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Choose the most suitable word or phrase A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.. Read the passage below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.. Choose the most suitab

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REVISION 12 – PART II UNIT SIX - FUTURE JOBS

PRACTICE TEST 1

A PHONETICS

I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

1 A prepared B called C expressed D employed

II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others

6 A prepare B stressful C pressure D early

8 A interview B impression C addition D remember

9 A experience B concentrate C enthusiasm D certificate

10 A candidate B interest C company D employment

B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE

I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence

11 I expect it will rain again when we're on holiday this year, but at least we are properly prepared it this time

12 Could you be more-specific about what is in this particular job?

A enclosed B concentrated C represented D involved

13 If it fine, I ll go out

14 What's the name of the man ?

A you borrowed his car B whose car you borrowed

C which car you borrowed D his car you borrowed

15 The expansion of the factory will mean the of sixty extra workers

A employ B employment C unemployment D employed

16 .traveller's checks, you may not need to carry money

A If you carry B To carry C If he had carried D For carrying

17 The movie has been highly by critics

A recommended B recommendation C recommend D recommending

18 A hotel room is being for their arrival

19 A lot of people for the job

A intended B requested C applied D referred

20 I don't like stories have unhappy endings

21 Don't forget goodbye,to the interviewer before leaving the office

22 They tell me he is a lot of money in his new job

A having B profiting C gaining D earning

23 Colin told me about his new job, very much

A that he's enjoying B he's enjoying

C which he's enjoying D he's enjoying it

24 The shop assistant was quite helpful; but she felt he could have given her advice

25 Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be immediately

A dismissed B rejected C disapproved D refused

II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

26 Jackie Robinson, (A) whose joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, (B) was the first black American (C) to

play basketball (D) in the major leagues.

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27 (A) Today we (B) know that the earth is (C) one of nine planets (D) orbit the sun.

28 (A) While the boys were (B) ice-skating, they (C) slip on the thin ice and (D) fell into the deep water.

29 I (A) hear that Kate (B) had accepted a new (C) position (D) at the East Side Clinic.

30 If you (A) setted the plant in a (B) cooler location, the (C) leaves would (D) not have burned.

III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.

31 We are talking about the girl who used to be a Miss World.

A The girl about whom we are talking used to be a Miss World

B We hardly know a girl who used to be a Miss World

C The girl who used to be a Miss World said that she knew you

D We know the girl who used to be a Miss World

32 Unless you can swim, you aren't allowed to sail this boat.

A Anyone who wants to sail this boat must be able to swim

B If you can't swim, you'll have to go in this boat

C You may sail this boat whether you can swim or not

D The only persons allowed to swim are those in the boat

33 Tom said: "If I were you, I wouldn't trust Peter."

A Tom wasn't me and he trusted Peter B Tom advised me not to trust Peter

C Itrusted Peter and Tom did, too D Whatever Tom said, I trusted Peter

34 The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough.

A The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea

B The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in

C The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming

D The sea was too rough to the children's swimming

35 Passengers ünable tö show a ticket must pay an immediate fine £10.

A You are fined £10 at once if you can't show us your ticket

B A £10 fine will be payable later if you travel without a ticket

C If you lose your ticket, a new one will cost you £10

D If you are travelling without a ticket, we may fine you £10

C READING

I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Nicole had always thought that she would work (36) advertising She had always been (37) in creative work Even at primary school, she was (38) in projects that had an artistic element As soon as her first year

at university was over, she decided to (39) for just such a job for the summer Nicole filled in an application form for a big advertising agency, attaching her photo as requested The next week she received a phone call asking her to see a Ms Sweeney She made her (40) to the interview in her best clothes but was surprised when Ms Sweeney insisted (.41) her changing into new clothes and high heels She thought it a little strange when she was (42) to walk slowly round the room But when another woman came in and started (43) at her face, she decided to ask what the matter was She couldn't believe it when she was offered a full-time (44) as a fashion model with a very large starting (45)

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II Decide which of the alternatives given for each question best completes each sentence.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR JOB INTERVIEWS

You've been invited for interview find now you want to make sure you do everything within your power to get the job So what do you need to do to prepare yourself for the big day?

