PART A: TENSES/VERB FORM

1. My father gave up ___________________ (smoke) three years ago.

2. I always try to avoid ___________________ (borrow) money from my friends.
3. The traffic was very heavy this morning, but I managed ___________________ (get) to school on time.
4. Could you please stop ___________________ (make) so much noise?
5. They don't have much money. They can't afford ___________________ (go) out very often.
6. Joan ___________________ (travel) around the world many times.
7. He (wear) ___________________ the same coat since he (move) ___________________ here.
8. I ___________________ to the station when I met John. (walk)
9. I've hurt my leg. I ___________________ off a ladder when I was painting my bedroom. (fall)
10. After the police ___________________ unsuccessfully to determine to whom the car belonged, they towed it
into the station. (try)
PART B: WORD FORM
11. The ___________________ was well-qualified for the job. (apply)
12. ___________________ is a time of celebration and new beginnings. (graduate)
13. I received an ___________________ to the company’s annual holiday party. (inviting)
14. I am excited to ___________________ in the company’s volunteer program. (participation)
15. The ___________________ was nervous but well-prepared for the interview. (interview)
16. The company is ___________________ hiring for the position. (competitor)
17. The ___________________ man was struggling to find a job. (employ)
18. The company ___________________ its employees with excellent benefits. (provision)
19. I would highly ___________________ the candidate for the position. (recommendation)
20. The company is ___________________ with its working hours. (flexibly)
PART C: PHRASAL VERBS
Choose correct phrasal verbs from the box to complete each blank in the sentences given.
got up/ give up/ put on/ took off/ look after/ broke down
21.Kate often asks her cousin to ___________________ the cat when she is away.
22. You should ___________________ smoking before it is too late.
23. My dad’s car ___________________ on the way to work, so he was very late yesterday.
24. She ___________________ early to study for the exam.
25. They ___________________ their shoes before they went in.
26. ___________________ a jumper if you're cold.
PART D: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
27. I want to go to the beach. I will ask my friends to go with me.
→ I will _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
28. Stay away from this place or I’ll report the area’s security.
→ If _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
29. Follow the instructions or you will ruin everything.
→ If _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
30. The man works in the hospital. I told you about him. (using relative clauses)
->The man _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
31. I wish I had a more spacious drive. It can store all my photos. (using relative clauses)
→ I wish I had a more spacious drive _______________________________________________________________________
32. Mr. Mark is unhappy about the plans for the new dam. The stream flows across his farm. (using
relative clauses)
→ Mr. Mark ____________________________________________________________________________________________________
33. They picked up five boatloads of refugees. Some of them had been at sea for several months. (using
relative clauses)
→ They picked up five boatloads of refugees, ______________________________________________________________
34. I haven't seen them since the year. They got married in that year. (using relative clauses)
→ I haven’t seen them since the year ________________________________________________________________________
PART E: MULTIPLE-CHOICE PRACTICE TEST
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part
differs from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
35. A. paramedic B. post-graduate C. undervalue D. qualification
36. A. debate B. special C. ex-student D. flexible
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of stress in each of the following questions.
37. A. locksmith B. investigate C. possess D. repetitive
38. A. retailer B. undervalue C. groundskeeper D. championship
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
39. I’ll see him when he _______ here tomorrow.
A. comes B. will come C. has come D. had come
40. I _______ buy some new trainers after school. I’ve got money with me to buy them.
A. will B. am going to C. won’t D. am not going to
41. We visited the public school _______ my mother used to teach.
A. whom B. where C. which D. no article
42. This food is much too hot for the students _______.
A. to be eaten B. to eat C. eat D. eating
43. He’ll do an hour’s revision in the morning if he _______ early enough.
A. wakes up B. gives off C. pours out D. gives up
Read the following and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Secretary
Job Description
We are looking (44)________ a highly organized and detail-oriented Secretary to join our team in Ho Chi
Minh City. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced corporate environment and be able to
work (45)________ and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
• Manage the executive’s calendar and schedule appointments
• Handle incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence
• Prepare and type documents and presentations
• Research and provide information as (46) ________
• Other administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
• 2+ years of experience as (47) ________ secretary or administrative assistant
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• (48)________ to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
 • Chance to learn and grow with a growing company
To apply
Please send your résumé (49) ________ cover letter to [email protected]
Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
44. A. with B. for C. at D. into
45. A. depend B. dependently C. independence D. independently
46. A. need B. needed C. needs D. needing
47. A. the B. an C. a D. no article
48. A. Opportunity B. Choice C. Experience D. Obligation
49. A. however B. but C. therefore D. and
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
50.
