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Unit 2. URBANISATION
Part I. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. none B. phone C. stone D. zone
2. A. life B. like C. live D. lively
3. A. beard B. hear C. rear D. swear
4. A. ancient B. educate C. stranger D. transfer
5. A. account B. astound C. country D. mounting
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Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. emigrate B. immigrate C. advocate D. inhabit
7. A. confide B. comfort C. inflate D. severe
8. A. biology B. environment C. geography D. scientific
9. A. estimate B. prestigious C. proportion D. urbanity
10. A. drawback B. greenhouse C. mindset D. overload
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
11. She's a down-to-earth woman with no pretensions.
A. ambitious B. creative C. idealistic D. practical
12. It is crucial that urban people not look down on rural areas.
A. evil B. optional C. unnecessary D. vital
13. Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky creates satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about the
world.
A. inspirational B. provocative C . stimulating D. universal
14. She was brought up in the slums of Leeds.
A. downtown area B. industrial area C. poor area D. rural area
15. The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline is a national service for women experiencing
domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
A. in the same country B. in the same family
C. in the same office D. in the same school
16. The promise of jobs and prosperity pulls people to cities.
A. education B. employment C. stabilization D. wealth
17. With so many daily design resources, how do you stay up-to-date with technology without spending too
much time on it?
A. connect to Internet all day B. update new status
C. get latest information D. use social network daily
18. Online Business School also offers interest free student loans to UK students.
A. no extra fee B. no limited time C. no repayment D. no interest payments
19. Many illnesses in refugee camps are the result of inadequate sanitation.
A. cleanliness B. dirtiness C. pollution D. uncleanliness
20. There has been a hot debate among the scientists relating to the pros and cons of using robotic probes to
study distant objects in space.
A. problems and solutions B. advantages and disadvantages
C. solutions and limitations D. causes and effects
21. Her style of dress was conservative. She never wears items that are too tight, short or low-cut.
A. high-fashion B. traditional C. trendy D. up to date
22. Many of the immigrants have intermarried with the island's original inhabitants.
A. foreigners B. landlord C. newcomer D. dwellers
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
23. This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind-hearted boss.
A. ambitious and greedy B. attentive and helpful
C. generous and gracious D. polite and friendly
24. Since 1979, ULI has honored outstanding development projects in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors
with the ULI Global Awards for Excellence program, which today is widely recognized as the development
community's most prestigious awards program.
A. important B. notable C. ordinary D. respected
25. Many people move to urban areas seeking for job opportunity as well as stable employment.
A. durable B. long-lasting C. steady D. temporary
26. In cities, two of the most pressing problems facing the world today also come together: poverty and
environmental degradation.
A. destruction B. poisoning C. pollution D. progression
27. Unemployment is a massive problem for the government at the moment.
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A. main B. major C. minor D. primary
28. A cost-effective way to fight crime is that instead of making punishments more severe, the authorities
should increase the odds that lawbreakers will be apprehended and punished quickly.
A. economical B. practical C. profitable D. worthless
29. I propose that we wait until the budget has been announced before committing ourselves to any expenditure.
A. approve B. recommend C. reject D. suggest
30. Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the exams, but such gender discrimination
is now disappearing.
A. unfairness B. injustice C. partiality D. equality
31. The best hope of' avoiding downmarket tabloid TV future lies in the pressure currently being put on the
networks to clean up their act.
A. expensive B. famous C. poor quality D. uncreative
32. Without economie security and amid poor living conditions, crime is inevitable.
A. assured B. compulsory C. inescapable D. preventable
33. Increases in motor vehicle usage have resulted in congestion on the roads.
A. blockage B. obstruction C. opening D. overcrowding
34. Urbanization is the shift of people from rural to urban areas, and the result is the growth of cities.
A. maintenance B. movement C. transposition D. variation
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
35. Urban development ean magnify the risk of environmental hazards for example flash flooding.
A B C D
36. Even if rural areas are winning or losing from increased trade, however, remains uncertain.
A B C D
37. Strong city planning will be essential in managing those and others difficulties as the world's urban areas
A B C D
well.
38. Because of urbanization continues, not only the infrastructure for health but also other social services in
A B C
cities need improving,
D
39. Government should be used national resources in a more efficient way in order to meet the needs of
A B C D
growing populations.
40. What problems could it cause and how citizens should prevent these challenges will be covered in my
A B C D
essay.
41. Overpopulation is an undesirable condition where the number of existing human population exceeding the
A B C
carrying capacity of Earth.
D
42. The loan is interest-free, which means that you will only pay the fee listing on our website, with no extra
A B C
payment in the form of interest.
D
43. Food prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some families have been forced to alter their
A B C D
eating habits.
44. Because of severe asthma attacks, the doctor suggested his patient to stop smoking.
A B C D
45. Improving the status of women through increasing access to reproductive health care affecting migration
A B C D
and urbanization trends.
46. Poor air and water quality, insufficient water available, and high energy consumption are exacerbated by
A B C
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demands of urban environments.
D
47. Starting with, the foremost problem engendered by overpopulation is traffic congestion.
A B C D
48. Between the time of the plague and the 21st century, there were hundreds and thousands of wars, natural
A B C
calamities and hazards man-made.
D
49. It is argued that high costs of living and rising transport difficulties being two of the most serious problems
A B C
brought about by overpopulation in cities.
D
50. Overpopulation and negative effect of it has been major concerns in cities all around the globe.
A B C D
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51. It is necessary that you ____ able to come with us.
A. are B. be C. being D. to be
52. I suggest that Peter ____ the directions carefully before assembling the bicycle.
A. read B. reading C. reads D. to read
53. We request that she ____ the window.
A. not open B. not to open C. not opening D. to not open
54. The UK is considering the proposal that it ____ compensations for damages of the Indian embassy.
A. been paying B. is paying C. paid D. pay
55. Howard prefers that I ____ to his party.
A. am going B. go C. going D. will go
56. Mary demanded that the heater____ immediately. Her apartment was freezing.
A. repaired B. be repaired C. being repaired D. been repaired
57. The monk insisted that the tourists ____ the temple until they had removed their shoes.
A. not enter B. not entering C. not to enter D. to not enter
58. The recommendation that she ____ a holiday was carried out.
A. has taken B. take C. taken D. taking
59. Was it really necessary that I ____ there watching you the entire time you were rehearsing for the play? It
was really boring watching you repeat the scenes over and over again.
A. am sitting B. be sitting C. being sitting D. sitting
60. I propose that we all ____ together so that nobody gets lost along the way.
A. be driving B. drive C. driven D. driving
61. It is impolite that you ____ there when he gets off the plane.
A. be not standing B. been not standing C. not be standing D. not been standing
62. It is recommended that the vehicle owner ____ present at the court.
A. be B. be not С . not being D. not to be
63. Congress has decreed that the gasoline tax ____.
A. abolish B. abolished C. be abolished D. been abolished
64. The doctor recommended that she ____ a specialist about the problem.
A. be seen B. seeing C. should be seen D. should see
65. It is essential that she ____ the truth.
A. told B. should be tell C. should be told D. should been told
66. It has been proposed that we ____ the topic.
A. not change B. not to change C. to change D. to not change
67. They hope to ____ a cure for the disease.
A. catch up on B. come up with C. fill up with D. go out with
68. Don't worry, we'll try to ____ the problems and find a solution for everyone.
A. carry on B. make up C. sort out D. switch off
69. Tony was totally opposed but if you give him some time to think about what you said. I'm sure he will ____
to your point of view.
A. come round B. deal with C. fit out D. keep down
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70. The rapid rise in the global population is not expected to start ____ until past the middle of this century, by
which time it will have reached 9 billion.
A. falling off B. knocking down C. looking over D. passing out
71. In order to apply for a credit card, Tom first has to ____ a four-page form at the bank.
A. catch on B. come up with C. fill in D. hand out
72. The teacher explained so much stuff in just one lesson that most of the students could ____ only half of it.
A. break up B. get through C. let out D. take in
73. The map of top ten most densely ____ countries in the world includes Monaco, Singapore, Bahrain, Malta
and Bangladesh.
A. populated B. populating C. population D. popular
74. Interactive games could be used in order to keep students ____.
A. engage B. engaged C. engagement D. engaging
75. We could mention some solution and government ____ in the conclusion.
A. initiates B. initiatives C. initiations D. initiators
76. Women who ____ due to marriage are not considered to be ____.
A. migrate – migrants B. migrate – migrators
C. migrant – migrators D. migrant - migrations
77. Each child had to ____ a short speech to the rest of the class.
A. do B. carry out C . make D. take
78. Although it was more than an hour late, the superstar finally showed up and ____ the attention of the
audience.
A. grabbed B. held C. paid D. took
79. Has the interviewer ____ the date? Yes, it's on next Monday.
A. amend B. fixed C. moved D. revised
80. Don't worry. We're in good time; there's ____ to hurry.
A. impossible B. no need C. no purpose D. unnecessary
81. Overpopulation in urban areas tends to create unfavourable conditions, which may result in ____ of food in
developing countries.
A. damages B. failures C. shortages D. supplies
82. He wasn't able to ____ with the stresses and strains of the job.
A. catch up B. come down C. cope D. handle
83. Urbanization can bring social health and benefit; ____, it also has its drawbacks.
A. by the way B . furthermore C. however D. moreover
84. During the lesson, if you have questions or comments, please feel free to ____ them.
A. enlarge B. increase C. go up D. raise
85. We have to come to the conclusion. We are ____ out of time.
A. driving B. going C. running D. walking
86. Thanks to the development in technology, students have ____ to good resources.
A. been accessed B. access C. accessing D. assessed
87. The rate of urbanization is low ____ the rate of urban growth is high.
A. but B. however C. so D. therefore
88. The level of urban unemployment and numbers of ____ are high.
A. joblessness B. the jobless C. the joblessness D. the jobs
89. A high increase in crime rates is ____ by the majority of the people in urban cities.
A. affected B. gone through C. influenced D. suffered
90. Anna organized a few games to ____ the ice when the new students first arrived.
A. break B. crack C. drill D. melt
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
91-99: Three friends Mark, Anna and Jenny are talking about their up-coming English presentation on
urbanization.
91. Mark: "How do you do?" Jenny: “____”
A. I'm well. Thank you. B. How do you do? C. Not too bad. D. Yeah, OK.
92. Mark: “____” Jenny: "I think there are various reasons."
A. Do you mind if I think about reasons for urbanization?
B. I'd like to invite you to think about reasons for urbanization.
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C. What do you think about reasons for urbanization?
D. Would you mind thinking about the reasons for urbanization?
93. Jenny: "I think higher living standard is one of the reasons that many people want to be a city dweller."
Mark: “____”
A. I couldn't agree more. B. It's nice of you to say so.
C. That's quite all right. D. Why not?
94. Anna: "Personally, I love peaceful and quiet life in rural areas." Jenny: “____”
A. Neither do I. B. No, I won't. C. So do I. D. Yes, I like it.
95 Anna: "In my opinion, some people should stay in rural areas as well as work on agriculture."
Mark: “____”
A. I'm not afraid I don't agree. B. I'm not sure about that.
C. I'm so sorry, but I agree. D. Not at all, thanks.
96. Jenny: "Do you think we'll finish in time?” Anna: “____”
A. I know so. B. I think not. C. Well, I hope so. D. Yes, that's right.
97. Mark: "What about starting the presentation with results of our research? Jenny: “ ____ “
A. Congratulations! B. Sounds great! C. Well done! D. What a pity!
98. Anna: “So do you think we should add some pictures and videos?” Jenny: “____”
A. None. B. Not much. C. Please do. D. Sure.
99. Mark: “Let's collect information and then create the PowerPoint slides.” Jenny: "Oh, ____?
A. good idea. B. I don't. C. I need it. D. why is that?
100-105: Mark is talking to his classmate Alex after their performance at the first round of the English
presentation competition.
100. Mark: “We've passed the first round." Alex: “____”
A. Congratulations! B. Do you? C. It's nice of you to say so. D. That's a good idea.
101. Alex: "You've got a brilliant performance today!” Mark: “ ____”
A. I do. B. Okay. C. Thank you. D. You, too.
102. Alex: "We've tried hard but we couldn't make it!” Mark: “Oh. ____”
A. I'm sorry. B. What a pity! C. Thank you. D. You are welcome.
103. Alex: “____” Mark: “Oh, it's great!”
A. How is the English presentation competition like?
B. What do you like about the English presentation competition?
C. What do you think of the English presentation competition?
D. Would you like the English presentation competition?
104. Mark: "In the next round, we are going to present about the pros and cons of urbanization."
Alex: “____”
A. Good chance. B. Good day. C. Good luck. D. Good time.
105. Alex: "It was nice meeting you. Have a nice weekend”. Mark: "Thanks. ____”
A. I hope so, too. B. The same to you. C. Wish the same to me. D. Wish you be the same.
Part V. READING
Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Rapid urbanization can (106) ____ long-term economic, social and environmental promise for
developing countries (107) ____ investments made now in infrastructure, housing and public services
are efficient and sustainable, the World Bank says in a new report.
In the next two decades, cities are (108) ____ to expand by another two billion residents, as people
move in unprecedented (109) ____ from rural areas to pursue hopes and aspirations in cities. More than
90 (110) ____ of this urban population growth is expected to occur in the developing world, (111) ____
many cities are already struggling to provide basic (112) ____ such as water, electricity, transport,
health services and education.
