ÔN TẬP GIỮA HỌC KỲ 2 - KHỐI 12-NĂM HỌC 2023-2024

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A. PHONETICS
Exercise 1. 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.
Question 1: A. recruit B. offer C. reveal D. apply
Question 2: A. seeker B. factor C. college D. device
Question 3: A. career B. prospect C. effort D. labour
Question 4: A. cartoon B. answer C. contract D. paper
Question 5: A. patient B. vacant C. secure D. formal
Question 6: A. company B. vacancy C. applicant D. apprentice
Question 7: A. relevant B. possible C. confident D. potential
Question 8: A. probation B. interview C. memory D. enterprise
Question 9: A. separate B. flexible C. spacious D. creative
Question 10: A. recommend B. advertise C. entertain D. disappear
Exercise 2. 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.
Question 11: A. plays B. hates C. bats D. speaks
Question 12: A. leaves B. coughs C. hires D. brings
Question 13: A. develops B. takes C. laughs D. volumes
Question 14: A. collected B. divided C. spoiled D. polluted
Question 15: A. impressed B. finished C. influenced D. widened
Question 16: A. beat B. threat C. please D. treat
Question 17: A. break B. spread C. steak D. great
Question 18. A. mineral B. application C. minor D. minimum
Question 19: A. confide B. install C. shortlist D. click
Question 20: A. punctual B. rubbish C. frustrate D. furious
B.VOCABULARY
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 1. _______ her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Because
Question 2. _______ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to feed her family.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although
Question 3. He had to act immediately; _______ he would have been too late.
A. consequently B. nevertheless C. still D. otherwise
Question 4. I was very tired. _______, I was determined to walk on to the next village.
A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise
Question 5. Drink plenty of water during your walk; _______, you’ll become dehydrated.
A. therefore B. as though C. in case D. otherwise
Question 6. You must leave at once, _______ you miss the train.
A. however B. yet C. still D. otherwise
Question 7. You need to get some job retraining. _______ it, you risk being laid off.
A. If so B. If not C. With D. Without
Question 8. You'll probably have to _______ an application form.
A. fill down B. fill in C. fill on D. fill through
Question 9. He spent the entire night thinking and in the end _______ a brilliant idea.
A. received with B. got up C. came up with D. came out
Question 10. There is just too much work to be done. We’ll have to _______ some new employees.
A. get on B. take on C. take off D. get off
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Question 11. He tried to join the army but he was _______ because of his poor health.
A. tried out B. put out C. turned off D. turned down
Question 12. When I was staying in Germany last year, I _______ quite a lot of German.
A. picked up B. got over C. put out D. took on
Question 13: Many materials have been used for _______ teeth, including wood.
A. artificial B. false C. hand-made D. natural
Question 14. Komodo dragons are _______-hunters and can eat very large preys.
A. sharp B. aggressive C. friendly D. co-operative
Question 15. My application was not successful; there were more than 4,000 applicants and only 20 were
selected. I realized that apprenticeship were very _______.
A. demanding B. crowding C. competitive D. difficult
Question 16. A.I. robots are _______ of having human emotions.
A. able B. capable C. efficient D. fond
Question 17. Saving _______ species from becoming extinct is crucial for our health and the future of our
children.
A. dangerous B. endanger C. endangering D. endangered
Question 18. You should _______ your résumé and covering letter so they are as close a match as possible
to the job.
A. alter B. change C. direct D. tailor
Question 19: The biggest fear is that humans might _______ control over robots.
A. gain B. keep C. lose D. take
Question 20. Most job interviews today _______ more than just a casual conversation with the hiring
manager to see if someone is qualified for the job.
A. indicate B. conclude C. contain D. involve
Question 21. Humans depend on species _______ to provide food, clean air and water and fertile soil for
agriculture.
A. destruction B. contamination C. fertilizer D. diversity
Question 22. Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause _______ to wildlife.
A. conservation B. contamination C. protection D. damage
Question 23. _______ receive an average of 60 applicants for every advertisement for a low- skilled job,
and 20 for every skilled job.
A. Employment B. Employees C. Employers D. The employed
Question 24. Many modern medicines are _______ plants and animals.
