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Choose the correct answer

1. ________ the end of year results were published, the managers got their bonuses.
A. When B. While C. If D. Because
2. Commercial builders downplayed __________ a bust in the superheated housing market.
A. concerning B. the concern of C. concerned that D. concerns about
3. The report showed that overall prices are up 3.1 percent _________ 12 months.
A. during the last B. in the following C. periodically over D. since the last
4. He is excited about the new promotion and looking forward to ________ more responsibilities.
A. taking on B. take on C. getting up D. taking in
5. The flight arrives __________ Tokyo in three hours.
A. in B. at C. into D. on
6. The company expects to see ___________ breakeven and a 15 cent a share loss in the second
quarter.
A. approximately B. more than C. more or less D. somewhere between
7. Strong exports ___________ in driving first-quarter growth, rising 35 percent from a year
earlier.
A. played a big role B. played a hand C. instrumental D. effectively
8. First quarter revenue _________ $45.1 billion from $44.7 billion a year earlier.
A. increased B. declined from C. expanded at D. rose to
9. The executives pointed to immigration __________ the biggest drivers of the domestic market.
A. rather than B. as one of C. as leading D resulting in
10. The new service was expected to be a success; __________ very few customers upgraded
their accounts.
A. yet B. just C. moreover D. although
11. The new law will encourage growth in the export market _________.
A. next year B. possible C. in fact D. sometimes
12. The software developers __________ investigated the latest problem.
A. are just B. have already C. still D. have yet
13. While the stock ________ the staff worked in the evenings.
A. was checked B. has been checked C. check D. was being checked

14. Property taxes ________ about 40 percent of the overall tax revenue the state collects.
A. make B. are at least C. account for D. are raised by
15. All the orders got _________ on schedule.
A. delivering B. to deliver C. delivered D. to be deliver

There are four underlined sections in the text. Select the one which is
wrong.
1. Advocacy for child war victims, children in hazardous work, abused children and those
variously exploited or handicapped has attracted the attention and commitment of legislators and
policy-makers through the world.
A. those B. has attracted C. in D. through
2. In 2004, a team led by the government environment ministry say that chemicals from the
factory had contaminated sediment in the bay and entered the food chain.
A. say that chemicals B. contaminated sediment
C. led by D. entered
3. The economy is heavy dependent on industry, and economic growth has always been of greater
concern than environmental preservation.
A. heavy B. on industry C. has always been D. than
4. The technology, developed in coal-rich Germany in the 1920s, involves partly burning coal to
turn it into a gas, then using a catalyst, usually a metal, make it a liquid.
A. coal-rich B. involves partly C. turn it into D. make it
5. Education should emphasize our interdependence with peoples, with other species and with the
planet as a whole.
A. our B. with C. should D. as a whole
6. The increase population, and rapid economic growth in recent years, have put a large and
increasing stress on the water resources and environment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
A. increase B. in recent years
C. on the water resources D. in
7. Most of the large industries in the country are well organised and structured and are sometimes
backed up internationally reputable mother companies.
A. in the B. Most of C. are D. backed up
8. Should we really speak of the “breakdown” of families when we are perhaps witnessing new
family forms and a new social structure arising late capitalism?
A. when we are B. arising C. Should we D. speak of
9. The minimum wage bill provides for a gradual reduction of the minimum wage from $5.15 an
hour to $7.25 an hour over two years.
A. reduction B. bill C. minimum D. over two years

