I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others:
1. a. sense b. forget c. pressure d. agency
2. a. create b. leaving c. real d. neatly
3. a. humour b. honest c. hotel d. hurry
4. a. pilot b. writer c. service d. advice
5. a. wear b. clear c. fear d. dear
II. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest:
6. a. interview b. impression c. company d. formally
7. a. stressful b. pressure c. prepare d. future
8. a. employment b. remember c. concentrate d. position
9. a. express b. effort c. office d. comment
10. a. advice b. relate c. during d. forget
III. Choose the word or phrase – a, b, c or d – that best completes the sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase:
11. I am so _______ that I cannot say anything, but keep silent.
a. nerve b. nervous c. nervously d. nervousness
12. _______ speaking, I do not really like my present job.
a. Honest b. Honesty c. Honestly d. Dishonest
13. A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.
a. recommend b. recommended
c. recommender d. recommendation
14. Her job was so _______ that she decided to quit it.
a. interesting b. satisfactory c. stressful d. wonderful
15. Some days of rest may help to _______ the pressure of work.
a. reduce b. lower c. chop d. crease
16. Can you please tell me some information that _______ to the job?
a. indicates b. expresses c. interests d. relates
17. Not all teenagers are well _______ for their future job when they are at high school.
a. interested b. satisfied c. concerned d. prepared
18. Qualifications and _______ are two most important factors that help you get a good job.
a. politeness b. experience c. attention d. impression
19. Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company.
a. recommendation b. reference
c. curriculum vitae d. photograph
20. I have just been called _______ a job interview. I am so nervous.
a. for b. in c. over d. with
21. Is there anything else _______ you want to ask?
a. what b. where c. whom d. that
22. I come from the Seattle area, _______ many successful companies such as Microsoft and Boeing are located.
a. which b. that c. where d. whom
23. They have just visited the town _______ location was little known.
a. where b. whose c. which d. that
24. _______ one of the most creative artists in rock ‘n roll, came from California.
a. Frank Zappa, who was b. Frank Zappa was
c. Frank Zappa, that was d. Frank Zappa whom was
25. He came to the party wearing only a pair of shorts and a T-shirt, _______ was a stupid thing to do.
a. who b. whom c. which d. that
IV. Find one mistake that needs correcting:
26. Do you ever feel that life is not being fair to you because you cannot
A B C
seem to get the job where you want or that really suits you?
D
27. Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of
A B C
job that you would like to have.
D
28. We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves
A B C
and support the family.
D
29. Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society.
A B C D
30. We are working, that means that we are contributing goods and
A B C
services to our society.
D
V. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer:
Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process. But it is not really true. The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide. It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are. Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed. So, practice your answers to common questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions. This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job. Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified. Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company. The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit. He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess. To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions.
After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made. You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the employer within the specified time.
31. The pronoun it refers to ________.
a. the job b. the interview c. the interviewer d. the preparation
32. What does the writer advise you to practice?
a. Asking and answering questions related to the job.
b. Making products that the company produces.
c. Providing services that the company serves.
d. Meeting some customers and competitors.
33. Which should not be shown during your interview?
a. Punctuality b. A firm hand shaking
c. Being properly-dressed d. Weaknesses
34. You can show your qualifications in the ______________.
a. dressing style and punctuality
b. competing with the competitors
c. resume and letter of application
d. eye contact with the interview
35. Which is not included in the writer’s advice?
a. You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview.
b. You ‘should make the best impression in the interview.
c. You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview,
d. You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview.
VI. Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one:
36. Those who are riding a motorbike are not allowed to take off their helmet.
a. Those who are wearing a helmet are not allowed to ride a motorbike.
b. It is the helmet that one needn’t wear when he is riding a motorbike
c. You should not wear a helmet when you are riding a motorbike.
d. People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike.
37. James, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor.
a. James’s terrible cough prevents from seeing a doctor.
b. James needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough.
c. James’s doctor does not want to see him because he has a bad cough.
d. James’s terrible cough forces him to see a doctor.
38. The last time when I saw her was five years ago.
a. I have often seen her for the last five years.
b. About five years ago, I used to meet her.
c. I have not seen her for five years.
d. I saw her five years ago and will never meet her again.
39. It is the earth’s gravity that gives us our weight.
a. If there were not the earth’s gravity, we would be weightless.
b. Due to the earth’s gravity we cannot weigh anything.
c. We are overweight because of the earth’s ‘gravity.
d. The earth’s gravity is given weight by people.
40. It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement.
a. But for your assistance, we could not have got achievement.
b. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement.
c. If you assisted us, we could not get achievement.
d. Without your assistance, we could get achievement.
Đáp án
| 1 | d | 21 | d |
| 2 | a | 22 | c |
| 3 | b | 23 | b |
| 4 | c | 24 | a |
| 5 | a | 25 | c |
| 6 | b | 26 | D |
| 7 | c | 27 | B |
| 8 | c | 28 | B |
| 9 | a | 29 | B |
| 10 | c | 30 | A |
| 11 | b | 31 | b |
| 12 | c | 32 | a |
| 13 | d | 33 | d |
| 14 | c | 34 | c |
| 15 | a | 35 | a |
| 16 | d | 36 | d |
| 17 | d | 37 | b |
| 18 | b | 38 | c |
| 19 | c | 39 | a |
| 20 | a | 40 | a |