Directions:

　　There are ten blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are four choices marked ABCD. Choose the best one and mark you answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.

　　It is wise to remember that you do not have to buy anything from any salesperson. You ought to buy only those things you really need or want and can __31__. Try not to let your personal feelings about the salesperson __32__ you to make a purchase. Remember that you are entitled to ask a salesperson any question you wish __33__ the product or service, and you are entitled to get a clear, complete __34__. You can tell the salesperson you want to think about the matter for a few days, __35__ that you want to talk to other people who have purchased the produce or service. You can walk __36__ from a salesperson without a polite end to the conversation. If a salesperson telephones you, you do not have to listen to the person’s entire “lecture” or respond to it in a friendly way. You can simply interrupt the person and state that you are not interested in the product or service. You can simply __37__the telephone without saying anything.

　　There are, of course, many salespeople who are genuinely interested in assisting you and in __38__ you reasonable products and prices. If you are in __39__ about the wisdom of a particular purchase, you might want to __40__another person who has had experience with the product or the service that interests you. If you receive unwanted goods in the mail, you are not obligated to pay for it.

　　31. A afford B find C possess D gain

　　32. A promote B stop C affect D influence

　　33. A to B about C for D with

　　34. A letter B answer C message D assurance

　　35. A so B now C or D but

　　36. A away B round C out D down

　　37. A cut up B held up C pull up D hang up

　　38. A giving B providing C offering D making

　　39. A doubt B place C favor D charge

　　40. A consult with B concern about C infer from D go after