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1. HIGHER EDUCATION 20. Either you or your friend ___ on charge today. TEST 1 a. are b. is c. was d. were Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. 21. I am flying to the States tonight. I ___ you a ring if I can find a phone. 1. a. university b. application c. technology d. entertainment a. will give b. would give c. could give d. have given 2. a. mathematics b. engineering c. scientific d. laboratory 22. We'll need more staff ___ we start the new project. 3. a. certificate b. necessary c. economy d. geography a. unless b. whether c. in case d. or 4. a. interviewer b. preparation c. economics d. education 23. If I ___ 10 years younger, I ___ the job. 5. a. considerable b. information c. librarian d. technician a. am / will take b. was / have taken Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the c. had been / will have taken d. were / would take underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one. 24. ___ I had learnt English when I was at high school. 6. It is a course ___ two years for those who want to work as a marketing agent. a. Unless b. Even if c. If d. If only a. of b. in c. for d. with 25. You are not allowed to use the club's facilities ___ you are a member. 7. You can meet Mr. Pike, who is ___ behalf ___ the university to solve a. unless b. if c. provided d. supposed the problems of foreign students. 26. If she ___ the train last night, she here now. a. on / of b. in / for c. with / at d. for / at a. took / were b. were taking / is 8. In most ___ developed countries, up to 50% of ___ population enters c. had taken / would have been d. had taken / would be higher education at some time in their lives. 27. ___ if a war happened? a. Ø / the b. the / a c. Ø / Ø d. the / Ø a. What you would do b. What would you do 9. ___ colleges and ___ universities are the main institutions that provide c. What will you do d. What will you do tertiary education. 28. I would send her a fax if I ___ her number. a. The / Ø b. Ø / the c. The / the d. Ø / Ø a. know b. knew c. had known d. could know 10. He graduated with doctorates of ___ and surgery from Florence, gaining 29. ___ it were well paid, I would accept this proposal. the highest honors that year. a. Providing b. Unless c. But for d. If only a. medicine b. medical c. medicate d. medication 30. ___ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday: 11. The making of good habits ___ a determination to keep on training your child. a. If Peter driven b. If had Peter driven a. require b. requires c. requirement d. required c. Had Peter driven d. Unless Peter had driven 12. He was the only ___ that was offered the job. Error Identification. a. apply b. application c. applicant d. applying 31. Higher education is very importance to national economies, and it is 13. A university is an -institution of higher education and research, which grants also a source of trained and educated personnel for the whole country. ___ degrees at all levels in a variety of subjects. 32. Higher education in the United States specifically refers to post- a. secondary b. optional c. academic d. vocational secondary institutions, that offer associate degrees, master degrees or Ph.d. 14. ___ is used to describe the work of a person whose job is to treat sick or degrees or equivalents. injured animals, or to describe the medical treatment of animals. 33. Higher general education is based on theoretical expertise and might a. Chemistry b. Pharmacy c. Medicine d. Veterinary be contrasted with higher vocational education, which concentrating 15. A ___ is an area of knowledge or study, especially one that you study at on both practice and theory. school, college, or university. 34. An university is an institution of higher education and research, which a. degree b. subject c. level d. vacancy grants academic degrees; including Bachelor's degrees, Master's 16. Most ___ are at senior level, requiring appropriate qualifications. degrees and doctorates in a variety of subjects. a. degrees b. grades c. colleges d. vacancies 35. Higher vocational education and training that combines teaching of 17. She reads newspapers every day to look for the vacant ___ for which she both practical skills and theoretical expertise. can apply. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. a. institutions b. indications c. positions d. locations University Entrance Examination is very important in Vietnamese students. 18. He had been expected to cope well with examinations and ___ good results. High school graduates have to take it and get high results to be admitted to a. achieve b. consider c. last d. object universities. The pressure on the candidates remains very high despite the measures 19. You can choose four subjects either in Arts ___ in Sciences. that have been taken to reduce the heat around these exams, since securing a place in a. nor b. or c. and d. as a state university is considered a major step towards a successful career for young
2. people, especially those from rural areas or disadvantaged families. In the year 2004, (47) ___ brings highly accomplished students from a number of countries to it was estimated that nearly 1 million Vietnamese students took the University study at Oxford as (48) ___ The University of Oxford is also a place where many Entrance Examination, but on average only 1 out of 5 candidates succeeded. talented leaders from all over the world used to study. Twenty-five British Prime Normally, candidates take 3 exam subjects, and each lasts; 180 minutes for the fixed Ministers attended Oxford, including Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. At (49) group of subjects they choose. There are 4 fixed groups of subjects: Group A: ___ 25 other international leaders have been educated at Oxford, and this number Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry; Group B: Mathematics, Biology, and includes King Harald V of Norway and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Bill Clinton is Chemistry; Group C: Literature, History, and Geography; Group D: Literature, the first American President to attend Oxford. Forty-seven Nobel (50) __ winners Foreign Language, and Mathematics. have studied or taught at Oxford. In addition to universities, there are community colleges, art and technology 41. a. put b. placed c. located d. stood institutes; professional secondary schools, and vocational schools which offer 42. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø degrees or certificates from a-few-month to 2-year courses. 43. a. learning b. academic c. graduating d. scholar According to Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training, there are currently 44. a. although b. because c. since d. if 23 non-public universities, accounting for 11% of the total number of universities. 45. a. to b. for c. from d. up These non-public universities are currently training 119,464 students, or 11.7% of 46. a. write b. name c. enroll d. require the total number of students. The government is planning to increase the number of 47. a. that b. where c. whose d. which non-public universities to 30% by 2007. 48. a. postgraduates b. postgraduated c. postgraduation d. postgraduating 36. University Entrance Examination in Vietnamese is very ___. 49. a. last b. least c. late d. lately a. interesting b. stressful c. free d. easy 50. a. present b. gift c. medal d. prize 37. The word those refers to ___. TEST 2 a. exam subjects b. young people c. universities d. examinations Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from 38. In 2004, the proportion of the students who got success in University the rest. Entrance Examination was about ___ percent. 