Report authors note that (113) ____ new urban growth will not take (114) ____ in the “megacities” of
the world e.g. Rio de Janeiro, Jakarta or New Delhi (115) ____ rather in less commonly recognized
“secondary” cities - places like Fushun in China, and Surat in India.
To help policymakers prepare for and manage growth, the report distills lessons (116) ____ from 12
countries across all geographic regions and stages of urbanization. It then translates these global lessons
(117) ____ practical policy advice.
106. A. bring B. carry C. hold D. take
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107. A. if B. unless C. whether D. while
108. A. predictable B. predicted C. predicting D. predictions
109. A. amounts B. numbers C. ranges D. sums
110. A. per cent B. percentage C. proportion D. rate
111. A. what B. where C. which D. why
112. A. demands B. needs C. orders D. uses
113. A. almost B. most C. mostly D. nearly
114. A. form B. hand C. place D. time
115. A. but B. nor C. or D. yet
116. A. are learned B. being learned C. learned D. learning
117. A. by B. into C. up to D. up with
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
The increase in urbanization causes different problems. Air and water pollution are amongst the major
issue we have to tackle.
In the first place, cars, factories and burning waste emit dangerous gases that change the air quality in
our cities and pose threats to our health. Dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides
cause respiratory diseases, for instant, bronchitis and asthma. Those are also proved to have long-term
effects on the environment.
Furthermore, with the increased population, it becomes difficult to manage the waste generated in cities.
Most of the waste is discharged or dumped into rivers or onto streets. The waste pollutes water and
makes it unfit for human consumption. Subsequently, it becomes more and more difficult for city
dwellers to get clean water. Some cities in Africa are unable to provide adequate water supply because
most of the water is lost in pipe leakages. In fact, most city dwellers in developing countries are forced
to boil their water or to buy bottled water, which is very expensive.
There are several actions that could be taken to eradicate the problems described above. Firstly, a simple
solution would be joining community efforts to address problems affecting your city. Ask your parents,
friends and relatives to join in as well. These efforts might include clean-up campaigns, recycling
projects and a signature campaign to ask the government to do something about the situation. A second
measure would be encouraging your teacher to talk about these problems and to discuss how young
people can help to solve them. Finally, writing to local organizations working on these issues for ideas
on how you can contribute to solve them.
118. The word tackle in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. deal with B. make up C. try on D. turn down
119. The word those in paragraph 2 refers to ____.
A. bronchitis and asthma B. carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides
C. dangerous gases D. respiratory diseases
120. According to the passage, in some cities in Africa ____.
A. people are allowed to dump waste into rivers and on streets
B. people aren't provided enough water due to leaking pipes
C. people have found some solutions to the problems
D. people would rather use boiling water and bottled water
121. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. City problems should be taught and be topic for students to discuss at school.
B. Children must ask for their parent's permission before joining community efforts.
C. Participators might take part in different kinds of projects and campaigns.
D. People can contribute in solving the problems by writing to local organizations working on these
issues.
122. Which of the following would serve as the best title for the passage?
A. Environment degradation: Air and water pollution
B. Environmental pollution: Problems and actions
C. Increasing urbanization: Causes and effects
D. Increasing urbanization: Effects and solutions
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
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Buying a house is the single largest financial investment an individual makes. Yet, in India this act is
fraught with risk and individuals depend on weak laws for justice. Occasionally, deviant promoters are
called to account as was the case in the detention of Unitech's promoters. This incident shows up the
fallout of an absence of proper regulation to cover contracts between buyers and real estate promoters.
A real estate bill, which is presently pending in Rajya Sabha, seeks to fill this gap. It has been debated
for over two years and should be passed by Parliament in the budget session.
India is in the midst of rapid urbanization and urban population is expected to more than double to about
900 million over the next three decades. Unfortunately, even the current population does not have
adequate housing. A government estimate in 2012 put the shortage at nearly 19 million units. If this
shortage is to be alleviated quickly, India's messy real estate sector needs reforms.
The real estate bill seeks to set standards for contracts between buyers and sellers. Transparency, a rare
commodity in real estate, is enforced as promoters have to upload project details on the regulators'
website. Importantly, standard definitions of terms mean that buyers will not feel cheated after taking
possession of a house. In order to protect buyers who pay upfront, a part of the money collected for a
real estate project is ring-fenced in a separate bank account. Also, given the uncertainty, which exists in
India on land titles, the real estate bill provides title insurance. This bill has been scrutinized by two
parliamentary committees and its passage now brooks no delay.
This bill is an important step in cleaning up the real estate market, but the journey should not end with
it. State governments play a significant role in real estate and they are often the source of problems.
Some estimates suggest that real estate developers have to seek approvals of as many as 40 central and
state departments, which lead to delays and an escalation in the cost of houses. Sensibly, NDA
government's project to provide universal urban housing forces states to institute reforms to access
central funding. Without real estate reforms at the level of states, it will not be possible to
meet the ambition of making housing accessible for all urban dwellers.
123. It can be inferred from the passage that ____.
A. buying house is not a single largest individual investment
B. in India, no one depends on laws for justice
C. the real estate bill does not provide title insurance
D. urbanization in India has increased rapidly
124. According to the passage, which of the following is the pending in Rajya Sabha?
A. NDA government's new scheme B. Universal rural housing programme
C. Real estate bill D. Universal urban housing programme
125. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Current population does not have adequate housing in India.
B. India's real estate sector needs reforms.
C. Real state bill has been scrutinized by two parliamentary committees.
D. Urban population is expected to more than double to about 850 million over the next three decades.
126. According to the passage, what is the source of problem in real estate?
A. Buyers and sellers B. Central governments
C. Market money makers D. State governments
127. The word alleviated in the second paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____.
A. aggravated B. deaden C. diminished D. relieved
128. The word possession in the third paragraph refers to ____.
A. lease B. need C. proprietary rights D. renting
129. The word escalation in the forth paragraph refers to ____.
A. decrease B. growth C. reduction D. sustainability
130. It is impossible to meet the ambition of making housing accessible for urban dwellers ____.
A. with real estate reforms at state level
B. without support of central government
C. without passing the bill in Rajya Sabha
D. without real estate reforms at the level of states
Part VI. WRITING
Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
131. There was an upward trend in the demand for labor force.
A. The demand for labor force declined.
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B. The demand for labor force increased.
C. The demand for labor force reduced.
D. The demand for labor force remained stable.
132. The industrial production plummeted spectacularly from 1990 to 2000.
A. The industrial production fell quickly in ten years from 1990 to 2000.
B. The industrial production fell steadily in ten years from 1990 to 2000.
C. The industrial production rose sharply in ten years from 1990 to 2000.
D. The industrial production rose slightly in ten years from 1990 to 2000.
133. There was a 5% drop in the student enrollment of the university.
A. The student enrollment of the university dropped by 5%.
B. The student enrollment of the university dropped for 5%.
C. The student enrollment of the university dropped in 5%.
D. The student enrollment of the university dropped to 5%.
134. There was a 30% rise in the rate of unemployment.
A. There was a rise by 30% in the rate of unemployment.
B. There was a rise of 30% in the rate of unemployment.
C. There was a rise to 30% in the rate of unemployment.
D. There was a rise up 30% in the rate of unemployment.
135. Rapid ups and downs in the number of students could be observed in June.
A. The number of students changed dramatically in June.
B. The number of students did not stay the same in June.
C. The number of students fluctuated wildly in June.
D. The number of students went up and then fell in June.
136. There was moderate fluctuation in the availability of seasonal produce.
A. The availability of seasonal produce experienced a stable period.
B. The availability of seasonal produce is recorded leveling off.
C. The availability of seasonal produce hardly moved up and down.
D. The availability of seasonal produce went through a period of erratic.
137. The rural population grew slowly from 1950 to 1990 and reached its peak in 1992.
A. The rural population experienced an upward trend from 1950 to 1992.
B. The rural population hit its highest level in 1992 after a slight increase in 40 years.
C. The rural population leveled off in 1992 after growing slowly for 40 years.
D. The rural population reached its lowest level in 1992 after growing slowly for 40 years.
138. The number of unemployed people doubled between 2005 and 2009.
A. Twice as many people were unemployed in 2005 compared to 2009.
B. Twice as many people were unemployed in 2009 than in 2005.
C. There were twice as many unemployed people in 2005 compared to 2009.
D. There were twice as many unemployed people in 2009 as in 2005.
Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
139. The share price fluctuated. The trend was slightly upward.
A. The share price fluctuated; as the upward trend.
B. The share price fluctuated; consequently, the trend was slightly upward.
C. The share price fluctuated; due to the upward trend.
D. The share price fluctuated; however, the trend was slightly upward.
140. Asia is home to 50 per cent of the world's urban population. At the same time, Europe is home to 14 per
cent of the world's urban population.
A. Asia is home to 50 per cent of the world's urban population although Europe is home to 14 per cent
of the world's urban population.
B. Asia is home to 50 per cent of the world's urban population due to Europe is home to 14 per cent of
the world's urban population.
C. Asia is home to 50 per cent of the world's urban population, nevertheless, Europe is home to 14 per
cent of the world's urban population.
D. Asia is home to 50 per cent of the world's urban population whereas Europe is home to 14 per cent of
the world's urban population.
141. Increasing urbanization has led to problems. Cities are centers of civilization and culture.
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A. Although increasing urbanization has led to problems, but cities are centers of civilization and
culture.
B. Despite increasing urbanization has led to problems, but cities are centers of civilization and culture.
C. In spite of increasing urbanization has led to problems, yet cities are centers of civilization and
culture.
D. Though increasing urbanization has led to problems, cities are centers of civilization and culture.
142. In 1960, the rate of urbanization in Indonesia was about 17%. In 1969, it was about 20%.
A. The rate of urbanization in Indonesia increased by 3% in 1969 followed by a slight fall to 17% in
1960.
B. The rate of urbanization in Indonesia rose to 20% before falling to 17% in the period of nine years
from 1960.
C. In 1960, the rate of urbanization in Indonesia was about 17% after falling slightly by 3% in the
period of nine years.
D. In 1960, the rate of urbanization in Indonesia was about 17% followed by a slight increase of 3% in
1969.
143. The expenditure of the office remained stable. The profit rose by 25%.
A. The profit rose by 25% although the stabilization of the office's expenditure.
B. The profit rose by 25% as a result of the stabilization of the office's expenditure.
C. The profit rose by 25% despite the stabilization of the office's expenditure.
D. The profit rose by 25% owing to the stabilization of the office's expenditure.
144. The rapid urbanization led to many serious problems. One of those is the growth of slums.
A. The rapid urbanization is the cause of many serious problems such as the growth of slums.
B. The rapid urbanization is consequent of many serious problems like the growth of slums.
C. The rapid urbanization is created by many serious problems such as the growth of slums.
D. The rapid urbanization is resulted by many serious problems like the growth of slums.
145. The price plunged from 300 to 20 in 1995. It plateaued over the next 3 years.
A. The price decreased by 280 in 1995 before stabilizing for the next 3 years.
B. The price decreased for 280 in 1995 before leveling off for the next 3 years.
C. The price increased by 280 in 1995 before leveling off for the next 3 years.
D. The price increased for 280 in 1995 before stabilizing for the next 3 years.
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Another answer could be to grow food in buildings. (110) ____ of vertical farming are suggesting we
construct multistory, climate-controlled farm buildings in the heart of our cities. One indoor hectare of
land would be (111) ____ to above five hectares outdoors, so we could grow year-round crops that
would easily feed whole cities. Opponents point to the cost, the increased energy used and the effect on
farmers.
Eat less meat Others say the solution lies not (112) ____ new technologies, but in eating less meat. It
takes about seven kilos of corn to produce one kilo of beef. That quality of corn will keep more people
(113) ____ than that quality of beef. But this is a message the world doesn't want to hear. Meat
consumption is rising steeply.
Increase aid
Rich countries have far more food than they need and waste vast amount of it - 6.7 million tons a year in
the UK (114) ____. We can afford to send surplus food to people (115) ____ need it. We could also
simply give more money to developing countries, (116) ____ they can buy food. (117) ____ say that
this makes people dependent on rich countries and is only a short-term solution.
106. A. undernourished B. unhealthy C . unbelievable D. undeniable
107. A. wasting B. destroying C. killing D. harvesting
108. A. strengthen B. rise C. increase D. enlarge
109. A. about B. to C. with D. on
110. A. Promoters B. Advocates C. Champion D. Spokesmen
111. A. same B. parallel C. alike D. equivalent
112. A. on B. to C. in D. over
113. A. alive B. lively C. vital D. active
114. A. lonesome B. lone C. lonely D. alone
115. A. whom B. which C. who D. what
116. A. because B. but C. so D. since
117. A. Reviewers B. Critics C. Analysts D. Judges
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Coral reefs are the most diverse of all marine ecosystems. They are full of life, with perhaps one quarter
of all ocean species depending on reefs for food and shelter. This is a remarkable statistic when you
consider that reefs cover just a tiny fraction of the earth's surface and less than two per cent of the ocean
bottom. Because they are so diverse, coral reefs are often called the rainforests of the ocean. Coral reefs
are very important to people. They even provide seventy per cent of the food demands for some marine
species, protection of shorelines, jobs based on tourism (nine out of twelve activities for tourists in Nha
Trang, for example, involve the coral reefs), and even medicines.
