TEST 2 – UNIT 8

Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. unique B. specialize C. align D. recognize
2. A. compassionate B. attendant C. certificate D. demonstrate
3. A. chef B. chopsticks C. approachable D. charity

Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
4. A. covering B. applicant C. personnel D. dealership
5. A. prioritize B. energetic C. communicate D. responsible

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

6. Networking tools like LinkedIn. Facebook, and Glassdoor enable people to easily ___ the market
for new job opportunities.
A. test B. monitor C. find D. consider
7. 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
8. If your CV is always ___ then you can quite easily fill in those online applications because you
have got all that information to hand.
A. out-of-date B. up-to-date C. up-and-down D. up-and-coming
9. A CV is a concise document which summarizes your past, existing professional skills, proficiency
and ___.
A. qualifications B. experiences C. reputation D. feelings
10. Employers will often take on students for a ___ but you can also apply for an internship after you
graduate.
A. leap year B. gap year C. light year D. calendar year
11. Increasingly recruiters are looking for graduates who are ready for the global ___ and an
international career.
A. workplace B. workroom C. workstation D. workshop
12. 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. include C. contain D. involve
13. Bill asked Tom ___ in London.
A. does the train arrive B. did the train arrive
C. whether the train arrives D. if the train arrived
14. He ___ that he was leaving that afternoon.
A. told me B. told to me C. said me D. says to me
15. I asked them when ___ changed.
A. was the timetable B. the timetable is
C. the timetable has been D. the timetable had changed

Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word. (establish / work / memorize / trust / involve
/ make / interact / take)

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 COMMUNICATION SKILLS
No matter where you work, what your jobs (16) involve or who you work with, strong communication
skills are incredibly valuable. Being able to communicate well in writing and in person will help you to
get a job, work as a team with your colleagues, (17) interact with clients and. with time, advance
professionally.
Well-developed interpersonal skills will also be useful for networking. Whether you have to attend a
corporate function or are simply welcoming a new coworker to the office, the ability to assert yourself
when meeting new people in order to (18) establish profitable relationships will serve you well. Never
underestimate the importance of making a good first impression.
To start with, (19) work on your smile, your handshake and your posture. Then move onto practicing
communicating clearly and tactfully with family and friends, and (20) memorise a short list of
questions to ask people about themselves when you first meet them.

Write the interviewer’s original questions for the following reported ones.
21. She wanted to know what my job was.
22. She asked me when I had arrived in London.
23. She wanted to know if I lived in Ha Noi.
24. She asked me how long I had been learning English.
25. She wanted to know if I like England.

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
PRESENTING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
Take a (26) ___ look at the ideal candidate required from the job advertisement. Ask yourself this
question, “What qualifications is this (27) ___ employer looking for?"
There are some qualifications, like a university degree, for example, that are regarded as relevant
information in most circumstances. Then there are other qualifications, such as a first-aid course, may
be seer, as useful and even relevant for some jobs, but would look (28) ___ being listed for others as it
is not relevant to the position.
The number of years you have been working will also help you decide what to (29) ___ and what to
leave out. Individuals who are still in their first five years of work should note that their educational
background is very important and should be listed in reasonable (30) ___. For this with more than five
years of employment experience, you should be a bit more selective about (31) ___ you use. The
reason is because some qualifications become outdated quickly. For example, would it make (32) ___
to claim to be a computer expert on the basis of a computing degree obtained 15 years ago? You will
not look very (33) ___. In this instance, the evidence you provide about recent work in the field will
(34) ___ a lot more.
Be clear, concise and always use the job ad as (35) ___ to make sure your information is relevant.
26. A. near B. close C. secretive D. similar
27. A. present B. past C. coming D. potential
28. A. fine B. good C. odd D. rare
29. A. include B. contain C. exclude D. prevent
30. A. fact B. information C. detail D. piece
31. A. what B. how C. why D. when
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32. A. ability B. practice C. sense D. judgment
33. A. easy B. convincing C. believable D. persuaded
34. A. notice B. assess C. count on D. count for
35. A. writing B. reference C. evidence D. stock
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
With many graduates struggling to find work, it's wise to ask the question, ‘What are employers are
looking for in a candidate?' Unfortunately, a university degree may well be insufficient. It is skills and
experiences that can make you a desired applicant and supplement your qualifications.
Generally, employers are looking for someone who can speak and write clearly and accurately, which
is based on clear and accurate thinking. This is demonstrated by the strength and clarity of your ideas
and words more than linguistic correctness.
The majority of jobs rely on close interaction between employees. You may have to work in a team
day-in, day-out, or you may be in a largely independent role that only requires occasional meetings
with colleagues and management. Either way, a willingness to co-operate with others and work to the
greater good is essential.
It seems that most employers demand project management skills, whether the job involves handling
projects or not. Therefore, it really is an essential skill. It involves taking responsibility for and
planning a project from beginning to end. This could be something as simple as a small research
project, or as grand as a multi-million-pound business venture.
Flexibility basically means that you are willing to be adaptable, to try something new and to accept
change. It could be in terms of your time, workload or colleagues. Flexibility is about being reliable but
not rigid.
Interpersonal skills are about being able to speak to and deal with a variety of people. Equality and
sensitivity are highly valued by most employers, so interpersonal skills are essential. The interview will
provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate this. Your interviewers are just people; treat them as
such. Show respect and think clearly about what they need from you and what you want from them.
You can also show how you have had a role in which you had to communicate with people from
different backgrounds.
Being organized is a requisite for any job. Organization can be shown in many ways, but employers
will be most impressed through first-hand demonstrations. Make sure your application is well-
structured and arrives on time. You can also point to outside experiences to show how you are well
organized when handling workloads.
These are some of the most important skills to employers. If you can clearly demonstrate these things
in conjunction with your knowledge and qualifications, you will be in with a fighting chance for any
job that you are qualified for.
36. For communication, the most important thing is that you must ___.
A. use the correct words and phrases
B. have clear and accurate thinking
C. speak and write in correct grammar and vocabulary
D. express your ideas clearly and accurately
37. Employees must have project management skills in order to ___.
A. finish a multi-million-pound business venture
B. have plans to finish the whole work responsibly

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 C. co-operate with others and work to the greater good
D. have an essential skill to deal with large projects
38. All of the following are true about flexibility EXCEPT that ___.
A. you are able to be changed and persuaded easily
B. you can change your work to suit different conditions
C. it relates to several features in your work
D. you are willing to try something new and learn from it
39. In the interview, you should show that ___.
A. the interview is good for you to train your interpersonal skills
B. you have skills to communicate with various types of people
C. you can speak to the interviewer equally and sensibly
D. you will have an important role in the company
40. In order to show your organization skills, you must show that ___.
A. you can make good impressions through first-hand demonstrations
B. you can deal with work in a logical and well-structured way
C. you can arrive at the location of the interview on time
D. you have a university degree in the required subject