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Tieng Anh 10 Friends Global - Unit 5 - Test 1
Tieng Anh 10 Friends Global - Unit 5 - Test 1
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 sentences.
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 sentences.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. Hung thinks it is interesting _____ with people who have a lot in common with him.
A. working B. to work C. to be worked D. to be working
8. Builders work outdoors and they’re _____ their feet most of the time.
A. on B. in C. at D. of
10. Alan, who left _____ university last month, was invited to a job interview.
11. You will generally be offered a good job if you have a university _____.
A. certificate B. degree C. document D. qualifications
12. When he finished university, Sean _____ doing one job for each week of the year.
13. A(n) _____ gives you medical attention when you have an accident before you go to hospital.
A. doctor B. surgeon C. nurse D. paramedic
14. Her teacher advised her _____ something she was passionate about, but she didn’t know
what that was.
A. study B. to study C. studying D. to studying
16. I don’t think you _____ a very good job without a university degree.
A. are getting B. are going to get C. will get D. will be getting
18. In a job interview for an advertising executive, a candidate might have to suggest ideas for
how to advertise a new _____.
A. production B. productivity C. product D. producer
19. Film _____ are employed to watch new films and note the type of film, age and type of
person who might like it.
A. viewers B. critics C. taggers D. makers
Mark the letter A, B, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Interviewer: _____?
Candidate: I would like to get some relevant experience and save money over the summer.
A. Could you please tell me why you are interested in this job?
B. Are you interested in this job?
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meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. You can find the majority of the jobs on the Internet.
A. minority B. bulk C. number D. abundance
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to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
25. Graduates have the option to fast-track their career with multiple graduate study schemes.
A. accelerate B. pursue C. launch D. hinder
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meaning to each of the following questions.
28. “I’ll be right here waiting for you, Mia,” said Toby.
A. Toby told Mia to be waiting for him right here.
B. Toby said that he would be right here waiting for Mia.
C. Toby said that he would wait for Mia right here.
D. Toby told Mia that he would be right there waiting for her.
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correction in each of the following questions.
29. A hundred years ago, every lift (A) had an operator which (B) stopped the lift at (C) the
different floors, and (D) opened and closed the doors.
30. He took (A) a few (B) short breaks among (C) the jobs (D).
31. I’d (A) like to be (B) a dentist because it’s a well-paid (C) and challenged (D) job.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
32. Cathy wants to become a journalist. However, her father wants her to work in the family
shop.
A. Although Cathy wants to become a journalist, her father wants her to work in the family
shop.
B. In spite of this, Cathy’s father wants her to work in the family shop.
C. The job Cathy’s father wants her to do is in the family shop.
D. No matter how much Cathy’s father wants to work in the family shop, she wants to
become a journalist.
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 from 34 to 38.
Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata was (34) _____ Indian industrialist and entrepreneur. He was one of the
most (35) ____ people in the world of industry, and is often called the 'Father of Indian Industry'.
It all started in 1858, when Jamsetji (36) _____ his father's export trading business. He worked
there (37 _____ he was 29, when he started his own company, a cotton mill. He went on to
establish several (38) ____ cotton mills.
His companies became famous for being efficient and producing the best quality cotton.
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 from 39 to 43.
It seems that being young doesn’t get in the way of success in the photography world. Eighteen-
year-old Jimmy has already won some competitions. Jimmy’s love of photography began when he
was asked to take photos of a gala that he and his classmates took part in. His photos quickly
became popular when they were posted on the school website. Then he was hired to do shoots for
a teen fashion magazine. “Thankfully, many companies believe young people have something
special to offer and are now taking an interest in what we are doing,” said Jimmy. With the money
he earned, Jimmy was able to support himself and travel to different places of interest around the
world. While travelling to Vietnam, he took photos of street life in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as
well as of his other experiences in the country. Surprisingly, his type of photos caught the eye of
many editors of not only fashion magazines but travel and culture magazines as well.
41. How does Jimmy feel about the companies’ interest in young people?
A. He is realistic about how long it lasts.
B. He feels grateful that young people are being given a chance.
C. He hopes that it will increase.
D. He feels uncomfortable about what the companies want.
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 from 44 to 50.