A. taken on B. set up C. derived from D. driven
Question 25. Toxic chemicals from factories are one of the serious factors that leads wildlife to
the _______ of extinction.
A. wall B. fence C. verge D. bridge
Question 26. Many plant and animal species are thought to be on the _______ of extinction.
A. verge B. way C. mood D. state
Question 27. Almost half of the _______ are perfectly suitable for the vacancy.
A. employees B. competitors C. candidates D. applications
Exercise 2. 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.
Question 1. Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting wild plant and animal species and their
habitats.
A. habit B. exercise C. action D. custom
Question 2. Every day there are fewer places left that wildlife can call home.
A. habitat B. accommodation C. residence D. house
Question 3. Aquatic species' habitat has been seriously broken by dams and changes in direction of water
currents.
A. growing watery B. drinking water C. happening in water D. relating to water
Question 4. Wildlife is under threat from many different kinds of human activities, from directly
destroying habitat to spreading invasive disease.
A. difficult to stop B. easy to transmit C. easy to stop D. difficult to transmit
Question 5. Today, illegal hunting still threatens many species, especially large animals such as tigers,
rhinoceros, bears and even primates.
A. allowed by law B. forbidden by law C. introducing a law D. imposing a law
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Question 6. Robots are widely used in such industries as automobile manufacture to perform simple
repetitive tasks.
A. do B. make C. deal D. take
Question 7. Electrolux introduced the Trilobite in 2001. Since then, the company has made 200
improvements to the vacuum, which relies on an ultrasound system to navigate around objects as it cleans.
A. understand how to do something B. sail along the area of water
C. find which way to go D. surfing the internet for something
Question 8. Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now she's the CEO of a big multi-national
company. However, her brother is a blue-collar worker in a small local factory.
A. mental B. low-paid C. manual D. regular
Question 9. She's doing well so she was promoted last year. Now she's in charge of a small team of four
people.
A. controls B. supervises C. takes over D. rules
Question 10. A.I. algorithms can also help to detect faces and other features in photo sent to social
networking sites and automatically organize them.
A. categorize B. connect C. recognize D. remind
Exercise 3. 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.
Question 1. Teenagers may have a few ideas about what jobs they want to do when they leave school. If
so, it's important they learn more about them so they can make informed career decisions.
A. knowledgeable B. ignorant C. updated D. understandable
Question 2. One of the best ways to understand what a job is like, is to do it. Work experience is a great
way to get a feel for what a job is all about.
A. to have an understanding about B. to touch with one's own hands
C. to have the faintest idea about D. to do something on purpose
Question 3. Most young people, independent as they seem, do not feel ready to make big decisions. They
may feel immense pressure trying to decide what to do when they leave school.
A. strong B. great C. little D. tiny
Question 4. At the start of the course you will get a course overview explaining exactly what is expected of
you.
A. a general review B. all the details C. a short description D. a brief summary
Question 5. The secret to remaining in the workforce is to be multi-skilled and to be able to transfer skills
from one area of your life and work to another. Continue to learn new skills and keep your employer
notified.
A. officially tell someone B. formally inform someone
C. make unknown to D. miscommunicate with
Question 6. Should you hire a full-time employee on a permanent contract?
A. long-term B. long-lasting C. temporary D. limited
Question 7. If the candidates can perform well and impress the interviewers during the interview, they can
be recruited.
A. taken on B. dismissed C. employed D. chosen
C. GRAMMAR
Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Question 1. By the time you come home, I _______ the decorating.
A. have finished B. will have finished C. are finishing D. finished
Question 2. _______ a car is, the more comfortable it is.
A. More expensive B. The most expensive C. The more expensive D. The best expensive
Question 3. Nowadays, for the sake of human life, the military _______ which contain explosives.
A. have A.I. robots explore dangerous environments B. get A.I. robots explore dangerous
environments
C. have A.I. robots explored dangerous environments D. get A.I. robots explores dangerous
environments
Question 4. The shop assistant finally agreed _______ a full refund.
A. giving me. B. to give me. C. give to me. D. to me to give
Question 5. Many materials have been used for _______ teeth, including wood.
