Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.. Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others.
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TEST 1
I MAKE THE CORRECT CHOICE :
1 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
2 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
3 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
4 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
5 Choose the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others
6 Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others
7 Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others
8 Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others
9 Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others
a manufacture b irrigation c electrician d receptionist
10 Choose the word that has the main stress placed differently from that of the others
11 Since he went to university, Mike has become very interested environment issues
12 It's piecework, so how much you earn depends _how fast you can word
13 The job offer was too good for Jennifer to turn
14 She has been _for an interview for the manager's job
15.The agency will let you know if they have any suitable
a redundancies b vacancies c abilities d capabilities
16.One condition of this job is that you must be to work at weekends
17.A skilled will help candidates feel relaxed
a interview b interviewing c interviewee d interviewer
18.The company employs a of nearly 5000
19.With so much _, I'm lucky to be in work
20.She applied for the new _of training officer
21.People _can speak English can be understood in many countries
22.Do you remember Mr Darnell, taught us English Literature?
23.Violent tropical storms occur in western Asia are called typhoons
24.Martin tried on three jackets, fitted him
a none b none of which c none of them d all of those
25.Yesterday we visited the City Museum, _I'd never been before
26 We saw three houses, _had been blown off in the storm
a the roof of which b their roof c the roof of them d of which the roof
27 A college is a public institution he higher education of young men and women
a devoting b which devotes c to devote to d devoted to
28 Picasso, _works inspired many other artists, lived until he was a ripe old age
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a are containing b contained c containing d are contained
30 The Internet has lived up to expectations _years ago in changing the way the public researches, practices business, and communicates
31.She has been work with a bad back since July
32.She is not very keen going to Spain again so soon for holidays
33.There's not much chance of promotion a job like that
34.I'm fed up with this job I feel completely browned _
35.There's a rumour that the National Bank is going to the company I work for
36.He was offered the job despite his poor
a achievements b preparations c qualifications d expressions
37.Many unemployment people welcome the chance to do purposeful work, even if
38.In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers attractive benefit
39.The questions are the central point of the whole interview procedure and should be planned _
a in consequence b in time c in advance d in conscience
40.There are few employment prospects in the town for _young people
41.I shall do the job to the best of my _
42.Although we've been interviewing all day, we haven't managed to find a applicant
a suitable b self-confident c successful d appropriate
43.People usually use more _language when they're in serious situations like interviews
44.We are to encourage more local employers to work with us
45 accepting your offer, I'd like to know a bit more about the company
46.There were 35 passengers on the coach, were British
a almost all who b almost all of who c of whom all almost d almost all of whom 47.John F Kennedy was the youngest President of the United States and the fourth _
a to assassinate b to be assassinated c who assassinated d who be assassinated 48.According to some educators, the goal of teaching is to help students learn what to know to live a well-adjusted and successful life
a do they need b they need c they are needed d need them
49.Fred's yearly income since he professions
a nearly tripled - changed b nearly tripled - has changed
c has nearly tripled - changed d was tripled - changed
50.Cable cars are moved by cables underground and are powered by a stationary engine
51.A skilled workforce is essential, _why our training program is so important
52.Not until a student has mastered algebra the principles of geometry, trigonometry, and physics
a he can begin to understand b can he begin to understand
c he begins to understand d begins to understand
53.Ricky Martin, _of the band Menu do, attained great popularity in the late 1990s
a formerly member b a former member c was a former member d being former member 54.Tennessee has about 140 newspapers, _25 are issued daily
a about which b of which about c which are about d which is about
55.My cousin _is going to come and stay with us this summer holiday
a who I talked to you b I talk to you about her
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II CHOOSE THE ONE THAT BEST COMPLETE THE SENTENCES:
56 that I could hardly hear her
a So quietly she spoke b So quietly did she speak
c So did she speak quietly d She spoke so quiet
57.Is that the man _was broken into two days ago?