10. Public opinion polls have consistently demonstrated the public’s willingness for 'tradeoff'
economic growth for environmental protection.
A. consistently B. opinion polls C. for D. environmental
In this part, there are ten texts and 40 multiple choice questions.
You are going to read some reading passages, each with 2-5 questions. For each question, choose
the answer which you think fits best according to the text.
I Are you setting up a small business? Worried about the costs of renting office space and
employing the right people?
Rebus Virtual Office World can help you. With our Basic Office Deal, we can set up a virtual
office for you practically overnight.
We will give your business a professional image and our polite, friendly staff will handle
your calls and present your business in the best possible way. We can provide you with: a
professional business address, a local phone number and we will also handle mail.
For a more personal approach, with the option of forwarding mail and messages to your home
address, don’t hesitate to ask us about our Premier Office Deals.
1. Where is the text from?
A. A message from a business to a current client
B. An advertisement for a new business service
C. An email from one business worker to another
D. A newspaper article about a new business’s success
2. What does the service provide?
A. Off-site staff to perform general office duties
B. A site where several businesses can locate their offices
C. Advice on how to make your business more professional
D. Temporary staff for local businesses
3. Which of the following is not included in the Basic Office deal?
A. A polite receptionist
B. A mail-forwarding service
C. A professional address
D. A telephone-answering service
II. Dear Helen,
I would like to congratulate you on organising such an excellent and informative workshop. I
know a lot of people learnt a great deal from it. Can you pass on my thanks to Doctor Friedman
for his fascinating talk on Staff Motivation? I realise how lucky we were that he was able to find
the time for us. The feedback from the staff was very positive. Let’s hope we actually see an
improvement in staff motivation as a result!
By the way, I’m missing my list of addresses of the delegates who attended. Did I happen to
leave it in your office? It’s just that I haven’t seen it since our meeting on Friday.
Thanks again for a great day,
Anne
4. What is the main objective of the message?
A. to inform
B. to accuse
C. to make a request
D. to praise
 5. What can be implied about the workshop? c
A. All the delegates were staff from the same office.
B. It included several talks.
C. It lasted one day.
D. Motivation was the only topic discussed.
6. What can be implied about Dr Friedman?
A. He works in the same office as Anne.
B. He has a very busy schedule.
C. He is a leading expert on staff motivation.
D. Anne knows him better than Helen does.
7. What has happened to the address list?
A. Anne has lost it.
B. Anne has found it.
C. Anne has sent it to Helen.
D. Anne has completed it.
III. Here’s a mouth-watering cookie recipe for you to try at home. You will need two cups each
of margarine, white sugar and brown sugar; four eggs, four cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking
powder, a pinch of salt and a cup of milk chocolate chips. First of all, pre-heat the oven to 350
degrees Fahrenheit. Take a large bowl and cream together the margarine and sugar until they are
smooth. Then add the eggs, one by one. Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture and add
the salt. Finally add the chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto ungreased cookie
sheets and bake for eight to ten minutes until the edges are golden brown. Cool for one hour
before eating.
8. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in the recipe?
A. cream
B. flour
C. eggs
D margarine
9. What must the cook do first?
A. Put the margarine and sugar in a bowl
B. Turn on the oven
C. Sift the flour
D. Break the eggs
10. Which of the following items is needed to make this recipe?
A. a microwave
B. a sieve
C. a saucepan
D a knife
11. Which of the following ingredients is added last?
A. salt
B. baking powder
C. chocolate chips
D. eggs
IV. A new ruling which came into effect last week requires some homeowners to purchase new
smoke alarms. The ordinance states that there should be a fire alarm installed in every bedroom
of the house, and these alarms must comply with certain safety standards. Some local residents
are displeased at these new regulations. Gwen Ellis of McKinley says that to meet with the new
regulations, she has to buy five new alarms to replace the ones she installed just six months ago.
With fire alarms costing up to $20 apiece, this is an unwelcome ruling for many people.
Fortunately, the McKinley Fire Department is offering grants for homeowners and will provide
and install new fire alarms free of charge. If you have small children or are older than 65 years of
age, you may be eligible for these. The McKinley Fire Department has 5,000 smoke alarms to
give away. To inquire about obtaining a free alarm, or to find out whether you qualify, call 692-
569-0372.
12. Which of the following is true about the new rule?
A. Every house should have five fire alarms.
B. All fire alarms must be of a certain quality.
C. All fire alarms need to first be approved by the Fire Department.
D. All fire alarms must be less than six months old.
13. How much do five fire alarms cost?
A. $20 C. $120
B. $100 D. $4
14. Which of the following people may be able to receive a free fire alarm?
A. an elderly couple
B. a family of two adults and two teenagers
C. a woman living alone
D. a man who owns his own home
15. What does the number 5,000 refer to?
A. the number of people who are eligible for free smoke alarms
B. the number of smoke alarms which need to be replaced in the town of McKinley
C. the number of smoke alarms which have already been installed by the Fire Department
D. the number of smoke alarms which are available free to certain people
16. Why did Gwen Ellis have to buy new smoke alarms?
A. her old alarms stopped working
B. she now has a young family
C. her previous alarms didn’t meet the safety regulations
D. she has just moved into a new house

