Yen Hoa High School ENGLISH 12

School year 2018 - 2019 REVISION FOR THE SECOND TERM EXAM

Part 1: The Matrix

TOPIC CONTENT Sentences
1 PHONOLOGY Word stress 2
Underlined parts 2
2 ERROR 3
IDENTIFICATION
3 VOCABULARY, Word formation, Collocations, Verb tenses, 14
STRUCTURE & Gerund and Infinitive
GRAMMAR Participles, Passive voice, Subject – verb
agreement, Subjunctive, Modal verbs, Reported
speech, Conditional sentences, Relative clauses,
Articles, Prepositions, Phrasal verbs, Idioms ...
4 CROSS – CULTURAL Social responses, Questions and answers, 2
SITUATIONS Requests and permission ...
5 SYNONYM Closest in meaning 2
6 ANTONYM Opposite in meaning 2
7 WRITING The sentence that is closest in the meaning 3
The sentence that best combines each pair of 2
sentences
8 READING Guided Cloze Text 5
Reading Comprehension
- Passage 1 5
- Passage 2 8
TOTAL 50

Part 2. Content
UNIT TOPIC GRAMMAR POINTS
UNIT 6 ENDANGERED SPECIES - The future perfect
- Double comparatives
UNIT 7 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - The active and passive causatives
UNIT 8 THE WORLD OF WORK - Reported speech: reporting order, request, offers,
advice, instructions, …
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UNIT 9 CHOOSING A CAREER - Phrasal verbs
- Adverbial clauses of condition, comparison,
manner, and result
UNIT 10 LIFELONG LEARNING - Conditionals Type 3
- Mixed conditionals of Type 2 and Type 3

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. interfered B. accompanied C. implemented D. performed

2. A. repeats B. coughs C. avoids D. attacks
3. A. school B. blood C. choose D. bamboo
4. A. telephone B. interpreter C. perverted D. restaurant
5. A. measure B. decision C. permission D. pleasure
6. A. hand B. bank C. sand D. band
7. A. academic B. grade C. behave D. examination
8. A. introduces B. leaves C. practices D. wishes
9. A. concentrate B. confine C. convention D. conceal
10. A. great B. wheat C. break D. brake
11. A. struggle B. support C. suffer D. destruction
12. A. measles B. meant C. leader D. teacher
13. A. needed B. afforded C. advanced D. invented
14. A. agency B. attainment C. aquatic D. awareness
15. A. while B. white C. which D. who
16. A. cheap B. children C. chemist D. church
17. A. continents B. purchase C. forecast D. closed
18. A. breathe B. Southern C. teeth D. clothes
19. A. brush B. rush C. push D. crush
20. A. cooks B. loves C. joins D. spends

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the
other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

1. A. extinction B. animal C. classify D. primary

2. A. entertainment B. information C. difficulty D. understanding
3. A. agency B. temporary C. initiate D. conference
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4. A. committee B. emergency C. catastrophe D. colony
5. A. university B. information C. optimistic D. compulsory
6. A. primary B. October C. general D. separate
7. A. preservative B. congratulate C. preferential D. development
8. A. president B. physicist C. inventor D. property
9. A. economy B. unemployment C. fidelity D. particular
10. A. annual B. announce C. formal D. sculpture
11. A. maximum B. windowpane C. enjoyment D. organize
12. A. confide B. maintain C. require D. decent
13. A. preventive B. counterpart C. argument D. terrorist
14. A. tremendous B. causality C. communicate D. digital
15. A. geologically B. obsolete C. picturesque D. refugee
16. A. advertise B. practice C. advise D. promise
17. A. commuter B. compliance C. competent D. computer
18. A. participant B. accidental C. parentheses D. industrial
19. A. competence B. compliment C. comfortable D. companion
20. A. perversity B. character C. distinguish D. reflective

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.