c. if my application is successful, I will be available to start work on 22 July.
d. I consider myself to be trustworthy, hard-working and enthusiastic. If necessary, I can supply
references from the newsagent and also from a teacher at my school.
a. I would be grateful for the opportunity to visit your shop and discuss my application with you in
person. I am available for interview any day after school or on Saturdays.
e. Last summer, I worked for six weeks as an assistant in my local newsagent's. My responsibilities there
included serving customers as well as shelf-filling and answering the phone.
b. I am writing to apply for the post of a part-time shop assistant which I saw advertised in the Gazette.
A. e-a-c-d-b B. b-c-a-e-d C. b-e-d-a-c D. c-d-e-a-b
51.
c. For others, it is a job that is challenging and allows them to make a difference in the world.
e. I have always loved to write. I love the way words can be used to create stories, to share ideas, and to
connect with people.
b. I believe that writing is a powerful tool that can be used to make a difference in the world.
a. For me, my dream job is to be a writer.
d. Everyone has a dream job. For some people, it is a job that is creative and allows them to express
themselves.
A. d-b-c-e-a B. d-c-a-e-b C. c-e-d-a-b D. d-c-e-a-b
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks.
Woman’s work?
In many ways, David McLaren is a stereotypical Scottish man. In his free time, he plays golf, goes to
football matches, and meets his friends in the local pub, all the things you’d expect a young, (52)________
man to do. And like many men, he isn’t very good at housework. He's untidy, hardly ever hoovers and he's
never cooked a meal in his life. (53)________ , one thing about him does not fit this stereotype: his jo B.
David is a midwife.
Although some women are surprised when they find out that their midwife is a man, David has a
good reputation in the part of Scotland where he works. In his opinion, it’s because of the way he
(54)________ his duties. ‘I really care about the women that I look after,’ he says. He gets on well with the
husbands too. ‘Having (55)________ man there calms them,’ he explains. ‘And many of them feel more
comfortable asking a man questions.’
‘I’ve been (56)________ for fourteen years and I’ve delivered hundreds of babies,’ says David, who used
to be a coal miner. ‘There are only five or six male midwives in Scotland. When I started, I expected more
men to join the profession, but the number hasn’t really changed. People still see it as a job (57)________
only women do.’
52. A. half-hearted B. active C. indifferent D. unmotivated
53. A. Whereas B. But C. Therefore D. However
54. A. carries out B. carries on C. gets through D. makes up
55. A. others B. the other C. another D. other
56. A. qualified B. unskilled C. ignorant D. unemployed
57. A. whose B. which C. who D. in which
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CHOOSING A JOB
One of the most difficult decisions is choosing what to do for a living. For example, do you want to
follow a definite (58)________, and earn a low (59)________ at the beginning, but have good prospects in a
company that trains its staff? Or are you more interested in taking any kind of work, because you need
a/an (60)________? You may have to face up the fact that a good job can be difficult to find. In that case, why
not take a temporary one? You will gain some useful experience. Remember that even if you have the right
qualifications, you may have to (61)________ lots of application forms before you are asked to attend an
interview. But don't worry if you don't know what you want to (62)________ exactly. You'll enjoy finding
out!
58. A. company B. training C. business D. career
59. A. salary B. profit C. cheque D. money
60. A. money B. cash C. account D. income
61. A. fill in B. get on C. turn down D. fall through
62. A. work B. make C. do D. employ
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Every day, hundreds of postal workers brave the cold, rain, heat and snow in order to deliver
letters across the country. They have to put up with angry customers, vicious dogs and sore feet from all
the walking. But that isn't enough for bosses at the Royal Mail. They don't seem to be happy with the
speed of delivery. So, in a recent ruling, postal workers were informed that they had to walk faster.
"Postmen and women have been told to walk at 7km/h when they deliver mail. Previously staff had a
target to walk at 3 km/h," explained a spokesperson for the Communication Workers Union. "This means
workers have larger rounds, work longer hours and on top of all that, they aren't even paid overtime."