V. Dear Residents,
Due to the Fitness First cycling event on Sunday 14th March, this street will be closed to traffic
from 6am until 7pm on this date. Please ensure that your car is not parked on the street at this
time, otherwise it will be clamped and/or towed away. Thank you for your co-operation in this
matter.
Keith Watchet
Berrington Council
17. Who is the letter to?
A. People who are attending the cycling event
 B. Car owners living on one street
C. Homeowners who ride bicycles
D. Colleagues at Berrington Council
18. What must residents do?
A. Tow their cars away
B. Park in a different street
C. Use their cars between 6am and 7pm
D. Co-operate with the cyclists at the event
VI. Do you feel stressed? Chances are, you do. Levels of stress in our society are increasing more
and more these days, and this is true for both workers and students. There are a number of ways
you can relieve stress, but there are also several ways in which you can avoid stress in the first
place, and this article will focus on these. Here are four things you should avoid like the plague if
you want to develop a more peaceful lifestyle.
What’s the first thing you do when you get home after a stressful day at work or college?
Many of us collapse on the couch and reach for the TV remote. Don’t do it! Not only does the TV
fill your living room with the stressful lives of on-screen characters, think about commercials.
The aim of advertising is to make people feel that their lives are inadequate and unfulfilled. They
often bring out negative emotions in viewers.
And while we are on the subject of television, have you noticed how much of the news we
watch is bad news? Research states that over 90% of the news we watch, read or hear on the
radio is bad news. In order to sell stories, the media bombard us with negative story after negative
story. What is more, the stories which are reported are often ones which you have no control over,
and this leads to a sense of powerlessness. Why not buy a local paper instead? The news is often
far more optimistic, and you may be inspired to take action in a way that can have a positive
effect on your own neighbourhood.
Avoiding television may also help you avoid another sort of stress – arguments. How often
do you and your family row about what to watch on the television? Arguments will never help
you feel better, and no-one ever wins an argument. When you feel that an argument is brewing,
go for a walk or find a quiet place where you calm down, or you will only prolong the tension.
The last thing to avoid is caffeine. Anything which contains caffeine, and that includes
coffee, tea, chocolate and even a nice soothing cup of cocoa, is a stimulant, and is more likely to
keep you tense than relax you. Sugary drinks are also going to keep you buzzing. Have a cup of
herbal tea and eat foods which are natural rather than processed.

