A. AROUND B. ABOUT C. AMONG D. AHEADIX. READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE...

27. A. around

B. about

C. among

D. ahead

IX. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the

correct answer to each of the questions.

If you are invited to an American friend's home for dinner, remember these

general rules for polite behaviour. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early.

Americans expect promptness. It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late but not 45

minutes late. Dinner might be over - cooked and ruined by then. When you are invited to

someone's home for a meal, it is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers or candy are always

appropriate. If you have an attractive thing made in your native country, your host or

hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift. What will you do if you are served some

food that you cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it. Simply eat what

you can and hope that no one notices it. Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that

you are enjoying. Do not leave immediately after dinner, but do not overstay your

welcome, either. The next day, call or write a thank-you note to stay how much you

enjoyed the evening.