Unfortunately, climate change is the greatest global threat to coral reef ecosystems. Scientific evidence
now clearly indicates that the Earth's atmosphere and ocean are warming, and that these changes are
primarily due to greenhouse gases derived from human activities.
As temperatures rise, mass coral bleaching events and infectious disease outbreaks are becoming more
frequent. Additionally, carbon dioxide absorbed into the ocean from the atmosphere has already begun
to reduce calcification rates in reef-building and reef-associated organisms by altering seawater
chemistry through decreases in pH. This process is called ocean acidification.
Climate change will affect coral reef ecosystems, through sea level rise, changes to the frequency and
intensity of tropical storms, and altered ocean circulation patterns. When combined, all of these impacts
dramatically alter ecosystem function, as well as the goods and services coral reef ecosystems provide to
people around the globe.
There are also many things you can do to ensure that you are environmentally conscious when you visit
coral reefs or coastal areas. These include things such as hiring local guides to support the economy,
removing all trash from an area, never touching or harassing wildlife in reef areas, and avoiding
dropping your boat anchor or chain nearby a coral reef.
Finally, stay informed and spread the word! Educate yourself about why healthy coral reefs are valuable
to the people, fish, plants, and animals that depend on them. Your excitement will help others get
involved.
118. Though the coverage of coral reefs on the sea bed is ____, its vital role is undeniable.
A. remarkable B. small C. diverse D. huge
119. ____ of all the ocean species find food and home in the coral reefs.
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A. Two per cent B. Seventy per cent C. Twenty-five per cent D. Nine per cent
120. Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere directly caused ____.
A. infectious disease outbreaks B. reef-building
C. sea level rise D. ocean acidification
121. Which of the following statement is NOT true?
A. Coral reefs can be compared to rainforests due to its diversity.
B. The effects of global warming are only on the ecosystems themselves.
C. You can help the coral reefs by educating not only yourself but people around you.
D. Human activities which cause greenhouse gases are major reasons for the climate change.
122. The word conscious in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. knowledgeable B. curious C. aware D. acknowledgeable
Exercise 11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
The poaching crisis wiping out Africa's elephants is costing the continent's economies millions in lost
tourism revenue, according to a new study. Researchers looked at visitor and elephant data across 25
countries, and modeled financial losses from fewer visitors in protected areas due to the illegal wildlife
trade, which has caused elephant numbers to plummet by more than 100,000 in the last decade. (A)
The study team combined visitor numbers across 164 protected areas in 25 countries in forest and
savannah elephants, and elephant population data from 2009 to 2013, to reach a “per elephant" value in
terms of tourism income.
They concluded that Africa was most likely losing $26m in tourism revenue a year. (B) Around $9m of
that is lost from tourists' direct spending, such as staying at hotels and buying crafts, with the rest
through indirect value in the economy such as farmers and other suppliers supporting the tourist
industry.
The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, found that in most cases the revenue losses
were higher than paying for stronger anti-poaching measures to keep elephant populations stable. (C)
Dr. Robin Naidoo, the paper's lead author and , senior conservation wildlife scientist at WWF and his
team found. In the case of central Africa's forest elephants, which are harder for tourists to see and
therefore attract fewer visitors, the costs of protecting them exceed the benefits from tourism. Demand
from south-east Asia has seen the price of ivory triple since 2009 and it is estimated that one elephant is
killed every 15 minutes. (D) Corruption, a lack of resources, and, most importantly, increasingly
sophisticated poachers have hamstrung African countries' efforts to stem the trade.
Naidoo said that the research was not suggesting economic issues should be the only consideration
when protecting elephants, but framing the poaching crisis as a financial one could motivate African
governments and communities.
“It gives an additional reason for some groups of people, who may not necessarily be motivated by
intrinsic reasons for conversation, to engage with biodiversity conservation. It makes it clear to them
that it's not just in the best interests of the world to conserve this stuff, but tangible reasons for a whole
different group," he said.
123. The overall profit that the continent lost a year can be estimated to ____.
A. 25 million USD B. 100,000 USD C. 26 million USD D. 9 million USD
124. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. To get to the conclusion, scientists compared the changes in number of tourists and number of
elephants in 2009.
B. The only reason why illegal poaching is so difficult to stop is corruption.
C. Protecting elephants is for the both the practical and immaterial reasons.
D. There is an argument over the differences in the balance between the loss and the cost to protect the
elephants.
125. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Across the continent, the amount of money spent on protecting the elephant is smaller than the loss
tourist industry is suffering from.
B. The number of tourists reduces because now it is more difficult for them to see the elephants in the
wild.
C. One reason why elephants are killed in mass volume is from the increasing market of ivory in South
East Asia.
D. Relating poaching to financial benefits can be considered as one of the solutions to the problem.
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126. Which of the positions marked in the passage does the phrase "but the financial argument did not stack up
in all areas,” best fit?
A. (A) B. (B) C. (C) D. (D)
127. The word plummet in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. fall B. fluctuate C. rise D. Stabilize
128. The word sophisticated in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. simple B. outdated C. advanced D. basic
129. The word motivate in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. change B. design C. form D. inspire
130. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Elephant poaching costs African millions in tourism revenue
B. Elephant poaching does more good than harm
C. Elephant poaching brings an opportunity for Africa to change
D. Elephant poaching reduces the number of elephants in Africa
Part VI. WRITING
Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
131. You must never take the helmet off when you drive.
A. Helmets must be worn at all times when driving.
B. Helmets must be taken around with you when you drive.
C. Wearing helmets is never taken into consideration when driving.
D. Helmets are an optional part of you when you drive.
132. People in Australia are so environmentally-friendly that they create the greenest country in the world.
A. Australia is the greenest country in the world though the people are environmentally friendly
B. Australia is the greenest country in the world because the people are environmentally friendly.
C. Australia is the greenest country in the world while the people are environmentally-friendly.
D. Australia is the greenest country in the world if the people are environmentally friendly.
133. We might stop here if you don't change your way of speaking.
A. We might stop here unless you don't change your way of speaking.
B. We might stop here if you change your way of speaking.
C. We might stop here unless you change your way of speaking.
D. We might stop here if not you change your way of speaking.
134. When the class was over, the students ran out, screamed and shouted.
A. As long as the class finished, the students ran out, screamed and shouted.
B. No sooner was the class over, the students ran out, screamed and shouted.
C. As soon as the class had finished, the students ran out, screamed and shouted.
D. If the class was over, the students would run out, scream and shout.
135. At no time Jane asks me when she uses my bathroom.
A. Jane is always using my bathroom without asking!
B. It is very unusual for Jane to ask me when she uses my bathroom.
C. Jane has no time to ask me when she uses my bathroom.
D. Sometimes Jane asks me when she uses my bathroom.
136. He was about to do something when his mother suddenly shouted out.
A. He was doing something when his mother suddenly shouted out.
B. He refused to do something about his mother suddenly shouting out.
C. He was on the point of doing something when his mother suddenly shouted out.
D. His mother's sudden shouting out helped him to do something.
137. Merry allows her children to stay up late on Saturday evenings.
A. Merry makes her children stay up late on Saturday evenings.
B. Merry gets her children to stay up late on Saturday evenings.
C. Merry helps her children stay up late on Saturday evenings.
D. Merry lets her children stay up late on Saturday evenings.
138. I was under a strong impression that she had not told the truth.
A. I believed that she had not told the truth.
B. I doubted that she had not told the truth.
C. I protested that she had not told the truth.
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D. I insisted that she had not told the truth.
139. He acts like an innocent man even if the evidence shows the contradiction.
A. Even though he acts like an innocent man, the evidence shows the contradiction.
B. He acts like an innocent man because the evidence shows the contradiction.
C. The evidence shows the contradiction so he acts like an innocent man.
D. He acts like an innocent man, as a result, the evidence shows the contradiction.
Exercise 13. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
140. We paid for the meal. We wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
A. In order to pay for the meal, we wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
B. We paid for the meal in order to say sorry for what we had done.
C. We paid for the meal although we wanted to say sorry for what we had done.
D. The meal we paid for is what we want to say sorry for what we had done.
141. My sister thinks the film is too frightening. I am not scared at all.
A. My sister thinks the film is too frightening because I am not scared at all.
B. My sister thinks the film is too frightening so I am not scared at all.
C. My sister thinks the film is too frightening whereas I am not scared at all.
D. My sister thinks the film is too frightening although I am not scared at all.
142. He bought her flowers and diamond rings. This action made her fall in love with him.
A. He bought her flowers and diamond rings, what made her fall in love with him.
B. He bought her flowers and diamond rings, that made her fall in love with him.
C. He bought her flowers and diamond rings, which made her fall in love with him.
D. He bought her flowers and diamond rings which made her fall in love with him.
143. He was so angry with his boss. He quitted his job immediately.
A. Angry with his boss, he quitted his job immediately.
B. He quitted his job immediately, angry with his boss.
C. Angry with his boss he is, he quitted his job immediately.
D. He was so angry with his boss although quitting his job immediately.
144. Something hit the door. I heard a slam.
A. Something hit the door but I heard a slam.
B. Something hit the door when I heard a slam.
C. Something hit the door though I heard a slam.
D. Something hit the door for I heard a slam.
145. He doesn't like going out. He doesn't invite any friends home.
A. He either goes out or invites any friends home.
B. He neither goes out nor invites any friends home.
C. He not only goes out but also invites any friends home.
D. He goes out but not invites any friends home.
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Exercise 11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
MODERN SCIENCE
It seems entirely (119) ____ to us that there are teams of scientists in universities and (120) ____
institutions around the world, attempting to (121) ____ the way the world works. However, it hasn't
always been that (122) ____. Although the scientific method is now four or five hundred years old, the
ancient Greeks, for example, believed that they could work out the (123) ____ of natural events just by
the power of thought.
During the 17th century, more and more people began to realize that they could (124) ____ their
scientific ideas by designing a relevant (125) ____ and seeing what happened. A lot of (126) ____ was
made in this way by individual scientists. These men and women often worked alone, carrying out (127)
____ into many different areas of science, and they often received very little (128) ____ for their hard
work. (129) ____ the start of the 20th century, though, it became (130) ____ that science was becoming
more complicated and more expensive. This individual scientist disappeared, to be replaced by highly
qualified teams of experts. Modern science was born.
119. A. natural B. physical C. unreal D. typical
120. A. another B. every C. other D. whole
121. A. construct B. create C. discover D. invent
122. A. method B. route C. technique D. way
123. A. aims B. causes C. purposes D. reasons
124. A. calculate B. collect C. measure D. test
125. A. analysis B. attempt C. experiment D. event
126. A. development B. evolution C. movement D. progress
127. A. discovery B. education C. experiment D. research
128. A. present B. gift C. prize D. reward
129. A. At B. In C. On D. For
130. A. accurate B. actual C. clear D. true
Part IV. WRITING
Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
131. Why don't we get someone to fix our computer?
A. Fixing our computer is someone else's duty. B. Let's have someone to fix our computer.
C. Someone will have our computer fixed. D. Why don't we have our computer fixed?
132. My car needed servicing, so I took it to a garage.
A. I took my car to a garage to have it serviced.
B. I took my car, which needed to be servicing, to a garage.
C. I had a garage get serviced my car.
D. My car was taken to a garage to have it serviced.
133. Someone stole my dad's mobile phone last night.
A. My dad had his mobile phone stolen last night.
B. My dad got someone steal his mobile phone last night.
C. My dad asked someone to steal his mobile phone last night.
D. My dad was robbed of his mobile phone last night.
134. Someone is checking my car tyres for me.
A. I'm getting my car tyres checked.
B. I'm having my car tyres to be checked by someone.
C. I have my car tyres checked regularly.
D. My car tyres are being checked by myself.
135. Why don't you get someone to update the new computer program for me?
A. I suggest that you update the new computer program for me.
B. Shall I have the new computer program updated for you?
C. Why don't you ask someone to update the new computer program for me?
D. Why don't you have the new computer program updated by yourself?
136. We have decided to employ someone to put in a better lock.
A. A better lock has been decided to be put in. B. We have decided to have a better lock put in.
C. We have decided to put in a better lock. D. We have decided that we put in a better lock.
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137. Jane recommended asking someone to mow the lawn.
A. It is recommended by Jane that the lawn was mowed.
B. Jane recommended getting the lawn mowed.
C. Jane recommended mowing the lawn.
D. Someone was recommended to be mowed the lawn.
138. The teacher had his students use their laptops to surf the Net for resources in his class.
A. According to the teacher, the students had their resources surfed on their laptops.
B. Laptops must be used to surf for resources by the students in the class.
C. The teacher asked his students to use their laptops to surf the Net for resources in his class.
D. With the laptops, the students could surf the Net for resources in class.
139. We cannot live in outer space without special equipment.
A. It is impossible for us to live in outer space without special equipment.
B. We are impossible to live outer space without special equipment.
C. Without special equipment, we are very likely to live in outer space.
D. But for special equipment, we couldn't have lived in outer space.
140. Had he known more about computer programming, my brother would have worked for a computer
company.
A. A better knowledge of computer programming will help my brother find a job in a computer
company.
B. My brother didn't know much about computer programming, so he didn't work for a computer
company.
C. My brother wishes he had known more about computer programming and could work for a computer
company.
