UNIT 10: SPACE TRAVEL- 11- APRIL

1. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.

1. A. nature B. change C. gravity D. basic

2. A. darkness B. warmth C. market D. remark
3. A. unite B. underline C. university D. uniform
4. A. artificial B. distance C. centre D. cells
5. A. necessarily B. mechanic C. exception D. apprentice

2. Find the word which has a different position of the main stress in each line.

1. A. authorship B. historic C. discover D. biography

2. A. banquet B. schedule C. diameter D. blessing
3. A. beautiful B. effective C. favourite D. popular
4. A. unnoticed B. survival C. incredible D. reunited
5. A. dangerous B. parachute C. popular D. magazine

B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR

2. Give the correct forms of the words to complete the passage.

… On 16th July, 1969, Armstrong, Collins and Aldrin prepared to launch into space. Their (1. space) __________
named Apollo 11, was huge, made up of some six million parts. There were about ninety engines and motors. The astronauts
were dependent on their spacecraft, for if it should fail, then they too would fail in their mission. Part of their spacecraft
included a booster which when ignited, would be like a small nuclear bomb. Thus, although (2. danger) _______, it was
required so as to push the spacecraft off earth and into space.

The men were cleared for the launch and were soon in space. In the (3. weight) _________ of space, the men were
soon floating. They had to be well strapped and buckled when they were seated. Slowly, the Apollo 11 made its way away
from the earth and nearer to the moon. On the way, the spacecraft was (4. flood) _________ with sunlight on one side while
the other side was complete (5. dark) __________. If it remained this way for long, the sunlit side would burn up while the
dark side would freeze. To avoid this, the spacecraft had to be put into a roll, thus ensuring the while thing would be evenly
heated and cooled....

3. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

1. Halley _______ that Mercury was so far away that its parallax angle would be very difficult to determine.
A. realized B. knew C, learned D. promised
2. Our home planet, Earth, resides in a glittering city of stars ______ the Milky Way galaxy.
A. call B. calling C. to call D, called
3. All the astronauts _______ the earth in space capsules are weightless.
A. orbit B, orbiting C. orbited D. are obiting.
4. I was shocked _________ the news of the crashed plane.
A. about B. with C. of D. at
5. Often a team of engineers is________.
A, work on one project B. on one project work
C. working on one project D. working on one project
6. A vacuum will neither conduct heat nor _________ .
A. transmit sound waves B. transmitting sound waves
C. sound waves are transmitted D. the transmission of sound waves
7. ___________thought was given, but all was not approved.
A. A large number of B. A great deal of
C. Many of D. Many
8. Green and magenta are complementary colours located opposite each other on the colour wheel,__________
A, and blue and yellow so B. and too blue and yellow
C. and so blue and yellow do D. and so are blue and yellow
9. Double-stars orbit ___________.
A. each to other B. each other C. each other one D. other each one
10. ____________ is a person who searches for valuable minerals.
A. prospect B. prospects C. prospector D. prospective

