Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please write down the corresponding letter for each item in the blanks. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.A) relationship E) valuable I) extremely M) insultedB) convey F) affordable J) appreciation N) exceedsC) embarrassing G) situation K) attitude O) especiallyD) abundant H) diversity L) preservedGifts are a fundamental element of culture and our lives as social creatures: A bar of chocolate on Valentine's Day, a pink carnation on Mother's Day or a bottle of Chardonnay for a party, though small, can ______ 1 ______ a wealth of meaning about your gratitude and ______ 2 ______ as well as the importance you place upon the ______ 3 ______. There are occasions when giving a gift ______ 4 ______ spoken communication, since the message it offers can cut through barriers of language and culture ______ 5 ______. Combine the act of giving with some knowledge of the culture, and you have a(n) ______ 6 ______ chance to lay the foundations for a durable relationship.For all countries, take account of climate. Some preserved tofu can be ruined by ______ 7 ______ hot or wet climates, possibly causing the receiver considerable pain. Consider the products that are ______ 8 ______ in the country concerned and try something uncommon there. Think about the level of language skills: A book in English may be at best useless and at worst ______ 9 ______ to a person with limited English. Inform yourself as much as possible about local customs, rules, and ______ 10 ______ those connected with wrapping, presenting, superstitions (迷信), taboos (禁忌) and quarantine regulations (卫生检疫条例).

Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please write down the corresponding letter for each item in the blanks. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once. A) relationship E) valuable I) extremely M) insulted B) convey F) affordable J) appreciation N) exceeds C) embarrassing G) situation K) attitude O) especially D) abundant H) diversity L) preserved Gifts are a fundamental element of culture and our lives as social creatures: A bar of chocolate on Valentine's Day, a pink carnation on Mother's Day or a bottle of Chardonnay for a party, though small, can ______ 1 ______ a wealth of meaning about your gratitude and ______ 2 ______ as well as the importance you place upon the ______ 3 ______. There are occasions when giving a gift ______ 4 ______ spoken communication, since the message it offers can cut through barriers of language and culture ______ 5 ______. Combine the act of giving with some knowledge of the culture, and you have a(n) ______ 6 ______ chance to lay the foundations for a durable relationship. For all countries, take account of climate. Some preserved tofu can be ruined by ______ 7 ______ hot or wet climates, possibly causing the receiver considerable pain. Consider the products that are ______ 8 ______ in the country concerned and try something uncommon there. Think about the level of language skills: A book in English may be at best useless and at worst ______ 9 ______ to a person with limited English. Inform yourself as much as possible about local customs, rules, and ______ 10 ______ those connected with wrapping, presenting, superstitions (迷信), taboos (禁忌) and quarantine regulations (卫生检疫条例).