19. What is the text about?

A. Ways to relieve stress
B. How to prevent stress
C. Reasons why stress levels are increasing
D. The consequences of a stressful lifestyle
20. Why does the writer consider commercials stressful?
A. They often depict characters in stressful situations
B. They make people worry about money
C. They make you feel your life is not good enough
D. They contain flashing and fat-moving images
21. Why, according to the writer, do news stories often depress us?
 A. The stories highlight problems in the local neighbourhood
B. The stories address problems that the reader cannot control
C. The stories describe people who are powerless
D. The stories force readers to take action
22. What does the writer suggest you do if you feel angry with someone?
A. Have a big argument C. Turn the television on
B. Have some quiet time alone D. brew a cup of tea
23. Which drink does the writer recommend when you feel stressed?
A. herbal tea B. cocoa
C. a sugary drink D. coffee
VII. The country’s GDP increased by 0.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2009; significantly
higher than the rate of 0.4 percent seen in the previous quarter.
No one sector can be held responsible for the increase, as there was growth across the board
in each of services, construction and production.
Services output rose to 1.0 percent, and the largest contribution to this was the Business and
Finance sector, which rose by 1.3 percent. Communications, Government services and
Hospitality also rose, but there was a decline in Transport and Distribution.
Construction output rose 3.4 per cent in this quarter, a considerable improvement from the
second quarter, in which output decreased by 1.6 per cent.
Total production output grew in the third quarter at a rate of 1.0 per cent, the same rate as in
the previous quarter. Electricity, gas and water supply output contributed most to growth in the
production sector, as output rose from 0.8 to 1.5 percent. Manufacturing, mining and agriculture
all decreased during this period.
24. Which of the following is true about the country’s GDP?
A. It increased in both the second and third quarters
B. It decreased in the second quarter, and increased in the third quarter
C. It increased in the second quarter and decreased in the third quarter
D. It decreased in both the second and third quarters
25. Which of the following is NOT a Service?
A. Communications
B. Distribution
C. Electricity Gas and Water Supply
D. Hospitality
26. Which of the following figures decreased in the second quarter and rose in the third
quarter?
A. Transport output C. Total production
B. Construction output D. Agricultural output
27. Which of the following had the highest rate of output in the third quarter?
A. Electricity Gas and Water Supply C. Government Services
B. Business and Finance D. Manufacturing
28. What was the Total production output in the second quarter?
A. a growth of 1.0 percent B. a decrease of 1.0 percent
 C. An increase of 0.8 percent D. An increase of 0.9 percent
VIII Offer: Gym Equipment (Upper Park Road)
Posted by: "Lenny" [email protected]
Wed Apr 23, 1:55 pm
I have an exercise bike, used but in good working condition; an aerobics step still in its box,
and three pairs of weights and a stand, again hardly ever used. Free to a good home. Buyer must
collect.
29. What is the writer doing?
A. Giving away sports equipment C. Advertising some goods for sale
B. Offering free sports advice D. Organising a sports event
30. Which of the items has been used most frequently?
A. The exercise bike C. The weights
B. The aerobics step D. The stand
31. Which of the following can be inferred about Lenny?
A. He wants a donation for the equipment.
B. He lives in a good home.
C. He is unable to transport the equipment.
D. He has a new exercise bike.
IX. Shopping is the best kind of therapy, and at Westgate Mall we want to make your shopping
experience as exciting and enjoyable as possible. We’ve got over 150 shops offering a huge range
of innovative and fashionable products. There are also over 25 cafes and restaurants for you to
choose from so that you can unwind and feel refreshed before heading back to the shops! And it’s
right here in the city centre, only 500 metres from the Central Subway station, and just around the
corner from the fashionable Theatre District. In order to ensure that the time you spend at
Westgate Mall is as enjoyable as possible, we’ve made sure that everything you need is on hand.
There are shopper lockers where you can store your bags available in the South Mall; ample
restrooms with baby changing facilities, and for your safety, security cameras are located
throughout the mall. If you need any help finding your way around, information on travel,
accommodation and entertainment, or advice on where to buy the things you need, come to our
Customer Service desk on level three.
32. Where is the text most likely to be from?
A. a tourist brochure C. a blog
B. a newspaper D. a text book
33. What is the best way to travel to the mall?
A. by car C. by subway
B. on foot D. by bus
34. What can be found in the South Mall?
A. restrooms C. the Customer Services desk
B. storage facilities D. a theatre
35. Which of the following is NOT supplied at the customer services desk?
A. information about hotels
B. a place to store bags
 C. details about entertainment
D. directions
X. TRD Educational Conference
Treedown Centre
West 49th Street
8th-10th June
To register and reserve a place for the conference, please complete the following details:
Name:
Company
Number of people in party
Please check the dates you wish to attend.
8th June 9th June 10th June
The cost of the conference is $130 per day or $300 for three days for delegates who pay in full
before April 30th. Registration after this date will be $150 per day with no discount for attending
all three days.
Parties of ten people or more will receive a 10% discount.
Please make checks payable to TRD Education, or complete the Credit or Debit form overleaf.
We regret we do not accept payment in cash.
If you require accommodation, or if you have any special dietary needs, please complete form D
and enclose it with your registration details.
36. What information does the form give?
A. Information about prices C. The conference agenda
B. Information about accommodation D. The people attending the conference
37. Which payment method is not accepted?
A. Debit cards C. Cash
B. Checks D. Credit Cards
38. What should someone do if they have a food allergy?
A. Complete form D C. Contact the organisers
B. Enclose details with their registration D. Pay extra