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1. Read the following passage and then choose the best option A, B, C or D OUTER SPACE
From far out in space, Earth looks like a blue ball. Since water cove three-fourths of the Earth's surface, blue is the colour we
see most. The continents look brown, like small islands floating in the huge, blue sea. White clouds wrap around the Earth
like a light blanket. The Earth is shaped like a sphere, or a ball. It is 25,000 miles around! It would take more than year to
walk around the whole planet. A spaceship can fly around the widest part of the sphere in only 90 minutes.
Even though spaceships have traveled to the Moon, people cannot visit the Moon without special suits. The Moon has no
air or water. Plants and animals can't live there either. Astronauts first landed on the Moon in 1969. After that, there were six
more trips to the Moon. They brought back Moon rocks, which scientists are still studying. There are holes, or craters, all
over the Moon's surface. Scientists believe that meteorites smashed into the Moon millions of years ago and formed the
craters.
The Sun is the closest star to Earth. A star is a hot ball of burning gas. The Sun looks very big because it is so close. But the
sun is just a medium-sized star. Billions of far-away stars are much bigger than our Sun. The burning gases from the Sun are
so hot that they warm the Earth from 93 million miles away! Even though the Sun is always glowing, the night here on Earth
is dark. That's because the Earth rotates, or turns around, every 24 hours. During the day, the Earth faces the sun. Then we
see light. During the night, the Earth turns away from the Sun. Then it faces the darkness of space. Each day we learn more
about the Earth, the Moon, and the Sun.
1. Why is blue the colour we see most when looking at Earth from outer space? A. Because most of the Earth is covered
land.
B. Because the Sun's rays make the Earth look blue.
C. Because most of the Earth is covered in water.
D. Because clouds wrap around Earth.
2. Scientists believe that meteorites smashed into the Moon millions of years ago and formed the craters. What does
"formed" mean?
A. hit B, made C. broke D. stopped
3. What is a star?
A. A star is a hot ball of burning gas B. A star is a hot ball of gas.
C. A star was a luminous ball of gas D. A star was luminous ball of burning gas.
4. What causes daylight on Earth?
A. The full Moon causes daylight. B. Daylight is caused by the Earth facing away from the Sun
C. The heat of the Sun's rays causes daylight. D. Daylight is caused by the Earth facing toward the Sun.
5. Which of the following sentences BEST describes the Sun?
A. The Sun looks small because it is so far from Earth B. The Sun is a ball of burning gases that gives the Earth heat
and light
C. The Sun a small star. D. The Sun is not as hot as it looks
2. Read the following passage and then answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D.

Have you ever heard someone use the phrase "once in a blue moon?" People use this expression to describe something
that they do not do very often. For example, someone might say that he tries to avoid eating sweets because they are unhealthy,
but will eat chocolate "once in a blue moon." Or someone who does not usually like to go to the beach might say "I visit the
shore once in a blue moon." While many people use this phrase, not everyone knows the meaning behind it. The first
thing to know is that the moon itself is never actually blue. This is just an expression. The phrase "blue moon" actually has to
do with the shape of the moon, not the colour. As
the moon travels around the earth, it appears to change shape. we associate certain names with certain shapes of the moon. For
example, when we can see a small part of the moon, it is called a crescent moon. A crescent a shape that looks like the tip of a
fingernail. When we cannot see the moon at all, it is called a new moon. When we can see the entire moon, it is called a full
moon. Usually, there is only one full moon every month. Sometimes, however, there will be two full moons in one month.
When this happens, the second full moon is called a "blue moon.

Over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue moons. As you can see, a blue moon is a very rare event. This fact
has led people to use the expression "once in a blue moon" to describe other very rare events in their lives.

1. Which of the following would be a good example of someone doing something "once in a blue moon"?
A. Mary likes go to the mountains every weekend. Mary goes to the mountains once a blue moon.
B. Tom rarely remembers to take out the trash. Tom takes out the trash once in a blue moon.
C. Cindy hates to wash the dishes. Nevertheless, she does it every day. Cindy washes the dishes once in a blue moon.
D. Ming sometimes forgets to do his homework. Ming forgets to do his homework once in a blue moon
2. When does blue moon happen in nature?
A. When there are two full moons in one month.
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C. When we cannot see the moon at all.
D. When we can only see a small part of the moon.
3. Using the passage as a guide, it can be understood that which of the following sentences does not contain an
expression?
A. Thomas has lost his mind. B. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
C. I’ll mow the grass after I finish my homework. ` D. It's never a bad time to start something new.
4. In the final paragraph, the author states: "over the next 20 years, there will only be 15 blue moons." This means that
over the next 20 years, a blue moon will happen _____________________
A. once a year. B. less than once a year.
C. more than once a year. D. not enough information is provided
5. In the final paragraph the author writes, “As you can see, a blue moon is a very rare event.” The purpose of this
statement is to _________________.
A. answer an earlier question B. provide an example
C. support an upcoming conclusion D. challenge a previous statement
3.Read the passage and then answer the questions.

Earth is just one of the planets our solar system. Planets are large bodies that rotate around the sun .They reflect its
light and warmth. The planets that are located closest to the sun are made out of rocky material. They are relatively small
and heavy. In contrast, the planets that are farther away from the sun are much larger. They are formed of light gases. All
planets follow a certain path around the sun. They are held a specific distance from the sun by the sun's strong
gravitational force.

The inner planets, or those closest to the sun, are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. Even though these planets are all
small and rocky, they have more differences than they have things in common.

Because Mercury is the closest to sun, the side that faces the sun gets as hot as 4270 Celsius. At the same time, the side
that faces away from the sun is a freezing -1730 Celsius. Mercury also has a slower rate of rotation than Earth. Days and
nights on Mercury are much longer than ours. The extreme temperatures alone make it a very unlikely place for life. With
an atmosphere too thin for human breathing, it's obvious that people won't be living on Mercury any time soon.

The next planet from the sun is Venus. Below clouds of sulfuric gas lies its 96% carbon dioxide atmosphere. That
might be nice for a plant, since a plant "breathes" carbon dioxide, but not for a person. If you managed to survive the
atmosphere, the surface of the planet is hot enough to melt solid metal. In addition, the pressure of the air would be strong
enough to crush you. You are probably most familiar with Earth because it is your home planet. It has the
perfect conditions for life. Earth's atmosphere and oceans help control the trickiest part of making a planet life-friendly:
temperature. Earth is the only planet known to have liquid water.
Mars is the fourth farthest from the sun. Mars has been studied and photographed more than any other planet besides
Earth. Some people think it may be possible for life to exist there. Although scientists have not been able to find actual
water on Mars, there seems to be evidence of water erosion on its surface. Its canyons and mountains are very similar to
those found on Earth. The main difference is that there no plant life. Some scientists believe that Mars may have been very
much like Earth until something happened that made the water supply evaporate.

1. What keeps planets rotating a specific distance from the sun?

2. What important feature does Earth, the only known planet have?
3. Why is the atmosphere of Venus more friendly to plants than humans?
4. Why is there such a huge difference in temperature between the two sides of the planet Mercury?
5. Do you think that people will ever be able to colonize other planets in the future? Why or why not?
D. WRITING
1. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences written
before it, using the suggestions provided.
1. Intel computers are very good. They are made in India. (defining relative clause).
2. This is the newspaper. I want you to buy it. (defining relative clause)
3. My cousin often visited me when he lived in Ha Noi. (used to)
My cousin _____________________________________________________________________
4. She doesn't want to mention the cause. She divorced her husband for this cause. (defining relative clause)
5. I’ll show you the second-hand bookshop. You can find valuable books in this shop. (defining relative clause)
2. There is one mistake in each sentence. Find out and correct it.

1. Astronauts enjoyed float around the weightless environment.

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 2. He is used to drink coffee for breakfast but now he drinks milk.
3. I borrowed some milk from a neighbor of us for we didn't have enough for breakfast.
4. The last time we decorated the flat was 5 years ago. The flat wasn't decorated for five years.
5. It’s high time something about the city's traffic were going do by the council.

UNIT 11: CHANGING ROLES IN SOCIETY

A . PHONETICS
1. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underline. Read the words aloud.
1. A exist B. exhaust C. exhibit D. exhibition
2. A saved B. helped C. looked D. reduced
3. A necessarily B. mechanic C. exception D. apprentice
4. A double B. enough C. resource D. rough
5. marched B. released C. managed D. increased
2. Find the word which has a different position of the main stress in each line.
1. A imaginary B. scientific C. advantage D. reviewer
2. A lotion B. escape C. prefer D. review
3. A mysterious B. historical C. heritage D. particular
4. A enjoyable B. convenient C. exciting D. interesting
5. A. complete B. complete C. grocery D. primary
B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
2. Give the right forms of the words to complete the passage.
There are also women involved in business. They have proven to rule the business world and an empire with ripple
effects. Some venture into cottage industries like making handicrafts and cookies while there are others who are to lead an
empire in business industry, marketing and insurance. These women have the potential, (1.qualify) ____________ and
expertise to mark a change in their lives. With the influence of the mass media and Western values, women are becoming very
bold, brave, (2. adventure) ____________, capable and responsible. As such, men are now able to accept (3. woman)
_____________ into the workforce and take them as their equals.
In the sports arena, women are bold to take a stance to show their physical ability. This is unlike the past where
women were supposed to be behind the doors and in the confinement of their homes. With women’s liberation and the
advancement in science and technology, women have shown (4. They) _________
To be sports enthusiasts and performers, we have people like Shalin Zulkifili and Nurul Huda Abdullah who have
excelled in the area of bowling and swimming proving themselves that they can also be as good as our male counterparts. They
are good role models and from their bold involvements, more young girls are encouraged to participate in the field of sports. With
this, a vast variety of facilities have been made available to women so that they can prove themselves to be physically fit to
compete in the various (5. Compete ) ____________. By involving themselves, women are also becoming confident, healthy
and energetic. Yong girls who are actively involved in sports are less likely to be in drugs, social evils and know what they want
in life. They have made the country proud of their great success.
3. Choose the correct option A,B,C, or D to complete the sentences.
1. At present, women ______________ by law.
A. is protected B. are protected C. protects D. protect
2. My elder sister is ___________ English and Art.
A. good at B. good C. interested in D. both A and C
3. She made a lot of mistakes because she was ___________ .
A. attentive B. inattentive C. impatient D. patient
4. It’s high time you _____ to study harder since last year, you had a very bad result.
A. will start B. start C. to start D. started
5. The safety committee’s report recommended that all medicines should be kept out of the ____________ of children.
A. hold B. hand C. reach D. grasp
6. Being busy with work of women is one of the reasons for delaying _____children.
A. have B. to have C having D . have had
7. After _________ for 3 hours, we stopped to let the other ________ with us.
A . walking/ catching C . walking/ to catch up
B . walk / catch up D . walking/ catch up
8. All children were __________ to become educated people.
A . grown up B . kept up C . brought up D . help up
9. We realized our visit in their house was unwelcome by the ________ smile on the woman’s face.
A . artificial B . fictional C . simulating D . forged

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10. Your rude behavious was an _________ to the host and his wife. I don’t think they will ever invite us to their home
again.
A . abuse B . insult C . outcry D . aversion
4. Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the passage.
A woman can be a president. A good president needs to be drug free, make good choices, (1) ______________
promises, follow the laws, and do other good things to help the world. Women have all these (2) ___________. They do a job
just as well as men because they are just as smart as men. For (3) _________ , there is a governor in New Jersey and she is
terrific. Women are equal; to men, and should have the same opportunities as men. Most people say, “Well what about their
kids?” Think about it. Men responsible for their kids just as much as women are. A woman won’t run president if she has
small kids and needs to stay with them. She will run when she gets older because her kids will be older. Hope that people will
change their (4) ___________ and give them a chance because they’re there to do their jobs. The state wants (5) __________
and I think that is fair.
C . READING
1. Choose the word or phrase (A,B,C, or D) that best fits each space in the following passage.
(1) ________history, women have always aimed for a recognized place in (2)________. Guided by their own (3)
_______ of knowledge and expertise, women like Marie in Curie in science, Mary Wollstonecraft in literary writing, Simone
de Beauvois in philosophical existentialist debate, and Marie Stops in medicine, to name a few, have brought about (4)
_______ awareness of the role of women in any walks of life. These women have helped redefine and (5) ______ the nature of
women’s place in society. Today the (6) _______ of global women’s organizations and the impact of women’s contributions
(7) _______ society show that progress has been made and the progress in furthering the role of women in society has been
some benefit to the (8) _______ women. It is true to say that not all women have the same need. The need of woman who stay
at home and (9) _______ children will differ widely from the woman who works outside. Nonetheless, in the extensive field of
equal opportunities, it would be good to know that access is given to both with equal measure according to the true value of
respective abilities. It also would be good to know that woman at home is recognized as a valued (10) _______ of society just
as much as the one who deals on business out side the home.
1 . A. Among B . Throughout C . During D . Upon
2 . A. society B . social C . socialize D . socialist
3 . A. region B . farm C . field D . path
4 . A. a B . an C . the D.x
5 . A. gain B . encourage C . force D . consolidate
6 . A. right B . belief C . limit D . spread
7 . A. on B . for C . to D . at
8 . A. own B . private C . individual D . personal
9 . A. rises B . raises C . increases D . lift
10 . A. party B . competitor C . partner D . member
2. Read the following passage and then answers the questions by choosing A,B,C, or D.
Most young couples have meals regularly in their parents’ home with little or no pay, and give their children to the
care of old couples free pf charge.
Investigations have shown that parents of young couples don’t mind providing meals and caring for their children.
However, this practice should not be come an accepted social custom. The old couples’ expense on food has already increased
while young couples spend more on clothing and furnishing and less on food. If this trend continues, many young couples
might take these privileges for granted and become more dependent. It is not right for young couples to make use of the old
couples’ love, not only because our nation is well- known for its special respect paid to the elderly, but also because the young
must become independent.
What young people should do is to become more considerate towards their old parents. After long year of hard
working, they are worthy of such consideration.
1. Most married young couples ___________
A. live with their parents
B. have meals in their parent’s home from time to time
C. have not become independent completely
D. pay no respect to the elderly
2. The write thinks it is ____________ for old couples to provide meals or care for their married children.
A. wrong C. right
B. an accepted social custom D. understandable
3. According to the passage, young couples should __________
A. spend less on clothing or furnishing and more on food
B. look after their children themselves
C. be less demanding and more caring towards their old parents
D. pay for the meals they have in their parents’ home
4. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? _________
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A. What troubles young people most is that no one will look after their children except their own parents.
B. The reason why young couples depend on their parents to different degrees is that their own parent.
C. Old couples should give money to their children instead of providing meals or caring for them.
D. It would be natural that if young couples went on depending on their old parents they would have to provide meals and care
for their children when they get married.
5. This article is particularly written for _________
A. old couples C. young couples
B. both young and old couples D. young couples’ children
3. Read the following passage and then answer the questions by choosing A,B,C, or D.
Education is another area of social life in which information technology is changing the way we communicate.
Today’s college students may not simply sit in a lecture or library to learn about their field. Through their computers and the
wonders of virtual reality they can participate in lifelike simulated experiences and consider the following scenario of the
future for education made possible through developments in information technology.
For children over the age of 10, daily attendance at schools is not compulsory.
Yet, some of the older children attend school only once or twice weekly to get tutorial support or instruction from a
teacher. For the most part, pupils are encouraged to work online from home. Students must complete a minimum number of
study hours per year; however, they may make up these hours by studying at home at times that suit their family schedule.
They can log on early or late in the day and even join live classes in other countries. In order to ensure that each student is
learning adequately, computer software will automatically monitor the number of hours a week each student studies online as
well as that students’ learning materials and assessment activities. Reports will be available for parents and teacher. The
software can then identify the best learning activities and condition for each individual student and generate similar activities.
It can also identify areas of weak achievement and produce special programs adjusted to the students’ needs.
1. What is the topic of the passage?
A. Computer software will make sure students learn at home.
B. Students don’t have to go to school any more.
C. The effects of information technology on education.
D. Students can know about their weak aspects to focus.
2. How many times are children who are older than 10 required to go to school weekly?
A. No time. B. Once or twice. C. Three. D. four.
3. Who / what counts the number of hours per week that students spend learning?
A. Virtual reality. C. Computer software. B. Teacher. D. Parents.
4. What CAN’T the software do?
A. Design materials for the students. B. Monitor the time the students learn.
C. Find out the best activities for the students. D. Identify weaknesses of the students.
5. What is NOT MENTIONED as a benefit of information technology to the students?
A. Students can stay at home to learn. B. Students can learn at times that suit their schedule.
C. Students’ weak achievement can be identified. `D. Students’ learning time won’t be monitored.
D. Writing
1. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences written before
it, using the suggestions provided.
1. They spent a lot of money on food and clothes. ( passive)
2. The restaurant serves seafood every Monday. (passive)
3. Mr. Smith said he was too busy to speak to me. I had come to see him. (relative clauses)
4. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week. (passive)
- We are going to _______________________________________________.
5. All John’s friend will see him off at the airport. ( passive)
- John ________________________________________________________.
UNIT 12: MY FUTURE CAREER
A. PHONETICS
1. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. Read the word aloud.
1. A. chapter B. chemist C. cheese D. rich
2. A. nominated B. polluted C. provided D. destroyed
3. A. sociable B. ocean C. receive D. special
4. A. first B. victim C. facility D. notice
5. A. question B. accommodation C. information D. nation
1. Find the word which has a different position of the main stress in each line.
1. A. capable B. different C. difficult D. delightful
2. A. comfortable B. commercial C. generous D. demonstrate
3. A. heritage B. waterfall C. departure D. separate
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4. A. remember B. government C. natural D. chemicals
5. A. experiment B. assistant C. sociable D. equipment
B. VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
2. Put the words in brackets into the right forms to complete the sentences.
1. Everyone marveled at his ________________________________ idea of organizing more field trips for students, (object)
2. James received a lot of ___________________________ from his teachers and friends to become an English teacher in the
future, (courage)
3. The new resort doesn't quite come up to residents'________(expect)
4. My father is a strict ______________________________ who always believes in “spare the rod,
spoil the child”, (discipline)
5. A donation of $10,000 was made by an anonymous ________________________________________ to help
disadvantaged children, (benefit).
3. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. Before you begin to explore career fields, you should determine your values, your interests and your ___________.
A. possibilities B. abilities C. capabilities D. probabilities
2. I'm really looking through the 'Situations Vacant' column because there are 50 applicants for every job.
A. fond of B. bored C. fed up D. tired of
3. She is ambitious and wants to ________ more responsibilities.
A. take in B. take on C. get to D. get up
4. He's very ________. He does his work very badly.
A. incompetent B. rash C. hasty D. unconscious
5. She is very ________. She can be relied on to do her job properly.
A. efficient B. cautious C. serious D. conservative
6. ________ is a person who stops fires burning.
A. Policeman B. Librarian C. Firefighter D. Postman
7. “Never be late for an interview, ________ you can get a job”.
A. or so B. unless C. if not D. otherwise
8. I am currently ________ for an opportunity to use the skills I learnt in my college.
A. watching B. finding C. looking D. taking
9. Doctors are responsible for the diagnosis, care and ________ of illness and disease. They also have a role in protecting and
improving people's well-being.
A. treatment B. cure C. remedy D. therapy
10. If you want to inspire young people through ________, a job as a primary school teacher could be perfect for you.
A. learn B. learning C. being learned D. to learn
C.READING
1. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete it
Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1)_______ to be successful? Having someone
around who always (2)_________the worst isn't really a lot of fun, we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny
day and says "It looks like rain”. But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it's important to do something (3)_______ it.
You can change your view of life, (4)_________to psychologists. It only takes a little effort, and you'll find life more
rewarding as a result. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but it's also a more positive way of
looking at life and all it has to (5)_________________.
Optimists are more (6)___________to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks. Upbringing is
obviously very important in forming your attitude to the wodd. Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and
grow up forever blaming other people when anything (7) wrong. Most optimists, on the (8)___________hand, have been
brought up not to(9)__________failure as the end of the world - they just(10)__________with their lives.
1. A. counted B. expected C. felt D. waited
2. A. worries B. cares C. fears D. doubts
3. A. with B. against C. about D. over
4. A. judging B. according C. concerning D. following
5. A. supply B. suggest C. offer D. propose
6. A. possible B. likely C. hopeful D. welcome
7. A. goes B. fails C. comes D. turns
8. A. opposite B. next C. other D. far
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9. A. regard B. respect C. suppose D. think
10. A. get up B. get on C. get out D. get over
2.Read the text. Then choose True (T)/ False (F)/ NOT GIVEN (NG) statements.
I am interested in this job because I am currently looking for an opportunity to use the skills I learnt in my college. I
have recently completed a 16-week part-time accounting course (AAT Level 2Certificate). The course covered book-keeping,
recording income and receipts and basic costing. We used a wide range of computer packages, and I picked up the accounting
skills easily. I was able to work alone with very little extra help. I passed the course with merit. I believe my success was due
to my thorough work, my numeracy skills and my attention to detail. During the course, I had experience of working to
deadlines and working under pressure. Although this was sometimes stressful, I always completed my work on time.
Unfortunately, the course did not include a work placement, so I have not practised my skills in a business setting, and
I am now looking for an opportunity to do so. I am particularly looking for a job in a small company such as yours, as I
believe I will be able to interact with a wider range of people, and as a result, learn more skills. I would like to progress within
a company and gain more responsibilities over the years.
Although I do not have work experience in finance, I have experience in working in an office environment. Before
starting the accounting course, I worked for 6 months in a recruitment office as a receptionist. My duties involved meeting and
greeting clients and visitors, taking phone calls, audio and copy typing and checking stock. I also had to keep the petty cash
and mail records. Through this work, I developed my verbal and written communication skills. I had to speak confidently to
strangers and deliver clear messages. I enjoyed working in a team environment. I believe the office appreciated my friendly
manner and efficient work.
TRUE FALSE NOT GIVEN
(T) (F) (NG)

1.The candidate has a university degree in accounting

2. The candidate worked with an accounting firm as a receptionist

3. The candidate is familiar with some accounting software.

4. The candidate has worked as part of a team in an office environment.

5. The candidate has experience of record-keeping

6. The candidate has a Maths qualification.

7. The candidate intends to study further accounting course.

8. The candidate believes herself to be a careful worker.

9. Deadlines do not stress the candidate.

10. The candidate is applying for a job in a large firm.

D. WRITING
1. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences written before
it. Use Although/ In spite of/ Despite/ Even though.
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
→ In spite of ________________________________________________________
2. Although she said that she would come, I don't think she ever will.
→ In spite_________________________________________________
3. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a success u
→ Despite__________________________________________________
4. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the
→ Even though______________________________________________

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→ Although_________________________________________________
2. Choose the correct forms of the verbs given to complete the sentences:
1. Police found the woman to lie/lying dead on the floor.
2. We had arranged to meet/meeting in my office so that we could check the documents.
3. Thank you for invite/ inviting me to come and see you next month. rm already excited about to see/ seeing you.
4. She would like him to wear/wearing a tie because they are going to a concert.
5. I planned to visit/ visiting my parents last week, but they suggested to postpone/ postponing the visit for a week because
they haven't finished to decorate/ decorating the spare room.
6. 1 need to know/ knowing the letter. Why don't you let me read/ reading it ?
7. I congratulated Ann on to pass/ passing the exam. She spent a lot of time studying /to study
8. I don't mind to walk/ walking but I'd rather get a taxi.
9. Did 1 really tell you I was unhappy? I don't remember saving/ to sav that.
10. They don't have much money. They can't afford to go/ going often.
3. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences written before
it. Do not change the word given in any way.
1. They are telling me that I must make a decision soon. (pressure)
2. My sister was offended when she was left out of the English dub. (exception)
3. The English actor Oliver Reed was often rude to people although he was always kind to animals. (being)
4. By chance I saw your younger brother yesterday.(happened)
5. I would like you to help me to put the chairs away. (mind)

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