Firstly, you should find out as much as you possibly can about the position, the company, the industry and even the interview You should go to your prospective employer's website on the Internet, where the company presents itself as it wants to be seen; relevant trade journals will then tell you how it is viewed by others You should perhaps also speak to people who work or have worked for the company, if at all possible

All this information will give you a great deal to talk about during the interview and so help create the right impression The more you know, the greater your competitive edge over other candidates

To help increase confidence, many people practise rhe interview in frant of a mirror However, you should instead try it out with a real person: it's far more realistic and it gives you the chance to ask him or her for some feedback on your performance "

In particular, you should practise answers to common questions you can expect to be asked These include:

• What do you consider to be your major strengths and weaknesses?

• Why do you want to work for this company?

• Where do you see yourself in five years' time?

An interview is also your chance to decide whether you want to work for the company, so be prepared to ask three or four relevant questions yourself You shouldn't ever underestimate the effect of your appearance on the interviewer: make sure you wear a suit to the interview, even if the normal working environment of the company allows for more informal dress

Punctuality is another crucial factor with regards to first impressions, and for this reason you should always arrive at the interview site at least 15 minutes before your scheduled meeting All that's left now is the interview itself See over for information and advice on successful interview strategies

46 Before a job interview, you should

A get some information about your future company

B wander on the Internet to get some work experience

C meet the interviewer

D chat with your prospective employer on the Internet

47 .helps you easily surpass other candidates.

A Your ability to speak

B Your ability to start a conversation

C The company's impression on you

D The information you know about the company

48 To help increase confidence, you should practise the interview

A in front of a mirror B with a real person

C ask the interviewer some questions D give the interviewer a chance to ask you some questions

49 Before an interview, you should

A prepare 3 or 4 questions yourself

B only practise answers to common questions

C only think of the questions on the job of your choice

D give you a chance to practise speaking

50 All of the following factors help you become a successful candidate except

A your appearance B your punctuality C your informal dress D your knowledge

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PRACTICE TEST 2

I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

1 A interested B prepared C avoided D demanded

3 A concentrate B candidate C appropriate D certificate

4 A agency B advice C relate D take

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5 A impression B expression C tension D conclusion

II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others

6 A centre B resume C reduce D explain

7 A technical B previous C recommend D difficult

8 A advertisement B disappointment C education D understanding

9 A honest B account C formal D letter

10 A character B dangerous C journalist D economy

B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE

I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence

II It was clear that the young couple were …… of taking charge of the restaurant

A responsible B reliable C able D capable

12 Overwork is to cause increased stress

A likely B probably C obviously D possible

13 Dr Evans has a valuable contribution to the life of the school

14 Marie, I met at the party, called me last night;

15 He has recently got an interesting in a textile factory

16 Unemployment by 4% since January and now stands at just under three million

A was raised B has raised C has risen D rose

17 Ansel Adams was a landscape photographer photographs of the western United States show nature on a grand scale

18 Jan didn't check she had enough petrol before she left, was careless of her

19 ., an author probably most famous for his tales of terror, also dabbled in some science fiction

A Edgar Allen Poe B To Edgar Allen Poe

C Edgar Allen Poe was D For Edgar Allen Poe to be

20 The periodic table contains all the elements, has a particular atomic weight and atomic number

A which of each B each of which C which each D each

21 Students sometimes support themselves by of evening jobs

22 She is young for the job, but on the other she is well qualified

23 Henry a rich man today if he had been more careful in the past

24 The team has trained hard in for the match

A prepare B preparing C preparation D preparatory

25 This new service will be available for all users up for paid membership

A that signed B which signed C that signed it D sign

II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

26 If I have (A) to fly, I (B) would get very (C) nervous, so I usually (D) drive

27 Do you (A) remember the night (B) which we ate (C) at the restaurant that Bill (D) owned?

28 In (A) recent years, steps (B) have been taken to guarantee (C) equality job opportunities to (D) the

handicapped and to minorities

29 (A) Do you know (B) whom wrote the song (C) that Michael Jackson (D) was singing last night?