1. We have to apply effective measures to save many plant and animal species ……. extinction.
A. from B. out of C. off D. away
2. The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife …….
A. prosperous B. perfect C. vulnerable D. remained
3. I caught ……. of a lion lying under the tree, and my heart jumped.
A. view B. sight C. look D. scene
4. Even though he was bored ……. doing the same thing every day, he was nervous …….
making a change.
A. about/ at B. with/ for C. in/ about D. with/ about
5. Last night, ……. nothing to watch on TV, we went out.
A. there being B. there having C having had D. being
6. I remember ……. him. It was a five-dollar note.
A. paid B. to pay C. paying D. to have paid
7. They ……. the bridge by the time you come back.
A. will finish B. will have finished C. will be finished D. have finished
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8. The passage ……. that the first settlers were Spanish.
A. refers B. instills C. implies D. infers
9. Show me the house …….
A. where they are living in B. which they are living
C. where they are living there D. where they are living
10. I suggest the room ……. before Christmas.
A. being decorated B. be decorated
C. needs decorating C. needs being decorated
11. ……. when I the phone rang.
A. Scarcely I came into the room B. No sooner had I come into the room
C. Not until I came into the room D. Hardly had I come into the room
12. Some people feel that television should give less ……. to sport.
A. programmers B. coverage C. concern D. involvement
13. Boys! ……. away all your toys and go to bed right now.
A. Come B. Lie C. Put D. Sit
14. In conferences, speakers ……. the audience mainly in English.
A. say B. speak C. talk D. address
15. I was woken by a bell …….
A. ringing B. being ringing C. rang D. to be ringing
16. Can you give me the ……. for tomato soup?
A. formula B. recipe C. order D. method
17. Candles ……. from beeswax burn with a very clean fame.
A. are made B. making C. which make D. made
18. The closer we are to our trip to Boston, the ……. my students become.
A. more exciting B. more excited
C. more and more exciting D. more and more excited
19. I met ……. that I decided to book the room right away.
A. such nice a receptionist B. so nice a receptionist
C. a nice receptionist D. a receptionist so nice
20. The Red Cross is aimed ……. providing medical aid and other help to victims of natural
disasters.
A. in B. at C. to D. for
21. Your picture is ……. to the picture in my bedroom.
A. the same B. identical C. familiar D. resembling
22. Kate, ……. I studied with in the secondary school, is now a famous surgeon.
A. that B. the girl C. Ø D. whom
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23. They gave me their address ……. send them a brochure.
A. so as that I B. so that I could C. in order to D. with a view to
24. Africa has always had a large migratory population because of war and ……. famine.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
25. The customer had tried ……. some blouses, but none of them suited her.
A. with B. out C. in D. on
26. She's a fast typist, but she usually makes quite a lot of spelling …….
A. wrongs B. mistakes C. faults D. tricks
27. I'm very tired now. ……. over two hundred miles today.
A. I've been driving B. I drive C. I'm driving D. I've driven
28. The student ……. the highest score will be awarded a scholarship.
A. who receive B. receiving C. received D. receives
29. As we walked past, we saw John ……. his car.
A. repairing B. to be repairing C. repair D. being repairing
30. The government made serious attempts to raise the ……. of living.
A. standard B. cost C. level D. mode
31. That popular magazine has many …….
A. denominations B. prescriptions C. subscribers D. spectators
32. By 1890, there were over 60 steamboats on the Mississippi River, ……. were quite luxurious.
A. many of them B. many of which C. which many D. many of those
33. What a heavy fog we have! I'm sure our flight will surely behind …….
A. schedule B. plan C. time D. shipment
34. He ……. in this office for 10 years by next Monday.
A. will be working B. will work
C. will have been working D. is going to work
35. The authority ……. down that building to build a supermarket.
A. knocked B. came C. went D. fell
36. We were shocked to hear the news of your …….
A. having fired B. being fired C. having been fired D. to have been fired
37. You cannot ski on those tracks any longer, for most of the snow has …….
A. broken B. dissolved C. melted D. vaporized
38. She passed the exam with excellent results and was ……. a scholarship.
A. rewarded B. presented C. gained D. granted
39. The building ……. walls are made of glass is the place where I used to work.
A. whose B. which C. by which D. of which
40. A part-time job gives me the freedom to ……. my own interests.
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A. pursue B. seek C. chase D. run after

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. City developed at the point where the Hudson and Passaic rivers mingle with the water of the
Atlantic Ocean.
A. associate B. socialize C. mix D. part
2. Bone and ivory are light, strong and accessible materials for Inuit artists.
A. available B. beautiful C. economic D. natural
3. The trouble with Frank is that he never turns up on time for the meeting.
A. arrives B. tests C. delays D. takes after
4. If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.
A. right ahead B. currently C. formerly D. right away
5. Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate.
A. growing well B. setting up C. closing down D. taking off
6. Many plant and animal species will be in danger if we don't take any actions to protect them.
A. on purpose B. at ease C. at stake D. in advance
7. The speaker will start his speech as soon as everyone has arrived.
A. solve B. draft C. end D. commence
8. We all love Mary because she is very congenial.
A. energetic B. active C. pleasant D. courageous
9. I take my hat off to those who are determined to work and gain success thanks to their real
ability.
A. like B. respect C. ignore D. remind
10. Corn, domesticated by the American Indians, was brought to Europe by Columbus.
A. trained B. cultivated C. implanted D. reared
11. He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
A. didn’t want to see B. didn’t show surprise C. wasn’t happy D. didn’t care
12. The most abundant mineral derived from the sea is sodium chloride, or common salt.
A. copious B. sufficient C. generous D. plentiful
13. Please, Uncle Jack, give me a piggyback!
A. a ride on someone back or shoulder B. a small bag
C. people who arrived to settle in Bangkok 2000 D. a black big
14. At every faculty meeting, Ms. Valatie always manages to put her foot in her mouth.
A. trip over her big feet B. say the wrong thing
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C. move rapidly D. fall asleep.
15. My uncle, who is an accomplished guitarist, taught me how to play.
A. skillful B. famous C. perfect D. modest
16. He is an honest man. You can rely on him to do a good job.
A. take in B. base on C. count on D. put up with
17. There is no alternative. The president must approve the bill if the Congress passes it.
A. possible agreement B. amendment C. other choice D. tome to think
18. Paris is the ideal place to learn French; it’s a beautiful and hospitable city with institutions for
high quality linguistic teaching.
A. friendly B. natural C. affectionate D. noticeable
19. The famous racehorse Secretariat had to be destroyed because of a painful, incurable hoof
disease.
A. disabling B. vexatious C. dangerous D. irreparable
20. In most countries, compulsory military service does not apply to women.
A. superior B. mandatory C. beneficial D. constructive

