Moving Society Forward

The government's plan to make citizens with high earning pay more taxes is controversial.

• causing public disagreement

• generating a lot of amusement

• becoming more uncertain

Institutions such as banks, hospitals, and universities, play a vital role in modern society.

• popular places to visit

• innovative places to work

• important organizations

The manager's policy was to be transparent and explain in detail why she made each decision.

• open and obvious

• friendly but careful

• strong and professional

The magazine article disclosed details about the politician's career that a few people knew.

• learned

• divulged

• opened

The company paid back employee's hotel and travel expenses after his business trip to China.

• costs that vary frequently

• work costs that are repaid

• prices of things overseas

The CEO was surprised by the survey that showed many consumers felt mistrust for the brand.

• danger or fear

• dislike or irritation

• suspicion or doubt

Sales of the product collapsed when a competitor introduced a similar, but much cheaper, product.

• failed suddenly

• important decision

• unexpected information

The government launched a new employment initiative to help unemployed citizens find jobs.

• strong argument

• positive action

• popular location