30 (A) Most college-age students today are interested in (B) finding universities (C) in which can pursue (D)

both academic and athletic extra-curricular activities.

III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets

of words and phrases given

31 / girl / case / stolen / go / police station

A The girl whose case was stolen went to the police station

B The girl her case was stolen went to the police station

C The girl the case of which was stolen went to the police station

D The girl who's case was stolen went to the police station

32 / Pablo Picasso / die / 1973 / a painter /sculptor

A Pablo Picasso died in 1973 was a painter and sculptor

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B Pablo Picasso, died in 1973, was a painter and sculptor.

C Pablo Picasso who died in 1973 was a painter and sculptor

D Pablo Picasso, who died in 1973, was a painter and sculptor

33 / doctor / speak / tell / not / worry

A The doctor I spoke told me not to worry B The doctor I spoke to told me not to worry

C The doctor to that I spoke told me not to worry D The doctor I spoke to told not to worry

34 / students / leave tomorrow / give back / books

A Can the students who are leaving tomorrow give back their books?

B Can the students leaving tomorrow give back their books?

C Can the students to leave tomorrow give back their book?

D A and B are correct.

35 / tree / branches / be dead / be cut

A The tree whose branches are dead should be cut down

B The tree its branches are dead should be cut down

C The tree the branches of which are dead should be cut down

D A and C are correct.

C READING

I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fite each space

FAILING A JOB INTERVIEW

When you first apply for a job, you (36) not succeed in getting it It's always a good (37) to ask them to explain to you what (38) you from beating the other candidates Don't complain about the situation, but ask them to advise you (39) what you can do better next time Perhaps the interviewer (40) of or disagreed with something you said Perhaps they just (41) at your application and saw something that made it easy to (42) between you and another candidate Don't regard it as a failure, but recognise it as a chance to learn more (43) you don't worry too much about it and continue to believe in yourself, you'll (44) find the chance you've been waiting for Then, your family and friends will be (41) to congratulate you on your success!

38 A banned B prevented C forbade D protested

40 A disapproved B discontented C displeased D disliked

43 A As far as B By far C So far D As long as

44 A in the end B lastly C at last D eventually

II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.

A lot of advice is available for college leavers heading for their first job In this article we consider the move to

a second job We are not concerned with those looking for a second temporary position while hunting for a permanent job Nor are we concerned with those leaving an unsatisfactory job within the first few weeks Instead, we will be dealing with those of you taking a real step on the career ladder, choosing a job to fit in with your ambitions now that you have learned your way around, acquired some skills and have some idea of where you want to go

What sort of job should you look for? Much depends on your long-term aim You need to ask yourself whether you want to specialise in a particular field, work your way up to higher levels of responsibility or out of your current employment into a broader field

Whatever, you decide, you should choose your second job very carefully You should be aiming to stay in it for two or three years

This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of application for your next job It should show evidence of serious career planning Most important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing responsibility Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting, now is the time to pack up and go You can do temporary work for a while when you return, pick up where you leftoff and get the second job then Future potential employers will be relieved to see that you have got it out of your system, and are not likely to go off again

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46 Who is intended to benefit from the advice given in the article?

A students who have just finished their studies B people who are unhappy with their current job

C those who are interested in establishing a career D people who change jobs regularly

47 According to the writer, why is the choice of your second job important?

A It will affect your future job prospects B It will last longer than your first job

C It will be difficult to change if you don't like it D It should give you the opportunity to study

48 'it' in the second sentence of paragraph 4 refers to your ……

A first job B second job C application D career

49 If you have a desire to travel, when does the writer suggest that you do it?

A straight after you have left college B when you are unable to find a permanent job

C after you have done some temporary work D between the first and second job

50 What is meant by 'you have got it out of your system' in the last sentence of paragraph 4?

A You have planned your career sensibly B You are an experienced traveller

C You have satisfiedyour wish to travel D You have learned to look after yourself

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UNIT SEVEN - ECONOMIC REFORMS

PRACTICE TEST 1

A PHONETICS

I Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.