39. What is the cheapest way to go to the conference?

A. Register after April 30th. C. Register early and go in a group
B. Go to the conference for two or more D. Pay by Debit or Credit card
days
40. How much does it cost someone to attend the conference for three days, if they register
after April 30th?
A. $300 C. $450
B. $150 D. $390
In this part, there are two passages and 4 multiple choice questions.
Read the two emails and answer the questions.
Hi,
Sorry for sending this to all the staff in the company, but my list of people who are going to
the Signmakers’ Conference in Dartmouth is not up-to-date, so I thought I’d mail it to everyone
just to be on the safe side.
The company has agreed to pay for transport by rail which means you won’t have to drive
there yourselves. We’ve booked seats on the 0630 from Stanton Heath which goes direct to
Dartmouth. We should arrive there by 0845, and we can then share taxis to get to the venue,
which I understand is just a 15 minute drive, so we should easily make the 0930 start.
Hotel accommodation has been booked at the Premium Inn, Dartmouth. The management
have agreed that all delegates should have their own rooms. It’s likely that some of you will have
singles, while others will have doubles and twins. I can’t take request for double rooms, I’m,
afraid. It will be the luck of the draw. All rooms will have en suites, and should be very
comfortable.
We’re planning return transport on the 2010 from Dartmouth which will get us back to
Stanton Heath at 2200.
I’ll be booking transport on Friday morning (14th March), so if you have any queries or
problems, make sure you contact me before then.
James Roxford
Dear James
Sorry, I didn’t get back to you in time. I was off sick last week and didn’t get your message
until this morning. I hope you haven’t booked the train tickets yet. I’m planning to go to the
conference by car, as I’m not returning to Stanton Heath after the conference. I’m going on to
visit my family.
Is there any chance you can reserve a double room for me at the Premium Inn? I find it hard
to sleep in single beds.
Thanks
Mindy Jacques
1. James’s email was sent to:
A. Mindy Jacques C. visitors to James’s company
B. staff who are attending a conference D. everyone in the company
2. Which of the following is true about the journey James has planned?
A. Delegates will take a different route on the return journey.
B. The delegates will arrive just after the conference starts.
C. The return journey is faster than the outbound journey.
D. The delegates will need to change trains on the outbound journey.
3. When did Mindy send her email?
A. Monday (17th March) C. Friday morning (14th March)
B. Thursday (13th March) D. Friday afternoon (14th March)
4. What is James likely to do after receiving Mindy’s message?
A. reserve a double room
B. buy another conference ticket
C. phone a taxi company
D. cancel a train ticket
 ĐÁP ÁN
Choose the correct answer
1. A. When 9. B. as one of
2. D. concerns about 10.A. yet
3. A. during the last 11.next year
4. B. take on 12. B. have already
5 A. in 13. D. was being checked
6.D. somewhere between 14. C. account for
7. played a big role 15. C. delivered
8. D. rose to

There are four underlined sections in the text. Select the one which is wrong.
1. D. through 5. B. with 9. A. reduction
2. A. say that chemicals 6. A. increase 10. C. for
3 A. heavy 7. D. backed up
4. D. make it 8. B. arising

In this part, there are ten texts and 40 multiple choice questions.
You are going to read some reading passages, each with 2-5 questions. For each question,
choose the answer which you think fits best according to the text.
1.B. An advertisement for a new business service
2. A. Off-site staff to perform general office duties
3. B. A mail-forwarding service
II. Dear Helen,
4. D. to praise
5. C. It lasted one day.
6. B. He has a very busy schedule.
7. A. Anne has lost it.
III.
8. A. cream
9 B. Turn on the oven
10. B. a sieve
11. C. chocolate chips
IV.
12. B. All fire alarms must be of a certain quality.
13 B. $100
14. A. an elderly couple
15. D. the number of smoke alarms which are available free to certain people
16. C. her previous alarms didn’t meet the safety regulations
V.
17.B. Car owners living on one street
18.B. Park in a different street
VI.
19. B. How to prevent stress
20. C. They make you feel your life is not good enough
21.B. The stories address problems that the reader cannot control
22. B. Have some quiet time alone
23. A. herbal tea
VII.
24. A. It increased in both the second and third quarters
25. C. Electricity Gas and Water Supply
26. B. Construction output
27. A. Electricity Gas and Water Supply
28. A. a growth of 1.0 percent
VIII
A. Giving away sports equipment
A. The exercise bike
C. He is unable to transport the equipment.
IX
32. A. a tourist brochure 34. B. storage facilities
33. C. by subway 35. B. a place to store bags
X.
36. A. Information about prices 39. C. Register early and go in a group
37. C. Cash 40. C. $450
38. A. Complete form D
In this part, there are two passages and 4 multiple choice questions.
D. everyone in the company
2. C. The return journey is faster than the outbound journey.
3.A. Monday (17th March)
4.D. cancel a train ticket