A. artificial B. false C. hand-made D. natural
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Question 6. The biggest fear is that humans might _______ control over robots.
A. gain B. keep C. lose D. take
Question 7. It's about time Mrs. Richards apologized to me _______ me a gossip in front of everybody.
A. to have called B. from calling C. that she called D. for having called
Question 8. You'll probably have to _______ an application form.
A. fill down B. fill in C. fill on D. fill through
Question 9. "I'll keep it as a secret", Robert said.
→ Robert promised _______ It as a secret.
A. keeping B. kept C. keep D. to keep
Question 10. "I'd like you to tell me the truth," Linda said. → Linda wanted _______ her the truth.
A. I to tell B. me to tell C. me telling D. me tell
Question 11. "You should stop smoking and eat more vegetable", said the doctor.
-> The doctor advised him _______ more vegetable.
A. to stop smoking and eat B. stop smoking and eat
C. to stop smoking and to eating D. stopping smoking and eating
Question 12. "Please come and join my party tonight" Lan said to her friends
→ Lan invited her friends _______.
A. to come and join my party that night B. to my party that night
C. to come and join her party that night D. to my party tonight
Question 13. In my opinion, the UK is _______ place in Europe to buy a car.
A. the most expensive B. an expensive as C. the expensive D. the more expensive
Question 14. No worries! I will have your bicycle _______ before returning it to you.
A. repair B. to repair C. repairing D. repaired
Question 15. By the end of next year, George _______ English for ten years.
A. will have learned B. would learn C. will learn D. has learned
Question 16. They are moving house _______ they can live near their grandparents.
A. in order that B. before C. since D. even though
Question 17. Many plant and animal species are thought to be on the _______ of extinction.
A. verge B. way C. mood D. state
Question 18. An endangered species is a species _______ population is so small that it is in danger of
extinction.
A. what B. which C. whose D. who
Question 19. By the end of the 21st century, scientists _______ a cure for the common cold.
A. will find B. will have found C. will be finding D. will have been finding
Question 20. The greater the demand, _______ the price.
A. the highest B. the high C. higher D. the higher
Question 21. By the end of this March he _______ here for 20 years.
A. has been living B. will live C. will have been living D. will be living
Question 22. The mother told her son _______ so impolitely
A. didn't behave B. to behave C. not behave D. not to behave
Question 23. It is very important for a film or a company to keep _______ the changes in the market.
A. pace of B. track about C. touch with D. up with
Question 24. The mother advised her son _______ so impolitely.
A. not behaving B. not to behave C. did not behave D. not behave
Question 25. Almost half of the _______ are perfectly suitable for the vacancy.
A. employees B. competitors C. candidates D. applications
Question 26. You should _______ your resume and covering letter so they are as close a match as possible
to the job.
A. alter B. change C. direct D. tailor
Question 27. The teacher told his students _______ laughing.
A. would stop B. to stop C. stop D. stopped
Question 28. He asked _______ him some money.
A. her to lend B. her lending C. she has lent D. she lends
Question 29. _______ receive an average of 60 applicants for every advertisement for a low- skilled job,
and 20 for every skilled job.
A. Employment B. Employees C. Employers D. The employed

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Question 30. Most job interviews today _______ more than just a casual conversation with the hiring
manager to see if someone is qualified for the job.
A. indicate B. conclude C. contain D. involve
Question 31. James had his nose _______ in a fight
A. break B. to break C. breaking D. broken
Question 32. Frank had his passport _______ on a train.
A. stealing B. to steal C. stolen D. steal
Question 33. Many modern medicines are derived _______ plants and animals.
A. on B. for C. from D. in
Question 34. He asked _______ him some money.
A. her to lend B. her lending C. she has lent D. she lends
Question 35. Saving _______ species from becoming extinct is crucial for our health and the future of our
children.
A. dangerous B. endanger C. endangering D. endangered
Question 36. The more she practices, _______ she becomes.
A. the greater confidence B. more confidently C. the more confident D. the most confident
Question 37. The older you are, _______.
A. the more you may become worried B. the more worried you may become
C. the more worry you may become D. you may become more worried
Question 38. Next December, they _______ for twenty years.