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

1. It is a base from which we can go into the world with confidence.

A. doubt B. faith C. belief D. trust
2. A large number of Indian men agree that it is unwise to confide in their wives.
A. foolish B. silly C. stupid D. prudent
3. The boys are quite active and mischievous sometimes.
A. obedient B. badly behaved C. uncontrollable D. naughty
4. Traditionally, Americans and Asians have very different ideas about love and marriage.
A. unlike B. diverse C. varied D. similar
5. The consequences of the typhoon were disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. physical B. severe C. beneficial D. damaging
6. Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) has promoted its trade relations
with other countries.
A. balanced B. restricted C. expanded D. boosted
7. Cancer is becoming one of the common diseases.
A. universal B. rare C. ordinary D. usual
8. The earth is being threatened and the future looks bad.
A. done B. made C. defended D. varied
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9. About 95 percent of all animals are invertebrates which can live anywhere, but most, like the
starfish and crabs, live in the ocean.
A. with backbones B. with ribs C. without ribs D. without backbones
10. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.
A. cooperate B. put together C. separate D. connect
11. China has become the third country in the world which can independently carried out the
manned space activities.
A. put in B. put off C. put on D. put up
12. Education is desperately needed in many countries where a high percentage of the
population is unable to read and write.
A. verbal B. wordy C. literate D. learned
13. Some vegetables are grown without soil and artificial light.
A. real B. natural C. true D. genuine
14. We run a very tight ship here, and we expect our employees to be at their desks by eight
o’clock and take good care of their own business.
A. organize things inefficiently B. have a good voyage
C. run faster than others D. impossible to reach
15. The machine has been out of order since last month.
A. under repair B. functioning well
C. sold out D. refusing orders
16. We must use our natural resources sparingly or it will be exhausted in a relatively short time.
A. economically B. hardly C. scarcely D. wastefully
17. She had a temporary job as a typist in a photocopy store.
A. well-paid B. permanent C. satisfactory D. challenging
18. He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the
annual meeting in May.
A. politeness B. rudeness C. measurement D. encouragement
19. Adverse reviews in the press may greatly change the prospects of a product.
A. encouraging B. additional C. sensible D. favorable
20. There is practically no difference between the two options.
A. virtually B. hardly C. usually D. exactly

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response
to complete each of the following exchanges.

1. - “Shall we go to the theatre tonight?”. - “…….”.

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A. Yes, let's B. Yes, we shall C. Yes, please go D. Yes, we go
2. “Would you like me to get you another cup of tea?” - “…….”.
A. Yes, I can’t stand drinking tea B. At the end of the tea break, I think
C. I’m looking for tea around here D. No thanks, one is enough
3. - “Do you mind if I borrow a chair?” - “…….”. Do you need only one?”
A. Yes, I do B. Yes, I would C. Not at all D. I’m sorry
4. - “Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Paris?” - “…….”.
A. Sorry, I don’t B. Yes, it was C. I don’t think that D. Not yet
5. - “Congratulations on your success!” - “…….”.
A. Not at all B. All right C. The same to you D. Thank you
6. - “Make yourself at home.” - “…….”.
A. Yes, can I help you? B. Not at all, don’t mention it.
C. Thanks! The same to you. D. It’s very kind of you. Thank you.
7. - “More coffee? Anybody?” - “…….”.
A. I don’t agree, I’m afraid B. I’d love to
C. Yes, please D. It’s right I think
8. - “Thank you very much for your donation.” - “…….”.
A. Delighted I was able to help B. I see.
C. You are right D. You can say that again.
9. - “I thought your performance last Sunday was wonderful.” - “…….”.
A. I completely agree with you. It was terrific.
B. No doubt!
C. Don’t tell a lie. I thought it was terrible.
D. You must be kidding. It was not as good as I had expected.
10. - “What do you want me to cook for your dinner?” - “…….”.
A. Yes, give up B. Yeah, your meal is great
C. It’s up to you D. Let me go
11. - “Hello, I’d like to speak to Mrs. Smith.” - “…….”.
A. Sure B. Who are you?
C. Hang on, please. I’ll put you through D. Of course you can
12. - “Wow, I’ve never seen such a nice cell phone”. - “…….”.
A. Thank you. I’m glad you like it. B. I agree with you
C. Oh, I don’t know D. You’re welcome
13. - “What do you want me to cook for your dinner?” - “…….”.
A. Yes, give up B. Yeah, your meal is great
C. It’s up to you D. Let me go
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14. - “What a lovely house you have!” - “…….”.
A. Of course not, it’s not costly B. Thank you. Hope you will drop in
C. I think so D. No problem
15. Monica and Mathew are on the way home.
- Monica: “I think we should recycle these bags. It will help protect the environment.”
- Mathew: - “…….”.
A. I can’t agree with you more B. It’s rubbish. We shouldn’t use it.
C. Never mind D. You can’t say that again
16. Two friends Stephanie and Scott are preparing for their first lesson at school.
- Stephanie: “Oh, no! I left my book at home. Can I share yours?”
- Scott: - “…….”.
A. Yes, I do too. B. No, thanks C. No, not at all! D. Yes, sure!
17. - “How well you are playing!” - “…….”.
A. Say it again. I like to hear your words
B. Thank you too much
C. I think so. I am proud of myself
D. You’ve got to be kidding. I’ve just learnt to play
18. - "You didn't go to school yesterday, did you?” - “……. I saw you, but I was too busy to talk to
you."
A. Yes, I did B. No, I did C. No, I didn't D. Yes, I didn't
19. - "Janet, make us some tea, will you?” - “…….”.
A. No, I won't I’m afraid B. Sorry. I don't.
C. Don't worry. Go ahead D. I can't, I'm afraid
20. - “Do you feel like going to the cinema this evening?” - “…….”.
A. I don't agree, I'm afraid B. You’re welcome
C. That would be great D. I feel very bored

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest
in meaning to each of the following questions.

