Q. 1
Motivating and changing the lives of other people is not that easy. If you are a person who can (1) __________ people towards a certain direction using the word of mouth, then be sure you are a motivator. Nevertheless, there are those who are good motivators and ‘bad motivators'. This gives you a question, ‘Where are you between the two?’ (2) ____________ yourself as a motivator rises from within. It is something that you slowly discover that it is within you. Although there are those who are trained, most of the (3) ___________ have to come from within you.
- a. influence
- b. guide
- c. steer
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 2
Charisma is something that is hard to explain, but when you see one, you will immediately (1) _________ it. To explain in a layman term, charisma is not about being smart in getting what you want by using some trickery or (2) ____________ means. Simply put, charisma is about (3) ________ that exudes from your own unique personality. Charismatic people are able to inspire enthusiasm, interest, or affection in others by means of personal charm or influence. It is not about acting like a spoiled kid who wants to get his way all the time.
- a. imagining
- b. identifying
- c. judging
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 3
In the automotive world, purchasing management is becoming an increasingly (1) _________ job. Purchasing management (2) ___________ deals with the (3) ___________ buying of all products used by a company, from office supplies to warehouses. As automotive companies expand and set up factories and warehouses on the international scene, purchasing managers have to work with other managers by phone or Internet to co-ordinate purchasing down to the smallest detail.
- a. words
- b. ideas
- c. basics
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 4
Environmental health practitioners might have to be (1) _____________ workers and change agents in addition to their roles of (2) __________ and preventing environmental health problems. Possessing knowledge alone might not help them provide valuable services in their field. They will have to work with an environmental health team to create (3) ________________ about environmental health issues among the community, and show how the locality can be made a better place to live and work.
- a. understand
- b. recognize
- c. fathom
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 5
Some people find themselves unable to stop multitasking even when it is not necessary. The idea behind this approach is that the multitasking will make it easier to finish all the action items (1) _________ on the agenda and enjoy some well-earned downtime. Unfortunately, people who have become obsessed with multitasking to manage their time never get around to having any downtime. Instead, they finish one set of projects and immediately start looking for another set to do at once. Multitasking as part of time management is fine, provided the tool is used with wisdom and (2) _________. When it becomes an end in and of itself rather than a means to reach a goal, it is time to step back and (3) _________ the situation.
- a. manipulative
- b. indirect
- c. shrewd
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 6
This is called respiratory failure and it is (1) ___________. This does not happen frequently but it does happen, the best advice you can get is to get the treatment you need so you do not have to worry about it happening to you. Talk to your doctor before it is too late. Sudden death can occur at any time. The next best piece of advice I can give you about sleep apnea (2) ________ is to lose the excess weight. The more you lose the better off you will be and when you get to your ideal weight or even just meet your weight loss goal you may not have sleep apnea (3) ______.
- a. charm
- b. influence
- c. trepidation
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 7
In truth, listening, communicating, and (1) __________ are skills that go hand in hand. You must be able to see things from other people’s perspectives and deliver a message in such a way that is (2) ___________ or agreeable to them. If you cannot empathize with others, if you cannot put yourself in their shoes, you will not be able to really (3) ___________what it is they want.
- a. challenging
- b. complex
- c. demanding
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 8
Hearing dispensers test the (1) ____________ and type of hearing loss, and help patients select the right hearing aid for them. The dispensers have to interpret the results provided by hearing assessment equipment, and to be familiar with hearing aid electronics and specifications. They will also have to carry out required (2) ___________ and programming to fit the aid to the hearing loss. Hearing aid dispensers have to get trained under a licensed hearing aid dispenser, and can then sit for (3) ___________ assessment examinations.
- a. typically
- b. essentially
- c. primarily
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 9
Some of the negatives associated with wind energy and wind turbines lie in the (1) __________ of wind. For example, no wind means the turbine does not rotate and electricity is not generated. Sites are another problem; rows and rows of wind turbines are just not (2) ________________ in a city of a few million people. The most important issue however lies in cost effectiveness, most power companies are still reluctant to invest in or buy their power from companies that use wind turbines. This is changing as governments around the world have started (3) ____________ power generation through alternative sources like wind.
- a. rational
- b. corporate
- c. wholesale
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 10
For you to be a public speaker who is motivating, you have to convey expertise and (1) _________ in the subject you are dealing with. If you are tackling a business niche, ensure that you have at least some (2) ___________ of what kind of business you are talking about. Avoid being (3) __________. People don't want to hear what they already know; they want something new, something that is touching their need. This means that you have to explore the environment and identify the area which is affected most as far as business is concerned, the same to other areas of life.
- a. social
- b. community
- c. public
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 11
Phobias can, on rare occasions, have very serious (1) _______________ not just for our mental health but for our physical health too. A fear of the dentist might be a common subject in comedy, but losing your teeth because you were too afraid to get your toothache checked out (2) __________ isn't funny. Being unable to undergo important medical tests or procedures because of your fear of needles could even be life threatening, unless you face that fear head on and decide to tackle it. Whether you do this is under your own steam, but with the support of friends and/or professional help (3) ___________ fear from your life will make you a happier person.
- a. altering
- b. tackling
- c. identifying
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 12
Obstructed nasal airways can cause snoring. Obstructed airways happen from allergies or a sinus infection. (1) ___________ deformities such as nasal polyps or a deviated septum can cause obstruction. A deviated septum is a (2) ________ change in the thin wall in your nose separating one of your nostrils from the others. Relieving obstructed nasal airways often helps (3) __________ snoring. After all, you can't breathe when you're all jammed up!
- a. concern
- b. consciousness
- c. awareness
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 13
Alternative Energy Solutions include all prime movers that can use a renewable (1) __________ resource to produce energy. This may be wind, thermal energy from the earth, and wave action in the shores and solar energy from the sun. Alternative energy resources can also include new technology like fuel cells. However the primary fuel humanity has long depended on has been oil. We now know from our own (2) ___________ that the oil reserves in the world are slated to be (3) ___________ by 2050. Simply put, the world is running out of gas!
- a. pending
- b. currently
- c. listed
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 14
Depression is much more than mere (1) _______. It is defined as emotional dejection and withdrawal. We often say that we are depressed because something unfortunate happened during our day or we couldn't get our way. However, real depression is a (2) ________ diagnosed condition that often needs therapy plus some medication to relieve. There is a way to find out if you have a (3) _______ toward this condition. It is called a depression quiz. This test helps you determine whether you are showing signs of being depressed by the symptoms you express.
- a. discretion
- b. insight
- c. intelligence
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A
Q. 15
In today's world, it is not unusual for people to handle more than one task at a time. This is perfectly all right, as long as the tasks in question can be conducted (1) ___________ without causing a great deal of (2) _______. For example, it is possible to participate on a conference call while also sending instant messages to the moderator of the conference. The two activities actually work together without any real difficulty. However, many people attempt to conduct two or more labor-intensive tasks at the same time. This can lead to a great deal of inner conflict and possibly have a negative impact on the quality applied to all the tasks involved. In other words, instead of ending up with one task done well, you have two tasks that you may complete but are barely (3) _____________.
- a. analyze
- b. evaluate
- c. re-evaluate
- d.
- e.
- Answer: A