6 A restructure B develop C economic D important

7 A opportunity B experience C intervention D education

8 A introduce B achievement C substantial D commitment

9 A eliminate B subsequent C agriculture D government

B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE

I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence

11 As a result of Japan's economic growth, many political difficulties have ……

12 I do not particularly like the climate here… I believe it is very healthy

13 Developing countries used to be called third-world or countries

A developed B over-developed C under-developed D under-developing

14 If he , more slowly, he would have been able to stop

A was driving B drove C had been driving D has driven

15 One of public transport is its unreliability

A disappointment B disadvantage C dislike D disorder

16 He said he wished to the opportunity to thank us for our work

17 As soon as I paid you all out for a meal

A have got - would take B got - have taken C will get - will take D get - will take

18 He has been teaching music for years, but he doesn't have any ……

A qualifications B records C experience D experiences

19 The social services are chiefly with the poor, the old and the sick

A related B concerned C suffered D influenced

20 the formulation of explanatory laws, the first step in scientific research is the collection and description

of facts

A Although it is science's ultimate aim B Although science's ultimate aim is

C Although science's ultimate aim it is D Although being science's ultimate aim

21 The country's annual of coffee beans has increased each year since 1977

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A produce B outcome C production D growth

22 These plants need ,

23 What should we do to the problem of environmental pollution?

24 the heavy rain, he went out without a raincoat

25 Julia has two sisters,; are doctors

A each of whom B all of who C neither of who D both of whom

II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting.

26 (A) Despite he tried (B) hard, the result (C) couldn't be (D) better.

27 Lousia May Alcott, (A) she is best known (B) for her books for children, (C) served as a nurse (D) during

the Civil War.

28 Although he (A) has (B) a very important job, (C) but he is not (D) well paid.

29 The aim of Doi Moi was (A) to restructure the economy of Vietnam and (B) to rise the (C) living standards (D) of the people.

30 Dust storms occur (A) however wind erosion is (B) strong and loose (C) material (D) is exposed.

III Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one

31 Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis.

A Despite of his tiredness, he was eager to play tennis

B Tired as he was, he agreed to play tennis

C Even if feeling tired, he agreed to play tennis

D He was tired because he agreed to play tennis

32 The suitcase was heavy but he managed to lift it up.

A The heavy suitcase made, him ask for help

B Even though the suitcase was heavy, he managed to lift it up

C In spite of the heavy suitcase, he managed to lift it up

D B and C are correct.

33 Peter didn't arrive in time to see her

A Peter was so late to see her B Peter wasn't too early to see her

C Peter wasn't early enough to see her D Peter wasn't enough early to see her

34 I haven't got money, so I'm not going on holiday.

A Having no money made me go on holiday B Not having money on my holiday got me down

C If I have money, I'll go on holiday D If I had money, I would go on holiday

35 I enjoy playing tennis most of the time, but today I'm too tired.

A I like to play tennis but do not want to play now B I want to play tennis

C I do not want to play tennis D I always like to play tennis

C READING

I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

The recent achievements in the tourist industry have (36) significant contributions to the renovation process of the country (37) , due to many constraints and difficulties, types of service and business activities are not (38) diversified, the quality of tourist services (39) - low; its competitiveness in the international market is still weak Moreover, we are short of skillful staff with high foreign language (40)

as well as strong and centralized material, technical base and infrastructure Inappropriate management still prevails, (41) , achievement is still limited

Further, the fierce (42) created t by forerunners in the tourism industry, complicated climate developments

in the past few years and the inactive tourist popularization and promotion, (43) … of tourists service quality and diversification have slowed down the growth (44) of visitors coming to Vietnam in 1996 and the beginning of 1997 as compared with the previous years This (45) … that the whole tourism sector should strive hard to fulfill its target in the new period

40 A knowledge B competence C possibility D understanding

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42 A contest B competition C race D challenge

43 A lacking B inadequate C shortage D running out

II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.