1. My mother had the house decorated.

A. The house was decorated by my mother.
B. My mother had someone decorate the house.
C. My mother had to decorate the house.
D. My mother has just decorated the house.
2. Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them.
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A. Their dog was too fierce to visit.
B. They had so fierce a dog that nobody would visit them.
C. They had a such fierce dog that nobody would visit them.
D. They had a so fierce dog that nobody would visit them.
3. I'd prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me.
A. I'd prefer him not saying all those embarrassing things about me.
B. I'd sooner he hadn't said all those embarrassing things about me.
C. I'd rather he didn't say all those embarrassing things about me.
D. I'd not prefer his saying all those embarrassing things about me.
4. Lin’s success took us all by surprise.
A. Lin was successful, which surprised all of us.
B. We took all of Lin’s successes surprisingly.
C. We were taken aback by all of Lin’s successes.
D. Lin’s success was surprised to all of us.
5. The Minister said that he had not done anything improper.
A. The Minister denied doing anything improper.
B. The Minister denied that he would do anything improper.
C. The Minister refused to have done anything improper.
D. The Minister refused to do anything improper.
6. Sue is too slow to understand what you might say.
A. So slow is Sue that she can’t understand what you might say.
B. Sue is not enough quick to understand what you might say.
C. Sue is so slow to understand what you might say.
D. What you might say, Sue can understand slowly.
7. We did not visit the museum because we had no time.
A. If we have time, we will visit the museum.
B. If we had time, we would visit the museum.
C. If we had had time, we will visit the museum.
D. If we had had time, we would have visited the museum.
8. They cancelled all flights because of fog.
A. All flights were cancelled by them of fog.
B. All flights were because of fog were cancelled.
C. All flights were because of fog cancelled.
D. All flights were cancelled because of fog.
9. I ran into Peter, a friend of mine, on my may to work this morning.
A. Peter ran into his friend this morning.
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B. Peter and I ran to work this morning
C. Peter had to work this morning, but I did not
D. I met Peter unexpectedly on my way to work this morning.
10. The workers only complain because of their unfair treatment.
A. Were the workers fairly treated, they wouldn’t complain.
B. The workers complain because their employees are unfair.
C. If the workers are treated fairly, they will not complain.
D. Are the workers treated fairly, they will not complain.
11. People say he won a lot of money on the lottery.
A. He was said to win a lot of money on the lottery.
B. He is said that he won a lot of money on the lottery.
C. He is said to have won a lot of money on the lottery.
D. He won a lot of money on the lottery, it is said.
12. Tom acts as if he knew everything.
A. Tom knows everything so he acts that way.
B. The way Tom acts shows that he knows everything.
C. Tom acts like that he knew everything.
D. Tom doesn’t know everything, but he wants to appear he does.
13. She locked the door so as not to be disturbed.
A. She locked the door in order that she wouldn’t be disturbed.
B. She locked the door to be not disturbed.
C. She locked the door for her not to be disturbed.
D. She locked the door so that no one disturbed.
14. It has been years since I last ate fish.
A. I have not eaten fish for years.
B. For many years, I have eaten only fish.
C. I like eating fish for years.
D. It is fish that I have eaten for many years.
15. You should have persuaded him to change his mind.
A. It was essential to persuade him to change his mind, but you didn’t.
B. You didn't persuade him to change because of his mind.
C. You should persuade him to change his mind.
D. You persuaded him to change his mind but he didn't listen.
16. John is fat because he eats so many chips.
A. If John didn’t eat so many chips, he would not be fat.
B. John is fat though he eats so many chips.
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C. Being fat, John eats so many chips.
D. If John doesn’t eat so many chips, he will not be fat.
17. Despite her age, she gets about easily.
A. She is too old to do anything easily.
B. Because she is old, she cannot go anywhere.
C. Although she is old, she can travel easily.
D. Her age prevents her from going from place to place.
18. We missed the turning because we forgot to take the map with us.
A. Without the right map with us, we missed the turning.
B. If we were taking the map with us, we did not miss the turning.
C. Without the map with us, we missed the turning.
D. Having remembered the map with us, we would not miss the turning.
19. I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam.
A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
20. If only I had studied hard enough to pass the final exam.
A. I regret not studying hard enough to pass the final exam.
B. I had studied hard enough and I passed the final exam.
C. I studied too hard to pass the final exam.
D. I studied hard, otherwise I would fail the final exam.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