A. will have been married B. have been married C. are married D. were married
Question 39. By the time you come home, I _______ the decorating.
A. have finished B. will have finished C. are finishing D. finished
Question 40. "Be aware of the dog," said Tom. → Tom warned us _______.
A. to be aware of the dog B. being aware of the dog
C. we should be aware of the dog D. aware of the dog
D. LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of
the following exchanges.
Question 1. Tom: “I’m sorry, I left my guitar home.”
Helen: “_____, I’ve got another one here.”
A. No way B. Never mind
C. Well, you do? I’m sorry D. Oh. What’s a pity for that.
Question 2. Mary: “You stepped on my toes!” ~ James: “________.”
A. Are you sure? It’s understandable. B. I’m sorry but I meant it.
C. Really! I’m glad you like it. D. I’m terribly sorry. I didn’t mean it.
Question 3. "What are your weaknesses?" “____”
A. I'm not weak. B. In fact, I'm very strong.
C. Well, I suppose I'm a bit of a perfectionist. D. I'm perfect
Question 4. “Could you pick me up before 4 p.m?” “ ____. I'll be still working then."
A. I hope so. B. Yes, I could. C. I'm afraid I can't. D. Yes, of course.
Question 5. What do you usually do on your days off?” “____”
A. I usually ride to work. B. I often do not much.
C. Nothing much. I usually sleep until 10 a.m. D. Very few.
Question 6. A: Do you know how this machine works?
B: ____
A. It's very expensive. B. Will you call the mechanic tomorrow?
C. Plug it in and push the green button. D. I think it's quite heavy.
Question 7. John: "Do you think that people should protect their cultural identities in the age of
globalization?”
Jane: “____”
A. Of course not, you bet! B. Well, that's very surprising.
C. There is no doubt about it. D. Yes, it's an absorb idea.
E. WRITING:
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.

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Question 1. You'd better get someone redecorate your house now.
Question 2. The more renewable energy sources we use, the more better our living conditions will become.
Question 3. She asked me what the most important thing to remember at an interview is.
Question 4. The more better I study about endangered species, the more I worry about their extinction.
Question 5. By the time we will arrive, everybody will have left.
Question 6. The old man warned the children to not swim in that river because it was very deep and
dangerous.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 1. Tony started working as a volunteer in 2010.
A. Tony hasn’t been working as a volunteer since 2010.
B. Tony didn’t get used to working as a volunteer in 2010.
C. Tony used to work as a volunteer in 2010.
D. Tony has worked as a volunteer since 2010.
Question 2. He began to drive a motorbike last year.
A. He hasn’t driven a motorbike since last year.
B. He used to drive a motorbike last year.
C. He got used to driving a motorbike last year.
D. He has driven a motorbike since last year.
Question 3. She has known how to play the piano for 5 years.
A. She didn’t play the piano 5 years ago.
B. She started to play the piano 5 years ago.
C. She played the piano 5 years ago.
D. The last time she played the piano was 5 years ago.
Question 4. Why don't we get someone to fix our computer?
A. Fixing our computer is someone else's duty.
B. Let's have someone to fix our computer.
C. Someone will have our computer fixed.
D. Why don't we have our computer fixed?
Question 5. Jane recommended asking someone to mow the lawn.
A. It is recommended by Jane that the lawn was mowed.
B. Jane recommended getting the lawn mowed.
C. Jane recommended mowing the lawn.
D. Someone was recommended to be mowed the lawn.
Question 6. “I would like a cup of coffee, please,” Ms. Smith said to the waitress.
A. Ms. Smith ordered the waitress to bring her a cup of coffee.
B. Ms. Smith invited the waitress a cup of coffee.
C. Ms. Smith advised the waitress to drink a cup of coffee.
D. Ms. Smith warned the waitress not to drink coffee.
Question 7. "Have your seat, please," said the interviewer to him.
A. The interviewer invited him to sit down. B. The interviewer offers him a post.
C. The interviewer asked him where his seat was. D. The interviewer left him a seat.
Question 8. “Never leave any gap unfilled in your application form," the student consultant said.