Upon the creation of the United States, one of the core concepts on which the hopes for the new democracy were pinned was the ideal that its citizens world be enlightened individuals with clearly articulated rights and the opportunity for individual achievement and education It was believed that in a free nation where the power belongs to the people, the commitment to education defines the progress ofthat democracy and is the catalyst for future progress This core value has not only stood the test of time but has also grown in importance In this new information Era and international economy, education is an increasingly vital commodity, a precursor of potential success and a driving force of change It is important to recognize, however, that we approach education today differently than in the past, partly because the kinds of jobs people had didn't require the kind of basic education and specialized training that is often required in the workforce today In the 1950s, for instance, only 20 percent of American jobs were classified as professional, 20 percent as skilled, and 60 percent as unskilled Today, our world has changed The proportion of 'unskilled jobs has fallen to 20 percent, while skilled jobs now account for at least 60 percent of the workforce Even more important, almost every job today increasingly requires a combination of academic knowledge and practical skills that require learning throughout

a lifetime

46 Education is defined in this passage as a driving force of change because

A without education, no changes could have happened in American society so far

B the government of the United States wants to drive, social changes in their own ways

C education has helped to bring about and orient most changes in the American workforce

D any American citizen who wants to change his driving license must be very well-educated

47 The passage shows the percentage of jobs that require higher training in the US between the 1950s

and now

A has remained the same B has changed dramatically

C has been reversed D has changed slightly

48 The phrase 'enlightened individuals' in the first sentence most likely means 'people who '

A always appear brilliant-looking in public B have often been well-exposed to light

C have acquired an adequate level of education D bring light to anywhere they go

49 In order to become a good American citizen today, in the author's point of view, any individual must…

A know well all his / her rights and be ready to grasp his / her opportunity of success in life

B study carefully the history of American educational and vocational systems

C even since their creation understand thoroughly the combination of academic knowledge and practical skill

D move actively forward in the new Information Era and international economy with a prestigious diploma

50 50 Which of the following titles would be best for the passage?

A Education and Jobs in the Past and at Present in the United States

B The Significant Role of Education in American Citizen's Careers

C Academic Knowledge and Practical Skills in American Professions

D Recent Changes of Educational and Vocational Systems in America

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PRACTICE TEST 2

A PHONETICS

I Pick out the woiid whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others

1 A overall B problem C most D both

2 A tourism B raise C sector D business

4 A standard B land C stagnant D namely

5 A structure B sculpture C agriculture D suggestion

II Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others

6 A promote B aware C standard D affirm

7 A shortage B consume C private D legal

8 A investment B renovation C minority D particular

9 A completion B inflation C industry D domestic

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10 A discourage B appropriate C unfortunate D sensitivity

B VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE

I Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence

11 …….the rise in unemployment, people still seem to be spending more

A Nevertheless B Meanwhile C Despite D Although

12 The new law should produce a significant in working conditions

A escalation B increase C rise D improvement

13 Come and see me when you your report

A finish B will finish C had finished D having finished

14 He was offered the job his qualifications were poor

A despite B in spite of C even though D whereas

15 The company tried to make the most use of its limited resources

A financial B cheap C bargain D economical

16 We had so many problems with the car that we sold it and bought a new one

A at the end B in the end C by the end D to the end

17 .you have no key, you will have to get back before I go out

18 These figures show a in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales

A loss B lessening C reduction D lowering

19 .the wet weather, the football match went ahead

A Although B Owing to C However D In spite of

20 You can use my bicycle you bring it back tomorrow

A as long as B although C nevertheless D in spite of

21 I'd have told you if …….the book

A had seen B should have seen C saw D would have seen

22 A1 lot of measures have been to promote the development of the country

23 That model went out of five years ago

A producing B production C product D productivity

24 The EU - Vietnam Small Projects Fund will provide assistance for non-profit projects in Vietnam

A economical B financial C monetary D money

25 Fossil records indicate existing in the past have become extinct

A there are many organisms B many species of organisms that

C many species of organisms are D that many species of organisms

II Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or I) that needs correcting.

