LE THANH TONG HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED FIFTEEN-MINUTE TEST 3Full name:…………………………………….Class: 12/…

I. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.Clothing habits are a matter of personal preference in the United States. Most people are free to

wear whatever they want. Business people in large urban areas are (1) to wear suits or dresses, while clothing in rural areas is less formal. Most Americans (2) to dress casually when not in formal or business situations.

When eating, most Americans hold a fork in the (3) with which they write. Americans eat away from home often, and usually they (4) for their own meals when dining with their friends.

When Americans greet one another they often (5) a firm handshake. They may greet strangers on the street by saying “Hello” or “Good morning”. Friends often greet each other (6) “How are you?” and respond “Fine, thanks”. Americans do not really (7) any other answer to the question “How are you?” because it is a way of saying hello. Except in formal situations, people (8)

each other by their given names once they are acquainted.Although Americans (9) generally informal people, it is best to schedule an appointment

before going to visit someone, especially in business. (10) an appointment has been made, it is considerate to be prompt.

1. A.like B. alike C. liking D. likely 2. A. tend B. enjoy C. refuse D. admit 3. A. arm B. finger C. hand D. elbow 4. A. prepare B. pay C. feed D. bite 5. A. change B. exchange C. replace D. transfer 6. A. with B. by C. of D. for 7. A. prefer B. need C. expect D. predict 8. A. understand B. confess C. obey D. address 9. A. are B. have C. get D. make 10 .A. Soon B. Once C. During D. Because

II. Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.Candidates for the Bachelor of business administration degree must complete 186 quarter hours

of course work with a minimum of 372 quality points; that is, the equivelent of an average grade of C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale). Candidates must also maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all required professional business courses, and must earn a minimum grade of C or better in each course in their area of specialization. For example, students majoring in accounting must earn an average of C for all courses, including not only accounting courses but also history, English, math and so on. They must earn a C or better in each accounting course. Accountting classes in which students have received a D, F or incomplete must be repeated. 1. Which sentence below best summarizes this passage?

A.Business majors must complete 186 hours with an average grade of C and must earn a grade of C or better in each business courseB.Business majors must repeat all accounting courses in which they receive a grade of less than C.C.Business majors must earn at least 372 quality points in order to graduate.D. Business majors must earn a grade C or better in every class that they take, and must earn at least 186 qulity points.

2. Which grade would be acceptable for a professional course?A.I B.C C.D D.F

3. The author mentions all of the following as requirements of candidates for the bachelor of business administration dgree EXCEPT .A. an overall average grade of 2.0B. 372 quarter hours of course work.C. a grade of C or better in each course in their specialization.D. a grade point average of 2.0 in all required professional course.

4. Another wordwhich is ofen used in place of “specialization” in this passage is .A.important B.degree C.administration D.major

5. We can infer that a student who had completed 170 quarter hours would be a .A. feshmen B.sophomore C.junior D.senior

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