a whose house b the house of whom c who's house d of whom the house 58.The reason _he was absent from school is that he had an accident
59.Jan didn't fill her car up with petrol before she left, was careless of her
60.It is only recently that ballets have been based on themes American life
61 _think of metallurgy as a modern field of science, but it is actually one of the oldest
a Although many people b many people c Many people who d In spite of many people
62 was the first fully successful transatlantic cable finally laid
a Not until 1866 b Until 1866, just c Until 1866 d It not until 1866
63 Of all the harmful bacteria that can be acquired from unsanitary food handling, E Coli is the one _ the most media attention
a that has gained b it has gained c disease that it has gain d gained it
64 The people send job applications even when they are reasonably happy in their jobs, _their position a with hoping to improve b hoping that they improve
c with hopes of improving d hoping to improving
65.The problem never occurred
a I hadn't expected it b that I had expected it c which I have expected d I had expected
66.The architect Mario works is brilliant
67.Bogota, is the capital of Colombia, is a cosmopolitan city
68.Neil Armstrong was the first person _foot on the moon
69.Many of the pictures from outer space are presently on display in the public library
70.A good friend is will stand by you when you're in trouble
III IDENTIFY THE ONE WORD OR PHRASE THAT IS INCORRECT:
71.The manager sent on his new striker, whose scored a brilliant goal
72 Who dumped this rubbish here doesn't care about the environment
73 Some snakes have hollow teeth they are called fangs that they use to poison their victims
74 Although her friends tried to convince her to apply for the job at the factory, Christine resisted
to make an application
75 No one has said anything would persuade me to change my mind
IV READ THE PASSAGE AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER:
Dear Sir,
I wish to apply for the post of clerk in the World Tours Travel Company I am18 years old and attended Greenhill College from 1984 to 1988 I passed my School Certificate in History, Geography, Science, Maths and Arabic Then I got a job as a junior typist in the New Asia Export Company
I can speak a little English but I am much better at reading books and letters in English I know how to use a calculator and I am good at maths
I am able to get on well with different kinds of people and I like hard work I look forward to hearing from you soon
Yours faithfully, Nicolas Tolias (Ms)
76 What would Tolias like to do?
a work for the World Tour Travel Company c work at the post office
b teach at Greenhill College d apply for Greenhill College
77 She used to work _.
a for the World Tour Travel Company c as a clerk at the post office
b as a typist in The New Asia Export Company d as a teacher at Greenhill College
78 She can do the following things except _.
a read English books and letters c use a calculator
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a She is at the age of eighteen c She is bored with hard work
b she is friendly with people d She speaks English worse than she reads it
80 The phrase ‘ look forward to’ is closest in meaning to
V Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the above one :
81 My father doesn’t smoke any more
a My father didn’t use to smoke b My father used to smoke a lot
c My father stopped smoking for a while d My father dislikes smoking
82 If Mark keeps studying as he has been, he’ll have no trouble passing his exams
a Mark won’t pass his exams because he isn’t studying
b Mark is studying hard to pass his exams
c Mark has passed his exams d Mark has trouble passing his exams
83 ‘Would you like some coffee ?’ Peter asked me
a Peter asked me if I liked coffee b Peter offered to give me some coffee
c Peter asked me to make him a cup of coffee d Peter wanted to know if I would like to make coffee
84 The coffee was not strong enough It didn’t keep us awake
a The coffee was too strong to keep us awake
b We were kept awake because the coffee was strong
c The coffee was very strong, but it couldn’t keep us awake
d The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake
85 Harry spent five hours knocking on doors, but he didn’t sell a single magazine
a Harry sold no magazines even though he spent five hours knocking on doors
b Harry sold only one magazine
c Harry has knocked the doors for five hours to sell a magazine
d Harry spent five hours to sell magazines at one house
VI READ THE PASSAGE AND MAKE THE CORRECT CHOICE:
JOB DECISION
What sort of job should you look for? Much depends (1) _your long-term aim You need to ask (2) _whether you want to specialize in a particular field, work your (3) up to higher levels
of responsibility or (44) of your current employment into a broader field
This job will be studied very carefully when you send your letter of (5) _for your next job It (6) _show evidence of serious career planning (7) important, it should extend you, develop you and give you increasing responsibility Incidentally, if the travel bug is biting, (8) is the time to pack up and go You can do temporary work for a (9) ; when you return, pick up where you have (10) off and get the second job
TEST 2
I Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
II Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
3.a economic b experience c entertainment d introduction
4.a achievement b communist c constantly d government
III Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence
6 In spite of his hard work , he could not finish the job
c Though he worked hard d Although hard work
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a nevertheless b due to c notwithstanding d because of
8 Despite _, we knew that he was guilty
9 Despite the fact that _, we enjoyed our trip
a the weather is bad b it is a bad weather c the bad weather d the weather was bad
10 Julie failed the exam _ of working very hard
11 Tom went to work despite _
a that he did not feel very well b of the fact not feeling well
c he did not feel very well d not feeling very well
12 Though _, they are good friends
a their sometimes quarrel b to have a quarrel sometimes
c they sometimes have a quarrel d of having a quarrel sometimes
13 Despite _, we arrived on time
a the traffic b of the traffic c there was heavy traffic d of there was heavy traffic
14 John rarely sees Paul _ they live in the same town
a notwithstanding b despite c in spite of d although
15 It was very cold _ she did not put on her coat
16 Economic reforms are often carried _ to promote the developing of a country
17 Being aware _ the importance of economic reforms, the Vietnamese Communist Party initiated an overall economic reform policy
18 For more than ten years, we have seen the significant _ in the economy of our country
a develop b developments c developers d developed
19 Henry was a studious student He needed no _ to work hard
a encourage b encouraging c encouragement d encouraged
20 During the time of economic reforms, the economy has grown _ with only a few major setbacks
21 The _ effect of the new policy is that the farmer is now working for himself, and not for the state sake
22 Considering peasants make up nearly 80% of Vietnam's population
a specialists b economists c professors d farmers
23 The Doi Moi reforms have _ new possibilities in farming systems research in Vietnam
24 The introduction of appropriate farming practices to Vietnam farmers can help them achieve a higher output
a productivity b renovation c guideline d achievement
25 This development project could be of great help to the _ Vietnamese population
26 In the South, _ development concentrated on rice cultivation, and nationally, rice and rubber were the main items of export
27 WTO accession also brings serious challenges, requiring Vietnam's economic sectors to open door to increased foreign competition
28 The plan's highest priority was to develop _ agriculture
29 Our new neighbors are quite nice _ they are sometimes talkative
a despite b in spite of the fact c though d as though
30 _ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain
IV Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
31 He had worked very hard but he failed.
a Hard as he worked, he failed
b Thanks to his hard work, he failed
c He did not succeeded because of his being hard working
d Even though being hard working, he failed
32 I did not answer the door even though I knew it was my friend.
a unless I knew it was my friend, I would not answer the door
b I knew it was my friend, but I did not answer the door
c Only when I answered the door did I knew it was my friend
d I answered the door since I knew it was my friend
36 My father said I could use his car.
a My father allowed to use his car b My father allowed me use his car
c My father allowed me to use his car d My father allowed me using his car
37 Scientists began to carry out researches on AIDS in 1980.
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b Researches on AIDS were begun to carry out by scientists in 1980
c Researches on AIDS were begun to be carried out by scientists in 1980
d Researches on AIDS began to be being carried out by scientists in 1980
33 Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.
a Mary was too disappointed to keep calm
b Disappointed as she was, Mary tried to keep calm
c Mary lost her temper because of her disappointment
d Feeling disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm, but she failed
34 Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
a It rained so heavily that the explorers could not continue their journey
b The explorers put off their journey due to the heavy rain
c The heavy rain could not prevent the explorers from continuing their journey
d If it had rained heavily, the explorers would not have continued their journey
35 Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.
a It was his ability that helped him do the job and get the position
b Although he was able to do the job, but he was not offered the position
c He was not offered the position, regardless of his ability to, do the job
d If he had enough ability to do the job, he would be offered the position.
38 The last time I wrote to him was in 1996.
a I haven’t written to him in 1996 b I haven’t written to him was in 1996
c I haven’t written to him since 1996 d I haven’t written to him was since 1996
39 It took him only ten minutes to get there.
a He spent on ten minutes to get there
b He got there with ten minutes
c He spent ten minutes getting there
c He needed to get there for ten minutes
40 I didn’t meet him yesterday so I couldn’t tell him about that.
a If I had met him yesterday, I could have told him about that
b If I hadn’t met him yesterday, I couldn’t have told him about that
c I could tell him about that because I met him yesterday
d I met him yesterday so that I could tell him about that
V Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
Vietnam's economy expanded this year (2007) at the fastest pace since 1996, led by manufacturing and services, after the country (41) _ the World Trade Organization.