Twenty Vietnamese high school students are currently living in Australia. They are there for three
weeks as part of a living-abroad project. The 16- and 17-year-old students are living with
Australian families and attending English classes. Most of the students have taken English
language classes for 5 or 6 years and are finally getting an opportunity to use their English.
Not only are students learning a foreign language, but they're also learning about a new culture.
In addition, the students have been particularly surprised at the Australian attitude towards wild
animals. Van Anh has vowed to protect wildlife when she returns to Vietnam.
The group's chaperone, Mrs. Lan, has been pleased with the students' acquisition of the language.
"Even the most timid are trying their best to speak English. They are learning a lot. I'm very
impressed,” said Mrs. Lan. “I think living with an Australian family makes a difference because
the students are forced to speak English. They also have the opportunity to learn about Australian
culture. We're all very grateful to the Australian families who are hosting us."
The Australian families are happy to host the students, as they are getting to learn about
Vietnamese culture. Both groups will be celebrating a farewell party at the end of the stay. There
will be a slide show of memories and the students will speak about their experiences. "Living in
Australia is an experience I'll never forget," writes student Van Anh.
44. What would be the most suitable title for this passage?
A. Australian Families Love Vietnamese
46. According to the passage, what does Mrs. Lan probably think about the English language?
A. It's more beautiful than Vietnamese.
B. It is important for international communication.
C. It's best to learn English in an English-speaking country.
D. It is something each and every Vietnamese student should know.
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 sentences.
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 sentences.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
6. If you like sports, many universities have teams _____ you can play at different levels.
A. which B. that C. where D. whom
10. The Lego Discovery Center in Chicago, Illinois is _____ family-based entertainment venue
and features toy displays and rides for children.
A. a B. an C. the D. _____ (no article)
11. Visitors can see films, go on a factory tour and _____ items in the gift shop.
A. advertise B. display C. sell D. purchase
12. After studying 4 years at university, he finally got a degree _____ acting.
A. on B. of C. in D. about
13. In my opinion, as a waiter you’re on your feet all day and _____ a lot of customers.
A. serve B. server C. service D. servant
14. If you have to find a holiday job this summer, what sort of job are you going to _____?
A. find out B. search for C. look for D. seek out
15. Fruit picking is hard work and I don’t think I am physically _____.
A. healthy B. fit C. well D. keen
17. Mr. Smith is a creative person and he enjoys _____ silver jewelry.
A. to make B. making C. to do D. doing
18. She had worked for a toy factory before she _____ her own business at the age of 30.
A. made up B. took up C. picked up D. set up
19. You should learn how to _____ your time and not oversleep.
A. manage B. mark C. tell D. calculate
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each of the following exchanges.
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meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
23. Due to serious financial problems, Mark left the college without completing the course.
A. fulfilling B. quitting C. taking D. attending
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to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to each of the following questions.
26. If you don’t finish your homework in time, you can’t go out with your friends.
A. Finish your homework in time if you want to go out.
B. Unless you finish your homework, you can go out with your friends.
C. Finish your homework in time, and you can go out with your friends.
D. If you go out with your friends, you can’t finish your homework in time.
28. The suitcase was so heavy that the little boy couldn’t lift it.
A. The little boy didn’t want to lift the suitcase because it was heavy.
B. The suitcase was too heavy for the little boy to lift.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
29. If (A)you don’t want your boss being (B) angry with (C) you, you should (D) obey him.
30. I love the feeling (A) at the end of the day which (B) I have solved (C) a really challenging
(D) problem.
31. On my view (A) women are (B) better at (C) many things than men (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
33. I like the idea of working in a busy cafe. The time isn’t quite right for me.
A. I like the idea of working in a busy cafe when the time isn’t quite right for me.
B. Because I like the idea of working in a busy cafe, the time isn’t quite right for me.
C. Although I like the idea of working in a busy cafe, the time isn’t quite right for me.
D. Working in a busy cafe isn’t right for me because of the time.
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the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
Choosing the right career can be tough, especially for teenagers. Here are some handy tips
that you should follow. You should not rush to (34)_____ a decision. Think about what you are
good at (35)_____ what you enjoy doing. Be open to careers you may not have thought about.
