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 best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Fill in the appropriate word in question 27

  In Germany, it's important to be serious in a work situation. They don't mix work and play so you shouldn't make jokes (25) ________ you do in the UK and USA when you first meet people. They work in a very organized way and prefer to do one thing at a time. They don't like· interruptions or (26) ________ changes of schedule. Punctuality is very important so you should arrive on time for appointments. At meeting, it's important to follow the agenda and not interrupt (27) ________ speaker. If you give a presentation, you should focus (28) ________ facts and technical information and the quality of your company's products. You should also prepare well, as they may ask a lot of questions. Colleagues normally use the family names, and title - for example 'Doctor' or 'Professor', so you shouldn't use first names (29) ________ a person asks you to.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The mother asked her son _________.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Parents can express a _________ for the school their child attends.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

In many countries, prospective university students apply for _________ during their last year of high school.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

“Shall we go boating tomorrow?”

“ _________ The weather report says a storm is coming”.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Henry was a studious student. He needed no _________ to work hard.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Timmy spent _________ money buying movie tickets that he didn’t have enough left to buy a soft drink.

Don't forget to say goodbye to the _________ before leaving the office.