1. a. apply b. university c. identity d. early a. 5 b. 10 c. 20 d. 50 2. a. choice b. achieve c. each d. chemistry 39. Which sentence refers to the University Entrance Examination in Vietnam? 3. a. final b. applicant c. high d. decide a. Students find it easy to get success in the University Entrance Examination. 4. a. average b. indicate c. application d. grade b. Math is compulsory in the University Entrance Examination. 5. a. course b. four c. our d. yours c. Students are not allowed to choose their exam subjects. Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the d. There are four fixed groups of exam subjects for students to choose. underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one. 40. According to the passage, ___. 6. There are two types of higher education in ___ UK: higher general a. the Vietnamese government will close all non-public universities by next education and higher vocational education. year. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø b. the Vietnamese government does not appreciate non-public universities 7. The examination results of the A-Levels determine if ___ student is good c. the Vietnamese government encourages the establishing of non-public enough to go to ___ university or college. universities. a. Ø / the b. a / a c. the / an d. Ø / an d. Vietnamese students have no alternative to continue their higher study besides 8. Many parents do not let their children make a decision ___ their future universities. career. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. a. in b. about c. on d. out The University of Oxford, informally called "Oxford University", or simply 9. You are old enough. I think it is high time you applied ___ a job "Oxford", (41) ___ in the city of Oxford, in England, is (42) ___ oldest a. in b. of c. for d. upon university in the English-speaking world. It is also considered as one of the world's 10. He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the ___ of the leading (43) ___ institutions. The university traces, its roots back to at least the company. end of the 11th century, (44) ___ the exact date of foundation remains unclear. a. requirements b. applicants c. information d. education Academically, Oxford is consistently ranked in the world's top ten universities. The 11. ___ education is normally taken to include undergraduate arid postgraduate University is also open (45) ___ overseas students, primarily from American education, as well as vocational education and training. universities, who may (46) ___ in study abroad programs during the summer a. Primary b. Tertiary c. Secondary d. Intermediate months for more than a century, it has served as the home of the Rhodes Scholarship,
3. 12. The University of Cambridge is a prestigious ___ of higher learning in the a. is b. were c. was d. had been UK Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one. a. tower b. hall c. house d. institute 31. If I were taller, I could reach the top shelf: 13. - Which subject do you ___ at university? - I major in Math. a. I am not tall enough to reach the top shelf. a. do b. make c. practice d. demonstrate b. I am too tall to reach the top shelf. 14. A ___ is an official document that you receive when you have completed a c. I cannot reach the top shelf because I am very tall. course of study or training. d. In spite of being tall, I cannot reach the top shelf. a. vocation b. subject c. certificate d. grade 32. If only I had studied hard enough to pass the final exam. 15. In many countries, prospective university students apply for ___ during a. I regret not studying hard enough to pass the final exam. their last year of high school. b. I had studied hard enough and I passed the final exam. a. achievement b. information c. course d. admission c. I studied too hard to pass the final exam. 16. Parents can express a ___ for the school their child attends. d. I studied hard otherwise I would fail the final exam. a. prefer b. preference c. preferential d. preferable 33. John speaks Chinese fluently because he used to live in China for ten years. 17. Many people have objected to the use of animals in ___ experiments. a. Suppose John has lived in China for ten years, he can speak Chinese fluently. a. science b. scientist c. scientific d. scientifically b. Provided that John lived in China for ten years, he could speak Chinese 18. I would like to invite you to participate in the ceremony. fluently. a. graduate b. graduated c. graduation d. graduating c. Unless John had lived in China for ten years, he could not have spoken 19. You can either come by bus ___ take a taxi. Chinese fluently. a. and b. or c. not d. nor d. John could not speak Chinese fluently if he had not lived in China for ten 20. Either you or I ___ going to meet Professor Pike at the airport. years. a. am b. were c. are d. has been 34. Peter said if he were me he would stop smoking. 21. If you ___ to my advice, you ___ in trouble now. a. I wanted Peter to stop smoking and he promised to do. a. listened / were not b. listen / are not. b. Peter promised to stop smoking. c. had listened / would not have been d. had listened / would not be c. Peter said he would stop smoking as I wanted him to. 22. If you take the 8 a.m. flight to New York you ___ change planes. d. Peter advised me to stop smoking. a. could not have to b. will not have to 35. I will agree to these conditions provided that they increase my salary. c. had not had to d. would not to have to a. They did not increase my salary so I quit the job. 23. If it ___ warm yesterday, we would have gone to the beach. b. I will only agree these conditions if they give me more money. a. was b. were c. had been d. could be c. They give me more money or I will only agree these conditions. 24. If it ___ an hour ago, the streets ___ wet now. d. Unless they give me more money, I will only agree these conditions. a. were raining / will be b. had rained / would be Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. c. rained / would be d. had rained / would have been As Chinese society changes, higher education is undergoing major 25. ___ here, he would helped us with these troubles. transformations. The university model of the United States and other Western a. Were Peter b. If were Peter countries has a powerful influence. New trends in Chinese higher education are c. Unless were Peter d. Unless Peter were attracting the attention of global educators. Since the establishment of Western- 26. ___ that problem with the car, we wouldn't have missed the speech. oriented modern universities at the end of nineteenth century, Chinese higher a. If we had had b. If had we had education has continued to evolve. Over the past two decades, however, tremendous c. Unless we had had d. Provided that we had had economic development in China has stimulated reforms in higher education that have 27. If I were a little taller, I ___ be able to water the plant on tl.1etop shelf. resulted in some remarkable changes. a. did b. would c. had d. would have The first modern institution, Peiyang University, was founded in Tianjin. The 28. If you hear from Susan today, ___ her to ring me. university changed its name to Tianjin University in 1951 and became one of the a. tell b. to tell c. telling d. will tell leading universities in China: Next, Jiaotong University was founded in Shanghai in 29. She had to have the operation ___. 1896. In the 1950s, most of this university was moved to Xi'an, an ancient capital a. unless she would dies b. if she would die city in northwest China, and became Xi'an Jiaotong University; the part of the c. otherwise she will die d. or she would die university remaining in Shanghai was renamed Shanghai Jiaotong University. 30. If the traffic ___ bad, I may get home late.