Don’t rule out jobs that (36)_____ not sound appealing to you. Once you have an idea of a few
careers you see yourself pursuing, you will need to research your chosen fields to gain a (37)_____
understanding of each of them and determine what you would like to pursue. Talk to your
parents and your school career guidance(3)_____, who play an important role in guiding you to
help you choose a job suitable for you.
You have probably never heard of Charles Burgess Fry (1872-1956), but in England he was
the greatest all-round sportsman of his time, and perhaps of any time. He became famous while
still at university, mainly on account of his achievements in sport. He was at the same time captain
of the university football, cricket and athletics teams and held the world record for the long jump.
He was also a popular sports journalist. He was so famous that letters addressed to Mr. Fry
Oxford were delivered to him without any difficulty. His college, although it had quite a different
name, was known as Fry’s College.
Some people have criticized Fry's sporting achievements. They point out that he lived at a time
when standards were quite low and it was much easier to do well in several sports. It is certainly
true that athletes of that time did not have the totally dedicated approach of modern athletes.
However, it is fair to judge him by the standards of his own time. There is no doubt that he had
extraordinary skills combined with an ability to write about sports with style and intelligence.
39. It can be inferred from the passage that in the early years of _____, C.B Fry was the most
famous man in England.
A. the 18th century B. the 19th century C. the 20th century D. the 21st century
40. Thanks to _____, C.B Fry became well-known while he was at university.
A. his name B. his success in sports
C. his world record D. his journalistic career
41. According to the passage, C.B Fry was excellent at all of the following sports EXCEPT _____.
A. cricket B. football C. tennis D. athletics
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the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
It is normal for you to feel jittery when you are being interviewed for a job, particularly in a
stress-producing situation. In fact, there are many jobs where a little nervousness isn't looked at
askance. Right before attending the interview, it does help to dry a damp brow or clammy hand,
but otherwise, don't be too concerned about the outward manifestations of your nervousness.
Experienced interviewers will discount most physical signs of nervousness. The only one that
people have a hard time ignoring is a fidgety hand. Interviewees who constantly twist their hands
or make movements that are dramatically distracting are calling to their nervousness.
Remember that during the interview, employers talks to the applicant in order to determine
whether or not he or she is suitable for the job, not because they enjoy embarrassing uneasy
47. According to the passage, the outward sign of nervousness that most attracts the
interviewer’s attention is _____.
A. a damp brow B. clammy hands
C. restless hand movements D. jittery stomach
50. It can be inferred from the passage that overcoming nervousness is a matter of _____.
A. being in the right place at the right time
B. opinion and beliefs
C. realising that interviews are two-sided and making the most of them
D. understanding stress-producing situations
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 sentences.
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 the position of primary stress in each of the following sentences.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
6. Alex _____ for the lottery ticket which he _____ away 3 weeks earlier.
A. was looking, threw B. looked, threw
C. was looking, had thrown D. looked, was throwing
7. _____ you swap clothes with your friends, you all will get something new to wear.
A. Because B. If C. Since D. Although
8. Julia pretended _____ in the dress and asked the salesgirl for advice.
A. to be interested B. being interested C. to be interesting D. being interesting
9. Many people now visit a shop to examine a product but they choose _____ it online for a
lower price.
A. buying B. to buy C. having bought D. to have bought
10. _____ being a CEO of a big company, Smith lives in a small apartment and goes to work
everyday by bus.
A. Although B. As C. Despite D. In spite
11. Linh doesn’t mind _____ overtime because she is really enthusiastic about the job.
A. work B. to work C. to be working D. working
12. Many people _____ an extravagant lifestyle if they could make a lot of money.
A. lead B. can lead C. will lead D. would lead
13. Brian still uses his old cellphone as he isn’t _____ smartphones.
A. in B. into C. on D. onto
14. If I _____ the lottery, I _____ half of the money to the orphanage in my hometown.
A. win, donate B. win, would donate
C. won, would donate D. could win, donated
15. The World Bank is an international financial organization _____ in 1944 at the United
Nations Monetary and Financial Conference.