Gross domestic product (GDP) increased 8.5 percent Foreign direct (42) jumped to more than $20 billion this year, from $12 billion in 2006 The government is quite (43) _ to its economic reforms Industry and construction account (44) _ almost 42 percent of Vietnam's GDP Manufacturing grew 12.8 percent, construction increased 12 percent, and the hotel and restaurant (45) _ expanded 12.7 percent, according to today's release Going forward, Vietnam has a lot of (46) _ for tourism, which expects Vietnam's economy to expand 8.5 percent in 2008 Vietnam's January (47) _ to the World Trade Organization released it (48) _, U.S quotas
on textile exports and detailed market access to be given to overseas companies, helping economic (49) _ The government is targeting economic expansion of about 9 percent next year Vietnam is an economy with much development potential and (50) _ attractive destination for international investors.
42 a invest b investable c investment d investor
46 a potential b private c stagnancy d exports
II Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
51 These new economic reforms have allowed for international _ and development in the country
52 In 2001 _ Vietnamese Communist Party approved a 10-year economic plan that enhanced the role of the, private sector while reaffirming the primacy of the state
53 It would also concomitantly attract foreign investment to Vietnam, not only from U.S., but also from Europe, Asia, and other regions
54 _ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them
a In spite b In spite of c Despite the fact that d Despite
55 I could not eat _ I was very hungry
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56 In spite _, the baseball game was not cancelled
a the rain b of the rain c it was raining d there was a rain
57 _ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car
58 _, he walked to the station
a Despite being tired b Although to be tired c In spite being tired d Despite tired
59 The children slept well, despite _
a it was noise b the noise c of the noise d noisy
60 She left him _ she still loved him
a even if b even though c in spite of d despite
61 _ her lack of hard work, she was promoted
a In spite b Even though c In spite of d Despite of
62 _ they are brothers, they do not look like
63 We are concerned with the problem of energy resources _ we must also think of our environment
64 _ some Japanese women are successful in business, the majority of Japanese companies are run by men
65 The teams played on in spite of the rain
66 It is quite important _ me to get on and think
67 If you think you may be allergic to a food or drink, eliminate it _ your diet
68 The new policies include cutting _ subsidies and trade barriers
a agriculture b agricultural c agriculturalist d agriculturally
69 The control of _ has been carried out through measures rooted in monetarism
a inflate b inflationist c inflation d inflator
70 It is often a good idea to start with small, easily _ goals
a achieve b achievement c achievable d achiever
71 Economic reforms began in the Soviet Union in June 1985 by the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to _ the Soviet economy
72 After more than a decade of Doi Moi or economic _, the Vietnamese Communist government has achieved
diplomatic and economic links with numerous foreign partners
a relation b investment c productivity d renovation
73 For more than 20 years, the Vietnamese government has pursued the open-door _ and continued to woo foreign investment
74 After a decade of economic liberalization, Vietnam has seen a dramatic rise in living _ in urban areas
75 _ laws and regulations which impose restrictions on any rights should be revised to comply with
international law
III Error Identification
76 The term economic reform refers to policies directing by the government to achieve improvements in economic efficiency
77 Economic reform usually refers to actions of the government to improve efficiency in economy markets
78 Economic reform has dominated Australian economic policy from the early 1980s until the end of
the 20th century
79 The goal of Chinese economic reform was to generating sufficient surplus value to finance the modernization
of the mainland Chinese economy
80 Economic reforms started since 1986 in Vietnam have helped millions of people to be out of poverty and
bringing the poverty rate down
IV Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Vietnam is a densely-populated, developing country that in the last 30 years has had to recover from the ravages
of war Substantial progress was achieved from1986 to 1997 in moving forward from an extremely low level of development and significantly reducing poverty.
Since 2001, Vietnamese authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to economic liberalization and international integration They have moved to implement the structural reforms needed to modernize the economy and to produce more competitive, export-driven industries .