4. Tianjin University celebrated its hundredth anniversary in 1995, followed by 45. a. for b. to c. up d. over Xi'an Jiaotong and Shanghai Jiaotong Universities in 1996. Other leading 46. a. as b. more c. than d. much universities, such as Zhejiang University (1897), Beijing University (1898), and 47. a. regards b. mails c. posts d. sends Nanjing University (1902) also recently celebrated their hundredth anniversaries, one 48. a. elsewhere b. wherever c. where d. whereas after another. These celebrations marked the beginning of a new chapter in Chinese 49. a. matters b. things c. fields d. items higher education. 50. a. interfere b. integration c. exchange d. mixture 36. The text is about ___. TEST 3 a. Chinese education system Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. b. some famous universities in China 1. a. veterinary b. consequently c. application d. difficulty c. the western influences on Chinese education 2. a. maximum b. decision c. requirement d. admission d. application for a university in China 3. a. institution b. university c. preferential d. indicative 37. Chinese higher education ___. 4. a. available b. majority c. tutorial d. differently a. is not affected by any others 5. .a. graduation b. understanding c. international d. accommodation b. has not really well-developed Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the c. has developed since the end of nineteenth century underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one. d. is not paid any attention by global educators 6. We will be sitting for our final examination in the last week ___ May. 38. Chinese higher education ___. a. in b. on c. for d. of a. has been stable since nineteenth century 7. These are requirements ___ those who want to become a pharmacist. b. has decreased over the past two decades a. of b. in c. about d. for c. has not got any changes 8. The A-level (short for Advanced Level) is a General Certificate of Education set d. has been affected by the country's economic development of exams ___ in the U.K. 39. Tianjin University was founded in ___. a. taken b. spent c. met d. indicated a. 1895 b. 1896 c. 1950 d. 1951 9. In all cases, applicants must meet the course requirements ___ by the 40. Which university celebrated the hundredth anniversaries in 2002? admitting institution. a. Nanjing University b. Shanghai Jiaotong University a. written b. listed c. typed d. valued c. Xi'an Jiaotong University d. Beijing University 10. Most universities ___ students who want to attend the university to pass Full in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. three A-Levels. Since China adopted its open-door (41) ___ approximately twenty-five years a. receive b. tell c. require d. ask ago, Chinese higher education has begun once again to draw closer to the (42) ___ 11. An ___ is a student at a university or college who is studying for his or her Western world. China's (43) ___ to send scholars and students to the United States first degree. at the end of the 1970s, after thirty years of hostility between the two countries, a. undergraduate b. application c. insurance d. exam marked a dramatic turning (44) ___ in the nation's educational history. Today, 12. Entry to university is competitive so some ___ with the minimum entrance about 50,000 Chinese students, are studying in the United States, accounting (45) qualifications will find themselves without a place. ___ 10 percent of the total international students in the country. More and (46) a. tutors b. professors c. teachers d. applicants ___ Chinese students have gone to other countries to study. According to statistics 13. Students also have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of ___ from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization courses in the university. (UNESCO), China (47) ___ more students than any other country to study abroad. a. compulsory b. optional c. required d. limited In the other direction, many students from the United States and (48) ___ are 14. Mr. Pike provided us with an ___ guide to the full-time and part-time going to China to study language, culture, history, traditional Chinese medicine, programs on offer to a range of candidates drawn from schools and colleges. science, engineering, and other (49) ___. The increasing number of international a. inform b. informative c. informed d. information students worldwide demonstrates a relatively quick change in the (50) ___ of 15. Not many places at the universities are left, so choice is on a severe ___. global education. a. limiting b. limitation c. delimitation d. limited 41. a. way b. law c. rule d. policy 16. Higher education ___ have risen this year for the first time in more than a 42. a. progress b. advanced c. head d. reach decade. 43. a. decide b. decisive c. decision d. decider a. applies b. applications c. applicable d. applicants 44. a. point b. spot c. top d. stain
5. 17. If you get ___ A as a mark for a piece of work or in ___ exam, your b. But, several certain difficulties work is extremely good. c. However, there are several certain difficulties a. an / an b. the / Ø c. a / an d. Ø / a d. Moreover, there are several certain difficulties for them 18. It is ___ education that can make life of people in developing countries less 33. Not being completely fluent in the language ___. miserable. a. to make daily chores such as shopping and eating out pretty uncomfortable a. a b. an c. the d. Ø b. makes daily chores to go shopping and eat out pretty uncomfortable 19. After leaving high school, a student can apply for a position either university c. making daily chores like shopping and eating out pretty uncomfortable ___ a vocational college. d. makes daily chores like shopping and eating out pretty uncomfortable a. with b. and c. nor d. or 34. Cross-cultural misunderstandings with classmates, professors and others ___. 20. English or French, you can choose ___. a. are unavoidable for most students studying abroad a. not b. either c. both d. so b. are easy for most students studying abroad not to avoid 21. If it last night, it ___ so hot today. c. are too unavoidable for most students to study abroad a. rained / is not b. was raining / were not d. are unavoidable enough for most students to study abroad b. had rained / would not have been d. had rained / would not be 35. Moreover, they may be distracted from their studies ___. 22. Without your recommendation, we ___ any success last year. a. in spite of feeling homesick and missing their relatives and friends a. had not got b. did not get c. will not have got d. would not have got b. by feeling homesick and missing their relatives and friends 23. ___ he gets here soon, we will have to start the meeting without him. c. with the feeling of homesick and missing their relatives and friends a. Suppose b. Provided c. Unless d. If d. and they feel homesick and miss their relatives and friends 24. ___ as much money as Bill Gates of Microsoft, I would retire. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. a. Did I have b. If did I have c. Unless I had d. If I had had According to the Academic Ranking of World Universities, more than 30 of the 25. If I ___ it was a formal party, I wouldn't have gone wearing jeans and a highest-ranked 45 institutions are in the United States, as measured by awards and jumper. research output. Public universities, private universities, liberal arts colleges, and a. knew b. had known c. had been knowing d. could know community colleges all have a significant role in higher education in the United 26. Tom's company will almost certainly fire him ___ he improves his attitude. States. An even stronger pattern is shown by the Webometrics Ranking of World a. unless b. or c. otherwise d. if Universities with 103 US universities in the World's Top 200 universities. 27. If my client ___ me her fax number, I ___ to post a letter to her. The 2006 American Community Survey conducted by the United States Census a. gave,/ will not have b. will give / do not have Bureau found that 19.5 percent of the population had attended college but had no c. had given / wouldn't have had d. had given / will not have had degree, 7.4 percent held an associate's degree, 17.1 percent held a bachelor's degree, 28. ___ I had brought my laptop to the meeting yesterday. and 9.9 percent held a graduate or professional degree. a. If b. If only c. Even if d. As if Educational attainment in the United States is similar to that of other developed 29. If I ___ the lottery last week, I ___ rich now. countries. Colleges and universities in the U.S. vary in terms of goals: some may a. had won / would be b. had won / would have been emphasize a vocational, business, engineering, or technical curriculum while others c. won / would be d. won / would have been may emphasize a liberal arts curriculum. Many combine some or all of the above. 30. Carrie said she will join the company if the starting salary ___ her Students can apply to some colleges using the Common Application. There is expectations. no limit to the number of colleges or universities to which a student may apply, a. meets b. met c. has met d. had met though an application must be submitted for each.' Choose the best alternative that can complete the sentence. Graduate study, conducted after obtaining an initial degree and sometimes after 31. Studying abroad can be a meaningful and rewarding experience. It gives several years of professional work, leads to a more advanced degree such as a students the chance to live overseas, integrate themselves into a totally foreign master's degree. After additional years of study and sometimes in conjunction with culture, ___. the completion of a master's degree, students may earn a Doctor of Philosophy a. meet other students, and travel (Ph.d.) or other doctoral degree. b. they meet other students, and to travel Only 8.9 percent of US students ever receive postgraduate degrees, and most, after c. so that they can meet other students, and travel obtaining their bachelor's degree, proceed directly into the workforce. d. meet other students, but to travel 36. Not any other country has more highest-ranked universities and institutions 32. ___ that most students studying abroad have to encounter. than the US does. a. Suppose, with several certain difficulties a. True b. False c. No information