A. found B. founded C. to be found D. to be founded
16. Many projects in Vietnam funded by the World Bank have focused _____ agriculture,
healthcare and education.
A. about B. in C. into D. on
17. Ben decided _____ all his pocket money to buy his mother a birthday present.
A. to save B. saving C. to make D. making
19. The restaurant has a _____ of five dishes for the price of three.
A. price tag B. sale C. special offer D. bargain
Mark the letter A, B, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
20. In a restaurant
Waiter: _____
Jimmy: Yes, I’d like to tomato soup as a starter followed by chicken curry for main course,
please.
A. What do you want? B. Are you ready to order?
C. Can you order? D. You’re in order.
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meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
22. She was aware of the consequences if she accepted the loan shark’s offer.
A. denied B. admitted C. refused D. avoided
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to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
25. Please notify the staff that there will be a charity event tomorrow morning.
A. warn B. advise C. inform D. instruct
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meaning to each of the following questions.
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correction in each of the following questions.
29. I would take (A) a (B) donation to my high school’s English speaking club (C) if I had (D) 10
million dongs.
30. Although he was homeless (A), he decided to hand over the wallet he had found (B) out (C)
a shopping mall to the police (D).
31. If (A) nobody had any (B) money, everybody (C) would be equally (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
33. Thanh did all the cooking. Her mother got home.
A. When Thanh did all the cooking, her mother got home.
B. Thanh did all the cooking after her mother got home.
C. When her mother got home, Thanh had done all the cooking.
D. While her mother got home, Thanh did all the cooking.
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the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
Online shopping accounts (34) _____ a percentage of total retail sales. It'll depend on the month
and year, (35) _____ generally, 10% to 15% of sales take place online. Shopping online is relatively
safe, but there are things you can do to add extra protection. Learn the warning (36) _____ for
online scams, (37) _____ your computer and mobile operating systems up to date, only shop on
encrypted websites, and use unique passwords across multiple sites. It's also wise to avoid sharing
credit card or other (38) _____ information over public Wi-Fi networks.
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 from 39 to 43.
You might worry that part-time work will distract teenagers from studying. But doing a
part-time job can have lots of benefits. In addition to earning extra pocket money, teenagers can
develop their skills in teamwork and timekeeping. They can also get a reference from their
employer when they apply for jobs and courses in the future.
Careers adviser Graeme Barrett says “Part-time work is a great opportunity. It gives them
an understanding of the rules of the workplace and teaches good timekeeping, reliability,
responsibility and working as part of a team. It also helps to build their confidence.”
Vacancies for young people looking for part-time work are mostly in shops, restaurants,
cafes or fast-food outlets. There are often seasonal opportunities in the summer or at Christmas,
when young people find jobs helping at parties and functions. Sometimes parents can help their
children find work in their own workplace or through friends and family.
However, it's important to make sure that school work still comes first. Parents can help their
children come up with a plan so they can manage their time and fit in studying, school, work and
the other things they like to do such as sport and seeing friends or family.
39. According to the passage, doing a part time job can help teenagers to improve all of the
following skills EXCEPT
A. timekeeping B. teamwork C. self-management D. technology
41. It can be inferred from the passage that teenagers often do part-time jobs
A. in the summer B. in the winter C. during their holidays D. all year round
42. It can be inferred from the passage that seasonal opportunities are
A. permanent B. temporary C. rare D. abundant
43. According to the passage, who can help teenagers if they want to look for a part-time job?
A. Teachers B. Parents C. Careers advisers D. Friends
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the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
The book written by Anita Roddick is about how to run a successful business without giving
up what we really believe in. It is not a normal business book, nor is it just about her life. “The
message of my book is that to succeed in business you have to be different. Business can be fun; a
business can be run with love and it can do good. In business, as in life, I need to enjoy myself, to
have a feeling of family and to feel excited by the unexpected. I have always wanted the people
who work for 'The Body Shop' to feel the same way,” said Anita Roddick. She finds it exciting that
her book now sends these ideas of hers out into the world and makes them public.
