PART A: TENSES/VERB FORM

1. My father gave up ___________________ (smoke) three years ago.

2. I always try to avoid ___________________ (borrow) money from my friends.
3. The traffic was very heavy this morning, but I managed ___________________ (get) to school on time.
4. Could you please stop ___________________ (make) so much noise?
5. They don't have much money. They can't afford ___________________ (go) out very often.
6. Joan ___________________ (travel) around the world many times.
7. He (wear) ___________________ the same coat since he (move) ___________________ here.
8. I ___________________ to the station when I met John. (walk)
9. I've hurt my leg. I ___________________ off a ladder when I was painting my bedroom. (fall)
10. After the police ___________________ unsuccessfully to determine to whom the car belonged, they towed
it into the station. (try)
PART B: WORD FORM
11. The ___________________ was well-qualified for the job. (apply)
12. ___________________ is a time of celebration and new beginnings. (graduate)
13. I received an ___________________ to the company’s annual holiday party. (inviting)
14. I am excited to ___________________ in the company’s volunteer program. (participation)
15. The ___________________ was nervous but well-prepared for the interview. (interview)
16. The company is ___________________ hiring for the position. (competitor)
17. The ___________________ man was struggling to find a job. (employ)
18. The company ___________________ its employees with excellent benefits. (provision)
19. I would highly ___________________ the candidate for the position. (recommendation)
20. The company is ___________________ with its working hours. (flexibly)
PART C: PHRASAL VERBS
Choose correct phrasal verbs from the box to complete each blank in the sentences given.
got up/ give up/ put on/ took off/ look after/ broke down
21. Kate often asks her cousin to ___________________ the cat when she is away.
22. You should ___________________ smoking before it is too late.
23. My dad’s car ___________________ on the way to work, so he was very late yesterday.
24. She ___________________ early to study for the exam.
25. They ___________________ their shoes before they went in.
26. ___________________ a jumper if you're cold.
PART D: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
27. I want to go to the beach. I will ask my friends to go with me.
→ I will _____________________________________________________________________________
28. Stay away from this place or I’ll report the area’s security.
→ If ________________________________________________________________________________
29. Follow the instructions or you will ruin everything.
→ If ________________________________________________________________________________
30. The man works in the hospital. I told you about him. (using relative clauses)
->The man ___________________________________________________________________________
31. I wish I had a more spacious drive. It can store all my photos. (using relative clauses)
→ I wish I had a more spacious drive ______________________________________________________
32. Mr. Mark is unhappy about the plans for the new dam. The stream flows across his farm. (using relative
clauses)
→ Mr. Mark __________________________________________________________________________
33. They picked up five boatloads of refugees. Some of them had been at sea for several months. (using relative
clauses)
→ They picked up five boatloads of refugees, _______________________________________________
34. I haven't seen them since the year. They got married in that year. (using relative clauses)
→ I haven’t seen them since the year ______________________________________________________
PART E: MULTIPLE-CHOICE PRACTICE TEST
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from that of the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
35. A. paramedic B. post-graduate C. undervalue D. qualification
36. A. debate B. special C. ex-student D. flexible
37. A. locksmith B. investigate C. possess D. repetitive
38. A. retailer B. undervalue C. groundskeeper D. championship
39. I’ll see him when he _______ here tomorrow.
A. comes B. will come C. has come D. had come
40. I _______ buy some new trainers after school. I’ve got money with me to buy them.
A. will B. am going to C. won’t D. am not going to
41. We visited the public school _______ my mother used to teach.
A. whom B. where C. which D. no article
42. This food is much too hot for the students _______.
A. to be eaten B. to eat C. eat D. eating
43. He’ll do an hour’s revision in the morning if he _______ early enough.
A. wakes up B. gives off C. pours out D. gives up
Read the following and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Secretary
Job Description
We are looking (44)________ a highly organized and detail-oriented Secretary to join our team in Ho Chi Minh
City. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced corporate environment and be able to work
(45)________ and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
• Manage the executive’s calendar and schedule appointments
• Handle incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence
• Prepare and type documents and presentations
• Research and provide information as (46) ________
• Other administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
• 2+ years of experience as (47) ________ secretary or administrative assistant
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• (48)________ to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Chance to learn and grow with a growing company
To apply
Please send your résumé (49) ________ cover letter to [email protected]
Closing Date
This position will remain open until filled.
44. A. with B. for C. at D. into
45. A. depend B. dependently C. independence D. independently
46. A. need B. needed C. needs D. needing
47. A. the B. an C. a D. no article
48. A. Opportunity B. Choice C. Experience D. Obligation
49. A. however B. but C. therefore D. and
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
50.
c. if my application is successful, I will be available to start work on 22 July.
d. I consider myself to be trustworthy, hard-working and enthusiastic. If necessary, I can supply references from
the newsagent and also from a teacher at my school.
a. I would be grateful for the opportunity to visit your shop and discuss my application with you in person. I am
available for interview any day after school or on Saturdays.
e. Last summer, I worked for six weeks as an assistant in my local newsagent's. My responsibilities there
included serving customers as well as shelf-filling and answering the phone.
b. I am writing to apply for the post of a part-time shop assistant which I saw advertised in the Gazette.