D. Knowing more about computer programming, my brother would find a job in a computer company.
Exercise 13. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
141. We don't have to wash the dishes any more. We have just bought a new dishwasher.
A. It is not necessary for us to wash the dishes, even when we have bought a new dishwasher.
B. No longer do we have to wash the dishes because we have just bought a new dishwasher.
C. The new dishwasher we have just bought needs doing the washing-up.
D. With the help of the new dishwasher, we won't have to do the washing-up very often.
142. My piano makes unsatisfactory sound. Someone is going to tune it tomorrow
A. I'm going to have my piano tuned tomorrow due to the unsatisfactory sound it makes.
B. If my piano makes unsatisfactory sound, someone is going to tune it tomorrow.
C. My piano makes unsatisfactory sound, so I am going to tune it tomorrow.
D. The piano which makes unsatisfactory sound is going to be tuned tomorrow.
143. Many industries today use highly automated vehicles. They can drive with almost no human intervention.
A. Although many industries today use many automated vehicles, they can drive without human
intervention.
B. Many industries today use highly automated vehicles which can drive with almost no human
intervention.
C. With almost no human intervention, many industries today can run highly automated vehicles.
D. When vehicles are highly automated in many industries, humans do not have to intervene in their
operation.
144. I did not dare to turn on the television. I was afraid of waking the baby up.
A. I did not dare to turn on the television for fear of waking the baby up.
B. I decided not to turn on the television in order to wake the baby up.
C. I decided to turn the television volume down to avoid waking the baby up.
D. Waking up the baby, I could not continue watching the television.
145. I have narrowed it down to two computer games. I can't make up my mind.
A. Although I have narrowed it down to two computer games, I still can't make up my mind.
B. Having narrowed it down to two computer games, I can make up my mind.
C. I have narrowed it down to two computer games, which helps me make up my mind.
D. If I don't narrow it down to two computer games, I won't be able to make up my mind.
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Unit 8. THE WORLD OF WORK
Part I. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. advertisement B. applicant C. candidate D. management
2. A. relevant B. energetic C. enthusiastic D. engineer
3. A. organized B. prioritize C. important D. opportunity
4. A. competitive B. entrepreneur C. apprenticeship D. conscientious
5. A. challenging B. energetic C. management D. organized
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. experience B. apprenticeship C. administration D. prioritize
7. A. advertisement B. probation C. competitive D. relevant
8. A. organization B. enthusiastic C. compassionate D. qualification
9. A. encourage B. interview C. graduate D. organize
10. A. successful B. significant C. experienced D. challenging
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. He has all the right ____ for the job.
A. certificates B. degrees C. diplomas D. qualifications
12. Before we apply for any jobs, we need to prepare a good CV and a ____ very carefully.
A. resume B.job interview C. covering letter overing D. reference
13. Employers always want job ____ to be able to demonstrate their skills and qualities.
A. employees B. workers C. staff D. applicants
14. There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them are ____ for an
interview.
A. shortlisted B. listed C. screened D. tested
15. My application was not successful; there were more than 4,000 applicants and only 20 were selected. I
realized that apprenticeship were very ____.
A. demanding B. crowding C. competitive D. difficult 104
16. When preparing a CV, university ____ can consider attaching a separate report about official work
experience during the course.
A. graduates B. leavers C. candidates D. applicants
17. An apprentice is required to do several years' ____.
A. coaching B. education C. formation D. training
18. According to everyone in the ____, she's a very good boss.
A. apartment B. compartment C. department D. employment
19. She's looking for a better position with another ____.
A. association B. firm C. house D. society
20. It's wise to think about choosing a ____ before leaving school.
A. business B. career C. living D. profession
21. A doctor is a member of a respected ____.
A. occupation B. profession C. trade D. work
22. If you want a job, you have to ____ for one.
A. applicate B. apply C. ask D. request
23. You'll probably have to ____ an application form.
A. fill down B. fill in C. fill on D. fill through
24. And you'll need to give the names of two or three ____.
A. hostages B. judges C. referees D. umpires
25. All the members of our ____ are expected to work hard.
A. personal B. personnel C. staff D. gang
26. Some of my work is interesting, but a lot of it is just ____.
A. habit B. practice C. tradition D. routine
27. If you are paid monthly, rather than weekly, you receive ____.
A. revenue B. a reward C. a salary D. wages
28. The purpose of running a business is to make a ____.
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A. service B. profit C. money D. contribution
29. The ____ were delivered to the warehouse by lorry.
A. data B. goods C. material D. stuff
30. Many young people travel all over the world and do all kinds of jobs before they ____.
A. lie down B. settle down C. touch down D. put down
31. In Britain, people are usually unwilling to tell other people how much they ____.
A. earn B. obtain C. deserves D. gain
32. If you're a(n) ____ you have to do what your boss tells you.
A. director B. employee C. employer D. manager
33. You can earn more money by working ____.
A. extraordinary hours B. overhours C. overtime D. supplementary hours
34. It's difficult these days for a young person to find a well-paid ____ job.
A. eternal B. reliable C. permanent D. stable
35. She was ____ after three years with the company.
A. advanced B. raised C. elevated D. promoted
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
36. My work is challenging, of course, because it involves both a sales function and a technique function.
A. fascinating B. rewarding C. stimulating D. demanding
37. She's doing well so she was promoted last year. Now she's in charge of a small team of four people.
A. controls B. supervises C. takes over D. rules
38. Somebody looks at the detailed specification for the installation and then another colleague researches the
cost of the labor and materials.
A. co-worker B. employee C. staff D. supervisor
39. I've been working here for over ten years now and I'm on first-name terms with everyone, even the CEO.
A. getting on B. happy
C. having an informal/friendly relationship D. satisfied
40. Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now she's the CEO of a big multi-national company. However,
her brother is a blue-collar worker in a small local factory.
A. mental B. low-paid C. manual D. regular
41. Employers usually look for candidates who have qualifications and relevant experience.
A. excellent B. rich C. appropriate D. extensive
42. I registered with some online employment agencies, and they found a vacancy almost immediately.
A. work B. an available job C. career D. place
43. Jacob was made redundant last month due to his company's downsizing policy. He's on a short-term
contract with a medium-sized company at the moment.
A. permanent B. temporary C. part-time D. full-time
44. When applying for a certain job, you'll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience.
A. relevant B. prior C. practical D. considerable
45. When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made redundant.
A. fired B. sacked C. laid off D. appointed
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
46. Should you hire a full-time employee on a permanent contract?
A. long-term B. long-lasting C. temporary D. limited
47. If the candidates can perform well and impress the interviewers during the interview, they can be recruited.
A. taken on B. dismissed C. employed D. chosen
48. To become a librarian, you need to be really well-organized.
A. in order B. neat and tidy C. compassionate D. messy
49. What exactly are white collar workers? They are people who work in offices and administrative positions.
A. manual B. intellectual C. official D. desk-job
50. Most, not to say all of the employers want to look for candidates with punctuality, so make sure you make a
positive impression on them by showing up on time for the interview.
A. good time management B. ability to meet deadlines C. being late D. being in time
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
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51. The shop assistant finally agreed ____ a full refund.
A. giving me B. to give me C. give to me D. to me to give
52. Bill asked me why ____ to go shopping with me.
A. I hadn't invited him B. hadn't I invited him
C. I hadn't him invited D. hadn't I him invited
53. "Don't come to the interview late," my mom said.
A. My mom told me do not come to the interview late.
B. My mom told me did not come to the interview late.
C. My mom told me not to come to the interview late.
D. My mom told me not coming to the interview late.
54. "I will help you with your CV, Mary," Peter said.
A. Peter advised Mary to write the CV. B. Peter promised to help Mary with her CV.
C. Peter advised Mary not to write her CV. D. Peter wanted Mary to help with the CV.
55. “____,” the doctor advised his patient.
A. You had better stop drinking B. You had better to drink
C. I would like you to drink D. Please drink some more
56. The woman said she ____ in this company for over 20 years.
A. has been working B. was working C. had been working D. works
57. US scientists claim that they ____ a new vaccine against malaria.
A. were developed B. have developed C. had developed D. was developing
58. If you saw a layer, he'd advise you ____ legal action.
A. take B. taking C. to take D. for taking
59. The lecturer recommended ____ a number of books before the exam.
A. reading B. to read C. we reading D. to have read
60. The boss ____ because he was always behind the deadlines.
A. threatened to dismiss him B. suggested him to dismiss
C. threatened him to dismiss D. promised him to dismiss
61. “Go ahead. Jump again,” the instructor ____.
A. urged B. promised C. demanded D. required
62. “____” Jim offered.
A. Can I get you a drink? B. May I drink? C. Do you want to drink? D. Could I drink?
63. “____,” the workers refused.
A. We would like to work overtime
B. We had better work overtime
C. We're afraid that we really don't want to work overtime
D. We're willing to work overtime
64. “____,” Paul reminded me.
A. Don't forget to tailor your CV to match the job descriptions
B. I would tailor your CV if you do not mind
C. I remember to tailor the CV
D. I remember tailoring your CV
65. Ellie asked Stan ____ to look at the new catalogue.
A. did he want B. do you want C. whether he wants D. if he wanted
66. Stephen ____ me he'd bought that suit in a sale.
A. said B. spoke C. told D. claimed
67. “What did the man say when you challenged him?”
“He said he ____ pay for the things in his bag, but I didn't believe him!”
A. is going to B. has been going to C. goes to D. was going to
68. When I last saw Carrie, she told me she ____ of applying for another job, but now she's changed her mind.
A. thought B. is thinking C. was thinking D. has been thinking
69. “What did they say when they realized you weren't a shoplifter?”
“They apologized ____ me.”
A. to doubt B. they had doubted C. for doubting D. the doubt of
70. “What did Maria ask you?”
“She asked me ____ I had ever been abroad.”
A. that B. whether C. for D. About
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71. It's about time Mrs Richards apologized to me ____ me a gossip in front of everybody.
A. to have called B. from calling C. that she called D. for having called
72. She may claim ____ a PhD but nobody's ever actually seen the certificate.
A. having B. to have C. for having D. if she has
73. Tammy responded ____ that at least she'd never lied to her parents.
A. to say B. that she said C. by saying D. with having said
74. The woman asked ____ get lunch at school.
A. can the children B. if the children can
C. whether the children could D. could the children
75. They said they had got back ____.
A. the following day B. the day after tomorrow C. the next day D. the previous day
76. The accused denied ____ in the vicinity of the murder scene.
A. to have ever been B. have ever been C. having been ever D. ever having been
77. We complained ____ the manager ____ the poor service we received at the restaurant.
A. on - about B. at - for C. with - of D. to - about
78. Police are advising ____ away from the building.
A. people to stay B. people staying C. people stay D. people will stay
79. The old man warned the young boys ____ in the deep river.
A. to swim B. not to swim C. don't swim D. against not swimming
80. “You must give me your essays,” Mrs. Vine said.
Mrs. Vine said we ____ give her our essays.
A. were having to B. will have to C. had to D. would have to
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
81. He complained with his friends about the terrible working condition at that factory.
A B C D
82. She refused to tell me what was the director's salary was because that information was confidential.
A B C D
83. You had better learning a foreign language before applying for a job.
A B C D
84. The applicant asked the head of the human resources department to tell him what the skills he needed in
A B C D
order to get that job.
85. My friend offered finding more information about the company that I was applying to.
A B C D
86. She asked me what the most important thing to remember at an interview is.
A B C D
87. The shop has volunteered that it will deliver the chairs by the end of the week.
A B C D
88. The old man warned the children to not swim in that river because it was very deep and dangerous.
A B C D
89. We were disappointed when the receptionist tells that the hotel was fully booked that week.
A B C D
90. Before the meeting finished, they arranged when they met next.
A B C D
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
91. "Hello, may I speak to the manager please?" “____”
A. No, you may not. B. That's OK. C. Hold on, please D. You're welcome.
92. “Hi, Chris. Good day at work?” “ ____”
A. Yeah, not bad, thanks. B. I'm fine, thanks. C. No, thanks. D. I'm terribly sorry.
93. "Your email was a bit of a shock: Rob trying to sell the coffee shop to Café Pronto. I couldn't believe it!”
A. Me, too. B. So could I. C. I couldn't, too. D. Me neither.
94. “Congratulations! You did a great job!” “ ____”
A. It's my pleasure. B. You're welcome. C. It's nice of you to say so. D. That's OK.
95. “Could you pick me up before 4 p.m?” “ ____ I'll be still working then."
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A. I hope so. B. Yes, I could. C. I'm afraid I can't. D. Yes, of course.