47. How does Anita Roddick feel about the business she runs?
A. She doesn't care about success if her children are fed.
B. She just runs it for fun.
C. It is different from any other company.
D. It is likely to become more and more successful.
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 sentences.
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differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following sentences.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. After a long working day, many people prefer _____ home and relax as soon as possible.
A. go B. to go C. going D. to be going
6. Alex was short _____ money when he found the cash but still didn’t think about taking it for
himself.
A. in B. on C. about D. of
8. As a part-time teacher, he can’t afford _____ a holiday abroad or anything like that.
A. take B. to take C. taking D. to be taking
9. I’m not really saving up _____ anything but I _____ buy a new bike.
A. on, can B. on, might C. for, can D. for, might
11. _____ it rained heavily, water came in through the roof of the room.
A. When B. After C. Before D. Until
15. For a small _____ guests can use the hotel sauna.
A. charge B. pay C. discount D. refund
16. It took my parents ages to _____ enough money to buy this apartment.
A. pay off B. save up C. spend on D. cost out
18. In case you want to bring this smartphone back and get a _____, you have to keep the _____.
A. return, bill B. receipt, return C. refund, receipt D. refund, bill
19. The spread of home banking will make online shopping more _____.
A. comfortable B. convenient C. comparable D. confidential
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each of the following exchanges.
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meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
23. The judge decided that the money was a suitable reward for the boy’s honesty.
A. inaccuracy B. honor C. deception D. suspicion
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to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
24. The virtual shop is a perfect combination of traditional and online shopping.
A. conventional B. historical C. basic D. fundamental
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meaning to each of the following questions.
27. He acts like a poor guy although he has got a lot of money.
A. No matter how much money he has, he acts like a poor guy.
B. Even though he is a poor guy, he acts as if he’s got a lot of money.
C. Since he has a lot of money, he acts like a poor guy.
D. Despite his money, he always wanted to act like a poor guy.
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correction in each of the following questions.
29. At first (A), nobody (B) wanted to risk to lend (C) them money (D).
30. The World Bank currently has (A) over 9,000 employees work (B) in more than (C) 100
representative offices (D) worldwide.
31. Some people have started (A) their own businesses while (B) they are still in (C) school and
have gone on to make large amounts of money (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
32. He phones the shop assistant immediately. He’ll get the information about the product.
A. Unless he phones the shop assistant immediately, he won’t get any information about the
product.
B. If he phoned the shop assistant immediately, he would get the information about the
product.
C. Without the shop assistant, he wouldn’t get the information about the product.
D. If he phones the shop assistant immediately, he would be informed about the product.
33. You can use this tool as long as you like. It won’t wear out.
A. No matter how long you use this tool, it won’t wear out.
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the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
One trend among shoppers is to go to a brick-and-mortar store to check (34) _____ and
compare the features of a product and then they buy it online at a lower (35) _____. This new
phenomenon is (36) _____ “ showrooming”. Showrooming has become more frequent with the
rise of smartphones and mobile (37) _____. Although showrooming can be a major source of
frustration for brick-and-mortar operations, it has forced many local stores to (38) _____ their
services.
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the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.
Grants are among the best sources of financial aid for college, based on need. Grants help
undergraduate and graduate students cover their tuition and education costs. Government
agencies, colleges and universities, and private foundations award grants to both undergraduate
and graduate students. Colleges and universities, the largest providers of grants, awarding about
44% of all grant aid, attract students by offering grants, and they distribute federal and state grant
money through their financial aid offices. Award amounts, eligibility requirements, and
application processes vary depending on the grant. Some students also use private and employer
grants to help pay for school.
Unlike loans, which recipients must repay, grants offer free money for college that does not
need to be paid back - as long as students meet the grant's criteria. Some international students
often confuse grants with scholarships.
Both grants and scholarships are free aid, but the main difference between a grant and a
scholarship is where the funds come from, eligibility criteria, and the application process. In
general, grants are given based on financial-need, while scholarships are merit-based and
awarded to students based on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, field of
study, and more.