A. The student consultant said he never left any gap unfilled in his application form.
B. The student consultant advised the students not to leave any gap unfilled in their application
form.
C. The student consultant told the students to leave any gap unfilled in their application form.
D. The student consultant helped the students leave gap unfilled in their application form.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences given.
Question 1. It's a big company. It employs two hundred people.
A. It's a too big company for two-hundred people employed.
B. The company is too big to employ two hundred people.
C. Two hundred people are employed by the company.
D. The company is big enough to employ two hundred people.
Question 2. Sam has a new job title and he gets a higher salary now. This means, she has been promoted.
A. Sam has a new job title and gets a higher salary now, which means she has been promoted.
B. Sam has been promoted because she has a new job title to get a higher salary now.
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 C. Getting a higher salary after having a new job title had made Sam promoted.
D. Having been promoted, Sam has a new job title and gets a higher salary now.
Question 3. Ann can't use her office this week. The painters are working there.
A. Ann is not working at her office because the painters are working there.
B. Ann can't use her office this week because her office is being painted.
C. The painters who are working at Ann's office ask her out during the week.
D. The painters are using Ann's office this week as they are working there.
Question 4. Many elephants are poached. Their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
A. As many elephants are poached, their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
B. Unless many elephants are poached, their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
C. Many elephants are poached because their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
D. Many elephants are poached, so their tusks are used to make valuable ivory objects.
Question 5. My piano makes unsatisfactory sound. Someone is going to tune it tomorrow
A. I'm going to have my piano tuned tomorrow due to the unsatisfactory sound it makes.
B. If my piano makes unsatisfactory sound, someone is going to tune it tomorrow.
C. My piano makes unsatisfactory sound, so I am going to tune it tomorrow.
D. The piano which makes unsatisfactory sound is going to be tuned tomorrow.
Question 6. We cut down many forests. The Earth becomes hot.
A. The more forests we cut down, the hotter the Earth becomes.
B. The more we cut down forests, the hotter the Earth becomes.
C. The more forests we cut down, the Earth becomes hotter.
D. The more we cut down forests, the Earth becomes hotter.
F. READING
Exercise 1: 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.
Mobile phones: a benefit or social nuisance?
Few people under 30 will be able to imagine a time before the existence of mobile phones. Neither
will they be aware of the harmful effect (26) _______ many people predicted text language would have on
young people's language skills.
Interestingly, linguists nowadays believe that expressing oneself clearly in texts is evidence of a good
background in grammar and sentence structure. Mobile phones are (27) _______ with encouraging people
to communicate more. They can also provide reassurance to people who are alone in dangerous situations.
Some people use mobile phones as a kind of barrier to unwelcome social contact; texting can signal your
unavailability to (28) _______ people in the same way that wearing sunglasses and headphones does.
Some issues with mobile phones are still (29) _______. Talking loudly on the phone while on public
transport is thought to be rude and inconsiderate by many people in the UK. (30) _______, a significant
minority of people still do it, despite the sighing and other obvious signs of disapproval from their fellow
passengers.
Question 26: A. that B. whom C. who D. whose
Question 27: A. prepared B. organized C. credited D. approved
Question 28: A. another B. other C. others D. much
Question 29: A. attractive B. flexible C. controversial D. relevant
Question 30: A. Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise

Exercise 2: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions.
Happiness is a feeling of contentment, joy, and satisfaction that is (39) _______ by individuals. It is a
subjective and personal experience that varies from person to person. The sources of happiness can be
many, ranging from small things like spending time with loved ones, engaging in hobbies and interests, or
accomplishing a personal goal, to bigger things like success in one's career or financial stability. Research
has shown that a key factor in determining happiness is having strong social relationships and feeling
connected to (40) _______ people.
Happiness can also be influenced by one's outlook on life and the ability to maintain a positive (41)
_______, even in the face of adversity. People (42) _______ engage in practices such as gratitude,
mindfulness, and physical activity have been found to experience increased levels of happiness. In
conclusion, happiness is a complex and multi-faceted emotion that can be influenced by a variety of factors.

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It is important to find and pursue the things that bring us joy and fulfillment in life (43) _______ to
cultivate a positive outlook and strong relationships with others.
