Match the word and phrases with their meanings.

I. Match the word or phrase with its definition.
1. custom 
2. tradition 
3. sharp 
4. table manners 
5. cutlery 
6. prong 
7. generation 
8. sense of belonging 
9. host 
10. spot on 
a. the feeling of being comfortable and happy in a particular place or with a particular group of people
b. the knives, forks, and spoons that you use for eating food
c. an accepted way of behaving or of doing things
d. exactly right
e. all the people who were born at about the same time
f. a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time
g. the socially acceptable way to eat your food, especially when eating a meal with others
h. each of the two or more long pointed parts of a fork
i. at a particular time exactly
j. a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc.

Match the words and phrase with their meanings.

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

  Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children with an (27)_____ of their own abilities and the self-confidence to use their abilities. One approach recognised by many (28)______ as promoting these qualities is the Montessori method, first practised by Maria Montessori of Italy in the early 1900s. Nancy McCormick Rambusch is credited with (29) ______ the method in the United States, where today there are over 400 Montessori schools.

   The method helps children learn for themselves by (30) ______ them with instructional materials and tasks that facilitate acts of discovery and manipulation. Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn (31)______ to do everyday tasks without adult assistance. Other benefits include improvement in language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art.

Question 27:

A. awarenes

B. attitude

C. attention

D. knowledge

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

  Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children with an (27)_____ of their own abilities and the self-confidence to use their abilities. One approach recognised by many (28)______ as promoting these qualities is the Montessori method, first practised by Maria Montessori of Italy in the early 1900s. Nancy McCormick Rambusch is credited with (29) ______ the method in the United States, where today there are over 400 Montessori schools.

   The method helps children learn for themselves by (30) ______ them with instructional materials and tasks that facilitate acts of discovery and manipulation. Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn (31)______ to do everyday tasks without adult assistance. Other benefits include improvement in language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art.

Question 31:

A. how

B. what

C. that

D. which

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

  Most educational specialists believe that early schooling should provide children with an (27)_____ of their own abilities and the self-confidence to use their abilities. One approach recognised by many (28)______ as promoting these qualities is the Montessori method, first practised by Maria Montessori of Italy in the early 1900s. Nancy McCormick Rambusch is credited with (29) ______ the method in the United States, where today there are over 400 Montessori schools.

   The method helps children learn for themselves by (30) ______ them with instructional materials and tasks that facilitate acts of discovery and manipulation. Through such exploration, children develop their sense of touch and learn (31)______ to do everyday tasks without adult assistance. Other benefits include improvement in language skills, and acquaintance with elements of science, music, and art.

Question 29:

A. popular

B. popularity

C. popularize

D. popularizing