THE FACTORY WAS REFUSED PERMIT TO EXPAND BECAUSE OF LACK OF MONEY....

33. The factory was refused permit to expand because of lack of money.

A B C D

VIII. Read the paragraph and choose the best answers.

In many aspects of life, effective communication skills are extremely important. With good communication

skills, people can enjoy better interpersonal relationships with friends and family. The following are some

guides that can help you improve your communication skills.

Learn to listen

Listening is not the same as hearing; you should learn to listen not only to the words being spoken but

also how they are being spoken and the non-verbal messages sent with them. You shouldn't think about

what to say next while listening; instead clear your mind and focus on the message being received. Your

friends, colleagues and other acquaintances will appreciate your good listening skills.

Try to understand other people's emotions

To understand other people's emotions, you should be sympathetic to other people's misfortunes and

congratulate them on their achievements. To do this, you need to be aware of what is going on in other

people's lives. It's crucial to maintain eye contact and do not be afraid to ask others for their opinions as

this will help to make them feel valued.

Encourage

It's advised that you offer words and actions of encouragement, as well as praise, to others, which make

other people feel welcome, valued and appreciated in your communications. If you let others know that

they are valued, they are much more likely to give you their best. You should also try to ensure that

everyone get involved in an interaction or conversation by using effective body language and open

questions.

Question 34. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Benefits of owning effective communication skills

B. Ways to improve communication skills

C. Behaviors of a good listener

D. How to understand other people’s emotions

Question 35. Why are effective communication skills important in our lives?

A. They help us enjoy a calm state of mind.

B. They help us catch people's attention.

C. They help us build good interpersonal relationships with others.

D. They help us improve our communication skills.

Question 36. What should listeners do while someone is speaking?

A. Listen attentively to what is being spoken and how it is delivered.

B. Not listen to the words spoken but learn how they are spoken.

C. Think of what should be spoken next.

D. Only pay attention to the words being spoken, not the non-verbal messages sent with them.

Question 37. According to the writer, what is the way to feel other people's emotions?

A. We should show sympathy for other people's bad luck.

B. We should express congratulations on other people's success.

C. Ask others about their emotions.

D. Both A and B are correct.

Question 38. What should we do to involve everyone in an interaction or conversation?

A. Discourage them through words and actions.

B. Use body language and open questions.

C. Let others feel valued and appreciated.

D. Make others feel welcome in your communication

READING: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.

To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends always (39)

joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best friend may be

someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown (40) with. There

are all sorts of things that can (41) about this special relationship. It may be the result of

enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met someone that we have

immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages. However, it really takes you years

to get to know someone well (42) to consider your best friend. To the majority of us, this

is someone we trust completely and (43) understands us better than anyone else. It's the person

you can tell him or her your most intimate secrets.

Question 39. A. give B. have C. share D. spend

Question 40. A. on B. in C. through D. up

Question 41. A. cause B. provide C. result D. bring

Question 42. A. so B. enough C. such D. too

Question 43. A. whose B. which C. whom D. who

IX. WRITING: For each question, complete the new sentence so that it means the same as the given

one(s) using suggested words or request in the bracket.