Vietnam's membership in the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and entry into force of the US-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement in December 2001.have led to even more rapid changes in Vietnam's trade and economic regime Vietnam's exports to the US doubled in 2002 and again in 2003.
Vietnam joined the WTO (World Trade Organization) in January 2007, following over a decade long negotiation process This should provide ail important boost to the economy and should help to ensure the continuation of liberalizing reforms.
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81 Vietnam's economy is _
a decreasing b facing crisis c developing d backward
82 According to the text, Vietnam _
a used to be well-developed before 1986 b Vietnam is still in extreme poverty
c could recover from the consequences of the war soon d has been modernizing the economy
83 Vietnam _
a does not export anything to the US b exported to the US in 2003 twice as much goods as in 2002
c did not export goods to the US in 2002 d did not export goods to the US in 2003
84 The word This refers to _.
a Vietnam's joining the WTO b the WTO
c the negotiating process d the Vietnamese economy
85 The word stem has a close meaning to _.
V Choose the suitable clause or phrase to complete the following sentences:
86. , you'll probably get poor marks in the final exam
a Unless you pay more attention to your work b If you try to work harder
c Because you're making efforts in your studies d Although your marks on the tests are not very good
87 If you have difficult problems, you should discuss them with someone
A whom you can trust him B that can trust
88. _or you'll get overweight
a If you don't eat too much b Unless you eat too much
89 Fiona stayed at work late _
a so that to finish some work b although she wasn't very tired
c so as to complete the report d because she didn't like working late
80 Although _, Sue drives to work every day in the middle of rush hour
a her car is in good condition b traffic is always heavy
c she is a very careful driver d she isn't in a hurry
TEST 3
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1 a develop b overall c commitment d investment
3 a administrative b intervention c productivity d opportunity
5 a economy b experience c relationship d renovation
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
6 There was a shortage _ food and safe water after the flood
7 The new measures are aimed _ increasing the productivity of crops
8 The _ challenge of economic, reform was to solve the problems of motivating workers and farmers to produce a larger surplus
a initial b initiate c initiative d initiation
9 Since 1990, India has had high growth rates, and has emerged as one of the wealthiest _ in the developing world
a economics b economies c economists d economically
10 Those specialists are trying to find ways of making more _ use of agricultural land
a produce b production c productive d productivity
11 Industry in the area consisted mostly of food-processing plants and factories _ consumer goods
a renovating b initiating c developing d producing
12 The government gave top _ to reforming the legal system
a priority b primary c preference d major
13 A _ is money that is paid by a government or other authority in order to help an industry or business, or to pay for a public service
a capital b subsidy c investment d salary
14 They still remain the need for an integrated system of subsidies which will _ farmers to look after their upland environment and producing food
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16 Despite the plan's emphasis on agricultural _, the industrial sector received a larger share of state
investment
a shortage b commitment c development d achievement
17 Vietnam's economy, which continues to expand at _ annual rate in excess of 7 percent, is one of the fastest growing in _ world
18 Economic policy encouraged _ developing of the family economy
19 _ the increase in their salaries, many French employees spend Saturday at work
a Despite b Even if c Even though d In spite
20 _ he is the boss, he does not find solutions to problems very easily
a Although b In spite of c Notwithstanding d Despite
21 Even if _, they had to continue practicing
a the players' soreness b the players were sore
c the fact that the players were sore d it was the players' soreness
22 Gannon was a high-performing midfield linkman in spite _
a of he was at his age b he was at his old age c of his age d his age
23 Many Americans eat more food than they need, _ they are harming their bodies and minds by making unhealthful food choices
