I.

PRONUNCIATION
Task 1. Find the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each
of the following questions.
1. A. client B. bill C. shift D. willing
2. A. bonus B. role C. window D. worker
3. A. stressful B. review C. reference D. regulation
4. A. casual B. supervise C. footstep D. squeeze
5. A. computer B. commuter C. submit D. enthusiastic
6. A. quality B. challenging C. factory D. applicant
7. A. applicant B. promote C. target D. relationship
8. A. vacancy B. crawl C. scuba D. candidate
9. A. assistant B. attach C. wage D. attendance
10. A. interfere B. industry C. quit D. diver

Task 2. Find the word that differs from the other three in the position of stress in each of the
following questions.
1. A. target B. server C. employ D. casual
2. A. diver B. submit C. offer D. stressful
3. A. scuba B. letter C. require D. hourly
4. A. attachment B. relevant C. vacancy D. challenging
5. A. candidate B. commuter C. quality D. reference
6. A. industry B. business C. management D. rewarding
7. A. promote B. display C. endure D. window
8. A. organised B. department C. accountant D. attendant
9. A. receptionist B. recipient C. relationship D. preferably
10. A. computer B. factory C. average D. supervise
Task 6. Complete each sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. Getting a _______________ at work is a recognition of your hard work and dedication. (PROMOTE)
2. As a product _____________________, my job involves testing and evaluating various items to
provide detailed feedback. (REVIEW)
3. Teaching can be a _____________________ profession, especially when you witness your students’
growth and success. (REWARD)
5. The company received numerous _____________________ for the open position, each showcasing
diverse skills and experiences. (APPLICANT)
6. As a shop assistant, I am _____________________ for welcoming guests and selling goods to them.
(RESPONSIBILITY)

Task 7. Complete each sentence with one suitable phrase from the box. Change the form of the verb
if necessary.
give up apply for look after

3. Despite facing challenges, Trang decided to _____________________ her job to pursue her dream of
starting her own business.
4. The company offers flexible working hours, allowing parents to effectively _____________________
their children while still meeting job responsibilities.
5. After gaining relevant experience, he felt confident to __________________ the management position.

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Task 8. Complete each sentence with one suitable verb from the box. Change the form of the verb if
necessary.
employ work wait check
build
2. The company decided to _____________________ three new software developers to enhance its
technology team.
4. During peak seasons, employees may be required to _____________________ overtime to meet
project deadlines.
5. I had some experience in _____________________ on tables for six months at a Chinese restaurant
last year.
8. _____________________ a positive relationship with clients is crucial for success in sales and
customer-oriented roles.
10. As a teaching assistant, she is in charge of supervising classroom activities and __________________
attendance.

Task 9. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. New employees often undergo nine-to-five / on-the-job training to get familiar with company
processes.
2. Internships or volunteer opportunities may be well-paid / unpaid but provide valuable experience.
4. Working on complex projects can be challenging but highly rewarding / tiring.
5. As an employee, my primary focus is to consistently require / achieve performance goals set by the
company.
6. Being an accountant is stressful / organised because working with numbers is quite challenging.
7. Our organisation is proud to offer / endure an apprenticeship program to support the development of
young professionals.
9. The company sometimes hires casual / repetitive staff during peak seasons to deal with increased
workloads.
10. Flexible/ Challenging working hours enable employees to balance work and personal life effectively.

III. GRAMMAR
Task 1. Choose the correct word/phrase to complete each sentence.
1. The server often works overtime, so / yet he receives a generous bonus for good performance.
2. The project is challenging because / but the team is enthusiastic about taking it on.
3. The job offers a high salary, on the other hand / so that it requires frequent travel.
4. The accountant has a nine-to-five job while / when the computer programmer has more flexible
working hours.
5. The applicant is qualified for the vacant position therefore / because she has relevant qualifications.
6. The scuba diver has to endure challenging conditions underwater, however / and, he finds it rewarding.
7. The employee has a demanding role, therefore / but he is well-paid.
8. Employees can choose to attend workshops to enhance their skills, nor / or they can opt for online
courses for professional development.

Task 2. Combine the following simple sentences, using the words in brackets.
1. The company invested in employee training. Overall performance and job satisfaction were improved.
(as a result)
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2. Working as a shop assistant allows me to improve money management skills. It allows me to improve
communication skills. (not only - but also)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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3. The company offers a flexible work policy. Employees can better balance their professional and
personal lives. (so that)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. Employees consistently achieve performance goals. They will get additional benefits. (If)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. The applicant has a strong educational background. She has extensive practical experience. (moreover)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. Working as a factory worker is tiring. He does not want to give up his job. (although)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. She made a great contribution to the development of the company. She got promoted. (because)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Task 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the mistake in each of the following sentences and
correct it.
4. I try my best to improve my English but acquiring good English skills can open up lots of job
opportunities.
A. improve B. but C. acquiring D. up
5. If you acquire additional qualifications, you will have a chance to apply about senior roles in our
company.
A. If B. qualifications C. will D. about
6. Becoming a scuba diver requires only good diving skills but also good physical strength.
A. requires B. only C. but also D. strength

IV. READING
Task 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option
that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Looking for a suitable babysitter is a (1) _________ task for every parent. A parent wants to
employ a babysitter who is qualified, experienced and reliable to confidently leave her children under the
babysitter’s care. Babysitting duties (2) _________ an individual to be polite, punctual, flexible and
patient.
Of all babysitter skills and responsibilities, a child’s safety should be top priority. A parent is
always worried about her child being safe, (3) _________ once in the house or with the child anywhere, a
babysitter must protect the children from (4) _________ physical harm. A babysitter should also protect
the children in her care from interacting with strangers.
A babysitter should expect to do light household chores. Taking care (5) _________ children can
be messy, and babysitters need to regularly clean up. As a babysitter, it is your responsibility to keep the
child clean and clean up utensils and baby bedding. Some parents may ask you to do some household
chores when the children go to bed; (6) _________ may be available for such an arrangement.
Another task for a babysitter IS to provide children under her care with engaging activities. A
babysitter should stimulate children’s creativity and enhance their physical health through both indoor
and outdoor activities. The babysitter should do research on activities and games suitable for the age
group of the children they are babysitting, (7) _________ will help to build a bond between her and the
children.
It is also a basic duty of a babysitter to ensure that the children she is babysitting (8) _________.
In case of younger children, the parents will direct the babysitter on feeding times and meals, and the
babysitter should observe the set rules. In cases of older children, it is often the babysitter’s (9)
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_________ to prepare meals and feed the children. The babysitter must not only possess basic cooking
skills (10) _________ have the knowledge to deal with different eating habits.
Adapted from https://work.chron.com/qualifications-babysitters-22092.html
1. A. casual B. challenging C. nine-to-five D. rewarding
2. A. employ B. apply C. require D. offer
3. A. because B. moreover C. yet D. so
4. A. any B. many C. one D. some
5. A. for B. in C. of D. about
6. A. wages B. regulations C. donations D. bonuses
7. A. what B. which C. that D. who
8. A. are fed B. are feeding C. feed D. were fed
9. A. response B. responsible C. irresponsibility D. responsibility
10. A. also but B. but also C. either also D. and also

Task 4. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Recent research has highlighted that those in demanding jobs which do not offer control are more
likely to become ill or to leave the labour market early. But a new study carried out in Sweden suggests
the picture may be more complex than previously thought - for some workers, having a demanding job
can be associated with good outcomes.
Governments across the developed world are interested in exploring how people can be enabled to
extend their working lives. And a key part of that discussion has focused on how working conditions
affect the likelihood that workers will stay on longer.
We studied all the 55-64 year-olds living and working in Sweden in December 2001. We followed
up the same individuals 11 years later, in 2012, to see whether they were still working. We found that
those who were in jobs with low levels of control in 2001 were less likely to be in paid work in 2012,
while the reverse was true for those with a high level of control over their work tasks. But when it came
to how demanding the job was, the picture was more nuanced. Overall, those with more demanding jobs
were less likely to have old-age pension, sick-leave benefits, or social assistance, 11 years on, than those
with less demanding jobs, while those with low-demand, low- control jobs were less likely than others to
carry on working.
But there were significant differences between women and men. We found that women who had a
high level of control over their work tasks were more likely to stay on in paid work. For men, this was
only the case if their jobs were both high-demand and high-control. A possible explanation for these
gender differences is that the jobs market in Sweden is highly gendered: perhaps the difference is in the
type of jobs men and women do, rather than in the level of control or stress they have. It could also be
due to differences in other factors, such as family needs, income or health.
Why does this matter? Across the developed world we have falling birth rates and increasing life
expectancy - so it’s important to governments that people stay in jobs rather than retiring early.
Our research adds new depth to the picture. High-stress jobs are not necessarily bad; in fact, a
demanding job can be a positive factor in older people’s lives and keep US moving on in the labour
market.
Adapted from https://worklife-blog.org/2021/06/could-having-a-psychologically-demanding-job-
actually-be-good-for-you/
1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Gendered Impact of Stressful Jobs
B. The Positive Side of Demanding Jobs
C. Sweden’s Changing Job Market
D. The Relationship Between Control and Work Longevity
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2. The phrase ‘associated with’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. linked to B. separated from C. resulted from D. irrelevant to
3. According to paragraph 2, what was the outcome for individuals with low-demand, low-control jobs?
A. They were less likely to have benefits or social assistance.
B. They were less likely to stay in paid work in 2012.
C. They are paid the same as those with high-demand jobs.
D. They were more likely to continue working.
4. The word ‘nuanced’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. straightforward B. obvious C. simple D. multi-faceted
5. According to paragraph 4, what is the main finding regarding women/ men and their control at work?
A. Women with low control are more likely to stay in paid work.
B. Women with high control are more likely to stay in paid work.
C. Men with low control are more likely to stay in paid work.
D. Men with high control are less likely to stay in paid work.
6. According to paragraph 4, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor affecting gender
differences in job outcomes?
A. the type of jobs men and women do B. gendered job market
C. level of control or stress D. family needs
7. The word ‘they’ in paragraph 4 refers to _________.
A. men and women B. men C. gender differences D. work tasks
8. Which outcome is associated with low levels of control at work according to paragraph 5?
A. increased job satisfaction B. higher likelihood of leaving the labour market early
C. lower life expectancy D. fewer sick leaves
9. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Demanding jobs generally bring about more positive outcomes than negative ones.
B. Men and women have different opinions about the impact of job demands.
C. The likelihood that workers will stay on their jobs depends on their gender.
D. Having control over work tasks is more crucial for men than for women.
10. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Low job control in 2001 was associated with less paid work in 2012.
B. High-stress jobs can leave beneficial impacts on older people’s lives.
C. Less demanding jobs are associated with a higher likelihood of old-age pension.
D. That people retire early is essential because of low birth rate and high life expectancy.

V. WRITING
Task 1. Combine the following simple sentences, using the words in brackets.
1. Teaching can be a very tiring and stressful job. It is worth the effort. (yet)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. The engineer possesses technical expertise. He has excellent problem-solving skills. (not only-but
also)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. I am interested in working part time as a teaching assistant. It enables me to gain valuable skills.
(since)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. He has a demanding job. He has little time to engage in community service activities. (therefore)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. You consistently meet targets at work. You will be eligible for additional benefits. (if)
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