1. Jim is my best friend. I borrowed his car yesterday.

A. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday, is my best friend.
B. Jim, whose car I borrowed yesterday is my best friend.
C. Jim, who is my best friend, borrowed my car yesterday.
D. Jim, whose car I lent yesterday, is my best friend.
2. I was excited about the job interview. I woke up many times in the night.
A. Even though I was excited about the job interview, I woke up many times in the night.
B. Because of excited about the job interview, I woke up many times in the night.
C. Exciting about the job interview, I woke up many times in the night.
D. Excited about the job interview, I woke up many times in the night.
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3. I can't stand this weather. It's getting worse and worse.
A. The weather is making me worse.
B. The weather is not better but I can stand it.
C. I can't stand up in this bad weather.
D. I can't bear this bad weather any more.
4. They are my two sisters. They aren’t teachers like me.
A. They are my two sisters, both of those are teachers like me.
B. They are my two sisters, neither of whom are teachers like me.
C. Like me, neither of my two sisters are teachers.
D. They are my two sisters, who neither are teachers like me.
5. The man jumped out of the boat. He was bitten by a shark.
A. Bitten by a shark, the man jumped out of the boat.
B. After jumping out of the boat, the man was bitten by a shark.
C. Biting by a shark, the man jumped out of the boat.
D. After bitten, the shark jumped out of the boat.
6. He arrived home late. He found his burned-down house only in debris.
A. On arriving home late, what he found was the debris of his burnt-down house.
B. Arriving home late, he found only the debris of the burnt-down house.
C. When he arrived home late, he found his house was still burning down.
D. On his late home arrival, his house had been burnt down into debris.
7. He cannot lend me the book now. He has not finished reading it yet.
A. Having finished reading the book, he cannot lend it to me.
B. He cannot lend me the book until he has finished reading it.
C. As long as he cannot finish reading the book, he will lend it to me.
D. Not having finished reading the book, he will lend it to me.
8. He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.
A. His behaviour was a very strange thing, that surprised a lot.
B. He behaved very strangely, which surprised me a lot.
C. What almost surprised me was the strange way he behaved.
D. I was almost not surprised by his strange behaviour.
9. Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of
several deadly diseases.
A. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.
B. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.
C. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.
D. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.
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10. A man got on the bus. He was carrying a lot of money in the box.
A. A man carrying a lot of money in the box got on the bus.
B. A man got on the bus who was carrying a lot of money in the box.
C. A man which was carrying a lot of money in the box got on the bus.
D. A man whom was carrying a lot of money in the box got on the bus.
11. He felt very tired. However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
A. Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
B. As the result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
C. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
D. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
12. She phoned him early in the morning. She wanted to make sure she caught him before he
left for work.
A. She phoned him early in the morning so as to want to catch him before he left for work.
B. She phoned him early in the morning that she should catch him before he left for work.
C. She phoned him early in the morning with a view to catching him before he left for work.
D. She phoned him early in the morning so that she wanted to make sure she caught him before
he left for work.
13. The stamps were collected by my grandfather. They are worth a fortune.
A. The stamps were collected by my grandfather, which are worth a fortune.
B. The stamps were collected by grandfather are worth a fortune.
C. The stamps collected by grandfather are worth a fortune.
D. The stamps are worth a fortune as they were collected by grandfather.
14. It was his own fault that he lost his job. He was late for work every morning.
A. If he wasn’t late for work every morning, he wouldn’t lose his job.
B. Because he lost his job, he was late for work every morning.
C. Although he was late for work every morning, he didn’t lose his job.
D. If he hadn’t been late for work every morning, he wouldn’t have lost his job.
15. No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly
resembled the original.
A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
B. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for
the experts.
C. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though
the experts could judge it quite easily.
D. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn't
genuine.
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16. The training course is too expensive. I can’t afford it.
A. It was such an expensive training course that I couldn’t afford it.
B. It was so expensive training course that I couldn’t afford it.
C. It was too expensive training course that I couldn’t afford it.
D. It was a very expensive training course that I couldn’t afford it.
17. No member in the team came to his birthday party. But Julia did come.
A. Julia was the only member in the team to come to his birthday party.
B. Not only did Julia come to his birthday party but also other members did.
C. Julia was one of the members who came to his birthday party.
D. Every member in the team came to his birthday party.
18. He is not flexible in his work. That is why he doesn't have many friends.
A. Such is his inflexibility in his work that he doesn't have many friends.
B. Inflexibility in his work is not why he doesn't have many friends.
C. Having almost no friends makes him inflexible in his work.
D. He is not popular with many people although he is flexible in his work.
19. I can earn enough money to support my family. Thank you for your job offer.
A. Had you not offered me the job, earning enough money to support my family would have been
difficult.
B. Had you not offered me the job, earning enough money to support my family would be difficult.
C. Were you not to offer me the job, earning enough money to support my family would be
difficult.
D. Should you not offer me the job, earning enough money to support my family will be difficult.
20. He was successful because he was determined to pursue personal goals. He was not
talented.
A. It was his determination to pursue personal goals, not talent, that contributed to his success.
B. In addition to his determination, his talent ensured his success in pursuing his goals.
C. His success lay in his natural ability, not in his determination to pursue personal goals.
D. His determination to pursue personal goals made him successful and talented

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.

1. Although they always argue with each other, but they are good friends.
A B C D
2. By the time we start our work, she will explain everything clearly.
A B C D
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3. Singapore plays an active role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, of that it is a
A B C
founding member.
D
4. I have no confident to participate in the English – speaking competition.
A B C D
5. You can enjoy a sport without joining in a club or belonging to a team.
A B C D
6. The phone rung while I was washing the dishes.
A B C D
7. Only when the famine gets worse world governments will begin to act.
A B C D
8. Publishing in the UK, the book has won a number of awards in recent regional book fairs.
A B C D
9. The Netherlands, with much of the land lying lower than sea level, have a system of dikes
A B C
and canals for controlling water.
D
10. We can communicate not only through words or through body language.
A B C D
11. Professor Layton was equally fond of the two children, but he had to admit that he found
A B
the youngest an easier child to handle.
C D
12. I'd prefer to do it on myself, because other people make me nervous.
A B C D
13. Viet Nam Airlines regrets informing passengers that flight VN 251 to Hanoi is postponed
A B C
due to bad weather.
D
14. One or the other of the secretaries have to attend the meeting. But both of them are reluctant
A B C
to do so.
D
15. My father used to give me a good advice whenever I had a problem.
A B C D
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16. Higher general education generally took place in a university or college.
A B C D
17. The closer it gets to December 21, the first day of winter, the short the days become.
A B C D
18. Dams are used to control flooding, provide water for irrigation and generating electricity for
A B C
the surrounding area.
D
19. I couldn’t understand what was happening, so I asked the boy sit next to me for help.
A B C D
20. That Columbus was not the first man to set foot on the New World were unknown
A B C
to many people.
D

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.

PASSAGE 1

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1) ……. Many species
of animals are threatened, and could easily become (2) ……. if we do not make an effort to (3)
……. them. There are many reasons for this. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or
for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught alive, and sold
as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat - the place where they live -
is disappearing. More land is used for farms, for houses and industry, and there are fewer open
spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better (4)
……., but these chemicals pollute the environment and (5) ……. wildlife. Join hands to protect
our planet.

1. A. problem B. vanishing C. threat D. danger

2. A. empty B. disappeared C. extinct D. vanished
3. A. serve B. protect C. defend D. harm
4. A. products B. fields C. crops D. herbs
5. A. wound B. wrong C. harm D. spoil

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PASSAGE 2

It is a fairly common belief in Britain that men these days do more housework than they did in
previous generations. But is this really so? A recent survey has (1) ……. some interesting
discoveries. When men do help out, they enjoy cooking and shopping but most are unwilling to
(2) ……. the washing.
A quarter of men think that women are better suited to looking after the home than men and
19% admit to making no (3) …….. to housework.
The average man says he does a third of the housework, (4) ……. the average woman says
she does three-quarters of it, so someone isn't telling the truth! It was impossible to find any men
who shared housework equally with their partners. Perhaps it isn't so (5) ……. that there are
some politicians who want a new law forcing men to do their share.

1. A. done B. found C. made D. given

2. A. take B. do C. make D. go
3. A. share B. contribution C. part D. help
4. A. while B. therefore C. so D. because
5. A. surprising B. surprised C. surprise D. surprises

PASSAGE 3

If women choose to pursue a career once they have children, they often miss out on a close
(1) ……. with their children. Helen Jamieson is a mother of three who has given (2) ……. work to
look after her children full-time. She strongly believes that women are pressurized to do too
much, driving themselves to the absolute limit. In her own case, after six years of paid
employment, Helen finally decided to call it a day. She says she initially found it hard being at
home, though she never misses the job itself. She admits that if she had had a brilliant career to
begin (3) ……., she might feel differently now. Financially, she is no worse off (4) ……. before, as
the cost of childcare and commuting exceeded her actual income. (5) ……. the government
starts to give other tax incentives to working parents, she says she will not return to the
workplace until her children are grown up.

1. A. relationship B. contact C. link D. connection

2. A. in B. to C. out D. up
3. A. to B. up C. at D. with
4. A. than B. so C. as D. then
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5. A. Unless B. Even if C. Provided D. If

PASSAGE 4

Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire the skills they
need for such everyday activities as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives
them the specialized training they may need to (1) ……. for a job or career. For example, a
person must meet certain educational requirements and obtain a (2) ……. or certificate before he
can practice law or medicine. Many fields, such as computer operation or police work, require
satisfactory completion of special training courses.
Education is also important because it helps people get more out of life. It increases their
knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them (3) ……. the skills that make life more
interesting and enjoyable, such as the skills (4) ……. to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or
play a musical instrument. Such education becomes (5) ……. important as people gain more and
more leisure time.

1. A. prepare B. work C. do D. make

2. A. paper B. license C. diploma D. card
3. A. require B. acquire C. construct D. reach
4. A. able B. capable C. needed D. ordered
5. A. excessively B. increasingly C. seriously D. vitally

PASSAGE 5

The tourist industry is (1) ……. to be the largest industry. Before 1950 one million people
traveled abroad each year, but by the 1900s the figure had risen to 400 million every year. (2)
……. large number of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the
Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in
the Himalayas are reported to be covered (3) ……. old tins, tents, and food that have been
thrown away. But at a time when we have (4) ……. freedom to travel than ever before, more and
more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays without causing problems by spoiling
the countryside. Now there is a new holiday (5) ……. called “Holidays That Don’t Cost The
Earth”. It tells you how you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent the right
questions before you go on holiday.

1. A. regarded B. considered C. seen D. figured

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2. A. The B. Those C. These D. Such
3. A. by B. with C. under D. beneath
4. A. greater B. bigger C. larger D. better
5. A. guidance B. guide C. direction D. instruction

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.

PASSAGE 1

At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the American educational system was desperately
in need of reform. Private schools existed, but only for the very rich. There were very few public
schools because of the strong sentiment that children who would grow up to be laborers should
not "waste" their time on education but should instead prepare themselves for their life's work. It
was in the face of this public sentiment that educational reformers set about their task. Horace
Mann, probably the most famous of the reformers, felt that there was no excuse in a republic for
any citizen to be uneducated. As Superintendent of Education in the state of Massachusetts from
1837 to 1848, he initiated various changes, which were soon matched in other school districts
around the country. He extended the school year from five to six months and improved the
quality of teachers by instituting teacher education and raising teacher salaries. Although these
changes did not bring about a sudden improvement in the educational system, they at least
increased public awareness as to the need for a further strengthening of the system.

1. The best title for the passage could be …….

A. A flight for change
B. The beginnings of reform in American education
C. Nineteenth - the Century of Reform
D. American education in the beginning of the 19 th century
2. The word "desperately" in the passage mostly means …….
A. urgently B. obviously C. partly D. completely
3. According to the passage, Horace Mann wanted a better educational system for Americans
because …….
A. Massachusetts residents needed something to do with their spare time
B. education at the time was so cheap
C. all citizens should be educated in republic
D. people had nothing else to do except go to school
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4. The word " reformer " in the passage mostly means …….
A. people who really enjoy teaching B. people who try to change things for the better
C. people who work for the government D. people who believe that education is wasted
5. According to the passage, which sentence is NOT true?
A. Horace Mann brought about changes in many schools in the United States.
B. Horace Mann began raising teachers' salaries.
C. Horace Mann was a famous US educational reformer.
D. Horace Mann suggested schools prepare children for their life's work.

PASSAGE 2

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 compasses 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.
With many companies having to downsize in tough economic items, 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
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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 questions related to
today’s evolving technology, there is no simple answer. There are many companies willing to pay
people with Internet skills salaries well over $70,000 a year. 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.

1. The word “identify” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to …….

A. name B. estimate C. discover D. encounter
2. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE of webmasters?
A. They never work independently.
B. They require a minimal level of expertise.
C. The duties they perform depend on the organization they work for.
D. They do not support software products.
3. 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
4. The word “vary” in paragraph 6 can be best replaced by …….
A. change B. decrease C. increase D. differ
5. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To inform people about the tasks and the roles of a webmaster.
B. To inform people about the computer industry.
C. To inform people about employment related to the Internet.
D. To explain why webmasters make a lot of money.

PASSAGE 3

It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What
causes extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a changed environment, it may
perish. The exact causes of a species’ death vary from situation to situation. Rapid ecological
change may render an environment hostile to a species. For example, temperatures may change
and a species may not be adapted. Food resources may be affected by environmental changes,
which will then cause problems for a species requiring these resources. Other species may
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become better adapted to an environment, resulting in competition and, ultimately, in the death of
a species.
The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent
analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species became extinct at the same
time - a mass extinction. One of the best-known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million
years ago with the demise of dinosaurs and many other forms of life. Perhaps the largest mass
extinction was the one that occurred 225 million years ago, when approximately 95 percent of all
species died. Mass extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment
and can be worsened by the close interrelationship of many species. If, for example, something
were to happen to destroy much of the plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth
would drop, even affect organisms not living in the oceans. Such a change would probably lead
to a mass extinction.
One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years
have tended to be more intense every 26 million years. The periodic extinction might be due to
intersection of the earth’s orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some
researchers have also speculated that extinction may often be random. That is, certain species
may be eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason. A species’ survival may have
nothing to do with its ability or inability to adapt. If so, some of revolutionary history may reflect a
sequence of essentially random events.

1. The word “it” refers to …….

A. species B. 99 percent C. extinction D. environment
2. The word “ultimately” is closest meaning to …….
A. exceptionally B. eventually C. unfortunately D. dramatically
3. What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth’s history?
A. They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms.
B. They have caused rapid change in the environment.
C. They are no longer in existence.
D. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
4. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from rapid ecological
change?
A. Temperature changes. B. Introduction of new species.
C. Competition among species. D. Availability of food resources.
5. Why is “plankton” mentioned?
A. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the
ocean.
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B. To point out that certain species could never become extinct.
C. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction.
D. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species
6. According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that …….
A. extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth’s history
B. there has been only one mass extinction in Earth’s history
C. extinctions on Earth have generally been massive
D. dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed
7. The word “finding” is closest in meaning to …….
A. research method B. ongoing experiment
C. scientific discovery D. published information
8. In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species’ survival?
A. It may depend on chance events.
B. It reflects the interrelationship of many species.
C. It does not vary greatly from species to species
D. It is associated with astronomical conditions.

PASSAGE 4

Smart cards and mobile phones are becoming an increasingly popular way to make all sorts
of payments. Even now, in Japan thousands of transactions, from paying rail tickets to picking up
the groceries, take place every day with customers passing their handsets across a small flat-
screen device. And predictions in the world of finance reckon that payments using mobile phones
will have risen to more than $50 billion in the very near future.
What's the appeal of e-cash? Compared to cheques or credit cards, it offers the speed of
cash, but more so. It takes just one tenth of a second to complete most transactions and as no
change is required, errors in counting are eliminated. Fraud and theft are also reduced and for
the retailer, it reduces the cost of handling money. Sony's vision of having a chip embedded in
computers. TVs and games consoles mean that films, music and games can be paid for easily
and without having to input credit card details.
And what about the future of the banks? Within grip on the market, banks and credit-card
firms want to be in a position to collect most of the fees from the users of mobile and contactless-
payment systems. But the new system could prove to be a "disruptive technology" as far as the
banks are concerned. If payments for a few coffees, a train ticket and a newspaper are made
every day by a commuter with a mobile, this will not appear on their monthly credit card
statements but on their mobile phone statements. And having spent fortunes on branding, credit-
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card companies and banks do not want to see other payment systems gaining popularity. It's too
early to say whether banks will miss out and if so, by how much. However, quite a few American
bankers are optimistic. They feel there is reason to the suspicious of those who predict that high-
street banks may be a thing of the past. They point out that Internet banking did not result in the
closure of their high-street branches as was predicted. On the contrary, more Americans than
ever are using local branches. So, as to whether we'll become a totally cash-free society or not,
we’ll have to wait and see.

1. What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

A. The absence of traditional payment methods.
B. The increasing popularity of new payment methods.
C. Predictions of future payment methods.
D. Japan's advanced forms of payment.
2. Why does the author mention "a small flat-screen device" in the first paragraph?
A. to criticize the e-cash system. B. to exemplify the e-cash system.
C. to praise the e-cash system. D. to inform the e-cash system.
3. Which of the following is NOT true about the strong point of e-cash?
A. faster speed B. fewer mistakes C. reduced cost D. no fraud
4. The word "embedded” in the passage is closest in meaning to …….
A. integrated B. isolated C generated D. manufactured
5. The word "grip" in the passage is closest in meaning to …….
A. wealth B. power C. success D. range of branches
6. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. A lot of money has been invested into the new payment system by banks.
B. Payments using smart cards may increase to more than $50 billion.
C. Rail tickets can be purchased by mobile phones or smart cards in Japan.
D. Dealers are freed from handling money thanks to e-cash.
7. The word "their" in the passage refers to …….
A. credit cards B. Internet banking C. American bankers D. high-street hanks
8. How does the writer seem to feel about the future of banks?
A. uncertain B. optimistic C. pessimistic D. neutral

PASSAGE 5

Choosing a career may be one of the hardest jobs you ever have, and it must be done with
care. View a career as an opportunity to do something you love, not simply as a way to earn a
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living. Investing the time and effort to thoroughly explore your options can mean the difference
between finding a stimulating and rewarding career and move from job to unsatisfying job in an
attempt to find the right one. Work influences virtually every aspect of your life, from your choice
of friends to where you live. Here are just a few of the factors to consider.
Deciding what matters most to you is essential to making the right decision. You may want to
begin by assessing your likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Think about the classes,
hobbies, and surroundings that you find most appealing. Ask yourself questions, such as “Would
you like to travel? Do you want to work with children? Are you more suited to solitary or
cooperative work?” There are no right or wrong answers; only you know what is important to you.
Determine which job features you require, which ones you would prefer, and which ones you
cannot accept. Then rank them in order of importance to you.
The setting of the job is one factor to take into account. You may not want to sit at a desk all
day. If not, there are diversity occupation – building inspector, supervisor, real estate agent – that
involve a great deal of time away from the office. Geographical location may be a concern, and
employment in some fields is concentrated in certain regions. Advertising job can generally be
found only in large cities. On the other hand, many industries such as hospitality, law education,
and retail sales are found in all regions of the country. If a high salary is important to you, do not
judge a career by its starting wages. Many jobs, such as insurance sales, offers relatively low
starting salaries; however, pay substantially increases along with your experience, additional
training, promotions and commission.
Don't rule out any occupation without learning more about it. Some industries evoke positive
or negative associations. The traveling life of a flight attendant appears glamorous, while that of a
plumber does not. Remember that many jobs are not what they appear to be at first, and may
have merits or demerits that are less obvious. Flight attendants must work long, grueling hours
without sleeps, whereas plumbers can be as highly paid as some doctors. Another point to
consider is that as you get mature, you will likely to develop new interests and skills that may
point the way to new opportunities. The choice you make today need not be your final one.

1. The word “assessing” in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by …….

A. discovering B. considering C. measuring D. disposing
2. The author states that “There are no right or wrong answers” in order to …….
A. show that answering the questions is a long and difficult process
B. emphasize that each person’s answers will be different
C. indicate that each person’s answers may change over time
D. indicate that the answers are not really important
3. According to paragraph 3, which of the following fields is NOT suitable for a person who does
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not want to live in a big city?
A. retail sales B. advertising C. law D. plumbing
4. Those are all the factors you should take into account when choosing a job except …….
A. The atmosphere at work B. Your likes and your dislikes
C. Your strengths and weaknesses D. Geographical location
5. It can be inferred from the paragraph 3 that …….
A. people should constantly work toward the next promotion
B. jobs in insurance sales are generally not well-paid
C. insurance sales people can earn high salary later in their career
D. a starting salary should be an important consideration in choosing a career
6. In paragraph 5, the author suggests that …….
A. you will be at your job for a lifetime, so choose carefully
B. as you get older, your career will probably less fulfilling
C. you will probably jobless at some time in the future
D. you may want to change careers at some time in the future
7. Why does the author mention “long, grueling hours without sleeps” in paragraph 4?
A. To show that people must work hard for the career they have chosen.
B. To contrast the reality of a flight attendant's job with most people’s perception.
C. To discourage readers from choosing a career as a flight attendant.
D. To emphasize the difficulty of working as a plumber.
8. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. If you want an easy and glamorous lifestyle, you should consider becoming flight attendant.
B. To make lots of money, you should rule out all factory jobs.
C. To make lots of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.
D. Your initial view of certain careers may not be accurate.

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