96. “What do you usually do on your days off?” “____”
A. I usually ride to work. B. I often do not much.
C. Nothing much. I usually sleep until 10 a.m. D. Very few.
97. “I'll help you write the CV if you want.” “____”
A. I don't want. B. Really? That's very kind of you.
C. You shouldn't. D. I really want.
98. “What do you do?” “____”
A. What do you do? B. I work in advertising.
C. I do as an advertiser. D. I am an advert.
99. “That'new French restaurant does a fixed price menu for only £18.” “____”
A. It's very good value for money. B. l'll save a bit of money.
C. What a waste of money. D. It costs a fortune.
100. "Can I pay by credit card?" "____”
A. Well, there's 10% off if you pay cash. B. Yes, I think I've got some pound coins.
C. Yes, we take Visa and Master card. D. Not too bad.
101. "Mandy doesn't seem very happy at the moment. Is she finding the course difficult?" “____”
A. No, the course is difficult. B. No, she's going to drop out.
C. Yes, she's happy. D. Yes, I think she's going to drop out and get a job.
102. "Hi, Susie, I haven't seen you around much recently." “____”
A. No, I've been at home revising most nights. B. Me neither.
C. Well, me too. D. I haven't seen you for ages, either.
103. "What gave you the impression that Greg was depressed?" “____”
A. Mary told me. B. Oh, I don't know. He just seemed a bit down.
C. He depressed me. D. He's really depressing.
104. "What are your weaknesses?" “____”
A. I'm not weak. B. In fact, I'm very strong.
C. Well, I suppose I'm a bit of a perfectionist. D. I'm perfect
105. "How do you do. Nice to meet you!” “____”
A. I'm fine, thank you. B. How do you do. Nice to meet you, too.
C. Not bad. What about you? D. It's very kind of you to say so.
Part V. READING
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A MORE COMMERCIAL TUNE
Roger Press, 40, has changed his career. After spending five years (106) ____ a concert pianist he has
gone into business, recently (107) ____ up his own company. "After leaving university I decided to
(108) ____ myself to a career in music. I loved performing but it was very hard (109) ____. I played at
concerts in Europe and America, made recordings and got good (110) ____. But after a while I felt I had
gone as (111) ____ as I could. Unless you are one of the world's top pianists, it's difficult to earn a good
(112) ____ and I wasn't one of the greatest.
When I (113) ____ up my performing career, people around me were more sad and disappointed than I
was. But I felt free and (114) ____ I knew I was getting serious about life. After getting a (115) ____ in
business administration I joined the recording company EMI and started their classical video division,
producing programs about famous artists. A year ago I left EMI and formed a new company, New
Media System, which (116) ____ in multimedia programs.
Now that I run my own business I'm in control of my life and I feel proud of my achievements.
Although the stress is high and I work (117) ____ hours, the stress involved in piano playing was much
worse. It took physical, emotional and mental skills. I prefer the pressures I live with now.'
106. A. like B. working C. how D. as
107. A. giving B. setting C. forming D. bringing
108. A. devote B. take C. assign D. employ
109. A. job B. effort C. work D. career
110. A. reviews B. critics C. reports D. praise
111. A. soon B. often C. far D. much
112. A. life B. living C. money D. payment
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113. A. took B. brought C. gave D. put
114. A. lastly B. at last C. at the end D. lately
115. A. qualification B. title C. graduate D. grade
116. A. specializes B. focuses C. concentrates D. dedicates
117. A. overtim B. large C. long D. bonus
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
LINDA GREENLAW: SWORDFISH FISHERMAN
Not only does Linda Greenlaw do one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, but also does it
extremely well. She has been described as ‘one of the best captains on the entire East Coast’ and that, in
one of the leading countries in the fishing industry, is praise indeed.
Linda was born and brought up on Isle au Haut, a tiny island ten kilometers off the coast of Maine,
USA. She fell in love with fishing as a child, and she worked on fishing boats during her summer breaks
from college.
Her first opportunity to go on a deep-sea fishing trip came when she was nineteen. Alden Leeman, a
man she'd never met before, hired her for thirty days on his sword-fishing boat. The trip was a success
and eventually Alden offered Linda her first boat to captain in 1986, which probably made her the only
woman ever to captain a sword-fishing boat.
So, why did she take up swordfishing in the first place? Linda says that not only does she like the way
she feels on a boat, but she also gets passionate about catching a fish. More than anything, she's proud
of being a fisherman, even more so than she is of being a best-selling author.
Linda has published four books to date, the first of which, The Hungry Ocean, was top of the New York
bestseller list for three months. In it, Linda tells the story of one fishing trip and narrates the adventures
she experienced on board with her five-man crew, including bad weather, sickness, mechanical
problems and, of course, the fish.
But the world of fish and fishing is a man's world and it's not easy to find a word to describe Linda
Greenlaw. In her own words, she says: 'I am a woman. I am a fisherman. I am not a "fisherwoman”,
“fisherlady", or "fishergirl”.’
118. Linda is ____.
A. American B. British C. Canadian D. Greek
119. Her first deep-sea fishing trip was ____.
A. when she was thirty B. when she was a child C. before she was twenty D. in 1986
120. Linda took up swordfishing because ____.
A. she needed to earn some money B. she wanted to become a best-selling author
C. all her family are fishermen D. she loves boats and catching fish
121. On the boat described in The Hungry Ocean ____.
A. there were five people B. there were six people
C. there were four people D. there were three people
122. Linda prefers to be described as ____.
A. a fisherwoman B. a fisherlady C. a fisherman D. a fishergirl
Exercise 11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
A WRITER'S LIFE: G P TAYLOR
J. K. Rowling may be responsible for the revival of fantasy fiction. But her contemporary rivals, many
of whom have benefited from her success, seem reluctant to give her credit for starting a trend. Philip
Pullman, for example, points out that Northern Lights, the first volume in his trilogy His Dark
Materials, was published a year before Harry Potter's adventures began. So it comes as a surprise when
G P Taylor concedes that he only wrote a novel because of the enormous popularity of Harry Potter.
Taylor is the Yorkshire vicar who sold his motorbike to self-publish 2,000 copies of his first novel,
Shadowmancer, a book that was subsequently picked up by publishers Faber and got to number one in
the New York Times bestseller list. His novels conjure up dark, chilling worlds in which the super
natural threatens to take over, yet he describes his life as a writer in flatly functional terms. For example,
he is able to name the exact day that he became a novelist: March 21, 2002. 'It was one of those seminal
moments in my life. Harry Potter was becoming very popular. And I thought, “This woman's written a
book. I might write one." ’
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‘I got a copy of Harry Potter, counted the number of words that were on the page, measured the width of
the margin, counted the number of chapters in the book, how many pages were in the book and set my
computer screen up so that it would have 468 Words on the page. My chapters were the same length as
the Harry Potter chapters; I thought, “This must be how you write the book.”
The Harry Potter formula has its faults, of course. Stephen King was once asked what he thought of
Rowling's novels. Were they thought-provoking'? King thought not. But did that matter, he wondered,
in a 'fantasy-adventure aimed primarily at children and published in the heart of the summer vacation'?
His conclusion was unequivocal: ‘Of course not. What kids on summer vacation want - and probably
deserve - is simple, uncomplicated fun.'
Shadowmancer is a simple and uncomplicated fantasy - and Taylor, who is his own most effective critic,
makes few further claims for the novel. 'It's a great story, but if I'd written it now, it would be a
completely different book. In many ways, it's a clumsy classic. There are a lot of things in there that I
would get rid of. And yet, I think that's the big attraction. It's because it's an incredible adventure story,
written by a non-writer, just a storyteller.
Taylor returns to this distinction between writing and storytelling a number of times, distancing himself
from grand and lofty ideas of the novelist's purpose. He describes himself as a 'fairly uneducated,
council-house kid' who ran away to London as a teenager, ‘a bit of a chancer, with ideas above his
station’. He read Dickens, lots of Orwell - 'they were trendy books to read' - and Kerouac. But he is
uncomfortable talking at any length about favorite novels or influences beyond Rowling: 'I have not
read all that many books. I'm not, you know, a very literate person.'
Taylor was a rock-music promoter in his twenties and remains a showman, happiest in front of a crowd.
He describes the talks he gives in schools and at book festivals, dressed up as a sea captain or as an 18th-
century highwayman in a long black coat. ‘You're using your face, you're using your body, you're acting
out what you're doing.’ The business of putting his thoughts in writing can be problematic in
comparison. As a storyteller, in order to demonstrate shock or alarm to an audience he will "pause
between sentences and showed a wide-eyed, staring face. But to describe that in English ...’
This impatience with the limitation of language can be a positive asset: in Tersia, Taylor's new fantasy,
the speed of the narrative and the scale of the events that overwhelm the characters mean there is no
time for the story to get bogged down. That said, it is unusual to hear a writer speak in such a
dismissive way of his craft. Shadowmancer has been taken on by Universal Pictures, and Taylor does
nothing to hide the fact that he thinks 'the movie's more exciting than the book’.
123. The writer says that many fantasy fiction writers would not agree that ____.
A. they have copies their ideas from J. K. Rowling
B. J. K. Rowling's success has contributed to their own
C. Fantasy fiction will remain fashionable for many years
D. J. K. Rowling is a writer of fantasy fiction in the true sense
124. The writer is surprised by ____.
A. the success of Taylor's books B. the short time Taylor has been a writer
C. the number of books Taylor has published D. Taylor's reasons for writing his first book
125. What aspect of the Harry Potter books does Taylor admit to imitating?
A. the writing style B. the storylines C. the layout D. the cover design
126. What does that in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. the Harry Potter formula B. the novels' target audience
C. the timing of the novels' publication D. the novels' failure to make people think
127. What does Taylor say about Shadowmancer?
A. He is aware of its limitations. B. He did not write all of it himself.
C. He is going to write a revised edition. D. It does not deserve the praise it receives.
128. What opinion does Taylor have of himself?
A. He is very proud of his achievement as a writer.
B. He thinks he is a better writer than J. K. Rowling.
C. He does not regard himself as a serious novelist.
D. He feels he deserves greater recognition.
129. What do we learn about the talks Taylor gives?
A. He enjoys them more than being a promoter. B. He couldn't do them without dressing up.
C. He finds them easier than writing. D. He likes shocking people.
130. What does the writer mean by there is no time for the story to get bogged down (the last paragraph)?
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A. The story moves on too quickly.
B. The plot is never prevented from developing.
C. Emotions are not dealt with in sufficient detail.
D. The story is not always as exciting as it could be.
Part VI. WRITING
Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.
131. I/ read/ advertisement/ post/ secretary/ company's website.
A. I would like to read the advertisement for the post of a secretary on your company's website.
B. I enjoy reading the advertisement for the post of a secretary on your company's website.
C. I have just read the advertisement for the post of a secretary on your company's website.
D. I read the advertisement which is looking for a post of a secretary on your company's website.
132. I think/ I meet your requirements / I write/ apply for/ position.
A. I think I must meet your requirements so that I am writing to apply for this position.
B. Because I think I can meet your requirements so I am writing to apply for this position.
C. As I think I can meet your requirements so I am writing to apply for this position.
D. I think I can meet your requirements, therefore, I am writing to apply for this position.
133. My academic background/ BA certificate in Business Administration/ one year's experience/ work as a
personal assistant.
A. My academic background includes a BA certificate in Business Administration and I have one year's
experience of working as a personal assistant.
B. My academic background it is a BA certificate in Business Administration as well as I have one
year's experience of working as a personal assistant.
C. My academic background which has a BA certificate in Business Administration. Furthermore, I
have one year's experience of working as a personal assistant.
D. My academic background that is a BA certificate in Business Administration. Nonetheless, I have
one year's experience of working as a personal assistant.
134. My strengths/ work well under high pressure/ well-organized and punctual.
A. My strengths is to work well under high pressure, besides, I am well-organized and punctual.
B. My strengths include being able to work well under high pressure, in addition to, I am well-organized
and punctual.
C. My strengths include working well under high pressure and I am very well-organized and punctual.
D. My strengths include working well under high pressure and being very well-organized and punctual.
135. My CV/ enclose/ contact/ me/ every morning/ look forward/ interviewed.
A. My CV enclosed and contact me every morning. I look forward to be interviewed.
B. My CV is enclosed. You can contact me every morning. I am looking forward to being interviewed.
C. My CV which is enclosed, so please contact me every morning. I am looking forward to be
interviewed.
D. My CV is enclosed. Please contact me every morning. As a result, I look forward to being
interviewed.
136. Job interview/ opportunity/show/ employer/ what/ recruited.
A. Job interview is your opportunity to show an employer what he or she gets when you will be
recruited.
B. Job interview is an opportunity for your showing an employer what he or she will get when you are
recruited.
C. A job interview is an opportunity for you to show an employer what he or she will get if you are
recruited.
D. Job interview is your opportunity to show an employer what he or she will get unless you are
recruited.
137. People/ work/ offices/ have/ five-day week/ often say/ nine-to-five job.
A. People who work in offices have a five-day week and are often said to have a nine-to-five job.
B. People work in offices that have a five-day week and are often said to have a nine-to-five job.
C. People working in offices have a five-day week and often say to have a nine-to-five job.
D. People worked in offices which have a five-day week and are often said to have a nine-to-five job.
138. Thanks to/ high grades/ university/ she/ offer/ the position.
A. Thanks to her high grades at university so she is offered the position.
B. Thanks to her high grades at university, she offered the position.
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C. Thanks to her high grades at university, she is offered the position.
D. Thanks to her high grades at university, so she offers the position.
139. My boss/ have/ assistant/ send/ document/ to him/ while/ away/ on business.
A. My boss had his assistant sent the document to him while he was away on business.
B. My boss had his assistant send the document to him while he was away on business.
C. My boss had his assistant to send the document to him while he was away on business.
D. My boss had his assistant sent the document for him while he was away on business.
140. What/ wear/ always important/ it/ create/ first impression/ interviewers.
A. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression on the interviewers.
B. What you wear is always important when it creates the first impression on the interviewers.
C. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression for the interviewers.
D. What you wear is always important because of it creates the first impression on the interviewer.
Exercise 13. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
141. The secretary said, "Sorry, I will never work on Sunday.”
A. The secretary promised not to work on Sunday.
B. The secretary refused not to work on Sunday.
C. The secretary reminded her boss to work on Sunday.
D. The secretary refused to work on Sunday.
142. "Joanna, please come to my office immediately," the boss said.
