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 bestfits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

   In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are (26) .................. and difficult to understand. The graceful act of (27) .................. , is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to show respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introduced. Avoid hugging and kissing when greeting. It is considered rude to stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be (28) .................. or even intimidating. It is rude to stand with your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone or when addressing a group of people. The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex in Japan (29) .................. 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 (30) .................. the huge volume of people causes touching and pushing.

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The manager is good at .................. difficult customers.

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The party starts at 9 o'clock so I’ll .................. at 8.30.

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"How beautiful is the dress you have just bought!" Peter said to Mary.

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They held a concert to mark the .................. of Mozart's death.

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As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home.

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Alice didn't expect .................. to Tom's party.

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In many cultures, people signify their agreement by nodding their head.

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His teacher encouraged (A) him taking (B) part in the international (C) piano competition (D).

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"Why don't you ask the teacher for help?" Peter asked me.

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Later a wine reception will be followed by a concert before guests tuck into a banquet.

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When he realized the police had spotted him, the man .................. the exit as quickly as possible.

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You shouldn't point at people when you are talking to them. It is very impolite.

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Mr. Peter is the big .................. in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of Managing Director.

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He .................. not having finished the project.

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.

What is the difference between gesture and speech