Understanding the grant system and how to get grants for school can help students graduate
without hefty student loan payments.
40. According to the passage, what can a college student get through his/ her college’s financial
aid office?
A. an award B. a government-funded grant
C. a loan payment D. a scholarship
41. It can be inferred from the passage that scholarships are often offered to
A. undergraduate students B. poor students
C. students of exceptional abilities D. international students
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the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
A gold rush is a rapid influx of fortune seekers to the site of newly discovered gold
deposits. Gold rushes capture the imagination and participation of many people because of the
magical lure of gold and the potential for overnight affluence. Major gold rushes occurred in the
United States, Australia, Canada and South Africa in the 19th century.
The best-known gold rush occurred in California, US in 1848 and reached its peak in 1852.
It was arguably one of the most significant events to shape American history during the first half
of the 19th century. On January 24, 1848, James Wilson Marshall, a carpenter originally from New
Jersey, found flakes of gold in the American River at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near
Coloma, California. At the time, Marshall was working to build a water-powered sawmill owned
by John Sutter, a German-born Swiss citizen and founder of a colony of Nueva Helvetia (New
Switzerland, which would later become the city of Sacramento). Sutter and Marshall agreed to
become partners and tried to keep their find a secret. News of the discovery at Sutter’s Mill,
however, soon spread, and they were besieged by thousands of fortune seekers. By August 1848,
4,000 gold miners were in the area, and within a year about 80,000 “forty-niners” (as the fortune
seekers of 1849 were called) had arrived at the California goldfields. The news of gold brought
approximately 300,000 people travelling by sea or over land to California from the rest of the
United States and abroad. The influx of gold-seekers to this region affected the makeup of the
state’s population.
One of the California Gold Rush’s main contributions was the rapid “Americanization” of
California. The flood of gold-seekers was a major factor in California becoming a state in 1850.
Before the Gold Rush, California was a frontier with only a tenuous connection to the rest of the
United States. But the massive amount of Americans who later settled in California considered the
state an extension of the United States. The Gold Rush united the nation by bringing the west into
the rest of the nation.
47. It can be inferred from the passage that the California Gold Rush
A. attracted only gold seekers in the US
B. provided employment opportunities for people from every country in the world.
C. turned California into the world’s gold mining centre.
D. greatly speeded up the development of California.
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 sentences.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5. The store was offering great ___________ on clothing during the sale.
A. receipts B. refunds C. price tags D. bargains
6. The poor customer service could end up ________ the customers off.
A. to put B. put C. putting D. to putting
7. The waitstaff in a busy restaurant have to work ________ their feet throughout the entire
shift.
A. in B. on C. at D. of
8. The ___________ helped sell the luxurious beachfront properties.
A. estate agent B. journalist C. locksmith D. stunt performer
9. They planned to go for a picnic; ______________, the rain spoiled their plans.
A. although B. however C. because D. therefore
10. I accidentally spilled something on my favourite shirt, so I'll be taking it to the __________ to
get it cleaned.
A. chemist's B. clothes shop C. laundrette D. takeaway
11. I promise ____________ excellent customer service to all our clients.
A. deliver B. delivering C. to be delivered D. to deliver
12. The staff working in the field of advertising are required to be __________ and they regularly
think outside the box.
A. creative B. rewarding C. varied D. well-paid
13. Due to the generous salary package, employees could ________ enough money to go on
luxurious shopping malls.
A. waste B. buy C. spend D. afford
14. Despite their best efforts, the team fail _____________ their sales target for the quarter.
A. achieving B. to achieve C. achieve D. achieved
15. The ___________ answered phone calls and directed them to the appropriate staff members.
A. paramedic B. solicitor C. receptionist D. programmer
Mark the letter A, B, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes
each of the following exchanges.
Terry: “___________”
A. I couldn’t agree with you more. B. It’s quite challenging.
C. I’m quite physically fit. D. They are reliable.
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.
24. People in fantastic jobs often have opportunities for personal and skill development.
A. excellent B. terrific C. great D. standard
25. Buying a luxury sports car can definitely cost an arm and a leg.
A. be affordable B. be expensive C. be wasteful D. be exchanging
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.