6. 37. Higher education in the USA is the same as that in the China. 5. a. advice b. relate c. during d. forget a. True b. False c. No information Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the 38. Each student can apply only one college or university. underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one. a. True b. False c. No information 6. I am so ___ that I cannot say anything, but keep silent. 39. Students can continue studying to get a more advanced degree after a. nerve b. nervous c. nervously d. nervousness working for some years. 7. ___ speaking, I do not really like my present job. a. True b. False c. No information a. Honest b. Honesty c. Honestly d. Dishonest 40. After getting their bachelor's degree, most of US students continue their 8. A letter of ___ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview. studies. a. recommend b. recommended c. recommender d. recommendation a. True b. False c. No information 9. Her job was so ___ that she decided to quit it. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. a. interesting b. satisfactory c. stressful d. wonderful Here's some advice for trying to find the university that works for you. 10. Some days of rest may help to ___ the pressure of work. 1. You need to examine (41) ___ and your reasons for going to university a. reduce b. lower c. chop d. crease before you start your search. Why are you going? What are your abilities and 11. Can you please tell me some information that ___ to the job? strengths? What are your weaknesses? What do you want out of life? Are you a. indicates b. expresses c. interests d. relates socially self-sufficient (42) ___ do you need warm, familial (43) ___? Talk 12. Not all teenagers are well ___ for their future job when they are at high with your family, friends and high-school counselors as you ask these questions. school. The people (44) ___ know you best can help you the most with these a. interested b. satisfied c. concerned d. prepared important issues. 13. Qualifications and ___ are two most important factors that help you get a 2. Very few high-school students have enough information or (45) ___ to good job. choose a major. You need to be well (46) ___ to determine your interest and a. politeness b. experience c. attention d. impression aptitude. Many students (47) ___ their minds two or three times before they 14. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to settle on a major. the company. 3. If you do not have to go to university right (48) ___ it is never too late. There a. recommendation b. reference c. curriculum vitae d. photograph is no such thing as the perfect time to start university. Some students benefit 15. I have just been called ___ a job interview. I am so nervous. from a year off to work, study or travel, and these experiences (49) ___ them a. for b. in c. over d. with to be better, more engaged students. Some students choose to apply to university 16. What do I have to bring ___ me to the interview. and gain admission and then defer their entrance, while others wait to apply until a. with b. upon c. in d. along after they have had (50) ___ alternative experience. 17. Knowing your skills and strengths is ___ important part of the job search 41. a. you b. your c. yours d. yourself process. 42. a. or b. but c. nor d. either a. a b. an c. the d. Ø 43. a. support b. bringing c. feeding d. growth 18. Students who need ___ extra money can find ___ part time job. 44. a. which b. whom c. who d. whose a. Ø / a b. an / the c. the / Ø d. a / the 45. a. expenditure b. experience c. experiment d. expert 19. My father works for a construction company in ___. 46. a. prepare b. prepared c. preparation d. preparative a. Winchester, which is a city in the U.K. 47. a. transform b. translate c. change d. convert b. Winchester, that is a city in the U.K. 48. a. for b. up c. over d. Away c. Winchester is a city in the U.K. 49. a. allow b. make c. let d. advise d. Winchester where is a city in the U.K. 50. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø 20. Ms Young, to ___ many of her students are writing, is living happily and FUTUR JOBS peacefully in Canada. TEST 1 a. who b. whom c. that d. whose Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. 21. I saw a lot of new people at the party, ___ seemed familiar. 1. a. interview b. impression c. company d. formally a. some of whom b. some of who c. whom d. some of that 2. a. stressful b. pressure c. prepare d. future 22. My friend eventually decided to quit her job, ___ upset me a lot 3. a. employment b. remember c. concentrate d. position a. that b. when c. which d. who 4. a. express b. effort c. office d. comment 23. He is the man ___ car was stolen last week.
7. a. whom b. that c. which d. whose If the interviewer wants to shake hands, then offer a firm grip first maintaining 24. They have just found the couple and their car ___ were swept away during eye contact and a smile. the heavy storm last week. Seek permission to sit down. If the interviewer is standing, wait for them to sit a. that b. which c. whose d. when down first before you take your seat. 25. It was the worst winter ___ anyone could remember. An alert interviewee would diffuse the tense situation with light-hearted humor a. when b. which c. where d. why and immediately set rapport with the interviewer. 26. I would like to know the reason ___ he decided to quit the job. The interviewer normally pays more attention if you display an enthusiasm in a. why b. which c. that d. when whatever you say. This enthusiasm comes across in the energetic way you put 27. ___ instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview. forward your ideas. a. John Robbins to that I spoke by telephone, You should maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview. b. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone, A little humor or wit thrown in the discussion occasionally enables the c. John Robbins I spoke to by telephone, interviewer to look at the pleasant side of your personality. d. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone, You must maintain eye contact with the interviewer. This shows your self- 28. He was always coming up with new ideas, were absolutely impracticable. confidence and honesty. Many interviewees while answering questions, tend to a. most of whom b. that c. most of which d. most of that look away. This conveys you are concealing your own anxiety, fear and lack of 29. She always had wanted to go to places ___ she could speak her native confidence. Maintaining an eye contact is a difficult process. As the tongue. circumstances in an interview are different, the value of eye contact is a. that b. in that c. which d. where tremendous in making a personal impact. 30. February is the month ___ many of my colleagues take skiing holidays. Interviewers appreciate a natural persoJ1.rather than an actor. It is best for you a. when b. that c. in that d. which to talk in natural manner because then you appear genuine. Error Identification. 36. The writer attitude is ___. 31. Do you ever feel that life is not being fair to you because you cannot a. optimistic b. pessimistic c. advisory d. informative A B C 37. According to the writer, ___. seem to get the job where you want or that really suits you? a. shaking hands is a must in a job interview D (which / that) b. you should slam the door after entering the room 32. Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of job c. you needn't ask for a permission to enter the room A B (no article) C d. eye contact is necessary in a job interview that you would like to have. 38. The writer advises that ___. D a. permission to sit down is unnecessary 33. We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves b. you should not take your seat before the interview sits down A B (hard) C c. you should shake the interview's hand as firmly as possible and support the family. d. you should conceal your enthusiasm D 39. Which is not advised in a job interview? 34. Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society. a. a lack of confident b. honesty A B (that/who) C D c. a sense of humor d. a cheerful disposition 35. We are working, that means that we are contributing goods and 40. During your job interview, you should communicate ___ with the A B C interview. services to our society. (which) a. naturally b. dramatically c. anxiously d. dishonestly D Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two These following tips may help you make a good impression on your job questions will help you identify your (41) ___. An employer will consider you interviewer during the interview: seriously for a (42) when you can show them that you know who you are, what you Before entering enquire by saying, "May I come in sir/madam?". can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your If the door was closed before you entered, make sure you shut the door behind weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (43) ___ everything. You you softly. may need to improve yourself and so (44) ___ courses in that field could turn a Look at the interviewer and confidently say 'Good day sir/madam'. weakness into strength.
