Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank:
Clothing habits are a matter of personal preference in the United States. Most people are free to wear whatever they want. Business people in large urban areas are (1)_____ to wear suits or dresses, while clothing in rural areas is less formal. Most Americans (2)_______ to dress casually when not in formal or business situations.
When eating, most Americans hold a fork in the (3)_______ with which they write. Americans eat away from home often, and usually they (4)________ for their own meals when dining with friends.
When Americans greet one another they often (5)_______ a firm handshake. They may greet strangers on the street by saying “Hello” or “Good morning”. Friends often greet each other (6)_________ “How are you?” and respond “Fine, thanks”. American do not really (7)______ any other answer to the question “How are you?” because it is a way of saying hello. Except in formal situations, people (8)________ each other by their given names once they are acquainted.
Although Americans (9)__________ generally informal people, it is best to schedule an appointment before going to visit someone, especially in business. (10)________ an appointment has been made, it is considerate to be prompt.
1. A. like B. alike C. liking D. likely
2. A. tend B. enjoy C. refuse D. admit
3. A. arm B. finger C. hand D. elbow
4. A. prepare B. pay C. feed D. bite
5. A. change B.exchange C.replace D. transfer
6. A. with B. by C. of D. for
7. A. prefer B. need C. expect D. predict
8. A. understand B. confess C. obey D. address
9. A. are B. have C. get D. make
10. A. Soon B. Once C. During D. Because