A. The boss invited Joanna to come to his office immediately.
B. The boss warned Joanna to come to his office immediately.
C. The boss asked Joanna to come to his office immediately.
D. The boss told Joanna please come to his office immediately.
143. “Susan, can you remember to photocopy these documents for tomorrow's meeting?" said the line manager.
A. The line manager advised Susan to photocopy those documents for the meeting tomorrow.
B. The line manager reminded Susan to photocopy those documents for the meeting the following day.
C. The line manager invited Susan to photocopy these documents for the meeting the following day.
D. The line manager reminded Susan to photocopy these documents for the meeting the following day.
144. "Go on, Mike! Apply for the job," the father said.
A. The father encouraged Mike to apply for the job.
B. The father denied applying for the job.
C. The father invited Mike to apply for the job.
D. The father forced Mike to apply for the job.
145. “I would like a cup of coffee, please,” Ms. Smith said to the waitress.
A. Ms. Smith ordered the waitress to bring her a cup of coffee.
B. Ms. Smith invited the waitress a cup of coffee.
C. Ms. Smith advised the waitress to drink a cup of coffee.
D. Ms. Smith warned the waitress not to drink coffee.
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Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
36. As he lived in a small town outside the city, he had to commute every day.
A. take a bus to work B. drive to work
C. take a lift to work D. travel a long way to and from work
37. The atmosphere at work was so bad that Brian eventually decided to hand in his notice.
A. notify the boss B. apply for another job C. give up his job D. be given a better job
38. My boss has a reputation for being such a slave-driver!
A. working overtime B. working excessively hard
C. being slave to work D. making his staff work too hard
39. There are excellent prospects for promotion, and you'll know you're doing something to benefit society.
A. opportunities B. likelihoods C. futures D. potentials
40. We want to recruit the brightest and the best. If you think you fit the bill, fill in an application form today.
A. are able to pay the bill B. are suitable C. are of the right size D. are excellent
41. I am available for an interview all afternoons, except on Tuesday because I am doing a computer course to
improve my typing skills.
A. willing B. free C. impatient D. longing
42. Finally, Amy decided to quit her job as she couldn't stand doing the same things days in days out. It's so
monotonous!
A. easy B. low-paid C. tedious D. secure
43. Lucy has just finished her A levels and she has got a place at university, but she would really like a break
from the academic world. Therefore, she decides to take a gap year and travel around the world!
A. a year off B. a year out C. a year away D. a year's trip 122
44. The experience from an adventurous expedition to a rainforest will broaden your horizons and teach you
new skills.
A. expand your range of interests and knowledge B. open your views
C. widen your eyes D. be an eye-opener
45. I consider myself to be trustworthy, responsible and enthusiastic.
A. worthwhile B. talented C. honest D. skilled
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
46. Well, I want to go straight to university, but I'm also thinking of applying for a temporary job in the
summer.
A. part-time B. full-time C. permanent D. seasonal
47. John was promoted last month for being such a committed worker.
A. dishonest B. irresponsible C. unenthusiastic D. unreliable
48. With so many breakthroughs in robotic science and technology, much manual work will soon be taken over
by robots.
A. intellectual work B. physical work C. monotonous work D. dull work
49. I'd go mad if I had to do a dead-end job like working on a supermarket checkout.
A. boring B. monotonous C. fascinating D. demanding
50. He's just so flexible. He'll adapt to any situation.
A. adaptable B. rigid C. intelligent D. autonomous
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51. Helen usually ____ her childhood with great pleasure.
A. talks back to B. thinks back on C. turns back to D. falls back on
52. One member of the project group ____ the boss and was fired immediately.
A. came up against B. came up with C. talked back to D. put up with
53. The government is trying not to ____ the money they are spending on vocational training.
A. drop out of B. drop in on C. go on with D. cut down on
54. My grandparents often ____ us without warning.
A. drop in on B. keep up with C. drop out of D. catch up with
55. Linda was about to take a part-time job, but she decided to ____ her studies instead.
A. keep up with B. go on with C. get on with D. drop out of
56. Many students ____ school to set up their own businesses and become self-employed.
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A. move out of B. cut down on C. drop out of D. drop in on
57. I'm searching for websites offering career advice so that I can ____ a plan.
A. come up against B. come up with C. draw up with D. come across with
58. I'm so ____ under with work at the moment - it's awful.
A. iced B. rained C. snowed D. fogged
59. The company's announced it's ____ off over 1,000 workers.
A. leaving B. laying C. setting D. giving
60. They're planning to ____ down their operation in Greece and concentrate on Eastern Europe.
A. wind B. tie C. roll D. stretch
61. The job offer was too good for him to ____ down.
A. put B. cut C. turn D. shut
62. I'm not sure I'm doing it right, but I'll try to ____ ahead with it anyway.
A. drive B. bang C. touch D. press
63. Something's just ____ up, so I'm afraid I won't be able to make it this afternoon.
A. shown B. pulled C. cropped D. cut
64. Could you lend me some money to ____ me over to the end of the month?
A. hand B. tie C. get D. make
65. I didn't ____ out to be a millionaire - I just wanted to run a successful business.
A. set B. go C. begin D. watch
66. Mona's going to leave early this afternoon but she says she'll ____ up the hours tomorrow.
A. find B. make C. catch D. bring
67. I was ____ in for the actual manager while she was away on maternity leave.
A. heading B. staying C. standing D. sitting
68. Over three hundred workers were made redundant because they had to ____ one factory.
A. pull down B. cut down C. take down D. close down
69. I am ____ seeing you at a job interview.
A. waiting for B. looking for C. looking forward to D. hoping to
70. The company I'm working for at the moment is planning to expand, so they're ____ new staff.
A. taking on B. bringing in C. carrying on to D. pulling in
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A. B. C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
71. It was ____ windy that I couldn't stand up!
A. so B. such C. enough D. too
72. They were ____ beautiful shoes that I decided I had to get them.
A. enough B. too C. so D. such
73. Emma and Karen used to be ____ good friends that I'm surprised they don't get on now.
A. so B. enough C. such D. too
74. Tina had ____ much paper work to do that she didn't know where to begin.
A. too B. so C. such D. enough
75. ____ already busy in February, I would gladly accept your invitation.
A. Was I not B. Were I not C. If I am not D. Unless I was not
76. He behaved as if nothing ____.
A. has happened B. would happen C. was happening D. had happened
77. Do what you like ____ you don't make any noise.
A. provided B. if C. unless D. suppose
78. We'd better leave early tomorrow ____ there's a lot of traffic when we get to London.
A. unless B. so long as C. in case D. if
79. Why were you acting ____ you hadn't seen the boss?
A. the way B. as though C. like D. as
80. He ran ____ he could to catch up with her.
A. more quickly than B. quicker than C. as quick as D. as quickly as
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
81. It would have been better if you wouldn't have taken a year out in the first place.
A B C D
82. Suppose you haven't found your USB, what would you have done?
A B C D
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83. Although her friends tried to persuade her to apply for the job at a local factory, but Christine refused to
A B C D
make an application.
84. If Mariana been able to complete her thesis instead of returning to work, she would have graduated a year
A B C D
ago.
85. A year out provided him with so extensive experience that his university was very impressed.
A B C D
86. You can leave early this morning in case you promise to make up this afternoon.
A B C D
87. Oil and gas prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some commuters have been forced to
A B C D
alter their travelling habits.
88. Scarlet could type much faster than anyone else in the office does.
A B C D
89. Last year, the company went bankrupt so sudden that everyone was taken by surprise.
A B C D
90. We have such a lot of bills to pay we don't have any money for luxuries.
A B C D
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 9. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
91. "Why don't you wear trainers to work?" “____”
A. My boss doesn't want to. B. We aren't allowed to.
C. We aren't let wear. D. My boss makes me not to.
92. “Would you mind telling me where he works?” “ ____”
A. Yes, I would. B. Never mind.
C. No, of course not. D. Well, he works in a hospital.
93. "How's your new car?" “____”
A. More fast than my old one. B. As fast as possible.
C. Much faster than my old one. D. Most fast so far.
94. “What are you going to do after leaving school?“ “____”
A. I'd like to take a year out and travel abroad. B. My dream job is becoming a journalist.
C. Well, I love taking care of kids. D. I'm going to drop out of school.
95. “What's your dream job?" "____”
A. I want to gain work experience first. B. I've always wanted to be a doctor.
C. I want to be successful. D. I'd like to go straight into university.
96. “What qualities do you have that make you a suitable candidate for this post?” “____”
A. Well, I have a lot of qualifications that match.
B. I'm highly qualified for the post.
C. I used to work in a similar position for two years.
D. I consider myself to be trustworthy, responsible and punctual.
97. “Do you like my jacket? It's made of pure silk." "____”
A. You're such a show off! B. No, not for me.
C. Really? It must have cost you a fortune. D. Yes, give it to me.
98. “What do you do for a living?” “____”
A. I live by working as a secretary. B. I live a happy life, thank you.
C. I earn enough for a living. D. I am a secretary.
99. “How much do you earn in your new job?” “____”
A. That's a bit nosey of you! B. You shouldn't ask that.
C. I'm not your slave! D. You can be so bossy at times!
100. "I think Mark took some money from my bag while we were out.” “____”
A. No, he's far too sensible to do a thing like that.
B. No, he's much too shy to do a thing like that.
C. No, he's far too honest to do a thing like that.
D. No, he's much too proud to do a thing like that.
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101. “____” “Tall and fair, pretty, cheerful-looking.”
A. How is Mandy? B. What does Mandy look like?
C. How does Mandy like? D. What is Mandy like?
102. “Would you like some spaghetti?” “____ I'm full.”
A. Yes, please. B. No, thanks. C. Yes, I would. D. No, I wouldn't.
103. “How's the new job? Does it pay well?” “____”
A. Not too bad. I get £400 a week after tax. B. I make a lot more.
C. I get a rise. D. I earn pretty good money.
104. “Who are you working for at the moment?” “ ____”
A. I work for my boss. B. I'm my own boss. C. I'm working in IT. D. I'm an employer.
105. "It usually costs £150, but I got it for £75 in the sale!" " ____"
A. Lucky you. B. Really? You are so lucky. C. It's a real bargain! D. I'm not that lucky.
Part V. READING
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (106) ____ you are. One
thing you have to be (107) ____of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of
people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (108) ____ to
achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others (109) ____ you
from reaching your target, and let constructive criticism have positive (110) ____ on your work. If
someone says you're totally (111) ____ in talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, however,
someone (112) ____ you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (113)
____ their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (114) ____. There are
many famous novelists who made a complete (115) ____ of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to
(116) ____ approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful
does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (117) ____ well if you persevere
and stay positive.
106. A. talented B. invested C. mixed D. workable
107. A. alert B. clever C. intelligent D. aware
108. A. mind B. brain C. thought D. idea
109. A. cease B. remove C. avoid D. prevent
110. A. outcome B. result C. effect D. consequence
111. A. lacking B. short C. missing D. absent
112. A. suggests B. advises C. proposes D. explains
113. A. think B. consider C. look round D. take
114. A. career B. business C. job D. work
115. A. mess B. rubbish C. trash D. garbage
116. A. put off B. bank on C. keep on D. drop in on
117. A. turn out B. come into C. deal with D. sail through
Exercise 11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Although I left university with a good degree, I suddenly found that it was actually quite hard to find a
job. After being unemployed for a few months, I realized I had to take the first thing that came along or
I'd be in serious financial difficulties. And so, for six very long months, I became a market research
telephone interviewer.
I knew it wasn't the best company in the world when they told me that I'd have to undergo three days of
training before starting work, and that I wouldn't get paid for any of it. Still, I knew that the hourly rate
when I actually did start full time would be a lot better than unemployment benefit, and I could work up
to twelve hours a day, seven days a week if I wanted. So, I thought of the money I'd earn and put up
with three days of unpaid training. Whatever those three days taught me - and I can't really remember
anything about them today - I wasn't prepared for the way I would be treated by the supervisors.
It was worse than being at school. There were about twenty interviewers like myself, each sitting in a
small, dark booth with an ancient computer and a dirty telephone. The booths were around the walls of
the fifth floor of a concrete office block, and the supervisors sat in the middle of the room, listening in to
all of our telephone interviews. We weren't allowed to talk to each other, and if we took more than about
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two seconds from ending one phone call and starting another, they would shout at us to hurry up and get
on with our jobs. We even had to ask for permission to go to the toilet. I was amazed how slowly the
day went. Our first break of the day came at eleven o'clock, two hours after we started. I'll always
remember that feeling of despair when I would look at my watch thinking, 'It's must be nearly time for
the break', only to find that it was quarter to ten and that there was another hour and a quarter to go. My
next thought was always, 'I can't believe I'm going to be here until nine o'clock tonight.'
The most frightening aspect of the job was that I was actually quite good at it. 'Oh, no!' I thought.
‘Maybe I'm destined to be a market researcher for the rest of my life.' My boss certainly seemed to think
so. One day - during a break, of course - she ordered me into her office. 'Simon,' she said, 'I'm
promoting you. From tomorrow, you're off telecoms and onto credit card complaints. I'm sure you can
handle it. There's no extra pay, but it is a very responsible position.'
