rude sign. In Myanmar, people greet each other by clapping, and in India, whistling in public is considered rude.

In Japan, you should not blow your nose in public, but you can burp at the end of a meal to show that you have enjoyed it. The ‘OK’ sign (thumb and index finger forming a circle) means "everything is good" in the West, but in China it means nothing or zero. In Japan, it means money, and in the Middle East, it is a rude gesture.

In the Middle East, people do not use their left hands for eating because they use their left hands ___________.

A. to put in their pockets

B. when going to the bathroom

C. when preparing the meal

D. to clean their tables and chairs