24 I have not finished that report yet despite _
a of working overtime last night b to work overtime last night
c working overtime last night d I worked overtime last night
25 Although sales fell sharply last month , we are on target for the year.
a Even though felling sharply in sales last month
b In spite of there was a sharp fall in sales last month
c Despite the sharp fall in sales last month
d Even if falling sharply in sales last month
26 Though he was appointed to a higher promotion _
a and he decided to quit his job b but he still decided to quit his job
c but he decided to quit his job d he decided to quit his job
27 Despite the increase in their salaries , 60 per cent of Japanese workers still spend Saturday at work
a In spite of their salaries are increased
b Although they has got the increase in their salaries
c As their salaries have been increased
d Even though their increasing salary
28 _, he still went on working
a Tired as he was b Tired although he was
c Even if his tiredness d Despite he was tired
29 _ what I said last night, I still love you
30 I didn't get the job _
a even as my qualifications b in spite of I had some qualifications
c without my qualifications d despite my qualifications
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
After your letter of application and resume, the interview is your best opportunity to (41) _ the employer -regardless of your background and experience To do this, use every possible strategy to develop (42) _ interviewing skills The best way is to prepare a selective presentation of your background, thoughtful answers to potential interview questions, well-researched questions about the organization, and an effective strategy to introduce yourself You should also consider your career goals and what the available job offers (43) _ you can discuss both of these topics with employers Interviewing is a skill that improves and (44) _ easier with practice
It is to your advantage to carefully research the job and the organization There are many (45) _ to do this You can ask for printed materials from the employer, such as annual reports and job descriptions This is an entirely (46) _ request, so do not hesitate to make it Use your library and career center resources Ask colleagues, friends, and faculty about the organization, and about any personal contacts at the organization they might have Look
at the organization's home page Knowing about the job will help you prepare a (47) _ of your qualifications so that you can show, point by point, why you are the best (48) _
Prepare a clear answer to each of the questions in the interview questions section Practice answering questions with a friend, or (49) _ front of a mirror Ask your friend to give you constructive criticism on your speaking style, mannerisms, and gestures As you practice, avoid colloquialisms, such as "like" and "you know” It is (50) _ to prepare yourself for talking with complete strangers
2 a effect b effective c effectiveness d effectively
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10 a thrilling b exciting c important d unnecessary
The interview is one of the most important (1) _ in the job search process When an employer invites you to
an interview, he/she is indicating an (2) _ in yourself The interview gives both of you the opportunity to (3) _ enough information to determine if you are a good "fit" for each other Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation You should (4) _ the limited amount of time you have learning about the employer's needs and discuss the ways you can meet these needs In many cases, you will interview at least, twice before being employed for a (5) _ Once in a brief screening interview and at least once again in a (6) _ serious meeting when you may also talk to many of your potential coworkers.
A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose Your goal is to show the employer that you have the (7) _, background, and ability to do the job and that you can successfully fit into the organization The interview is also your (8) _ to gather information about the job, the organization, and future career opportunities to figure out if the position and work environment are (9) _ for you Most employers do not hire people based on certificates or diplomas alone Personality, (10) , enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills count heavily in the selection process.
2 a interest b interesting c interested d interestingly
5 a condition b location c satisfaction d position
7 a skills b aspects c appearances d weaknesses
10 a confide b confidence c confident d confidently
TEST 4
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
1 a interview b impression c company d formally
2 a stressful b pressure c prepare d future
3 a employment b remember c concentrate d position
4 a express b effort c office d comment
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
6 I am so _ that I cannot say anything, but keep silent.
a nerve b nervous c nervously d nervousness
7 _ speaking, I do not really like my present job.
8 A letter of _ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.
a recommend b recommended c recommender d recommendation
9 Her job was so _ that she decided to quit it.
a interesting b satisfactory c stressful d wonderful
10 Some days of rest may help to _ the pressure of work.
11 Can you please tell me some information that _ to the job?
a indicates b expresses c interests d relates
12 Not all teenagers are well _ for their future job when they are at high school.
a interested b satisfied c concerned d prepared
13 Qualifications and _ are two most important factors that help you get a good job.
a politeness b experience c attention d impression
14 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
15 I have just been called _ a job interview I am so nervous.
16 What do I have to bring _ me to the interview.
17 Knowing your skills and strengths is _ important part of the job search process.
18 Students who need extra money can find _ part time job.
a Ø / a b an / the c the / Ø d a / the
19 My father works for a construction company in _.
a Winchester, which is a city in the U.K b Winchester, that is a city in the U.K
c Winchester is a city in the U.K d Winchester where is a city in the U.K
20 Ms Young, to _ many of her students are writing, is living happily and peacefully in Canada.