But there are lots more companies with ridiculous ideas. In another company managers wanted to
control how fast office supplies were being used up. So, all the cupboards and drawers containing
supplies were locked up. In order to get a new pen, employees had to prove that the old pen was entirely
out of ink. The receptionist who was in charge of the key to the supply cupboards had to test the pen that
she was given before she could give out a new one. At another company, employees had to document
everything they did during the day, accounting for every minute. And every time they wanted to go to the
toilet, they were required to sign the "in" and "out" attendance books.
63.What is the passage mainly about?
A. Postal workers. B. Customer services department employees
C. Telephone operators.
D. A few examples of absurd work-related demands.
64. The word “overtime” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. an objective B. a task C. extra time D. part-time work
65. The word “she” refers to ________.
A. the postal worker B. the customer C. the receptionist D. the spokesperson
66. Why were all the cupboards and drawers containing supplies locked up?
A. Because company managers want to control the speed of using office supplies.
 B. Because bosses want employees to use office supplies as quickly as possible.
C. Because bosses are afraid that employees will steal office supplies.
D. Because company managers want to control the durability of office furniture.
67. Which statement is true about the postal workers?
A. They were in charge of the key to the supply cupboards.
B. They must sign the “in” and “out” attendance books.
C. They go out even though it is very cold, rainy, hot and snowy.
D. They deliver food across the country.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Internet jobs
Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be a trained programmer to work online. Of course,
there are plenty of jobs available for people with high-tech computer skills, but the growth of new media
has opened up a wide range of Internet career opportunities requiring only a minimal level of technical
expertise. Probably one of the most well-known online job opportunities is the job of Webmaster.
However, it is hard to define one basic job description for this position. The qualifications and
responsibilities depend on what tasks a particular organization needs a Webmaster to perform.
To specify the job description of a Webmaster, one needs to identify the hardware and software the
website the Webmaster will manage is running on. Different types of hardware and software require
different skill sets to manage them. Another key factor is whether the website will be running internally
or externally (renting shared space on the company servers). Finally, the responsibilities of a webmaster
also depend on whether he or she will be working independently, or whether the firm will provide people
to help. All of these factors need to be considered before one can create an accurate webmaster job
description.
Webmaster is one type of Internet career requiring in-depth knowledge of the latest computer
applications. However, there are also online jobs available for which traditional skills remain in high
demand. Content jobs require excellent writing skills and a good sense of the web as a "new media."
The term "new media" is difficult to define because it encompasses a constantly growing set of new
technologies and skills. Specifically, it includes websites, email, internet technology, CD-ROM, DVD,
streaming audio and video, interactive multimedia presentations, e-books, digital music, computer
illustration, video games, virtual reality, and computer artistry.
Additionally, many of today’s Internet careers are becoming paid-by-the-job professions. With many
companies having to downsize in tough economic times, the outsourcing and contracting of freelance
workers online has become common business practice. The Internet provides an infinite pool of buyers
from around the world with whom freelancers can contract their services. An added benefit to such
online jobs is that freelancers are able to work on projects with companies outside their own country.
How much can a person make in these kinds of careers? As with many jobs related to today’s evolving
technology, there is no simple answer. Generally, webmasters start at about $30,000 per year, but salaries
can vary greatly. Freelance writers working online have been known to make between $40,000 to $70,000
a year.
68. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Employment related to the Internet B. Webmasters make a lot of money.
C. Tasks and the roles of a webmaster. D. The computer industry
69. Which of the following is not mentioned as part of the “new media”?
A. websites B. internet technology C. writing skills D. video games
70. The word ‘identify’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_____.
A. estimate B. name C. discover D. encounter
71. What does ‘it’ in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Modern technology B. New media C. A webmaster’s career D. The Internet
72.According to the passage, all of the followings are true EXCEPT_____.
A. There are online jobs available for workers with minimal computer skills
B. “New media” is not easy to define.
C. Webmasters must have knowledge of the latest computer applications.
D. Online workers cannot free themselves from the office.
73. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters?
A. The duties they perform depend on the organization they work for.
B. They do not support software products
C. They never work independently
D. They require a minimal level of expertise
74. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. Online workers can work full-time online.
B. Only skilled workers make good money
C. It is easy to become a webmaster
D. Workers with limited computer skills cannot work online.