Three weeks later, I quit. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
118. Why did the writer become a market research telephone interviewer?
A. He had completely run out of money. B. He had the right university degree for the job.
C. It was the first job he was offered. D. He knew it was only for six months.
119. The writer had doubts about the company when ____.
A. they only offered him three days of training
B. they told him he wouldn't receive payment for his training
C. they told him he had to be trained first
D. he was told what the hourly rate would be
120. His workplace could be best described as ____.
A. large and noisy B. silent and dirty
C. untidy and crowded D. old-fashioned and uncomfortable
121. How did he feel when he realized it wasn't time for the break yet?
A. He felt that he would have to go home early.
B. He felt that he wouldn't survive to the end of the day.
C. He felt that the end of the day seemed so long away.
D. He felt that he must have made a mistake.
122. What was unusual about Simon's promotion?
A. It showed how good he was at his job. B. It meant he would be phoning different people.
C. It involved greater responsibility. D. There was no increase in salary.
Exercise 12. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
THE SECRETARY
In olden days, when a glimpse of stocking was looked upon as something far too shocking to distract the
serious work of an office, secretaries were men.
Then came the First World War and the male secretaries were replaced by women. A man's secretary
became his personal servant, charged with remembering his wife's birthday and buying her presents;
taking his suits to the dry-cleaners; telling lies on the telephone to keep people he did not wish to speak
to at bay; and, of course, typing, filing and taking shorthand.
Now all this may be changing again. The microchip and high technology is sweeping the British office,
taking with it much of the routine clerical work that secretaries did. "Once office technology takes over
generally, the status of the job will rise again because it will involve only the high-powered work - and
then men will want to do it again."
That was said by one of the executives (male) of one of the biggest secretarial agencies in this country.
What he has predicted is already under way in the US. One girl described to me a recent temporary job
placing men in secretarial jobs in San Francisco, she noted that all the men she dealt with appeared to be
gay so possibly that is just a new twist to the old story.
Over here, though, there are men coming onto the job market as secretaries. Classically, girls have
learned shorthand and typing and gone into a company to seek their fortune from the bottom - and that's
what happened to John Bowman. Although he joined a national grocery chain as secretary to its first
woman senior manager, he has since been promoted to an administrative job.
"I filled in the application form and said I could do audio/typing, and in fact I was the only applicant.
The girls were reluctant to work for this young, glamorous new woman with all this power in the firm.
I did typing at school, and then a commercial course. I just thought it would be useful finding a job. I
never got any funny treatment from the girls, though I admit I've never met another male secretary. But
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then I joined the Post Office as a clerk and fiddled with the typewriter, and wrote letters, and thought
that after all secretaries were getting a good £ 1,000 a year more than clerks like me. There were a
shortage at that time, you see.
It was simpler working for a woman than for a man. I found she made decisions, she told everybody
what she thought, and there was none of that male bitchiness, or that stuff 'ring this number for me dear'
which men go in for.
Don't forget we were a team - that's how I feel about it - not boss and servant but two people doing
different things for the same purpose.”
One high technology has made the job of secretary less routine, will there be a male takeover? Men
should beware of thinking that they can walk right into the better jobs. There are a lot of women
secretaries who will do the job as well as them - not just because they can buy negligees for the boss's
wife, but because they are as efficient and well-trained to cope with word processors and computers as
men.
123. Before 1914 female secretaries were rare because they ____.
A. were less efficient than men B. wore stockings
C. were not as serious as men D. would have disturbed the other office workers
124. A female secretary has been expected, besides other duties, to ____.
A. be her boss's memory B. do everything her boss asked her to
C. clean her boss's clothes D. telephone her boss's wife
125. A secretary in the future will ____.
A. be better paid B. have less work to do
C. have higher status D. have more work to do
126. He was given his first job as a secretary because ____.
A. he had the best qualifications B. he was lucky
C. he wanted to work for a woman D. no one else applied
127. He did a commercial course because he ____.
A. couldn't think of anything else to do B. thought it would help him to find a job
C. had done typing at school D. wanted to become a secretary
128. When he was a post office clerk, secretaries were better paid because ____.
A. not many were looking for jobs B. they were better trained
C. they had greater responsibility D. they worked longer hours
129. He found that working for a female boss was less ____.
A. boring B. easy C. complicated D. frustrating
130. The writer believes that before long ____.
A. men and women will be secretaries B. men will take over women's jobs as secretaries
C. men will better with machines D. women will operate most office machines
Part VI. WRITING
Exercise 13. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
131. Thanks to her high grades at university, Barbara is offered the position.
A. If she got high grades at university, Barbara would be offered the position.
B. It was her high grades at university which offer Barbara the position.
C. If she hadn't got high grades at university, Barbara would not have been offered the position.
D. If she had not got high grades at university, Barbara would not be offered the position.
132. Unless you come on time, we will go without you.
A. Come on time or we will go without you.
B. Come on time, we will go without you.
C. Because of your punctuality, we will go without you.
D. Without your coming on time, we will go.
133. They got success in their job interviews since they took my advice.
A. They took my advice, and failed in their job interviews.
B. If they did not take my advice, they would not get success in their job interviews.
C. But for taking my advice, they would not have got success in their job interviews.
D. My advice stopped them from getting success in the job interviews.
134. They waited such a long time that baby Caroline started to cry.
A. They waited too long for baby Caroline not to cry.
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B. They waited so long that baby Caroline started to cry.
C. They waited long enough for baby Caroline to start to cry.
D. They waited enough long for baby Caroline to start to cry.
135. Although he lacked experience, he was offered the job.
A. Despite of his lack experience, he was offered the job.
B. Despite of his lack of experience, he was offered the job.
C. In spite of his lack experience, he was offered the job.
D. In spite of the fact that he lacked experience, he was offered the job.
136. As long as you finish your work, you can leave early.
A. You can't leave early until you finish your work.
B. Unless you finish your work, you can leave early.
C. Provided that you finish your work, you can leave early.
D. If only you finish your work, you can leave early.
137. He pretended not to see his supervisor and went on working.
A. He went on working as though he hadn't seen his supervisor.
B. He tried not to see his supervisor and went on working.
C. He avoided seeing his supervisor and went on working.
D. He did not see his supervisor and went on working.
138. I did far better than Chris in the exam.
A. Chris didn't do as well as me in the exam. B. I did farther than Chris in the exam.
C. Chris did much worse than me in the exam. D. I didn't do worse than Chris.bado
139. Hardly had I left the office when there was a power cut.
A. I left the office after there was a power cut.
B. I left the office long before there was a power cut.
C. No sooner had I left the office than there was a power cut.
D. When I was leaving the office, there was a power cut.
140. Dany ate lots of ice cream and now he has a stomachache.
A. If Dany didn't eat much ice cream, he wouldn't have a stomachache.
B. If Dany hadn't eaten much ice cream, he wouldn't have a stomachache.
C. If Dany hadn't eaten much ice cream, he wouldn't have had a stomachache.
D. If Dany didn't eat much ice cream, he wouldn't have had a stomachache.
Exercise 14. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
141. He's just so flexible. He'll adapt to any situation.
A. Flexible as he is, he cannot adapt to any situation.
B. He's too flexible to adapt to any situation.
C. He's enough flexible to adapt to any situation.
D. He's so flexible that he'll adapt to any situation.
142. I find it very challenging. It requires a lot of concentration and determination.
A. I find it very challenging, so it requires a lot of concentration and determination.
B. I find it very challenging, yet it requires a lot of concentration and determination.
C. I find it very challenging, for it requires a lot of concentration and determination
D. I find it very challenging, though it requires a lot of concentration and determination.
143. I judge by the car he drives. I'd say he's got a pretty good job.
A. Because I judge by the car he drives, I'd say he's got a pretty good job.
B. When I judge by the car he drives, I'd say he's got a pretty good job.
C. Unless I judge by the car he drives, I'd say he's got a pretty good job
D. Judging by the car he drives, I'd say he's got a pretty good job.
144. You gave us timely warning. We were unaware of the danger.
A. But for your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
B. Because of your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
C. Despite your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
D. Instead of your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
145 I didn't understand his instructions. I asked him to repeat what he had said.
A. I didn't understand his instructions because I asked him to repeat what he had said.
B. I didn't understand his instructions, and I asked him to repeat what he had said.
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C. I didn't understand his instructions, for I asked him to repeat what he had said.
D. I didn't understand his instructions, so I asked him to repeat what he had said.
55. If I had my mobile yesterday, I could have contacted and informed you about the last-minute cancellation of
A B C D
the seminar.
56. If you had studied hard, you wouldn't failed the exam.
A B C D
57. If I hadn't been too late for the exam, I might be allowed to enter the examination room.
A B C D
58. I would have enroll on an online course if I had had enough money.
A B C D
59. We might have gone to the Science Fair if we knew about it happened.
A B C D
60. If we had drop school so early, we wouldn't have had enough knowledge of the school subjects.
A B C D
61. If you had come to class last week, you might have join in the discussion on air pollution.
A B C D
62. If I had listened to my parents, I wouldn't have been in so much trouble now.
A B C D
63. I don't know your phone number. If I had known it, I would have called you last night.
A B C D
64. If I have studied English earlier, I could have read this book several years ago.
A B C D
65. If a meteor hadn't struck the Earth, the dinosaurs didn't become extinct.
A B C D
66. If they had win the lottery last summer, they would have bought a new car.
A B C D
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
67. If I hadn't stayed up so late last night, I ____ so tired this morning.
A. don't feel B. felt C. didn't feel D. wouldn't have felt
68. ____ in terrible trouble right now if you hadn't helped me.
A. am B. will be C. would be D. would have been
69. If I had a computer, I ____ the assignment last night.
A. finished B. have finished C. would have finished D. had finished
70. If you ____ harder, you'd have passed the exam.
A. had studied B. have studied C. studied D. study
71. If you had lots of money, what ____?
A. do you do B. will you do C. would you do D. have you done
72. I'd ____ out with you if I wasn't so tired.
A. go B. went C. had gone D. will go
73. I'm sure your parents would have been happier if you ____ harder before that important exam.
A. work B. worked C. have worked D. had worked
74. Tom ____ so careless if he'd known what would happen.
A. would have been B. wouldn't have been C. would be D. wouldn't be
75. If she ____ on time, I would have been surprised.
A. arrived B. have arrived C. had arrived D. would arrive
76. We wouldn't ____ the bus if we'd left home earlier.
A. have missed B. had missed C. will miss D. would miss
77. If John had studied more, he ____ better marks.
A. gets B. will get C. would get D. would have got
78. If he had tried harder, he might ____.
A. succeed B. have succeeded C. be success D. will succeed
79. If you had saved some money, you ____ so hard up now.
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A. aren't B. won't C. wouldn't be D. wouldn't have been
80. Why didn't you tell me? If you ____ me, I would have helped.
A. tell B. told C. have told D. had told
81. If he ____ the money, he wouldn't be in prison now.
A. hadn't stolen B. didn't steal C. had stolen D. stole
82. If Tim ____ so fast, his car wouldn't have crashed into a tree.
A. didn't drive B. hadn't driven C. haven't driven D. drives
83. What a bad luck! If Nam ____ over, he would have won the race.
A. doesn't fall B. didn't fall C. hasn't fallen D. hadn't fallen
84. If you ____ me last week, I would have been able to come.
A. invited B. had invited C. would invite D. would have invited
85. I'm sure your letter hasn't arrived yet. If it had come, I'm sure I ____ it.
A. will notice B. noticed C. would have noticed D. would notice
86. Why didn't you phone? If I had known you were coming, I ____ you at the airport.
A. would have met B. would meet C. met D. had met
87. It's a pity you missed the party. If you ____, you would have met my teacher from Australia.
A. came B. have come C. come D. had come
88. I wouldn't have resat the exam if I ____ harder.
A. study B. studied C. had studied D. would have studied
89. If Jane ____, I wouldn't have been able to move the table.
A. didn't help B. hadn't helped C. hasn't helped D. wouldn't help
90. Unless you ____ me about Sue's hair, I wouldn't have noticed.
A. had told B. hadn't told C. told D. didn't tell
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Two friends Nam and Lan are talking about the topic of lifelong learning.
91. Nam: Would you like to register for an online course on extensive reading?
Lan: ____
A. Online courses are really popular these days. B. Yes, I'd love to. How can I register?
C. We should improve our extensive reading. D. Extensive reading courses are available online.
92. Lan: What do you think about lifelong learning? Nam: ____
A. I am thinking about lifelong learning. B. Do you like lifelong learning?
C. Lifelong learning helps us to improve our job prospects.
D. What is the definition of lifelong learning, do you think?
93. Nam: May I borrow your books on soft skills? Lan: ____
A. Sure. When do you need them? B. Soft skills are important these days.
C. What do soft skills mean? D. Who needs books on soft skills?
94. Lan: When will our course on time management start? Nam: ____
A. What is time management? B. Are you good at time management?
C. Time management is important. D. I'm not sure. Perhaps next month.
95. Nam: I'd like to hear your ideas on how to maintain lifelong learning. Lan: ____
A. I'd say it really depends on people's attitudes. B. You're always asking me for advice.
C. I like your ideas so much. D. I am not interested in lifelong learning.
96. Nam: I'm planning to enroll a cake baking course. Lan: ____
A. Cake baking is really fun. B. Baking courses are available everywhere.
C. Who wants to bake cakes? D. That's a good idea. I hope you'll enjoy it.
97. Nam: Do you want me to help with your homework? Lan: ____
A. Homework? I don't like homework. B. Thank you. It's very kind of you!
C. Why do we need homework? D. If you like, you can do it every day.
98. Nam: If you like, I will find a piano class for you. Lan: ____
A. I can play the piano very well. B. Every child wants to play the piano.
C. Thanks, but that won't be necessary. D. Who can play the piano in our class?
99. Nam: Would you mind if sometimes I borrowed your notebook? I was absent last time. Lan: ____
A. No, of course not. B. Yes, of course I would. C. I mind a lot. D. I like discussions.
100. Nam: Could you find all the information related to the course we registered? Lan: ____
A. All the courses are related to lifelong learning. B. Are they available?
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C. What do they look like? D. I think that'll be very difficult, but I'll try.
