Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.. The American are less formal in addressing their boss
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I PHONETICS
A Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others
1 A inventor B lecture C examine D second
2 A doctor B provide C adopt D sponsor
B Pick out the word whose stress pattern is different from that of the
others Circle A, B, C or D
3 A swallow B survive C digest D finish
4 A product B satisfy C pleasure D however
Part II VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5 In a diverse workplace, employees are more likely to remain loyal when they feel and valued for their unique contribution
A respectful B respected C respective D respectable
6 Diverse cultural perspectives can inspire and drive innovation
A creation B creator C creature D creativity
7 By offering a platform for the open exchange of ideas, businesses can reap benefits of diversity in the workplace
A the big B the bigger C the biggest D the most big
8 Cultural diversity is important because our country, workplaces, and schools
increasingly of various cultural, racial, and ethnic groups
A comprise B contain C include D consist
9 Brazilians often each other’s arms, hands or shoulders during a conversation.
10 Bringing together people of various backgrounds with different life experiences can generate ideas or perspectives others may not have ever considered or been aware of
11 The modern workplace is a mosaic of different ideas, beliefs and opinions, which together create an atmosphere of cultural diversity
A being taking B taking C taken D having taken
12 In the UK, 18-year-olds tend to receive a silver key as a present to their entry into the adult world
13 Most authorities tend that diversity is more beneficial to society than it is harmful
A to believe B believe C believing D
believed
14 The newly-weds will fly to Venice to spend their tomorrow
A vacation B honeymoon C holiday D marriage
15 June has become month for weddings in many countries when the symbolic flowers, roses, usually bloom
A more popular B less popular C the most popular D the least popular
16 My grandmother feels much whenever I give her a homemade cake on
Mother’s Day
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17 People in Western countries are often surprised to learn that Japanese celebrate Christinas
A Ø - Ø B the - the C the - Ø D Ø - the
18 In Japan, most important holiday of season is New Year’s Day, which comes one week after Christmas
A the - the B Ø – the C the – Ø D the – a
19 Today’s top sportspeople receive a lot money than in the past
20 Pain killers are much _ now than in the past
A effective B more effective C most effective D the more effective
21 That was probably _ enjoyable meal I’ve ever had
22 Our atmosphere is gradually becoming more and _ polluted
23 In some countries in the Middle East, people stand to each other than those in North America in a conversation
A most closely B more closely C closer D closest
24 Wedding ceremonies are now than they used to be in the past
A less complicated B the most complicated C as complicatedD the least complicated
25 A: “What a beautiful wedding dress you are wearing today, Daisy!"
B: “ ”
A I'm sorry to hear that B Thanks, it’s nice of you to say so
C Don't mention it D Thanks for your gift!
26 A: "Let’s go and cheer for their happiness today!" - B: “ ”
A No, thanks B Have a go, please C That’s a good idea! D It’s too late
II 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.
27 In Viet Nam, it is customary to choose a favourable day for occasions such as
wedding, funerals, or house-moving days
A suitable B favourite C beautiful D whole
28 In most American families, parents have less influence on their children than
those in other parts of the world
III 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.
29 Success has always meant providing their families with a decent standard of
living
30 Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake
before the holiday
A different B various C similar D special
C READING
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JAPANESE WEDDING CUSTOMS
The Japanese (31) of “san-san-kudo”, the three-by-three exchange is rich with (32) It is performed by the bride and groom and both sets of cups The first
3 represent three couples, the bride and (33) , and their parents The second 3 represent three human weaknesses: hatred, passion, and ignorance “Ku” or 9 is a lucky number in Japanese cultural, and “do” means escape from the three
weaknesses
Another highlight of this ceremony is a rosary with 21 beads that represent the couple, their families and the Buddha all joined on one string to symbolize the (34) of the families Part of the ceremony involves honoring the parents with (35)
of flowers, a toast, or a letter expressing their love and gratitude
32 A meaning B regulation C multiple D note
33 A condition B culture C relation D groom
34 A location B shell C union D gratitude
35 A wraps B proves C offers D improves
II Choose the word or phrase ( A, B , C or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to make business trips alone Since this is new for many, some tips are certainly in order If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children 5 to learn to cook few simple meals while you are way They will
be much happier and probably they will enjoy the experience If you will be eating alone a good deal, choose good restaurants In the end, they will be much better for your digestion You may also find it useful to call the restaurant in advance and state that you will be eating alone You will probably get better service and almost certainly
a better table Finally, and most importantly, anticipate your travel needs as a businesswoman; this starts with lightweight luggage which you can easily manage even when fully packed Take a folding case inside your suitcase; it will come in extremely handy 15 for dirty clothes, as well as for business documents and papers you no longer need on the trip And make sure you have a briefcase so that you can keep currently required papers separate Obviously, experience helps, but you make things easier on yourself from the first by careful planning, so that right from the start you really 20 can have a good trip!
36 Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?
A ． A greater percentage of women are advancing professionally in the U.S than before
B．Professional men refuse to go with women on business trips
C．Each year there are more women tourists in the United States
D．Businesswomen become successful by showing a willingness to travel alone
37 In this passage, what advice does the author have for married women ?
A Stay home and take care of your family
B Encourage your husband and kids to be happy and have fun while you are away
C Help your family learn to prepare food for themselves
D Have your whole family take gourment cooking classes together
38 Why are better restautants especially preferable for frequent travellers ?
A The food is usually better for your health B The tables are better
C You can call ahead for reservations D You will not have to eat alone
39．Why is lightweight luggage important for the traveling businesswomen?
A．It provides space for dirty clothes B．It allows for mobility
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40 Which of the following is closest meaning to the word “ papers” ?
A newspapers B certificates C contracts D documents
D WRITING
I Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
41 The American are less formal in addressing their bosses than the South Korean
A The South Korean are less formal in addressing their bosses than the
American
B Both the American and the South Korean have the same formality in
addressing their bosses
C The South Korean are more informal in addressing their bosses than the American
D The South Korean are more formal in addressing their bosses than the
American
42 Nothing is more precious than happiness and health
A Happiness and health are the most precious things
B Happiness is more precious than health
C Health is more precious than happiness
D Happiness and health are more and more precious
43 Ice-hockey is one of the most popular sports in Russia
A In Russia, ice-hockey is more popular than any other sports
B In Russia, no sport is more popular than ice-hockey.#
C In Russia, no sport is less popular than ice-hockey
D In Russia, one of the most popular sports is ice-hockey
44 People from diverse cultures can make American companies more productive and profitable
A American companies can make themselves more productive and profitable with diverse cultures
B American companies can be made more productive and profitable by people
from diverse cultures.
C Diverse cultures can make American companies more productive and
profitable with their people
D Diverse cultures can make American companies and their people more
productive and profitable
45 Dying languages and urbanization are threats to cultural diversity
A Of the threats to cultural diversity is dying languages and urbanization
B Cultural diversity is threatened with dying languages and urbanization
C Dying languages and urbanization is making cultural diversity a threat
D Culture diversity is threatening to kill some languages and urbanization
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following
questions.
46 If you make the(A) wish, then blow out(B) all the(C) candles on (D) your birthday cake in one breath, your wish will be granted
47 No one is the happiest(A) than the(B) bride and groom on(C) the day of their(D) wedding
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to pray for the best(D) luck of the Year
49 For American people, success means ending(A) their career in the highest(B) and more prosperous position than(C)when they began it(D)
50 Superstitions exist(A) everywhere on(B) this planet; however, Viet Nam and Asia alike(C) can be
the more superstitious(D) than other continents