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SECTION A – READING Part 1 Read the following passage:
There is a close relation between language and culture The English language has attained the status of a “world language” (1) _ there are now several recognized stereotypical varieties
of English, among which two typical ones are American English and British English (2) _ when studying English, we should know both British and American English as well as American and British culture In fact, Americans use English as their mother tongue, and they are much influenced
by the British culture as a great part of the Americans have their English origin Although there have been some changes in American manners, basically many behaviors and forms of speech that are considered polite are acceptable in both cultures
If we learn just a few polite English expressions, we’ll be ready to face the world of British and American English speakers with confidence The polite response to compliment on your looks or your work is ‘Thank you’ (A smile and a nod are not enough) (3) _‘How are you?’, don’t give your medical history Finally, what you should say when someone sneezes? It may not seem logical, but the correct response is ‘God bless you’
(4) _ being friendly in the British or American way often involves showing that they are not bothering with formalities This means not addressing someone by his/her title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Sir., Prof., etc.), not addressing smartly when entertaining guests, not shaking hands when saying
‘goodbye’, and not saying ‘please’ when making a request (5) _ the British or the Americans are not being unfriendly or disrespectful; they are implying that you are in the category
‘friend’, and so all the rules can be ignored
Questions 1-5: Fill in each gap with on of the words/phrases/expressions in the following table Write A, B, C, D or E in Your answers.
A The key is this: D When they avoid doing these things with you,
B Accordingly, E In this “international language”,
C If someone asks
Your answers:
Questions 6-10: Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences Write A, B, C or D in Your answers.
6 There are variations of the English language
7 Language is a part of a nation’s
8 The American culture the British culture
A is exactly the same as B has influenced
C has many things in common with D is very different from
9 ‘God bless you’ means
A ‘I wish you happiness’ B ‘I hope you’re all right’
C ‘That doesn’t bother me’ D ‘May God protect you’
10 Nowadays British and American people in their everyday life
A tend to be more friendly B are very formal
Your answers:
Trang 2Part 2 Read the following description of the job
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An international distributor of computer hardware and software is now looking to recruit an experienced Sale Supervisor to join the team
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As a Sale Supervisor, you will be responsible for developing new customer relationships as well
as looking after an existing customer base You will also be supervising a team of eight Sale Representatives
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You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for selling You will demonstrate strong sales ability combined with excellent customer service skills
Good communication and management skills are essential, and you must have plenty of energy and drive in order to be successful in the role
Experience within the computer industry would be an advantage but it is not essential If you have proven sales background, product training can be provided You must, however, have had at least three years’ experience in a managerial role
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• $28,000 basic per annum + performance – related bonus scheme
• Company car
• 25 days holiday/year + public holidays
• Private health care
Applications close 30 September, so send your CV and covering letter before that date
Question 1-4: Insert the missing heading for each paragraph Write A, B, C or D in Your answers.
Your answers:
Questions 5-10: Fill each blank in the following statements with ONE word from the text Write the words in Your answers.
• I’m very (5) _ and (6) _ I’m always keen and determined to get the job done
• This candidate has been working in this field for seven years He is very (7) _
• I’m ambitious and I want to do well I would describe myself as a person who has a lot of (8) _ and (9) _
• I would say that I have strong (10) _ skills Just ask the employees who work for me in
my previous role
Your answers:
SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR Part 1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences Write A, B, C or D
in Your answers.
1 In some countries many _ parents live in a nursing home
2 It is a great to live in a big city
A convenience B comfortable C ease D meaningful
3 I object to working overtime without for it
4 The concert was broadcast in over fifty counties
5 Do you know that you _ put this watch in water? It’s not waterproof
A don’t have to B mustn’t C didn’t need to D needn’t
6 With three children in such a small flat, we do have a problem
7 Here are your handouts I _ in that company’s office
A print them B printed it C got them printed D have them print
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A does he do is B he does is C he does that is D does he do
9 Mrs Brown are very friendly all customers
10 What a lovely song! Can you the radio, please
Your answers:
Part 2: In the following paragraph, there are 7 unnecessary words Find them, indicate the line Write in Your answers.
When my parents married, they rented a small house and they didn’t have a lot of 1
much money for furniture The kitchen had a sink for washing up and a cooker, but 2
that was all They bought an old table and a chair from the near market They borrowed 3
a sofa which was also old, but they made it to more beautiful by covering modern 4
materials Outside, there was a small garden behind the house In the garden where 5
We lived there until I was ten and we were very happy We had to move because of 7
the house became more smaller when my twin sisters were born We all felt sad when 8
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Part 3: Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word Write the words in Your answers.
Jeans have their long story of development In the 1950s, two people helped (1) _ jeans popular with teenagers: Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, and James Dean, a famous movie star Elvis wore tight jeans Most parents didn’t like Elvis or his music But teenagers loved him and
started to dress (2) _ him In Rebel Without a Cause, James Dean wore jeans, (3) _ He
became a hero to many young people During the 1960s, rock and roll became even (4) _ popular Young people had more freedom Their clothes showed their independence Some people decorated their jeans (5) _ colorful patches and flowers In the seventies and eighties, jeans became very expensive (6) _ addition to the regular brands like Levi’s and Lee, famous designers like Calvin Klein and Pierre Cardin started making “designer jeans” They were very stylish and very expensive Jeans are (7) _ popular that Levi’s has sold over twenty billion pairs (8) _ anywhere in the world you know what young people want to wear: jeans
Your answers:
Part 4: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to first one Use and don’t change the word given Write 2-5 words in total.
I ……… ………… ……… 2006
2 Learning that no-one was hurt during the fire was a great relief GREATLY
We ……… ………… that no-one was hurt during the fire
He ……… ………… ……… in the north now
4 Tom didn’t take the medicine yesterday He feels worse now BETTER
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5 Mohamed is a good dancer but he also plays the piano very skillfully WELL
…… ……… a good dancer, Mohamed plays the piano very skillfully
SECTION D – WRITING Write an essay of about 200-250 words on the following topic:
What career would you like to choose after leaving school?
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SECTION D – LISTENING
Trang 5Part 1: Listen to the text Are the statements true, false or doesn’t it say? Write T (for True), F (for False) and NS (for It doesn’t say) in Your answers
1 Carl moved to London two years ago as his father got a new job there
2 In New Zealand he lived near the sea
3 He is learning in a private school
4 He can go to the beach and go sailing after school in London
5 He was a member in the school football team in New Zealand
Your answers:
Part 2: Listen to five short conversations and choose the correct answer for each question
Write A, B, C or D in Your Answers
1 Where did the woman go on holiday this year?
A Portugal
B Scotland
C Spain
2 What was the weather like in Italy?
A It was cold and it rained
B It was cold but sunny in November
C It was cold with lots of sunshine
3 Where did the photographer take the photo of the actor?
A In the reception
B On the stairs
C In the street
4 What was the model doing when he took the photo?
A She was reading
B She was walking the ‘catwalk’
C She was standing on the stage
5 What year did the pop group make their last album?
A 2001
B 2002
C next year
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