8. You will need to (45) ___ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty a. impression b. pressure c. employment d. effectiveness and the desire for self-improvement will lead to (46) ___ in getting the right job. 12. She often reads newspapers and look through the Situations ___ columns Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, every day, but up to now she has not found any job yet. your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, a. Article b. Space c. Vacant d. Spot your interests and your needs. 13. Many people will be out of ___ if the factory is closed. Ask (47) ___ if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your a. work b. career c. profession d. job physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask 14. His dream of becoming ___ doctor became true after seven years of for other people's (48) ___ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is usually a learning hard. good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends; a. a b. an c. the d. Ø If you are considering a career that (49) ___ a special talent, such as art, 15. ___ information you need is. in this book. Read it carefully. acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with (50) ___ expert in a. A b. An c. The d. Ø that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation. 16. Doctors have to assume ___ for human life. 41. a. strong b. strength c. strengthen d. strengthened a. responsible b. responsibly c. responsibility d. responsibles 42. a. position b. location c. spot d. room 17. ___ is increasing, which results from economic crisis. 43. a. upon b. in c. at d. for a. Employment b. Unemployment c. Employ d. Unemployed 44. a. meeting b. taking c. choosing d. interviewing 18. He was offered the job thanks to his ___ performance during his job 45. a. use b. make c. lose d. spend interview. 46. a. success b. successful c. successfully d. succeed a. impress b. impression c. impressive d. impressively 47. a. you b. your c. yours d. yourself 19. There was no one ___. 48. .a. interests b. fields c. opinions d. attendances a. I could ask for help b. when I could ask for help 49. a. requires b. asks c. tells d. urges c. I could ask whom for help d. for that I could ask for help 50. a. a b. an c. the d. no article 20. The children were quite attracted by the tamer and his animals ___ were TEST 2 performing on the stage. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from a. that b. which c. whom d. who the rest. 21. Is there anything else ___ you want to ask? 1. a. worker b. whom c. interview d. answer a. what b. where c. whom d. that 2. a. honest b. holiday c. home d. happiness 22. I come from the Seattle area, ___ many successful companies such as 3. a. character b. teacher c. chemist d. technical Microsoft and Boeing are located. 4. a. interview b. minute c. question d. suitable a. which b. that c. where d. whom 5. a. explained b. disappointed c. prepared d. interviewed 23. They have just visited the town ___ location was little known. Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the a. where b. whose c. which d. that underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one. 24. ___ one of the most creative artists in rock 'n roll, came from California. 6. It is of great importance to create a good impression ___ your interviewer. a. Frank Zappa, who was b. Frank Zappa was a. on b. about c. for d. at c. Frank Zappa, that was d. Frank Zappa whom was 7. Good preparations ___ your job interview is a must. 25. He came to the party wearing only a pair of shorts and a T-shirt, ___ was a a. with b. upon c. in d. for stupid thing to do. 8. Many children are under such a high ___ of learning that they do not feel a. who b. whom c. which d. that happy at school. 26. He lives in a small town ___. a. recommendation b. interview c. pressure d. concentration a. where is called Taunton b. which is called Taunton 9. She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a ___ of a c. is called Taunton d. that called Taunton receptionist or tourist guide. 27. The house ___ is more than 100 years old. a. location b. position c. site d. word a. where I live b. in where I live c. in that I live d. where I live in 10. To my ___, I was not offered the job. 28. ___ want to get a god job have to have certain qualifications and a. happiness b. dream c. joy d. disappointment experience. 11. Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good ___ on your a. Who b. Those which c. Those who d. Those whom interviewer.
9. 29. Wild fires are common in the forest areas of Australia, of the US and Canada, position and this company. The employer will be looking and listening to determine ___ the climate is moist. if you are a good fit. He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in a. in where b. in that c. where d. which addition to the skills that you possess. To make the best impression, dress 30. King Henry, ___ was Elizabeth I, led England into the Age of Empire. appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be a. daughter b. whom daughter c. which daughter d. whose daughter enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one. eye contact; and ask questions 31. Those who are riding a motorbike are not allowed to take off their helmet. After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for you a. Those who are wearing a helmet are not allowed to ride a motorbike. to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to try b. It is the helmet that one needn't wear when he is riding a motorbike to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made. You should c. You should not wear a helmet when you are riding a motorbike. also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the employer within d. People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike. the specified time. 32. John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor. 36. The pronoun it refers to ___. a. John's terrible cough prevents from seeing a doctor. a. the job b. the interview c. the interviewer d. the preparation b. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough. 37. What does the writer advise you to practice? c. John's doctor does not want to see him because he has a bad cough. a. Asking and answering questions related to the job. d. John's terrible cough forces him to see a doctor. b. Making products that the company produces. 33. The last time when I saw her was three years ago. c. Providing services that the company serves. a. I have often seen her for the last three years. d. Meeting some customers and competitors. b. About three years ago, I used to meet her. 38. Which should not be shown during your interview? c. I have not seen her for three years. a. Punctuality b. A firm hand shaking d. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again. c. Being properly-dressed d. Weaknesses 34. It is the earth's gravity that gives us our weight. 39. You can show your qualifications in the a. If there were not the earth's gravity, we would be weightless. a. dressing style and punctuality b. competing with the competitors b. Due to the earth's gravity we cannot weigh anything. c. resume and letter of application d. eye contact with the interview c. We are overweight because of the earth's 'gravity. 40. Which is not included in the writer's advice? d. The earth's gravity is given weight by people. a. You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview. 35. It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement. b. You 'should make the best impression in the interview. a. But for you assistance, we could not have, got achievement. c. You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview, b. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement. d. You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview. c. If you assisted us, we could not get achievement. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. d. Without your assistance, we could get achievement. The interview is one of the most important (41) ___ in the job search Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. process. When an employer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an (42) Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job ___ in yourself. The interview gives both of you the opportunity to (43) ___ interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part enough information to determine if you are a good "fit" for each other. Think of an of the employing process. But it is not really true. The more you prepare and interview as a highly focused professional conversation. You should (44) ___ the practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out as much as limited amount of time you have learning about the employer's needs and discuss the possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the products ways you can meet these needs. In many cases, you will interview at least, twice that they produce and the services that they provide. It is also good to know who the before being employed for a (45) ___. Once in a brief screening interview and at customers are and who the major competitors are. Practice makes perfect. It will also least once again in a (46) ___ serious meeting when you may also talk to many of make you feel more confident and relaxed. So, practice your answers to common your potential coworkers. questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all interviewers will ask if you A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose. Your goal is to show have questions. This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, the employer that you have the (47) ___, background, and ability to do the job and enthusiasm, and knowledge. that you can successfully fit into the organization. The interview is also your (48) Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are the ___ to gather information about the job, the organization, and future career best person for the job. Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are opportunities to figure out if the position and work environment are (49) ___ for qualified. Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this you. Most employers do not hire people based on certificates or diplomas alone.