A. e-a-c-d-b B. b-c-a-e-d C. b-e-d-a-c D. c-d-e-a-b
51.
c. For others, it is a job that is challenging and allows them to make a difference in the world.
e. I have always loved to write. I love the way words can be used to create stories, to share ideas, and to
connect with people.
b. I believe that writing is a powerful tool that can be used to make a difference in the world.
a. For me, my dream job is to be a writer.
d. Everyone has a dream job. For some people, it is a job that is creative and allows them to express themselves.
A. d-b-c-e-a B. d-c-a-e-b C. c-e-d-a-b D. d-c-e-a-b
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the
numbered blanks.
Woman’s work?
In many ways, David McLaren is a stereotypical Scottish man. In his free time, he plays golf, goes to
football matches, and meets his friends in the local pub, all the things you’d expect a young, (52)________ man
to do. And like many men, he isn’t very good at housework. He's untidy, hardly ever hoovers and he's never
cooked a meal in his life. (53)________ , one thing about him does not fit this stereotype: his jo B. David is a
midwife.
Although some women are surprised when they find out that their midwife is a man, David has a good
reputation in the part of Scotland where he works. In his opinion, it’s because of the way he (54)________ his
duties. ‘I really care about the women that I look after,’ he says. He gets on well with the husbands too. ‘Having
(55)________ man there calms them,’ he explains. ‘And many of them feel more comfortable asking a man
questions.’
‘I’ve been (56)________ for fourteen years and I’ve delivered hundreds of babies,’ says David, who used
to be a coal miner. ‘There are only five or six male midwives in Scotland. When I started, I expected more men
to join the profession, but the number hasn’t really changed. People still see it as a job (57)________ only
women do.’
52. A. half-hearted B. active C. indifferent D. unmotivated
53. A. Whereas B. But C. Therefore D. However
54. A. carries out B. carries on C. gets through D. makes up
55. A. others B. the other C. another D. other
56. A. qualified B. unskilled C. ignorant D. unemployed
57. A. whose B. which C. who D. in which
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CHOOSING A JOB
One of the most difficult decisions is choosing what to do for a living. For example, do you want to follow
a definite (58)________, and earn a low (59)________ at the beginning, but have good prospects in a company
that trains its staff? Or are you more interested in taking any kind of work, because you need a/an
(60)________? You may have to face up the fact that a good job can be difficult to find. In that case, why not
take a temporary one? You will gain some useful experience. Remember that even if you have the right
qualifications, you may have to (61)________ lots of application forms before you are asked to attend an
interview. But don't worry if you don't know what you want to (62)________ exactly. You'll enjoy finding out!
58. A. company B. training C. business D. career
59. A. salary B. profit C. cheque D. money
60. A. money B. cash C. account D. income
61. A. fill in B. get on C. turn down D. fall through
62. A. work B. make C. do D. employ
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Every day, hundreds of postal workers brave the cold, rain, heat and snow in order to deliver letters
across the country. They have to put up with angry customers, vicious dogs and sore feet from all the walking.
But that isn't enough for bosses at the Royal Mail. They don't seem to be happy with the speed of delivery. So,
in a recent ruling, postal workers were informed that they had to walk faster. "Postmen and women have been
told to walk at 7km/h when they deliver mail. Previously staff had a target to walk at 3 km/h," explained a
spokesperson for the Communication Workers Union. "This means workers have larger rounds, work longer
hours and on top of all that, they aren't even paid overtime."
But there are lots more companies with ridiculous ideas. In another company managers wanted to
control how fast office supplies were being used up. So, all the cupboards and drawers containing supplies were
locked up. In order to get a new pen, employees had to prove that the old pen was entirely out of ink. The
receptionist who was in charge of the key to the supply cupboards had to test the pen that she was given before
she could give out a new one. At another company, employees had to document everything they did during the
day, accounting for every minute. And every time they wanted to go to the toilet, they were required to sign the
"in" and "out" attendance books.
63. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Postal workers. B. Customer services department employees
C. Telephone operators.
D. A few examples of absurd work-related demands.
64. The word “overtime” is closest in meaning to ________.
A. an objective B. a task C. extra time D. part-time work
65. The word “she” refers to ________.
A. the postal worker B. the customer C. the receptionist D. the spokesperson
66. Why were all the cupboards and drawers containing supplies locked up?
A. Because company managers want to control the speed of using office supplies.
B. Because bosses want employees to use office supplies as quickly as possible.
C. Because bosses are afraid that employees will steal office supplies.
D. Because company managers want to control the durability of office furniture.
67. Which statement is true about the postal workers?
A. They were in charge of the key to the supply cupboards.
B. They must sign the “in” and “out” attendance books.
C. They go out even though it is very cold, rainy, hot and snowy.
D. They deliver food across the country.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Internet jobs
Contrary to popular belief, one does not have to be a trained programmer to work online. Of course, there
are plenty of jobs available for people with high-tech computer skills, but the growth of new media has opened
up a wide range of Internet career opportunities requiring only a minimal level of technical expertise. Probably
one of the most well-known online job opportunities is the job of Webmaster. However, it is hard to define one
basic job description for this position. The qualifications and responsibilities depend on what tasks a particular
organization needs a Webmaster to perform.
To specify the job description of a Webmaster, one needs to identify the hardware and software the
website the Webmaster will manage is running on. Different types of hardware and software require different
skill sets to manage them. Another key factor is whether the website will be running internally or externally
(renting shared space on the company servers). Finally, the responsibilities of a webmaster also depend on
whether he or she will be working independently, or whether the firm will provide people to help. All of these
factors need to be considered before one can create an accurate webmaster job description.
Webmaster is one type of Internet career requiring in-depth knowledge of the latest computer applications.
However, there are also online jobs available for which traditional skills remain in high demand. Content jobs
require excellent writing skills and a good sense of the web as a "new media."
The term "new media" is difficult to define because it encompasses a constantly growing set of new
technologies and skills. Specifically, it includes websites, email, internet technology, CD-ROM, DVD,
streaming audio and video, interactive multimedia presentations, e-books, digital music, computer illustration,
video games, virtual reality, and computer artistry.
Additionally, many of today’s Internet careers are becoming paid-by-the-job professions. With many
companies having to downsize in tough economic times, the outsourcing and contracting of freelance workers
online has become common business practice. The Internet provides an infinite pool of buyers from around the
world with whom freelancers can contract their services. An added benefit to such online jobs is that freelancers
are able to work on projects with companies outside their own country.
How much can a person make in these kinds of careers? As with many jobs related to today’s evolving
technology, there is no simple answer. Generally, webmasters start at about $30,000 per year, but salaries can
vary greatly. Freelance writers working online have been known to make between $40,000 to $70,000 a year.
68. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Employment related to the Internet B. Webmasters make a lot of money.
C. Tasks and the roles of a webmaster. D. The computer industry
69. Which of the following is not mentioned as part of the “new media”?
A. websites B. internet technology C. writing skills D. video games
70. The word ‘identify’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_____.
A. estimate B. name C. discover D. encounter
71. What does ‘it’ in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. Modern technology B. New media C. A webmaster’s career D. The Internet
72. According to the passage, all of the followings are true EXCEPT_____.
 A. There are online jobs available for workers with minimal computer skills
B. “New media” is not easy to define.
C. Webmasters must have knowledge of the latest computer applications.
D. Online workers cannot free themselves from the office.
73. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters?
A. The duties they perform depend on the organization they work for.
B. They do not support software products
C. They never work independently
D. They require a minimal level of expertise
74. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.
A. Online workers can work full-time online.
B. Only skilled workers make good money
C. It is easy to become a webmaster
D. Workers with limited computer skills cannot work online.
 UNIT 5: AMBITION (HANDOUT 2)
Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
75. A. Stunt B. Rush C. Money D. Curtain
76. A. Technology B. Charity C. Check D. Church
77. A. Majority B. Manager C. Mansion D. Magic
78. A. Apply B. Grocery C. Dangerously D. Community
79. A. Retailer B. Restaurant C. Resident D. Recipe
80. A. Receive B. Heir C. Deceive D. Conceive
81. A. Planted B. Shocked C. Wanted D. Needed
82. A. Prepared B. Employed C. Moved D. Overworked
83. A. Attracts B. Words C. Qualities D. Reasons
84. A. Vegetables B. Advantages C. Prefixes D. Exercises
Choose the word whose main stress pattern is placed differently from the others.
85. A. Ambition B. Environment C. Passionate D. Customer
86. A. Entreprnew B. Natural C. Activity D. Production
87. A. Challenge B. Product C. Issue D. Produce
88. A. Creative B. Cosmetic C. Clarity D. Remember
89. A. Respective B. Animal C. National D. Minute
90. A. Various B. Survival C. Important D. Ability
91. A. Information B. Photographer C. Engineer D. Situation
92. A. Delivery B. Delicate C. Bargain D. Discount
93. A. Dangerous B. Physical C. Predict D. Interview
94. A. Instructor B. Coupon C. Refund D. Special
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets:
95. ___________ (Fail) to comply with the safety ______________ (regulate) may prove _______________
(fate).
96. We already had a(n) ____________________ (agree) and I’m not in the mood for another
________________ (argue), so let’s just drop the subject.
97. Many people’s purchases are influenced by ________________ (advertise).
98. The panda is a rare ________________ (create), but unfortunately it is under threat from (hunt).
99. What ________________ (require) must potential ________________ (employ) have in order to get this
job?
100. Scientists have proved that too much (expose) to the sun is (harm).
101. A lot of ____________ (act), ________________ (direct), film _____________ (produce) and
_______________ (sing) had been invited to the cocktail party.
102. His (depart) form the country guaranteed his ________________ (safe).
103. It’s always a ________________ (please) to watch children play.
104. We had to ask the gym (instruct) ________________ what type of (train) ________________ he
recommended.
Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the present simple tense.
become drop have hurry up not understand want
105. If you _______________, you’ll be late for school.
106. If I _______________ time, I’ll phone you later.
107. She’ll earn a lot of money if she _______________ a solicitor.
108. If you _______________ your phone into water, it’ll stop working.
109. I’ll help you if you _______________ the exercise.
110. She’ll have to work very hard if she _______________ to go to university.
Complete the sentences with the will form of the verbs in brackets.
111. If you text me, I (not go) ________________ immediately.
112. We (reply) ________________ this winter if there isn’t enough snow.
113. You (have) ________________ a great time if you come to the party.
114. If you come home late, your parents ________________ (worry).
115. If we leave before 10 o’clock, we (not be) late.
116. I (lend) you my phone if you can’t find yours.
Choose the correct answer (a-d). Sometimes more than one answer is possible.
117. I met a boy _______ is in my class.
A. whose B. that C. which D. no pronoun
118. He’s the man _______ I saw on the train.
A. who B. that C. which D. no pronoun
119. Is that the dictionary _______ you bought yesterday?
A. which B. that C. where D. no pronoun
120. Show me the computer _______ you got for your birthday.
A. that B. which C. who D. no pronoun
121. Is that the café _______ you worked last summer?
A. that B. which C. where D. no pronoun
122. New Year’s Day is the day _______ comes after New Year’s Eve.
A. which B. who C. that D. no pronoun
Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
A DEADLY JOB
In Eastern Java one way to (49) _______ a living is to harvest the sulphur (50) _______ by a local
volcano. Twice a day, around thirty porters leave their huts and head (51) _______ the 3,156-meter summit of
the Welirang Volcano. Once there, they use metal bars in order to break the sulphur into blocks that will fit into
their baskets.
While collecting sulphur, the porters are exposed to toxic fumes which cause many incurable (52)
_______. Most of them, however, don’t pay attention to the health risks they face daily and use only a face
mask to (53) _______ themselves. This work (54) _______ their health and they are often in (55) _______. As
they get older, they become fragile and eventually (56) _______ from throat or lung cancer, from which they
never (57) _______ . What is more, they are not paid well, even though they lead a difficult life and their health
is (58) _______ beyond repair. Yet, in spite of the unhealthy conditions, the porters have no intention of giving
(59) _______ their job. (60) _______ it provides them and their family with an income, they continue to do it.
123. A. support B. secure C. protect D. defend
124. A. produced B. increased C. developed D. built up
125. A. on B. for C. into D. at
126. A. sicknesses B. diseases C. injuries D. infections
127. A. guard B. rescue C. support D. protect
128. A. risks B. endangers C. decreases D. warns
129. A. pain B. ache C. difficulty D. illness
130. A. injure B. hurt C. suffer D. collapse
131. A. overcome B. cure C. recover D. heal
132. A. hurt B. injured C. harmed D. wounded
133. A. back B. away C. in D. up
134. A. As long as B. Unless C. Even if D. In case
 UNIT 5: AMBITION (HANDOUT 3)
1. Indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the others in pronunciation.
A. estate B. chemist C. venue D. pressure
2. Indicate the word differs from the others in the position of the primary stress.
A. breathtaking B. courageous C. gigantic D. creative
3. Indicate the word that differs from the others
A. semiprivate B. coincident C. reunited D. multicolored
4. Indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
A. oversleep B. underpay C. coincide D. reopen
5. The interns will ______ the opportunities to become the official employees of the company in the future.
A. enhance B. gain C. provide D. afford
6. Sean ______ here soon; I just saw him in the canteen five minutes ago.
A. is B. need to be C. will be D. is going to be
7. Three ______ are developing a software application for online English learning.
A. engineers B. solicitors C. programmers D. receptionists
8. Maria was so ______ in her job in sales that she was promoted Sales Director.
A. successfully B. successful C. succeed D. success
9. After years of looking for a suitable job, Jimmy is now working as a florist, and he finds it blissful and
______.
A. rewarding B. stressful C. doubtful D. demanding
10. Alan, ______ has a black Mercedes car, is our CEO.
A. which B. whose C. whom D. who
11. He was ______ during the pandemic and didn't have a job to earn a living.
A. employ B. employed C. unemployed D. employment
12. Mary made a/an ______ by selling hand-made toys when she was still in school.
A. exception B. fortune C. payment D. progress
13. The dog is barking noisily. I ______ come out and see what is happening.
A. will B. am going to C. am D. have been
14. I’m new here in this city but I’m ______ a new job and trying to settle down.
A. looking after B. finding out C. getting up D. looking for
15. After working as a receptionist, whose job is a bit ______, Sarah applied for a new job related to creativity.
A. creative B. Varied C. repetitive D. interesting
16. The table ______ legs are broken should be repaired.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. which
17. What will we do if the taxi ______?
A. doesn’t come B. didn’t come C. hasn’t come D. hadn’t come
18. If the weather ______ nice tomorrow, our family ______ a picnic.
A. would be / has B. is / will have
C. was / would have hadD. had been / will have
19. He works as a costume ______ at the city theater. He decides what clothes we wear in plays.
A. designer B. agent C. fashioner D. worker
20. The year ______ the president Obama visited Vietnam will never be forgotten.
A. which B. where C. when D. that
21. A police officer will come and ______ what actually happened.
A. design B. develop C. build D. investigate
22. If I ______ out tonight, Anna ______ at home with my mom.
A. go / will stay B. will go / stay
C. went / will go D. had gone/would stay
23. The people and the land ______ I have met are nice.
A. when B. that C. why D. which
24. There are no waiters or waitresses in here. This is a ______ canteen.
A. self-service B. rewarding C. flexible D. self-employed
Indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
25. “We’re going to have a few friends over on Wednesday and I’d love you to come.” – “______”
A. Not Wednesday again. B. Sorry. I’ve already made plans for Wednesday.
C. I’m busy on Wednesday. D. Can I come another day?
26. “Well, the chicken is delicious.” – “______”
A. I cooked it B. The chicken is mine.
C. Thank you. I’m glad you like it D. You’re go nice.
Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following questions.
27. Harry displays enthusiasm whenever he is posed with a problem.
A. eagerness B. weakness C. indifference D. softness
28. We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time.
A. slow down B. turn down C. put down D. lie down
Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following questions
29. Laws on military service since 1960 still hold good.
A. is in good condition B. remains for good
C. stands in life D. remains in effect
30. I hope things will start to look up in the new year.
A. get worse B. get better C. become popular D. get bored
Indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
31. I had no problems at all during my trip to France.
A. No problems were there during my trip to France at all.
B. Everything went according to plan during my trip to France.
C. My trip to France was not at all went as planned.
D. No problems during my trip had I at all during my trip to France.
32. They went any lengths to keep the affair secret.
A. It’s doubtful if they could do anything to keep the affair secret.
B. Once challenged, they wouldn’t stop to keep the affair secret.
C. They are in favor of keeping the affair secret.
D. They made every effort to keep the affair secret.
33. Try to work hard or you will fail in the exam.
A. Unless you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
B. Unless you don’t try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
C. Unless you try to work hard, you won’t fail in the exam.
D. Unless do you try to work hard, you will fail in the exam.
34. We are planning on spending the weekend in the country as long as weather stays fine.
A. We are spending the weekend in the country because of the fine weather.
B. If the weather is fine, we’ll spend our weekend in the country.
C. If the weather was fine, we would spend our weekend in the country.
D. We won’t spend the weekend in the country unless weather is fine.
35. We were watching a program, and it was really interesting.
A. The program we were watching was really interesting.
B. We were watching a program, and was really interesting.
C. We interesting program was we were watching.
D. The interesting program was we were watching.
Indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
36. What will happen at the hospital if there is a sudden power cut in night?
A. sudden B. in C. the D. will happen
37. There should be more businesses in the region and more employ opportunities will be created.
A. employ B. should C. created D. businesses
38. P.T Barnum opened his own circus in 1871 and become the most famous showman of his time.
 A. his time B. most famous C. own D. become
39. The restaurant which we had dinner last month has just opened another branch near our company.
A. which B. last month C. The D. has just opened
40. Those lamps, which my grandmother collected yesterday, are simply made from glass and plastic.
A. collected B. which C. from D. are simply made
Read the passage and indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks
The first question we might ask is: What can you learn in college that will help you in being an employee?
The schools teach a great many things of value to the future accountant, doctor or electrician. Do they also teach
anything of value to the future employee? Yes, they teach the one thing that it is perhaps most (41) ______ for
the future employee to know. But very few students bother to learn it. This basic skill is the ability to organize
and express ideas in writing and in speaking. This means that your success as an employee will depend on your
ability to communicate with people and to (42) ______ your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (43)
______ understand what you are driving at and be persuaded.
Of course, skill in expression is not enough by itself. You must have something to say in the first place.
The effectiveness of your job depends much on your ability to make other people (44) ______ your work as
they do on the quality of the work itself.
Expressing one’s thoughts is one skill that the school can really teach. The foundations for skill in
expression have to be laid early: an interest in and an ear for language; experience in organizing ideas and data,
in brushing aside the irrelevant, and above all the habit of verbal expression. If you do not (45) ______ these
foundations during your school years, you may never have an opportunity again.
41. A. valuable B. valued C. invaluable D. valueless
42. A. represent B. transfer C. interpret D. present
43. A. either B. as well C. both D. not
44. A. to understand B. understand C. understanding D. being understood
45. A. lie B. lain C. laid D. lay
Read the passage and indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Tour guiding is an interesting job. To be recruited as a professional tour guide, one must complete a tour
guiding course at a college, university or a professional institution and achieve a degree or at least a
professional qualification. A work license for a tour guide may be required as well. An accepted tour guide must
be the one who has a source of energy, profession and good health.
Some consider tour guides as experts in history, especially of the locations or destinations for tourists. In
fact, they must have knowledge in some fields related and not just history such as tourism, languages, culture,
geography, sociology or even anthropology. Tour guides must be good in communication. They should have
also life supporting, problem solving skills. At higher levels, a tour guide’s job may involve in undertaking
research and planning.
Tour guides can apply to work in travel industry for travel agencies, tourism, services, or local services and
authorities in tourism. Tour guides can work inbound or outbound, that is, within or outside a country. That’s
why some people say tour guides are travellers free or charge.
As any other jobs, a tour guide may encounter challenges at work. It may be a problem about a tourist’s
health condition or missing legal documents. As tours cover a wide range of travelling and activities in rural and
urban areas, within a country or internationally. Adventure tours usually experienced tour guides.
46. Where can a tour guide work?
A. In a city B. In a country
C. Inbound or outbound D. In rural and urban areas
47. What does the word “one” in the last sentence in the first paragraph refer to?
A. An expert in tourism B. A tourist
C. A traveller D. A tour guide to be recruited
48. What knowledge does a guide must have?
A. History, Culture B. Culture, History, Geography
C. Culture, Education D. Anthropology
49. Who should accept to guide an adventure tour?
A. Experienced tour guides B. Experts
C. People who like adventures D. Tour makers
50. What is the best title for the reading passage?
A. The best tour guide in the world B. How to be a successful tour guide?
C. Tour guiding job D. Tourism
 UNIT 5: AMBITION (HANDOUT 4)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the other three
1. A. coaches B. architects C. paramedics D. receptionists
2. A. truffle B. currency C. butcher’s D. refund
3. A. Although B. plough C. cough D. Eventhough
4. A. Knowledge B. Kingdom C. Kitchen D. Kindergarten
5. A. country B. thousand C. founder D. cloudy
Choose the word which is stressed differently from that of the other three
6. A. bargain B. bitcoin C. coupon D. pretend
7. A. challenging B. ambitious C. cosmetic D. enormous
8. A. hairdresser B. engineer C. gardener D. programmer
9. A. ambitious B. annual C. creator D. designer
10. A. difficult B. individual C. population D. unemployment
USE OF LANGUAGE: Choose the best answers A, B, C or D.
11. ______ we will have to go to another movie.
A. Were they run out of tickets B. Should they run out of tickets
C. Had they run out of tickets D. Were they to run out of ticket
12. If my client ______ me her fax number, I ______ to post a letter to her.
A. had given / wouldn’t have had B. had given / will not have had
C. gave / will not have D. will give / do not have
13. I saw a lot of new people at the party, ______ seemed familiar.
A. some of whom B. some of who C. whom D. some of which
14. She had to have the operation ______
A. unless she would die B. if she would die
C. otherwise she will die D. or she would die
15. The work of a(n) ______ involves cleaning the rooms and furniture inside a building.
A. paramedic B. cleaner C. programmer D. solicitor
16. When you cannot in your house because you have lost the key to the front door, you can ask a(n) ______ to
help you.
A. solicitor B. locksmith C. engineer D. assistant
17. In Britain, a(n) ______ is a lawyer who gives legal advice, prepares legal documents and represents clients
in the courts.
A. solicitor B. pilot C. receptionist D. reward
18. Mr Tri is a high school teacher, but in his free time he often takes pictures as a hobby - he’s an amateur
______.
A. paramedic B. hairdresser C. dentist D. photographer
19. My dad has been trained to fly an aircraft - he’s a(n) ______
A. programmer B. pilot C. performer D. model builder
20. Look at the time! We ______ late.
A. will be B. are C. were D. are going to be
21. Oh, no! That cyclist ______ the black dog.
A. hits B. will hit C. is going to hit D. hitted
22. When you can purchase soy candles, you can choose to support a local business or ______
A. entrepreneur B. architect C. programmer D. optician
23. I don’t think the weather ______ warmer next month.
A. is going to be B. would be C. will be D. is
24. Although I ______ some aspirin, the headache ______ away.
A. isn’t going B. isn’t going to C. not go D. won’t go
25. On Sunday at 8 o’clock I ______ my friend.
A. meet B. am going to meet C. will be meeting D. will meet
26. Look at those clouds! There ______ be a storm.
A. is going to B. won’t C. will D. are going to
27. Notebooks, tablets and cellphones are all technology ______ students are accustomed to and can use as
learning aids.
A. when B. whose C. that D. where
28. All smartphones ______ storage hardware is big ______ can store downloaded audio books.
A. which B. who C. whose D. that
29. Science teachers ______ use the 3D projectors and other electronic devices can easily illustrate the lessons
A. whom B. what C. who D. whose
30. She can’t get home ______ she has no money.
A. unless B. if C. until D. without
31. King Henry ______ was Elizabeth I, led England into the Age of Empire.
A. daughter B. whom daughter C. which daughter D. whose daughter
32. Trees won’t grow ______ there is enough water.
A. if B. when C. unless D. as
33. You ______ go out with your friends if you finish your homework before 7 o’clock.
A. can B. went C. goes D. go
34. If you ______ for an ecotour, part of your money will be used for wildlife protection.
A. pays B. will pay C. paid D. pay
35. I discussed the matter ______ him the whole afternoon.
A. by B. with C. to D. after
36. ______ you ______ to my advice in the first place, you wouldn’t be in this mess right now.
A. If- listen B. If - will listen C. Had- listened D. Have- listened
37. Come on! Should we ______ we’ll miss the plane.
A. Hurry B. Not hurry C. To hurry D. Hurried
38. He spoke to the messengers with ______ you were leaving.
A. which B. whom C. whose D. that
39. ______ for the changes made in regulations to acceptance to the school, very few students ______ before
the year started.
A. Should it not / would enroll B. Were it not / would enroll
C. But / have enrolled D. Had it not been / would have enrolled
40. I ______ instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview.
A. John Robbins, to that I spoke by telephone, B. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone,
C. John Robbins, who I spoke to by telephone, D. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone,
Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
41. The old lady was lucky to be rescued in the fire by a brave firefighter.
A. nurse B. brigade C. attendant D. retailer
42. If you are friendly, you will get on well with people.
A. reserved B. envious C. outgoing D. impressed
43. My sister has been out of work for 3 years.
A. unemployed B. outgoing C. hard-working D. reliable
44. It’s her job to clean the class at weekends.
A. duty B. order C. exercise D. action
45. After graduation, you will have to deal with many problems in your work and life on your own.
A. develop B. tackle C. avoid D. hinder
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each sentence.
46. They were courageous when they decided to walk into the dark forest.
A. brave B. frightened C. huge D. brilliant
47. Never tell him your secret. He is an untrustworthy man.
A. reliable B. frightened C. agreeable D. dishonest
48. Hard-working students deserve good marks.
 A. Skilled B. wonderful C. negative D. lazy
49. When you are a hairdresser, you can make different hairstyles for various tastes. Your job is creative but
you have to be on your feet most of the time.
A. stressful B. different C. challenging D. same
50. Successful applicants will be flexible, hard-working and rewarding
A. bendable B. intractable C. rewarding D. sociable
ERROR IDENTIFICATION: Choose the word or phrases that are not in standard English.
51. Alan Bacon, that (A) left university in (B) July, was invited to an interview (C) with a major tailor (D)
52. Information (A) on the Romans can find (B) not only in (C) these books but also on the internet (D)
53. Even (A) on the most careful (B) planned trip (C), problems will sometimes (D) develop.
54. The political (A) candidate talked as if she has (B) already been (C) elected to (D) the presidency
55. The salad tasted so well (A) that he returned to (B) the salad bar (C) for another helping (D)
56. You can't (A) go into (B) the reception if (C) you've got a ticket (D)
57. I won't (A) mind living (B) in England if the weather were (C) better (D).
58. The children (A) are only (B) allowed watching (C) television on the (D) weekend.
59. Unless we worked (A) harder(B), we won't finish(C) it on (D) time.
60. The sky (A) is getting(B) really dark and (C) it'll (D) storm.
REWRITE:
61. My office is very small. It’s on the second floor of the building.
→ __________________________________________________________________________________
62. We could not talk without tongue.
→ If ________________________________________________________________________________
63. The floor is dusty, but I haven’t got a brush. I can sweep with it.
→ The floor __________________________________________________________________________
64. I will agree to these conditions provided that they increase my salary.
→Unless _____________________________________________________________________________
65. I’ll introduce you to a girl. Her name is Hellen. (use relative clause)
→ The girl ___________________________________________________________________________
66. I can’t apply for that job because I don’t know English.
→ If ________________________________________________________________________________
67. The teacher no longer teaches in our school. We studied with her last year.
→ The teacher ________________________________________________________________________
68. Peter didn’t come to the party last night because he got an accident.
→ If ________________________________________________________________________________
69. I don’t know the name of the woman. I met her yesterday.
→ I _________________________________________________________________________________
70. If I had more time, I would tell you more about it. (inversion)
→ I would ___________________________________________________________________________
71. The stories are usually very funny. Tom tells them.
→ The stories _________________________________________________________________________
72. Peter didn’t come to the party last night because he got an accident.
→ Unless ____________________________________________________________________________
73. You ignored my advice, so you got into trouble.
→ If ________________________________________________________________________________
74. The neighbour makes a lot of noise walking around. His flat is above mine.
→ If ________________________________________________________________________________
75. The fish was really delicious. We had it for dinner.
→ The fish ___________________________________________________________________________
76. Allie didn’t come sooner. That’s why he didn’t eat dinner with us. (Inversion)
→ If ________________________________________________________________________________
77. If she does not hurry, she will be late for school.
→ Unless ____________________________________________________________________________
78. I have a lot of homework. I must do them.
→ I _________________________________________________________________________________
79. The lady is a teacher at our school. Her son went on a picnic with us last weekend.
→ The lady __________________________________________________________________________
80. John received a scholarship. His grades are the highest in the school.
→___________________________________________________________________________________
 UNIT 5: AMBITION (HANDOUT 5)
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others
1. A. enthusiast B. series C. solicitor D. sociable
2. A. flexibility B. seminal C. receptionist D. paramedic
Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others
3. A. apply B. donate C. repeat D. cleaner
4. A. photographer B. architect C. variety D. repetitive
Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence
5. Mary is talking to her professor in his office. Professor: “Congratulations on your award.” Mary: “______”
A. I do appreciate your supervision. B. I feel so sorry for you, professor.
C. I can’t agree more with yours. D. I like it that you understand.
6. Jim: “This dictionary is for you. I hope you will find it useful.” – Mary: “______”
A. No problem! B. Yes, please
C. Thanks. It’s very kind of you D. Thanks. I’ll do it.
7. John: “Do you mind if I use your phone?” – Mary: “______”
A. Not at all. Help yourself. B. You can say that again.
C. Certainly, it’s true. D. Sorry, I have no idea.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions
8. He welcomed the (A) chance (B) to compete (C) with (D) professional athletes.
9. I can see a girl (A) and her dog (B) which (C) are running (D) in the park.
10. Alice (A) can speak English (B) fluently (C) if she (D) practice every day.
Choose the best answers or complete the unfinished statement about the passage
When eighteen-year-old student Sam Woodhead left college, he decided to have a gap year and go
travelling before joining the army. Sam was already a fit long-distance runner, but he thought backpacking in
Australia was great training for his future.
Sam arrived in Central Queensland and found a job on a cattle farm in the middle of the countryside. One
Tuesday morning, soon after his arrival, he decided to go for a run. But Sam made some mistakes. He took a
heavy backpack, but only one bottle of water, and he didn’t plan a route. After two hours, he finished his water
and realized he was lost. The temperature was close to 40°C, and he was soon exhausted. After four or five
hours, he decided to stop and spend the night in the outback.
The next morning, Sam didn’t report for work. His employers checked his room. His backpack and running
shoes were gone, but his mobile and wallet were there. They called the rescue services and Sam’s family. The
rescue services sent helicopters to the area to try to find Sam, but there were a lot of trees so it was difficult for
the pilots to see a person on the ground.
11. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Magic of Australia B. Backpacking: Is it an Extreme Sport?
C. A Man with Great Mind D. Lost in Australia
12. According to paragraph 1, what did Sam do after he left college?
A. He joined the army. B. He trained to become a runner.
C. He took a gap year. D. He travelled to Australia with his friends.
13. The word *exhausted* in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. changed B. tired C. cared D. different
14. The word *They* in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. Sam’s employers B. Rescue services C. Sam’s shoes D. Helicopters
15. As stated in paragraph 3, the rescue team ______.
A. found Sam’s body lying on the ground
B. tried to look for Sam by helicopters
C. saw Sam’s mobile and wallet in the forest
D. contacted Sam’s employers unsuccessfully
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase
Don Strange, who works as a vet in northern England, leads a busy life. As well as having to treat pets which
are unwell, he often visits farms where problems of (16) ______ kinds (n) await him. He has lost (17) ______ of
the number of times he has been called out at midnight to give advice to a farmer with sick sheep or cows.
Recently, a television company chose Don as the subject of a documentary program it was making about
the life of a country vet. The program showed the difficult situations Don faces every day such as helping a cow
to give birth or winning the trust of an aggressive dog. (18) ______ needs an injection. Not all of Don’s patients
are domestic animals, (19) ______, and in the program people saw him helping an owl which had a damaged
wing. It also showed Don holding a meeting with villagers concerned about the damage a new road might do to
their (20) ______ environment.
16. A. varied B. variety C. various D. variation
17. A. count B. score C. patience D. memory
18. A. whose B. which C. of which D. who
19. A. therefore B. although C. however D. yet
20. A. nearby B. area C. close D. local
Supply the correct form of the words in the brackets
21. There is a ____________________ in the local post office. (vacant)
22. Jack has been ____________________ ever since the factory closed down. (employ)
23. My personal ____________________ will be happy to deal with your questions. (assist)
24. She needs to complete the ____________________ for the job by Wednesday morning. (apply)
25. I think it must be very ____________________ to be an airline pilot. (stress)
Fill the blank with a suitable word
customers/ flexible/ photographer/ employee/ salary/ supervise
26. A manager must be able to ________________ the workers.
27. Our shop is always busy. We serve a lot of ________________.
28. Her job is badly-paid so she doesn’t earn a high ________________.
29. You need to be more ________________ and imaginative in your approach.
30. They had hired another ________________ for the wedding.
Fill the blank with a suitable preposition
31. This offer is available ________________ a limited period only.
32. Her family invited me ________________ stay with them for a few weeks.
33. How do you intend to deal ________________ this problem?
34. The teacher put me ________________ charge of organizing the project.
35. She was looking forward ________________ seeing the grandchildren again.
Supply the correct tense of the verbs in brackets
36. Look! The bus (leave) ________________. Hurry up!
37. It’s 7 o’clock already. We (miss) ________________ the flight.
38. If you drop the trash here, they (fine) ________________ you.
39. If I (need) ________________ money to buy a dictionary, will you lend me some?
40. A: “There’s no milk left.” – B: “Really? I (get) ________________ some from the store.”
Rewrite these sentences as directed
41. Do as you are told, and you’ll be all right.
→ If ________________________________________________________________________________
42. Be careful or you’ll hurt yourself.
→ If ________________________________________________________________________________
43. That’s the man. His dog scared me.
→ That’s _____________________________________________________________________________
44. His grandmother had a great influence on his life. She was a hard – working woman.
→ His grandmother ____________________________________________________________________
45. A laboratory is a place. Scientists do experiments there.
→ If ________________________________________________________________________________