39. A. met B. experienced C. shared D. encountered
40. A. other B. another C. everyone D. each
41. A. view B. attitude C. background D. scenario
42. A. that B. whose C. whom D. when
43. A. also B. besides C. but D. as well as

Exercise 3: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of
the following questions.
Nowadays it is very important to be young. The tendency to see being young as something better
than being old is a cultural phenomenon. But is it always good to be young? And isn't 'young' sometimes
'too young'?
When people are young, they are usually energetic and bold: they can work for longer periods of
time and they are ready to take risks. As they still haven't had much experience, they don't have many
inhibitions, which means that there aren't many things to stand in their way. Young people have also got
potential - they still have time to develop in many different ways. Because of that, employing young people
can be a good investment.
On the other hand, being young doesn't automatically mean you're always happy. There is a lot of
competition in society nowadays, which starts even when you're in school. Getting a good education isn't
easy and can cost a lot of money.
Next, you have to look for a good job. In spite of the fact that so many employers prefer young
people, jobs aren't just waiting for you. And even if you find one, it is often only for a very short period of
time.
Statistics show that the stress of modern life can sometimes bring young people a lot of troubles.
Most of them can cope with problems very well, but some others break down and lose all hope. If we don't
want this to happen, something must be done. So it is our responsibility to offer help to those to whom
being young is definitely too young.
(Adapted from Exam Activator by Bob Hastings et al.)
Question 31: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
A. Social Changes B. The Potential of Education?
C. The Younger, the Better? D. Looking for a Good Job
Question 32: The word “bold” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_________.
A. kind B. careless C. brave D. weak
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, employing young people can be a good investment because
they_________.
A. are experienced in many fields B. have got potential
C. always feel happy D. are not ready to take risks
Question 34: The word “them" in paragraph 5 refers to_________.
A. stresses B. statistics C. troubles D. young people
Question 35: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Some young people still need help with their problems
B. Competition begins only when young people start work.
C. It is neither difficult nor expensive to get a good education.
D. The stresses of modern life have no effect on young people.

Exercise 4: 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.
Not so long ago, almost any student who successfully completed a university degree or diploma
course could find a good career quite easily. However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and
nowadays graduates often face strong competition in the search for jobs. Most careers organizations
highlight three stages for graduates to follow in the process of securing a suitable career: recognizing
abilities, matching these to available vacancies and presenting them well to prospective employers.
Job seekers have to make a careful assessment of their own abilities. One area of assessment should
be of their academic qualifications, which would include special skills within their subject area. Graduates
should also consider their own personal values and attitudes, or the relative importance to themselves of
such matters as money, security, leadership and caring for others. An honest assessment of personal
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interests and abilities such as creative or scientific skills, or skills acquired from work experience, should
also be given careful thought.
The second stage is to study the opportunities available for employment and to think about how the
general employment situation is likely to develop in the future. To do this, graduates can study job
vacancies and information in newspapers or they can visit a careers office, write to possible employers for
information or contact friends or relatives who may already be involved in a particular profession. After
studying all the various options, they should be in a position to make informed comparisons between
various careers.
Good personal presentation is essential in the search for a good career. Job application forms and
letters should, of course, be filled in carefully and correctly, without grammar or spelling errors. Where
additional information is asked for, job seekers should describe their abilities and work experience in more
depth, with examples if possible. They should try to balance their own abilities with the employer’s needs,
explain why they are interested in a career with the particular company and try to show that they already
know something about the company and its activities.
When graduates are asked to attend for interview, they should prepare properly by finding out all they
can about the prospective employer. Dressing suitably and arriving for the interview on time are also
obviously important.
Question 36. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Seeking a job in Hong Kong B. Completing a university degree or diploma course
C. Steps to pursue a suitable career D. The importance of good presentation for a good career
Question 37. In paragraph 3, “involved” could be best replaced by ______.
A. engaged B. included C. comprised D. encouraged
Question 38. According to the passage, to have a good career, graduates should ______.
A. successfully complete a university degree or diploma course
B. find a good position and then compare it with other careers
C. ask friends or relatives to introduce them a good job
D. consider as many the factors involved as possible
Question 39. In paragraph 4, the word “They” refers to ______.
A. examples B. abilities C. activities D. job seekers
Question 40. The word “obviously” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. can be visible B. easy to be recognized C. specially D. a little
Question 41. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Application forms can’t contain any errors, except grammar ones.
B. Recently it is quite hard for graduates to get good jobs in Hong Kong.
C. Job seekers should find out all they can about the prospective employers.
D. Personal interests and abilities should be honestly and carefully considered.
Question 42. Which of the following can be inferred from the reading?
A. Determined, skilled and able people can easily find a good career.
B. Finding a job in Hong Kong used to be easier than today.
C. Suitable clothes and punctuality are also important factors for the interview.
D. Companies in Hong Kong toured the universities trying to recruit graduates

Exercise 5. 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.
Nearly 200 of the 1500 native plant species in Hawaii are at risk of going extinct in the near future
because they have been (1) ____ to such low numbers. Approximately 90 percent of Hawaii's plants are
found nowhere else in the world but they are threatened by alien invasive species such as feral goats, pigs,
rodents and non- (2) ____ plants.
The Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Group is striving to prevent the extinction of the 182 rare Hawaiian
plants with fewer than 50 individuals remaining in the wild. Since 1990, (3) ____ a result of their ‘Plant
Extinction Prevention Program’, sixteen species have been brought into cultivation and three species have
been reintroduced. Invasive weeds have been removed in key areas and fencing put up in order to (4) ____
plants in the wild.
In the future the Hawaii Rare Plant Restoration Program aims (5) ____ collecting genetic material from the
remaining plants in the wild for storage as a safety net for the future. They also aim to manage wild
populations and where possible reintroduce species into reserves.
Question 1. A. disappeared B. reduced C. increased D. developed
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Question 3. A. so B. due C. as D. but
Question 4. A. derive B. vary C. remain D. protect
Question 5. A. at B. for C. with D. on

Exercise 6. Read the text. Use the information in the story to answer the questions below by choosing
the best answer A, B, C or D.
Since the world became industrialized, the number of animal species that have either become
extinct or have neared extinction has increased. Bengal tigers, for instance, which once roamed the jungles
in vast numbers, now number only about 2,300. By the year 2025, it is estimated that they will become
extinct.
What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused
almost entirely by poachers who, according to some sources, are not always interested in material gain but
in personal gratification. This is an example of the callousness that is contributing to the problem of
extinction Animals such as the Bengal tiger, as well as other endangered species, are valuable parts of the
world's ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival -
and the survival of our planet.
Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries,
in an effort to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animals reserves. They then
charge admission prices to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks, and they often must also depend
on world organizations for support. This money enables them to invest in equipment and patrols to protect
the animals. Another response to the increase in animal extinction is an international boycott of products
made from endangered species. This has had some effect, but by itself it will not prevent animals from
being hunted and killed.
Question 1. The word "callousness" could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. incompetence B. indirectness C. insensitivity D. independence
Question 2. The previous passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast ____.
A. A comparison and a contrast B. A problem and a solution
C. A statement and an illustration D. Specific and general information
Question 3. What is the main topic of the passage?
A. Endangered species B. Problems with industrialization
C. The Bengal tiger D. International boycotts
Question 4. The word "poachers" could be best replaced by which of the following?
A. Concerned scientists B. Enterprising researchers
C. Illegal hunters D. Trained hunters
Question 5. What does the word "this" refer to in the passage?
A. Bengal tiger B. Interest in material gain
C. Killing animals for personal satisfaction D. The decrease in the Bengal tiger population
Question 6. What does the term "international boycott" refer to?
A. A global increase in animal survival B. A refusal to buy animal products worldwide
C. Defraying the cost of maintaining national parks D. Buying and selling of animal products
overseas
Question 7. Which of the following best describes the author's attitude?
A. indifferent B. forgiving C. concerned D. surprised
Question 8. Which of the following could best replace the word "allocated"?
A. set aside B. combined C. taken D. organized
Question 9. The word "defray" is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. make a payment on B. make an investment toward
C. raise D. lower

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