10. Personality, (50) ___, enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent interpersonal 14. He was refused because he had no ___ experience related to ___ job and communication skills count heavily in the selection process. he applied. 41. a. parts b. roles c. fields d. facts a. a / the b. an / Ø c. the / a d. Ø / the 42. a. interest b. interesting c. interested d. interestingly 15. Show your interviewer your sense of responsibility for work. 43. a. fill b. change c. exchange d. translate a. a b. an c. the d. Ø 44. a. make b. spend c. post d. apply 16. The interviewer gave his consent to John's ___ for work and promised to 45. a. condition b. location c. satisfaction d. position give him a job. 46. a. most b. mostly c. more d. more than a. keen b. keenly c. keener d. keenness 47. a. skills b. aspects c. appearances d. weaknesses 17. ___! I have heard of your success in the new project. 48. a. fates b. feasts c. lucks d. opportunities a. Congratulate b. Congratulating c. Congratulation d. Congratulations 49. a. fit b. right c. accurate d. exact 18. It is ___ to fail a job interview, but try again. 50. a. confide b. confidence c. confident d. confidently a. disappoint b. disappointing c. disappointedly d. disappointment TEST 3 19. Frank invited Janet, ___, to the party. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. a. met in Japan b. meeting in Japan 1. a. technical b. advertise c. candidate d. consider c. whom he had met in Japan d. that he had met in Japan 2. a. experience b. certificate c. interviewer d. enthusiasm 20. The singer, ___ most recent recording has had much success, is signing 3. a. addition b. suitable c. shortcoming d. honestly autographs. 4. a. qualification b. disappointedly c. responsibility d. recommendation a. whose b. that c. who d. whom 5. a. answer b. question c. polite d. keenness 21. He likes shopping between 1.00 and 3.00 pm, ___ most people are at home. Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the a. when b. where c. in which d. at that underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one. 22. He took me to an expensive restaurant where we enjoyed a good meal. 6. His work involves helping students to find temporary ___ during their a. enjoyed a good meal b. to enjoy a good meal summer vacation. c. and enjoying a good meal d. we enjoyed a good meal in .which a. decision b. employment c. choice d. selection 23. The fishermen and their boats ___ were off the coast three days ago have 7. To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and just been reported to be missing. experience as well as some important information about yourself. a. which b. that c. who d. whom a. draw b. place c. put d. write 24. The banker to ___ I gave my check was quite friendly. 8. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is a. who b. that c. whom d. which saying or asking you. 25. Birds make nests in trees ___ they can hide their young in the leaves and a. be related to b. be interested in branches. c. pay all attention to d. express interest to a. which b. where c. that d. in that 9. Before ___ for a position, check whether you can fulfill all the 26. He lent me ___ yesterday. requirements from the employer. a. the book I need b. the book when I need a. deciding b. applying c. requiring d. demanding c. which book I need d. the book whose I need 10. If you are ___ for a particular job, someone asks you questions about 27. ___ cheat on the exam have to leave the room. yourself to find out if you suitable for it. a. Those b. Who c. Those whom d. Those who a. paid b. chosen c. interviewed d. recommended 28. ___ really a fish, has no brain, no bones, and no face. 11. You should ask the interviewer some questions about the job to show your a. A jelly fish is not b. A jelly fish, it is not ___ and keenness. c. A jelly fish, which is not d. A jellyfish, that is not a. anger b. thrill c. amazement d. interest 29. We have a lot of things that we have to do today. 12. You should show the interviewer that you are really keen ___ the job you a. doing b. to do c. done d. do have applied. 30. The young man who lives next door is very kind to my family. a. in b. for c. on d. over a. to live next door b. he lives next door 13. They held a party to congratulate ___ their son's success to become an c. living next door d. lived next door engineer. Choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given. a. with b. on c. for d. about 31. I / read / advertisement / your company / today's newspaper.
11. a. I would like to read the advertisement of your company on today's newspaper. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. b. I have just read the advertisement of your company in today's newspaper. The purpose of a résumé is to highlight your qualifications and get you an c. I enjoy reading the advertisement from your company in today's newspaper. interview. Your résumé, along with your letter of application, introduces you to an d. I read the .advertisement which is of your company in today's newspaper- employer. It lets him/her know who you are and what you can do. 32. I think / I / meet your requirements / I / write / apply for the position / A perfect résumé highlights the skills you possess that are relevant to the job. A English-speaking local guide. . résumé can follow a variety of styles and formats, but most contain the same basic a. I think I must meet your requirements so that I am writing to apply for the information: position of English-speaking local guide. 1. Identifying Information: This section includes basic contact information, b. Because I think I can meet your requirements so I am writing to apply for the including your name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. position of English-speaking local guide. 2. Objective: This is really just a brief description of your immediate career goals. c. I think I can meet your requirements so I am writing to apply for the position The key is to keep it short and concise and to make it relevant to the job for which of English-speaking local guide. you are applying. If your objective is vague, leave it out. d. As I think I can meet your requirements so I am writing to apply for the 3. Education: This section details your past and current educational endeavors. position of English-speaking local guide. List degrees, diplomas, or certificates you have earned or are working on. Start 33. My academic background / BA certificate in Tourism / I / two years’ with the most recent facts and work your way back. Include the name of the experience / work as a tour guide. school, degree, major, date of graduation, and honors or academic a. My academic background includes a BA certificate in Tourism and I have two accomplishments. years' experience of working as a tour guide. 4. Work Experience: This is a summary of your work experience. List your most b. My academic background it is a BA certificate in Tourism as well as I have recent or current job first and work your way back. Include your job title, the two years' experience of working as a tour guide. name and location of the organization, and the dates you worked. Describe your c. My academic background which has a BA certificate in Tourism. However, I job duties and accomplishments briefly using strong action verbs. Military, intern, have two years' experience of working as a tour guide. and volunteer experiences may be included here or detailed in another section. d. My academic background that is a BA certificate in Tourism. Moreover, I 5. Volunteer Experience: If you have done a lot of volunteer work, list it in its have two years' experience of working as' a tour guide. own section. Include where you volunteered and briefly describe what you did and 34. My strengths / work well with a variety of personalities / persistent and when you did it. punctual. 6. Interests and Extracurricular Activities: This section can be used to highlight a. My strengths is to work well with a variety of personalities, besides, I am skills that were not gained through work or education, but are relevant to the job persistent, and punctual. for which you are applying. These may include leadership or teamwork skills you b. My strengths include being able to work well with a variety of personalities, picked up through professional clubs, academic teams, or organized sports. in addition to, I am very persistent and punctual. 7. Skills: Use this to highlight special skills you possess that are directly related to c. My strengths include working well with a variety of personalities and I am the job for which you are applying. This is a good place to detail your computer very persistent, and punctual. experience and list the programs you are familiar with. d. My strengths include working well with a variety of personalities and being 8. References: This is always the last section of your résumé, but references need very persistent and punctual. not actually be included in the resume itself. 35. My résumé / enclose / contact / me / every afternoon / look forward to / be 36. According to the writer, a resume is much more important than a letter of interviewed. application. a. My résumé enclosed and contact me every afternoon. I look forward to be a. True b. False c. No information interviewed. 37. All resume have the same style and contents. b. My résumé is enclosed. You can contact me every afternoon. I am looking a. True b. False c. No information forward to being interviewed. 38. In a resume, your recent events must appear after the past ones. c. My résumé which is enclosed, so please contact me every afternoon. I am a. True b. False c. No information looking forward to being interviewed. 39. Your volunteer experience and extracurricular should be jotted down in d. My résumé is enclosed. Please contact me every afternoon. Therefore, I am your resume. looking forward to being interviewed. a. True b. False c. No information 40. All resume must include all references that you have. a. True b. False c. No information
12. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. 8. Prior to the economic reform, the country had experienced many years of a After your letter of application and resume, the interview is your best ___ economy. opportunity to (41) ___ the employer - regardless of your background and A. stagnant B. fluent C. fluently D. smoothly experience. To do this, use every possible strategy to develop (42) ___ 9. Education is our first___now. We are trying to do what we can to make it better. interviewing skills. The best way is to prepare a selective presentation of your A. prior B. prioritization C. priory D. priority background, thoughtful answers to potential interview questions, well-researched 10. They have made a substantial change; that means, they have made a(n) questions about the organization, and an effective strategy to introduce yourself. You ___change. should also consider your career goals and what the available job offers (43) ___ A. economic B. considerable C. steady D. subtle you can discuss both of these topics with employers. Interviewing is a skill that 11. M.D. played much better than their opponents; they almost___the match. improves and (44) ___ easier with practice. A. dominated B. eliminated C. activated D. terminated It is to your advantage to carefully research the job and the organization. There 12. The company was___because of a shortage of orders. are many (45) ___ to do this. You can ask for printed materials from the employer, A. solved B. resolved C. dissolved D. involved such as annual reports and job descriptions. This is an entirely (46) ___ request, so 13. It looks like they're going to succeed ___their present difficulties. do not hesitate to make it. Use your library and career center resources. Ask A. because of B. despite C. yet D. even though colleagues, friends, and faculty about the organization, and about any personal 14. Although ___, Sue drives to work every day in the middle of rush hour. contacts at the organization they might have. Look at the organization's home page. A. her car is in good condition B. traffic is always heavy Knowing about the job will help you prepare a (47) ___ of your qualifications so C. she is a very careful driver D. she isn't in a hurry that you can show, point by point, why you are the best (48) ___. 15. ___, you'll probably get poor marks in the final exam. Prepare a clear answer to each of the questions in the interview questions A. Unless you pay more attention to your work section. Practice answering questions with a friend, or (49) ___ front of a mirror. B. If you try to work harder Ask your friend to give you constructive criticism on your speaking style, C. Because you're making efforts in your studies mannerisms, and gestures. As you practice, avoid colloquialisms, such as "like" and D. Although your marks on the tests are not very good "you know”. It is (50) ___ to prepare yourself for talking with complete strangers. 16. I couldn't use the pay phone ___I didn't have any coins with me. 41. a. impress b. press c. pressure d. regard A. so B. so that C. because D. although 42. a. effect b. effective c. effectiveness d. effectively 17. They had to work overtime___they could finish work on time. 43. a. that b. so as to c. so that d. because A. because B. so that C. although D. however 44. a. comes b. lets c. makes d. becomes 18. Your mother is a very good cook, ___we all know. 45. a. ways b. practices c. drills d. forms A. as B. but C. though D. then 46. a. exact b. accurate c. proper d. correct 19. Fiona stayed at work late ___. 47. a. part b. list c. line d. sum A. so that to finish some work B. although she wasn't very tired 48. a. employer b. interviewer c. manager d. candidate C. so as to complete the report D. because she didn't like working late 49. a. in b. on c. for d. at 20. I can't go on picnic with you next Saturday. I___my grandparents with my sister. 50. a. thrilling b. exciting c. important d. unnecessary A. visit B. will visit C. 'm going to visit D. visited Choose the word whose main stress is put on a different syllable from that of the 21. It was a shameful thing to say in front of___a lot of people. rest. A. so B. such C. too D. very 1. A. effect B. event C. emerge D. even 22. This town is___like my hometown. 2. A. insecticide B. fertilizer C. pesticide D. herbicide A. a bit B. more C. as D. the same 3. A. efficient B. communist C. impatient D. delicious 23. If you have difficult problems, you should discuss them with someone___. 4. A. economy B. economic C. economical D. economically A. whom you can trust him B. that can trust 5. A. renovate B. domesticate C. initiate D. eliminate C. you can trust him D. you can trust Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. 24. He was late because his alarm clock didn't ___that morning. 6. The authorities are determined to take tougher___to reduce crime. A. go off B. ring out C. break off D. come out A. situations B. measures C. requirements D. interests 25. ___or you'll get overweight. 7. The old theater is in need of complete___. A. If you don't eat too much B. Unless you eat too much A. renew B. rebuild C. renovation D. review C. Don't eat too much D. When you eat too much 26. I'm expecting to have this book___soon this year.
13. A. published B. publishing C. to publish D. publish 43. If people visit another city often, what is the simple solution to make their 27. ___ your advice, I was able to avoid lots of trouble on my trip abroad. cellular phone work? A. Thanks to B. Despite C. Even though D. Instead of A. Get a second number in that city B. Use a regular telephone 28. By the time you come back here next year, this new plaza building___. C. Communicate by fax D. Buy a beeper A. has been completed B. will be completed 44. The sentence "no matter where they are" in the passage is closest in meaning to_. C. has completed D. will have been completed A. they don't care where they are 29. -" ___do you use your-computer for?" B. wherever they are -"To type lesson plans for my classes and to look for information on the Internet." C. they have no idea where they are A. What B. When C. Who D. How D. where they are is not known 30. Surfing, an extreme sport that originated in Hawaii, ___more popular recently. 45. The phrase "come up with" in the passage is closest in meaning to___. A. become B. has become C. are becoming D. have become A. found B. confronted C. accepted D. crested 31. The car began to make an extraordinary noise so I stopped___what it was. Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each space in the A. seeing B. to see C. saw D. for seeing following passage. 32. Unless you stopped___in that unfriendly way, nobody would like to Communication can be in the form of words, pictures, or actions. Words are the most make friends with you. commonly used: we speak or write to communicate ideas. It is, (46)___, A. behave B. to be behaved C. to behave D. behaving essential for people to use words effectively. 33. The film is based on a ___ novel about the effects of war. Pictures are useful, also. Businesses use them successfully in posters, charts, and A. move B. moved C. moving D. movement blueprints. Companies should be careful that the pictures (47)___on posters and 34. I distinctly remember ___you. I gave you $ 20. charts, as well as in brochures and advertisements, and the words compliment, rather A. paying B. to pay C. paid D. to have paid than conflict, (48)___each other. 35. The man saw a notice ___to the door by a knife. Action is an important communication medium: actions speak (49)___than A. pin. B. pinned C. pinning D. having pinned words. This medium is the most important when dealing face-to-face with Choose the underlined part in each sentence that should be corrected. employees, colleagues, and clients. A frown, a handshake, a wink, and even silence 36. When she heard the loud crash, Marge ran outside in the snow despite she wasn't have meaning; people will attach significance (50)___these actions. wearing any shoes. 46. A. therefore B. because C. although D. despite 37. They sang as they marched so that to forget how tired they were. 47. A. use B. using C. used D. useful 38. There is so few ink that it will be impossible to finish addressing the envelopes. 48. A. for B. with C. in D. of 39. My brother and me are planning a party for our parents. 49. A. noisier B. louder C. alouder D. loudlier 40. All planes will be checking before departure. 50. A. to B. by C. for D. with Choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best completes the following sentences. Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the Technology has come to the rescue of those who hate to be out of touch. First there underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one. were beepers; now there are cellular phones. These small telephones can go 6. Economic reforms are often carried ___ to promote the developing of a anywhere with you. Anyone who may need to reach you can simply call your country. cellular number. Of course, the numbers for most cellular phones work only in a a. out b. on c. for d. in specific city. Some companies have formed networks with other cellular phone 7. Being aware ___ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese services in other cities to try to make numbers work for their customers no matter Communist Party initiated an overall economic reform policy. where they are. But customers who travel frequently to the same city have come up a. for b. at c. of d. in with their own solution - they simply get a second cellular phone number for the 8. For more than ten years, we have seen the significant ___ in the economy of second city. our country. 41. Why do people like cellular phones? a. develop b. developments c. developers d. developed A. They can use them in the office. B. They fit in a briefcase. 9. Henry was a studious student. He needed no ___ to work hard. C. They like technology. D. They can them anywhere. a. encourage b. encouraging c. encouragement d. encouraged 42. What is the disadvantage of cellular phones? 10. During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grown ___ with A. The sound is not clear. B. They do not ring loudly. only a few major setbacks. C. They are expensive. D. They work only in one city. a. constant b. constantly c. constants d. constancy
14. 11. The ___ effect of the new policy is that the farmer is now working for c. there was heavy traffic d. of there was heavy traffic himself, and not for the state sake. 29. John rarely sees Paul ___ they live in the same town. a. legal b. common c. all d. overall a. notwithstanding b. despite c. in spite of d. although 12. Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population. 30. It was very cold ___ she did not put on her coat. a. specialists b. economists c. professors d. farmers a. in case b. but c. even if d. even though 13. The Doi Moi reforms have ___ new possibilities in farming systems Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one. research in Vietnam. 31. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed. a. risen b. opened c. renovated d. called a. Mary was too disappointed to keep calm. 14. The introduction of appropriate farming practices to Vietnam farmers can help b. Disappointed as she was, Mary tried to keep calm. them achieve a higher output. c. Mary lost her temper because of her disappointment. a. productivity b. renovation c. guideline d. achievement d. Feeling disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm, but she failed. 15. This development project could be of great help to the ___ Vietnamese 32. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their population. journey. a. major b. living c. rural d. domestic a. It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey. 16. In the South, ___ development concentrated on rice cultivation, and b. The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain. nationally, rice and rubber were the main items of export. c. The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey. a. industrial b. agricultural c. mining d. textile d. If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continued their journey. 17. WTO accession also brings serious challenges, requiring Vietnam's economic 33. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position. sectors to open ___ door to increased foreign competition. a. It was his ability that helped him do the job and get the position. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø b. Although he was able to do the job, but he was not offered the position. 18. The plan's highest priority was to develop ___ agriculture. c. He was not offered the position, regardless of his ability to, do the job. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø d. If he had enough ability to do the job, he would be offered the position. 19. Our new neighbors are quite nice ___ they are sometimes talkative. 34. He had worked very hard but he failed. a. despite b. in spite of the fact c. though d. as though a. Hard as he worked, he failed. 20. ___ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain. b. Thanks to his hard work, he failed. a. In spite b. Despite c. But d. Although c. He did not succeeded because of his being hard working. 21. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job. d. Even though being hard working, he failed. a. As hard as he work b. Despite he worked hard 35. I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend. c. Though he worked hard d. Although hard work a. unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door. 22. He went to work despite his headache. b. I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door. a. nevertheless b. due to c. notwithstanding d. because of c. Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend. 23. Despite ___, we knew that he was guilty. d. I answered the door since I knew it was my friend. a. denied b. denying c. he denied d. his denial Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. 24. Despite the fact that ___, we enjoyed our trip. Between 1945 and 1973, the economies of the industrialized nations of Western a. the weather is bad b. it is a bad weather Europe, Japan, and the U. S. grew fast enough to vastly improve living standards for c. the bad weather d. the weather was bad their residents. A similarly favorable growth was registered by some, but far from 25. Julie failed the exam ___ of working very hard. all, of the developing or industrializing nations, in particular such thriving Southeast a. despite b. in spite c. even if d. though Asian economies as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea. After the 26. Tom went to work despite ___. devastation of World War II, a substantial rebuilding boom, combined with lavish a. that he did not feel very well b. of the fact not feeling well flows of aid from the U. S, generated rapid growth in Western Europe and Japan. c. he did not feel very well d. not feeling very well American multinational corporations invested heavily in the rest of the world. 27. Though ___, they are good friends. Perhaps the most important of all, energy was plentiful and cheap. a. their sometimes quarrel b. to have a quarrel sometimes Poor nations need aid from the rich nations in the form of capital and of c. they sometimes have a quarrel d. of having a quarrel sometimes technological and organizational expertise. They also need easy access to the 28. Despite ___, we arrived on time. markets of the industrialized nations for their manufactures and raw materials. a. the traffic b. of the traffic However, the political capacity of rich nations to respond to these needs depends
15. greatly on their own success in coping with inflation and unemployment. In democratic communities, it is exceedingly difficult to generate public support for assistance to foreign countries when average wage earners are themselves under serious financial pressure. It is no. easier politically to permit cheap foreign merchandise and materials to freely enter American and European markets when they are viewed as the cause of unemployment among domestic workers. 36. Japan carried out industrialization before World War II. a. True b. False c. No information 37. After World War II, the US invested a lot in many countries. a. True b. False c. No information 38. Vietnam got a lot of investment from the US from 1945 to 1973. a. True b. False c. No information 39. Joining the markets of the industrialized nations is the need of many poor countries. a. True b. False c. No information 40. In many democratic communities, average wage earners are never under serious financial, pressure. a. True b. False c. No information Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. Vietnam's economy expanded this year (2007) at the fastest pace since 1996, led by manufacturing and services, after the country (41) ___ the World Trade Organization. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased 8. 5 percent. Foreign direct (42) ___ jumped to more than $20 billion this year, from $12 billion in 2006. The government is quite (43) ___ to its economic reforms. Industry and construction account (44) ___ almost 42 percent of Vietnam's GDP. Manufacturing grew 12. 8 percent, construction increased 12 percent, and the hotel and restaurant (45) ___ expanded 12. 7 percent, according to today's release. Going forward, Vietnam has a lot of (46) ___ for tourism, which expects Vietnam's economy to expand 8. 5 percent in 2008. Vietnam's January (47) ___ to the World Trade Organization released it (48) ___, U. S. quotas on textile exports and detailed market access to be given to overseas companies, helping economic (49) ___. The government is targeting economic expansion of about 9 percent next year. Vietnam is an economy with much development potential and (50) ___ attractive destination for international investors. 41. a. struggled b. organized c. held d. joined 42. a. invest b. investable c. investment d. investor 43. a. committed b. excited c. called d. encouraged 44. a. over b. for c. at d. in 45. a. role b. region c. sector d. section 46. a. potential b. private c. stagnancy d. exports 47. a. walk b. path c. way d. accession 48. a. in b. at c. for d. from 49. a. grow b. growth c. grew d. grown 50. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø