A. PHONETICS
I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others.
1. A. parents B. enjoys C. boys D. speeds
2. A. nurses B. watches C. chores D. dishes
3. A. photographs B. speaks C. soups D. sometimes
4. A. weekends B. works C. always D. feelings
5. A. hours B. students C. brothers D. hospitals
II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others.
6. A. family B. father C. brother D. believe
7. A. generally B. biologist C. mischievous D. secondary
8. A. obedient B. hospital C. possible D. confidence
9. A. together B. relationship C. responsibility D. whenever
10. A. suitable B. solution C. confidence D. interest
UNIT ONE - HOME LIFE PRACTICE TEST 1 A. PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. parents B. enjoys C. boys D. speeds 2. A. nurses B. watches C. chores D. dishes 3. A. photographs B. speaks C. soups D. sometimes 4. A. weekends B. works C. always D. feelings 5. A. hours B. students C. brothers D. hospitals II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. 6. A. family B. father C. brother D. believe 7. A. generally B. biologist C. mischievous D. secondary 8. A. obedient B. hospital C. possible D. confidence 9. A. together B. relationship C. responsibility D. whenever 10. A. suitable B. solution C. confidence D. interest B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11. I was born in Huế but I........in Nha Trang. A. grew up B. raised C. brought up D. rose 12. When Henry arrived home after a hard day at work,......... A. his wife was sleeping B. his wife has slept C. his wife slept D. his wife has been sleeping 13. Edward was named after one of his father's distant......... A. family B. brothers C. members D. relations 14. You can't tell what someone is like just from their .. A. character B. appearance C. personality D. looking 15. I........here for hours and I feel so tired. A. am standing B. was standing C. have been standing D. stood 16. Julie had a terrible........with her parents last night. A. row B. discussion C. argue D. dispute 17. I got to........ Steve well last year when we worked together. A. introduce B. know C. meet D. sympathize 18. Last week I my scarf, and now I ..my gloves. A. lost - just lost B. lost - have just lost C. had lost - just lost D. lost - am just losing 19. Parents have to try hard to understand the younger .. A. generation B. people C. adolescents D. teenagers 20. Helen never does the housework. She is rather ..... A. lazy B. reliable C. gentle D. hard-working 21. ....... have long hair when you were younger? A. Used you to B. Did you use to C. Have you used to D. Are you used to 22. Teresa never gets angry with the children. She is very ..... A. brave B. pleasant C. patient D. generous 23. I went out into the garden to fetch my bike, but someone it. A. found - had stolen B. was finding - stole C. found - stole D. was finding - had stolen 24. My mother takes the ..... for running the household. A. task B. duty C. responsibility D. ability 25. She described her boss..... a very unpleasant person. A. like. B. as if C. such as D. as II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26. (A) The food (B) that Mark (C) is cooking in the kitchen (D) is smelling delicious. 27. (A) After George (B) had returned (C) to his house, he (D) was reading a book; 28. (A) Certain bats used their own (B) sound to (C) locate food and to avoid obstacles (D) as they fly at night. 29. I (A) live in the same town (B) all my life and I do not want to (C) move to another (D) one. 30. Although it (A) raining (B) heavily, he (C) went out (D) without a raincoat. III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31. Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water. A. After Michael had taken a deep breath, he dived into the water. B. Having taken a deep breath, Michael dived into the water. C. After Michael took a deep breath, he had dived into the water. D. A & B are correct. 32. We started working here three years ago. A. We worked here for three years. B. We have no longer worked here for three years. C. We have worked here for three years. D. We will work here in three years. 33. It's a long time since we last went to the cinema. A. We have been to the cinema for a long time. B. We haven't been to the cinema for a long time. C. We don't go to the cinema as we used to. D. We wish we went to the cinema now. 34. I haven't finished reading this book yet. A. I'm still reading this book. B. I have read this book before. C. The book I'm reading hasn't finished. D. I will read this book some day 35. I predict a victory for our team. A. I think our team will win. B. The victory is definitely in our hands. C. I'm sure our team is going to win. D. I have no doubt that our team will win the victory. C. READING I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. BRINGING UP A FAMILY “It can be so difficult to support a family and bring up children,” says Mjchael Wilson, father of two teenage girls. “It's something that (36)........ can ever prepare you for because every family (37)........of different people and personalities.” Firstly, you have to make sure that everyone has what they (38)........ . Children require so many things these days, from school uniforms and books, pens and pencils to games, toys, computers, and, of course, clothes. Secondly, there is always the concern that they might be in danger. I (39) ........so many terrible things on the news everyday that I always wonder whether my own children are safe or (40)........ and sometimes I get very concerned, even if they are only a little late (41) ........ home. That's what they don't (42)........ when I tell them off. Of course, there are wonderful aspects to (43) ........a family. It is a great pleasure to (44)........them grow and develop their own personalities, not to mention the love and warmth that exists in a family. My wife and children are the most precious things in my life and, (45) ........ the difficulties, I can honestly say that I couldn't change a thing! 36. A. nobody B. somebody C. one D. they 37. A. includes B. consists C. has D. contains 38. A. need B. ask C. wish D. request 39. A. listen B. look C. watch D. see 40. A. so B. no C. not D. what 41. A. reaching B. going C. coming D. making 42. A. think B. imagine C. wonder D. understand 43. A. having B. growing C. bringing D. rising 44. A. look B. watch C. glimpse D. stare 45. A. however B. in spite C. despite D. although II. Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to each question. When I was younger, I hated being the eldest child and the only girl in my family. But now I am older, I realize that being 'Big Sister' actually has its advantages. First of all, I get special treatment from my parents and brothers. I get my own room, and brothers have to do all the heavy work around the house. Another benefit is that, being the eldest, I have learned to be responsible and dependable. For example, my parents often leave my brothers in my care when they go out. I also try my best in whatever I do in order to be a good example for my brothers. The experience I've had in taking care of my brothers has prepared me for my own family in the future. So, even though I didn't choose to be the eldest child and the only girl in my family, I have succeeded in making this situation work to my best advantage. 46. The writer disliked........ when she was younger. A. having too many brothers in her family B. being the eldest child and the only girl in her family C. being the only child in her family D. getting special treatment from her parents and brothers 47. ‘Big Sister' means...... A. the only child B. the biggest sister C. the eldest sister D. the oldest person 48. She has to........when her parents go out. A. look after her brothers B. cook every meal C. do heavy work around the house D. lay the table for dinners 49. She has........in making the situation work to her best advantage. A. liked B. failed C. chosen D. succeeded 50. When the writer grows up, she finds jt is ...... to be a big sister. A. boring B. enjoyable C. unacceptable D. miserable ********* PRACTICE TEST 2 A. PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. tasks B. sisters C. books D. biologists 2. A. houses B. rushes C. goes D. watches 3. A. nights B. markets C. talks D. things 4. A. solutions B. hands C. schools D. knits 5. A. hurries B. nurses C. dishes D. washes II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. 6. A. household B. behave C. daughter D. children 7. A. attempt B. secure C. member D. collect 8. A. decision B. important C. another D. personal 9. A. football B. support C. happy D. member 10. A. supportive B. different C. motorbike D. anyway B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11. Emily........off the bus, and , into the bank. A. got - walked B. was getting - was walking C. got - was walking D. was getting - walked 12. Penny never does anything silly. She's very......... A. sensible B. sensitive C. logical D. senseless 13. All Sue's friends and ...... came to her party. A. relations B. relatives C. relationship D. A or B 14. When you........over the cliff, what........next? A. fell - happened B. were falling - happened C. fell - was happening D. fell - had happened 15. In an ideal marriage, husband and wife........each other's problems. A. have B. divide C. share D. take 16. ........ the fighting stopped, travel across country has been quite safe. A. When B. After which C. Since D. Unless 17. that men make house and women make home. B. It is generally believed A. To believe generally C. Believing generally D. The general belief 18. That can't be right! I . it! A. am not believing B. won't be believing C. don't believe it! D. am not going to believe 18. ........most men, my father enjoys cooking very much. A. Unlike B. Not like C. Dislike D. Likewise 20. She is the first student ........in the assignment. A. handing B. to hand C. who hand D. hands 21. She was a devoted nurse, always very........to the needs of her elderly patients. A. careful B. observant C. earnest D. attentive 22. The passengers are tired because they........all night. A. don't sleep B. haven't slept C. wasn't sleeping D. not sleep 23. I........very well with my father now; we never have any arguments. A. go on B. carry on C. get on D. put on 24. Mrs Carter........her son for getting dirty. A. told off B. put down C. brought up D. took on 25. David........ he ...... her somewhere before. A. knew - had seen B. had known - had seen C. had known - saw D. knew - saw II. Choose the anderlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26. (A) When I (B) was a child, I (C) was riding a tricycle (D) to school. 27. I (A) can't (B) come out because (C) I didn't finish (D) my homework yet. 28. (A) We'd (B) better wait here (C) until the rain (D) will stop. 29. ... said. "That includes the rent, food, transport and heating for the flat in winter." Jack is a science student in his final year. "What do I spend my money on?" Well, not on clothes, and not a lot on going out in the evening. My rent is expensive, and I suppose I spend quite a lot on books. 46. This is from A. a student's notebook C. a magazine article B. a letter to a friend D. an advertisement 47. The aim of the writer is to....... A. show how students live C. explain that students work hard B. give advice to students D. complain about students' way of life 48. The students' main problem is.... A. deciding what to wear C. finding enough time to study B. living on the money they receive D. cooking their own food 49. Colin is different from Sarah because......... A. he has generous parents who help him B. he doesn't need to study very hard - C. he is not a second year student ' D. his clothes and transport cost less 50. Which of the following is TRUE for Diana? A. "I haven't bought any clothes this year but I will have to next year when 1 start work." B. "I'm going to buy a new pair of boots this winter, after my birthday." C. "I bought a new jacket and trousers yesterday, so I haven't any money." D. "A friend is going to pay me to make a jacket for her, so 1 will have enough money after all." ********************** UNIT SIX - FUTURE JOBS PRACTICE TEST 1 A. PHONETICS I. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others. 1. A. prepared B. called C expressed D. employed 2. A. employers B. forgets C. asks D. stops 3. A. advice B. find C. interview D. tjme 4. A. possible B. company C. job D. responsible 5. A. should B.young C. couple D.rough II. Pick out the word that has the stress pattern different from that of the others. 6. A. prepare B. stressful C. pressure D. early 7. Ä.reduce B. advice C. aspect D. create 8. A. interview B. impression C. addition D. remember 9. A. experience B. concentrate C. enthusiasm D. certificate 10. A. candidate B. interest C. company D. employment B. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURE I. Choose the most suitable word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to complete each sentence. 11. I expect it will rain again when we're on holiday this year, but at least we are properly prepared........ it this time. A. about B. at C. with D. for 12 Could you be more-specific about what is........ in this particular job? A. enclosed B. concentrated C. represented D. involved 13. If it........fine, I ll go out. A. was B. is C. were D. will be 14. What's the name of the man........? A. you borrowed his car B. whose car you borrowed C. which car you borrowed D. his car you borrowed 15. The expansion of the factory will mean the ........of sixty extra workers. A. employ B. employment C. unemployment D. employed 16. ........traveller's checks, you may not need to carry money. A. If you carry B. To carry C. If he had carried D. For carrying 17. The movie has been highly........by critics. A. recommended B. recommendation C. recommend D. recommending 18. A hotel room is being........for their arrival. A. served B. equipped C. prepared D. given 19. A lot of people........for the job. A. intended B. requested C. applied D. referred 20. I don't like stories........ have unhappy endings. A. where B. which C. they D. who 21. Don't forget........goodbye,to the interviewer before leaving the office. A. saying B. to say C. telling D. to tell 22. They tell me he is........a lot of money in his new job. A. having B. profiting C. gaining D. earning 23. Colin told me about his new job,........very much. A. that he's enjoying B. he's enjoying C. which he's enjoying D. he's enjoying it 24. The shop assistant was quite helpful; but she felt he could have given her ........advice. A. a B. an C. more D. many 25. Workers who do not obey the safety regulations will be........ immediately. A. dismissed B. rejected C. disapproved D. refused II. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting. 26. Jackie Robinson, whose joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, was the first black American to play basketball in the major leagues. 27. (A) Today we (B) know that the earth is (C) one of nine planets (D) orbit the sun. 28. (A) While the boys were (B) ice-skating, they (C) slip on the thin ice and (D) fell into the deep water. 29. I (A) hear that Kate (B) had accepted a new (C) position (D) at the East Side Clinic. 30. If you (A) setted the plant in a (B) cooler location, the (C) leaves would (D) not have burned. III. Choose the correct sentence among A, B, C or D which has the same meaning as the given one. 31. We are talking about the girl who used to be a Miss World. A. The girl about whom we are talking used to be a Miss World. B. We hardly know a girl who used to be a Miss World. C. The girl who used to be a Miss World said that she knew you. D. We know the girl who used to be a Miss World. 32. Unless you can swim, you aren't allowed to sail this boat. A. Anyone who wants to sail this boat must be able to swim. B. If you can't swim, you'll have to go in this boat. C. You may sail this boat whether you can swim or not. D. The only persons allowed to swim are those in the boat. 33. Tom said: "If I were you, I wouldn 't trust Peter." A. Tom wasn't me and he trusted Peter. B. Tom advised me not to trust Peter. C. Itrusted Peter and Tom did, too. D. Whatever Tom said, I trusted Peter. 