26 (A) Although its height, Mount Whitney, (B) one of North America's (C) highest mountains is (D) popular

with hikers.

27 Do you (A) know the name (B) of the man (C) who (D) stands over there?

28 After John (A) had finished his (B) work, he (C) was watching his (D) favourite television programme.

29 (A) Despite of his physical (B) handicap, he (C) has become (D) a successful businessman

30 Jane will be (A) accepted (B) to the university (C) in spite of (D) her grades bad.

III Choose the one option (A, B, C or D) corresponding to the best sentence that is made up from the sets

of words and phrases given.

31 Maria / feel ill / go to school

A Maria felt ill, but she went to school B Even though Maria felt ill, but she went to school

C Maria felt ill enough not to go to school D Despite her illness, but Maria went to school

32 snow / we / go out / a walk

A Although it was snowing, but we went for a walk B In spite of snowing, we went out for a walk

C Despite the snow, we went out for a walk D All are correct

33 Mary / said / lose /passport

A Mary said her passport is lost B Mary said she had lost her passport

C Mary said she has lost her passport D Mary said she loses her passport

34 Miss Smith / be / one / good teacher / less experience

A Miss Smith is one of the best teachers despite less experience

B Miss Smith is one of the best teachers in spite of her having less experience

C Miss Smith is one best teacher of all in spite of having less experience

D Miss Smith is one of the best teachers despite of her having less experience

35 Name / measure / government / take / implement Doi Moi

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A Name the measures by the government taken to implement Doi Moi.

B Name the measures the government taken to implement Doi Moi

C Name the measures by the government in taking the implementation of Doi Moi

D Name the measures the government has taken to implement Doi Moi

C READING

I Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

Many countries face a somewhat more serious economic problem in the form of an unfavourable trade (36) with other nations Such an imbalance exists when the total value of a country's imports exceeds (37) of that country's exports For example, if a country buys 10 billion dollars in products from other countries, yet sells 10 billion dollars of its own (38) .overseas, its trade is 20 billion dollars Many underdeveloped nations find themselves in this position because they (39) natural resources or the industrial capacity to use these resources, and thus have to import (40) materials or manufactured goods On effect of trade deficit is the flow of currency out of a country in the (41) of an under-developed nation, this can cause many financial difficulties, (42) failure to meet debt payments and obstacles to the creation of an industrial base Even in the case of a fully developed nation such as the United States, a large trade deficit is (43) for alarm American products, made by well-paid workers in U.S industries, cost more to produce than those (44) in places like Asia, where labour and material costs are much lower Money spent on foreign products is money not spent on (45) produced by domestic industries

36 A similarity B equality C balance D level

38 A products B produce C production D productivity

42 A including B having C getting D suffering

II Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question.

The second half of the twentieth century saw more changes in technology than in previous two hundred years Penicillin has already been discovered and used to treat infections; there have been many remarkable advances

in medicine that have helped to increase our average life expectancy way beyond that of our ancestors Incredible innovations such as television have changed the way we spend our leisure hours Perhaps the most important breakthrough, however, has been the microchip Nobody could have imagined, when it was first invented, that within a matter of years, this tiny piece of silicon and circuitry would be found in almost every household object from the kettle to the video recorder And nobody could have predicted the sudden proliferation of computers that would completely change our lives, allowing us to access information from the other side of the world via the Internet or send messages around the world by e-mail at the touch of a button Meanwhile, research into other aspects of information technology is making it easier and cheaper for us to "talk

to friends and relations around the world

46 What period saw more changes in technology than in previous two hundred years?

A 1800-1850 B 1850-1900 C 1900-1950 D 1950-2000

47 Thanks to advances in medicine we now than our ancestors

A live shorter B live longer C die faster D die more

48 Which of the following can't the computer help us ?

A access information B do homework C cook meals D send messages

49 According to the passage, it is very to send an e-mail.

50 It is inferred from the passage that technology has affected our life.

A positively B poorly C negatively D badly

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