101. Nam: Will you continue your further education after leaving school? Lan: ____
A. Further education is not for everyone. B. Leaving school is an important milestone.
C. I haven't decided yet. D. Are you interested in my academic results at school?
102. Nam: Do you think students get too much homework these days? Lan: ____
A. Homework helps students study better. B. It depends on each school policy.
C. Students always get homework. D. Homework can never be done in class.
103. Lan: Should students be allowed to leave school when they are 14?
Nam: ____
A. I don't think so. I think it is very important to have a good education.
B. Who wants to leave school at the age of 14?
C. It is a hard decision.
D. Students can't have their own choice at the age of 14.
104. Nam: Do you think the school holidays should be longer? Lan: ____
A. School holidays are getting longer.
B. The longest school holiday is summer holiday.
C. Students really enjoy their summer holiday.
D. Sure. Every student would love that.
105. Lan: Do you think your schooldays are the happiest days of your life? Nam: ____
A. I believe schooldays last forever.
B. Were you happy during your schooldays?
C. I think so. We are worry-free and full of ambitions in the schooldays.
D. We didn't have schooldays when we were at school.
Part V. READING
Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
LEARNING HOW TO LEARN AND THINK
What is the point of the education system? Although this question may seem ridiculous at first (106)
____, it is actually not stupid as it sounds. The reason it is (107) ____ trying to answer is that schools
and university clearly (108) ____ academic achievement, passing exams and gaining (109) ____ much
more than acquiring skills such as (110) ____ children or car maintenance. But why is it? Why do they
neglect to teach (111) ____ skills at school?
One answer may be that schools don't (112) ____ to help us gain useful knowledge about the world. At
school, what we are (113) ____ learning is how to learn effectively. The idea is that we can then (114)
____ use of that ability later on in life when we come to deal (115) ____ more practical aspects of day-
to-day living.
However, some people argue that the (116) ____ system is in fact a failure because it doesn't actually
teach children how to become good thinkers. Learning how to learn is one thing. Learning how to learn
is one thing. Learning how to think is (117) ____ another.
106. A. glance B. sight C. look D. eye
107. A. cost B. value C. worth D. price
108. A. strain B. stress C. emphasis D. emphasise
109. A. qualifications B. skills C. qualities D. personalities
110. A. increasing B. rising C. growing D. raising
111. A. practice B. practical C. impractical D. imperfect
112. A. prospect B. exit C. exist D. insist
113. A. actually B. factually C. gradually D. virtually
114. A. work B. do C. take D. make
115. A. at B. with C. on D. to
116. A. corruptive B. concurrent C. current D. currency
117. A. quite B. quit C. quiet D. quietly
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
During my last couple of years as a student here at Union High, I have noticed that there is nothing to do
during our occasional free periods. Hanging around in the hallways or in the library with friends isn't
productive or relaxing. The student body council noticed this as well and brought it to the attention of
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Mr. Swanson and the rest of the faculty. A meeting to discuss the issue occurred last Friday, February
10th, in the all - school meeting room.
The faculty not only agreed that there wasn't much to do during these free periods, but also seemed
determined to find a solution. The student body council and the faculty talked about different ideas for a
long time. The faculty had noticed that some students don't like using their free periods for studying.
Instead, they spend their time disrupting the students who want to study by being noisy in the library.
By the end of the meeting, the faculty had decided to put a pool table and a ping pong table in our
student lobby at the start of next semester.
I know some people will be concerned about getting their work done with these potential distractions,
but I believe this will help us all in enjoying our time at school. I agree that it's important to complete
our work but it is just as important to enjoy ourselves and to relax with our friends. School is already
such a stressful place. It makes many students feel worried and anxious. We want our school to be a
friendly place so that students want to come every day. Students should remember that this change will
make the library a lot quieter. Because of this, the students who want to study will be able to do so in
peace.
To all the students at Union High, I sincerely hope that you enjoy the new additions to our lobby.
Hopefully, they will make our free periods a lot more relaxing. If you happen to have one of the same
free periods as I do, then please challenge me to a game of pool!
118. What is the text mostly about?
A. Another choice for free periods at Union High
B. A chance to study in peace at Union High library
C. How students at Union High spend their free periods
D. A meeting at Union High about its new facilities
119. What is the meeting on February 10th about?
A. Students hanging around freely during free periods.
B. Ineffective time at the Union High library.
C. Finding a solution to spending free periods effectively.
D. Maintaining disciplines at Union High school.
Bolo 120. In paragraph 2, the word they refers to ____.
A. faculty members B. some students C. students' parents D. council members
121. In paragraph 2, the word disrupting is closest in meaning to ____.
A. fighting B. insulting C. corrupting D. interrupting
122. According to the author, new facilities ____.
A. make the school a stressful place B. make students worried
C. bring anxiety to students' parents D. make students relaxed during free periods
123. In paragraph 4, the word they refers to ____.
A. free periods B. our friends C. new additions D. all the students
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Twenty-five students from Walling School are currently living in France. They are there for three
months as part of a living-abroad project. The 16- and 17-year-old students are living with French
families and attending a French school. Most of the students have taken French language classes for 3 or
4 years and are finally getting an opportunity to use their French.
Not only are students learning a new language, but they are learning about a new culture, too. Students
have been particularly surprised about the French attitude towards food. "They won't leave anything on
their plate," says Vanessa Athol. “They aren't wasteful at all.” Vanessa has vowed to be more careful
with waste when returning to the United States.
The group's chaperone, Mrs. Smith, has been pleased with the students' acquisition of language. "Even
the most timid are trying their best to speak. The students are learning a lot. I'm very impressed," she
said. Mrs. Smith added that she thinks living with a French family makes a difference because students
are forced to speak French. “We are all very grateful to the French families who are hosting us.”
The French families are happy to have the students, as they are getting to learn about American culture.
Both groups will be celebrating the exchange at a large potluck dinner at the end of the stay. There will
be a slide show of memories and the students will speak about their experiences. Currently, the
American students are periodically posting pictures and student essays on the Walling School website.
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"Living in France is an experience I'll never forget," writes student Tina Davis. "I know I'll want to eat
these croissants and this Camembert for the rest of my life!"
124. Which title would be the most suitable for this article?
A. French Families Love America
B. Student Tina Davis Lives in France
C. Walling School Website Posts Student Essays
D. Walling School Students Stay Abroad in France
125. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Students from Walling School are now staying in the USA.
B. These students are immigrants from the USA.
C. Walling School students are now staying with French families.
D. Walling School students are applying for jobs in France.
126. What can be implied about the culture in France?
A. It scares the students. B. It requires fluency in French.
C. It can be learned from a book. D. It's different from the culture in America.
127. In paragraph 2, the word vowed is closest in meaning to ____.
A. promised B. saved C. received D. changed
128. In paragraph 3, the word acquisition is closest in meaning to ____.
A. speaking B. gaining C. purchase D. responsibility
129. Based on the passage, what does Mrs. Smith probably think about the French language?
A. It is more beautiful than Spanish.
B. It is very important for international communication.
C. It's best to learn it from a French family in France.
D. It is something each and every student needs to know.
130. According to the passage, how will the students conclude their stay?
A. They will take a French exam. B. They will have a party together.
C. They will visit Paris together. D. They will stay in hostel together.
Part VI. WRITING
Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
131. I didn't have an umbrella with me, so I got wet.
A. Since I got wet, I didn't have an umbrella with me.
B. My umbrella helped me to get wet.
C. I got wet because I didn't have an umbrella with me.
D. I got wet, so I didn't have an umbrella.
132. Unless you leave me alone, I'll call the police.
A. I'll call the police because you leave me alone. B. I'll call the police if you don't leave me alone.
C. If you leave me alone, I'll call the police. D. You leave me alone, so I'll call the police.
133. If it snows, we don't go to school.
A. In snowy weather we don't go to school. B. We go to school despite snowy weather.
C. We only go to school when it snows. D. Snowy doesn't stop us from going to school.
134. If you hadn't told me about the changes in the timetable, I wouldn't have noticed.
A. You hadn't told me about the changes in the time table, so I didn't notice.
B. Unless you had told me about the changes in the timetable, I wouldn't have noticed.
C. If you had told me about the changes in the timetable, I would have noticed.
D. Unless you tell me about the changes in the timetable, I won't notice.
135. I wouldn't accept if you asked me to do the assignment for you.
A. If you were to ask me to do the assignment for you, I wouldn't accept.
B. If you ask me to do the assignment for you, I will accept.
C. If you ask me to do the assignment for you, I won't accept.
D. Unless you ask me to do the assignment for you, I won't accept.
136. If I had known the reason why she was absent from class, I would have told you.
A. I knew the reason why she was absent from class, but I didn't tell you.
B. Unless I knew the reason why she was absent from class, I wouldn't tell you.
C. I didn't know the reason why she was absent from class, so I didn't tell.
D. Although I knew the reason why she was absent from class, I didn't tell you.
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137. If my company hadn't employed me, I couldn't have got such valuable real-world experience from my
professional colleagues.
A. Unless my company had employed me, I could have got professional real-world experience from my
professional colleagues.
B. Even my company had employed me, I couldn't have got valuable real-world experience from my
professional colleagues.
C. I couldn't have got valuable real-world experience from my professional colleagues because my
company hadn't employed me.
D. Because my company had employed me, I could have got valuable real-world experience from my
professional colleagues.
138. Lisa couldn't continue her university course now if she hadn't received financial support from her uncle
last year.
A. Lisa hadn't received financial support from her uncle, so she couldn’t continue her university course.
B. Lisa received financial support from her uncle last year, so she can continue her university course
now.
C. If Lisa had received financial support from her uncle last year, she could continue her university
course now.
D. Even Lisa hadn't received financial support from her uncle, she could continue her university course.
139. If my dad hadn't kept educating himself continuously, he wouldn't be a really successful man now.
A. My dad has kept educating himself continuously, so he is a really successful man now.
B. My dad hasn't kept educating himself continuously, so he isn't really successful.
C. My dad is a really successful man now, but he hasn't kept educating himself continuously.
D. Although my dad hasn't kept educating himself continuously, he is a really successful man now.
Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
140. Mary did not put any effort into learning English. She cannot speak with foreign partners
in this project now.
A. Even Mary put great effort into learning English, she cannot speak with the foreign partners in this
project now.
B. Mary did not put any effort into learning English, but she can speak with the foreign partners in this
project now.
C. Although Mary did not put any effort into learning English, she couldn't speak with the foreign
partners in this project.
D. If Mary had put her effort into learning English, she could speak with the foreign partners in this
project now.
141. My younger sister was so excited to learn new things after work. She is in a cake baking class now.
A. My younger sister wasn't so excited to learn new things after work, so she was in a cake baking class
now.
B. If my younger sister hadn't been so excited to learn new things after work, she would not be in a cake
baking class now.
C. My younger sister wasn't so excited to learn new things after work, so she wasn't in a cake baking
class now.
D. My sister wasn't in a cake baking class now because she wasn't excited to learn new things after
work.
142. My dad had a wide range of practical life skills. He could solve most problems by himself.
A. If my dad hadn't had a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't have solved most problems by
himself.
B. Because my dad hadn't had a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't have solved most
problems by himself.
C. Since my dad didn't have a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't solve most problems by
himself.
D. If my dad had a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't solve most problems by himself.
143. The subjects at high school were not really relevant to the real world. I cannot apply
that knowledge in my job now.
A. If the subjects at high school are more relevant to the real world, I can apply that knowledge in my
job now.
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B. If the subjects at high school were more relevant to the real world, I could apply that knowledge in
my job now.
C. The subjects at high school were relevant to the real world, so I can apply that knowledge in my job
now.
D. If the subjects at high school had been more relevant to the real world, I could apply that knowledge
in my job now.
144. My sister didn't have enough money for learning after college. She can't get a Bachelor of Science degree
now.
A. If my sister had enough money for learning after college, she could get a Bachelor of Science degree
now.
B. If my sister had had enough money for learning after college, she could get a Bachelor of Science
degree now.
C. If my sister has enough money for learning after college, she can get a Bachelor of Science degree
now.
D. Although my sister didn't have enough money for learning after college, she could get a Bachelor of
Science degree.
145. My elder brother was interested in improving his management skills. He becomes so
successful now.
A. If my elder brother wasn't interested in improving his management skills, he could not become so
successful now.
B. If my elder brother isn't interested in improving his management skills, he cannot become so
successful now.
C. If my elder brother hadn't been interested in improving his management skills, he could not become
so successful now.
D. Even though my elder brother wasn't interested in improving his management skills, he has become
so successful now.
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