34. The children couldn't go swimming because the sea was too rough. A. The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea. B. The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in. C. The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming. D. The sea was too rough to the children's swimming. 35. Passengers ünable tö show a ticket must pay an immediate fine £10. A. You are fined £10 at once if you can't show us your ticket. B. A £10 fine will be payable later if you travel without a ticket. C. If you lose your ticket, a new one will cost you £10. D. If you are travelling without a ticket, we may fine you £10. C. READING I. Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. THE JOB INTERVIEW Nicole had always thought that she would work (36)........advertising. She had always been (37)........in creative work. Even at primary school, she was (38)........ in projects that had an artistic element. As soon as her first year at university was over, she decided to (39)........for just such a job for the summer. Nicole filled in an application form for a big advertising agency, attaching her photo as requested. The next week she received a phone call asking her to see a Ms Sweeney. She made her (40)........to the interview in her best clothes but was surprised when Ms Sweeney insisted (.41)........ her changing into new clothes and high heels. She thought it a little strange when she was (42)........ to walk slowly round the room. But when another woman came in and started (43)........at her face, she decided to ask what the matter was. She couldn't believe it when she was offered a full-time (44) as a fashion model with a very large starting (45)......... 36. A. at B. in C. to D. on 37. A. keen B. excited C. tempted D. interested 38. A. involved B. employed C. excited D. keen 39. A. apply B. see C, make D. do 40. A. route B. road C. way D. direction 41. A. in B. at C. to D. on 42. A. wanted B. said C. involved D. made 43. A. looking B. glimpsing C. watching D. seeing 44. A. work B. job C. employment D. career 45. A. salary B. wages C. money D. purse II. Decide which of the alternatives given for each question best completes each sentence. HOW TO PREPARE FOR JOB INTERVIEWS You've been invited for interview find now you want to make sure you do everything within your power to get the job. So what do you need to do to prepare yourself for the big day? Firstly, you should find out as much as you possibly can about the position, the company, the industry and even the interview. You should go to your prospective employer's website on the Internet, where the company presents itself as it wants to be seen; relevant trade journals will then tell you how it is viewed by others. You should perhaps also speak to people who work or have worked for the company, if at all possible. All this information will give you a great deal to talk about during the interview and so help create the right impression. The more you know, the greater your competitive edge over other candidates. To help increase confidence, many people practise rhe interview in frant of a mirror. However, you should instead try it out with a real person: it's far more realistic and it gives you the chance to ask him or her for some feedback on your performance. " In particular, you should practise answers to common questions you can expect to be asked. These include: • What do you consider to be your major strengths and weaknesses? • Why do you want to work for this company? • Where do you see yourself in five years' time? An interview is also your chance to decide whether you want to work for the company, so be prepared to ask three or four relevant questions yourself. You shouldn't ever underestimate the effect of your appearance on the interviewer: make sure you wear a suit to the interview, even if the normal working environment of the company allows for more informal dress. Punctuality is another crucial factor with regards to first impressions, and for this reason you should always arrive at the interview site at least 15 minutes before your scheduled meeting. All that's left now is the interview itself. See over for information and advice on successful interview strategies. 46. Before a job interview, you should........... A. get some information about your future company B. wander on the Internet to get some work experience C. meet the interviewer D. chat with your prospective employer on the Internet 47. .........helps you easily surpass other candidates. A. Your ability to speak B. Your ability to start a conversation C. The company's impression on you D. The information you know about the company 48. To help increase confidence, you should practise the interview .. A. in front of a mirror B. with a real person C. ask the interviewer some questions D. give the interviewer a chance to ask you some questions 49. Before an interview, you should........... A. prepare 3 or 4 questions yourself B. only practise answers to common questions C. only think,of the questions on the job of your choice D. give you a chance to practise speaking 50. All of the following factors help you become a successful candidate except A. your appearance B. your punctuality C. your informal dress D. your knowledge
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