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Questions 1-4 
Statements 1-4 are based on Reading Passage 1. Complete the statements by 
using ONE word from Reading Passage 1 for each answer. Write your answers in 
the spaces numbered 1-4 on the answer sheet. 
1 . Differences in culture and _________ can be overcome by gifts. 
2. 
Overseas visitors are advised to give gifts to their __________ 
3. _________ should be considered when giving gifts such as thick clothing. 
4. 
To present a gift of chocolates in a tropical country might create ----------- • 

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Questions 5-10 
Read each of the following statements. Write T if the statement is true, F if 
the statement is false and IE if there is insufficient evidence, according to 
Reading Passage 1. Write your answers in the spaces numbered 5-10 on the 
answer sheet. 
5. 
An Israeli business manager would undoubtedly appreciate the gift of a 
black, white and red striped tie. 
6. 
It is recommended to give wine to Vietnamese. 
7. 
An inexpensive pigskin wallet would probably be appreciated in Japan, 
Vietnam and Laos. 
8. 
A silk scarf is an appropriate gift for a Jordanian host's wife. 
9. 
Umbrellas are popular gifts in Hong Kong. 
10. 
Whisky would be a welcome gift in Laos. 
Questions 11-15 
The paragraph below is a summary based on information in Reading Passage 1. 
There are some words missing. Complete the paragraph by using ONE word for 
each space. All the words you will need to use come from Reading Passage 1. 
Write your answers in the spaces numbered 11-15 on the answer sheet. 
There are important details to consider when 11. __ _. ... Some cultures have 
prohibitions on animal products such as those from a 12. _ . Others have 
political aversions to specific 13 ------------ because of their use on certain 
countries' flags. Similarly, Thais do not like 14 ------------covered gifts, and in 
Korea it is suggested that name tags written in red should be avoided. But 
presentation is not only restricted to what wrapping or pen you use, in Japan care 
should also be taken in selecting gifts that are of superior 15. 
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QUESTIONS 36-25 
You nre advised to spend about 20 minutes on Questions 16-25 which refer to Reading 
Passage 2 below 
READING PASSAGE 2 
A Earthquakes can rip apart entire cities and outlying districts, as the 1995 disaster in Kobe, Japan 
showed Seismologists, scientists who study earthquakes and related phenomena, have records 
dating back to 1556, from the Chinese province of Shensi, which indicate that earthquakes have 
been devastating our world for centuries In that instance, a major earthquake is estimated to have 
killed nearly 810,000 people, while destroying whole towns and villages More recently, a death toll 
of more than 66,000 was recorded in northern Peru in 1970, and 23,000 died in the Guatemala 
quake 
of 1976 
B. The destructiv e forces v\ hich produce earthquakes, usually begin deep below the ground, along 
a fault in weaker areas of the earth's rocky outer shell, where sections of rock repeatedly slide past 
each other The speed at which the fracture spreads at point of weakness depends upon the type of 
rock but may average about 3 km a second in granite or other strong rock At that rate, a fracture 
may spread more than 560 km in one direction in less than a minute As the fracture extends along 
the tault, blocks of rock on one side of the fault may drop down below the rock on the other side, 
move up and o\er the other side, or slide forward past the other The violent shattering of rock 
releases energv iruu travels in v\aves, and these seismic wa\es move out from the focus of the 
earthquake in all directions As the \\a\es tra\el away from the focus, they grow gradually weaker 
generally resulting in the ground shaking less as distances increase 
C Geological movements are not the only occurrences to trigger an earthquake Human activity 
most often the filling of reservoirs with extraordmanl\ large amounts of water, can also causi 
earthquakes 1 ake Mead, on the Colorado Ri\ er in the United btates, was filled in 1935 and was the 
first example of an artificial lake being responsible for earthquake activity Similarly, massive 
explosions, such as quarrv blasting and nuclear tests can also wreak havoc 
D 1 arlhquakes almost ne\ er kill people directly, although that fact is not of much consolation to 
reliiliv es and friends who h.u e lost lov ed ones in an earthquake Instead, many deaths and injuries 
result from falling objects and collapsing buildings, while fire resulting from broken gas or fallen 
power Inns is another danger The Kobe earthquake in January 1995, lasted only 20 seconds, yel 
resulted in a death toll of o\er 5,000 and injured approximately 26,000 people Fires burnt out ol 
control for several days after the earthquake, which was followed by hundreds of after-shocks 
liec.uise of (cars of damage to gas pipelines and any leaks being potentially disastrous, inhabitant 
endured Ine/ing u inter conditions 
E I ven though earthquake prone countries spend enormous human and financial resources 01 
si ismograpliK measurement, as a means of predicting earthquakes, there is a danger in paying toi 
mueh heed lo seemingly high risk zones and erecting less stable buildings solely because of then 
IH 
ing in .1 low risk /one Prior lo the earthquake, Kobe was not regarded as at serious risk, but afte i 
the disaster investigation of the damage revealed that nearly all deaths occurred in small building 
that shattered rather than tw isted when stressed Coupled with the problem of soft soils, the 
building 
had little firm support and many crumbled If countries wish to withstand the devastating forces 01 
substantial earthquakes and reduce death, injury and property damage, it is important to design 
and construct buildings that are earthquake resistant, as well as monitor seismic forces 

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