26. The contract states that payment is due upon completion of the project.
A. formal agreement B. good entrepreneur C. legal income D. high profit
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in
meaning to each of the following questions.
28. I had already prepared all the decorations and set up the sound system before she arrived at
the party.
A. She arrived at the party and she helped me with the decoration and sound system setup.
B. By the time she arrives at the party, I will have already prepared all the decorations and
sound system setup.
C. I had already prepared all the decorations and set up the sound system by the time she
arrived at the party.
D. After she had arrived at the party, I had already prepared all the decorations and set up
the sound system.
29. They invest wisely, and their money grows.
A. If they didn't invest wisely, their money won't grow.
B. Their money wouldn't grow if they didn't invest wisely.
C. If they invested wisely, their money would grow.
D. But for their wise investments, their money wouldn't have grown.
30. The match has to be canceled in case of rain.
A. If it rained, the match would be canceled.
B. The match will be canceled if it rains.
C. Without rain, the match will be canceled.
D. The match would have been cancelled but for the rain.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
31. Building (A) a successful career requires dedication (B), perseverance, and a willing (C) to
adapt (D) to new challenges.
32. He would (A) have the opportunity to earn (B) extra money if he (C) takes on additional (D)
projects.
33. I think the (A) job market is becoming (B) more competitive in the future, requiring (C)
individuals to acquire (D) specialized skills.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
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 from 36 to 40.
The 21st century is all about (36) ___________. Technology is progressing at an unprecedented
rate and (37) ___________ way we live is changing along with it. When historians look back on the
early 21st century, they will identify a handful of people who took the leading roles in technology.
Elon Musk will undoubtedly be of one these important people on this list.
Many people are surprised to learn that Elon Musk was born and raised in Pretoria, South
Africa. He had a difficult (38) _________, with his parents separating when he was nine years old.
As an adult, Elon has become estranged from his father. He moved to Canada when he was 17
and then to the United States of America. (39)___________ , he sits quite high on a number of
global rankings. His net worth, currently around 93 billion dollars, makes him the world’s 5 th
richest person. Forbes (40) ________ him the most innovative leader of 2019. And his time as Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of Tesla makes him the longest standing CEO of an automotive company.
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 from 41 to 45.
While the cover letter has increasingly become a divisive topic among employers and job
seekers, many employers still think cover letters are important. According to a 2023 study by
employment website Zippia, more than a fourth (26 percent) of employers "always read cover
letters" and think they're an important factor of the hiring decision. And almost half (45 percent)
said that not including a cover letter could get your application rejected. So in most cases, it's best
to be cautious and include one. It can help you stand out from the crowd. Employers have to read
through a lot of application forms for just one role. As a result, if you have similar abilities as other
candidates, a cover letter allows you to highlight your personality and special skills. In short,
including a cover letter is truly useful for job search. Here's how:
It shows that you are willing to put in extra effort. Looking for a new job requires a lot of
work, so it might be hard to write different cover letters for different positions. However,
according to the Zippia study, 61 percent of hiring managers consider a customized resume
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 from 46 to 50.
Recent research shows that many job-seekers believe their ideal position would be in a
large company. However, working for a small or medium-sized business has many advantages
that are too easily overlooked. Here are just a few of them.
Working in a small organisation with a small workforce means it’s likely to be easy to
become part of it. it won’t be long before you’re familiar with the staff and the departments that
you need to deal with. This can provide a feeling of comfort that takes much longer to develop in
a large company. Departments are likely to be small and have close connections with each other,
which helps to make internal communication work well – everyone knows what’s going on. You’ll
also gain a better understanding of how your own role fits into the company as a whole.
In a small business you’re likely to have considerable variety in your workload, including
opportunities to work in different areas of the company, which will allow you to identify abilities
There will be plenty of opportunities to show initiative, and you’ll also learn to function
well as part of a team. Because it’s much harder to overlook someone within a small workforce
than a large one, your efforts are more likely to attract the attention of those higher up. You’ll have
plenty of opportunity to show what you can do, and to have your potential noticed. The result is
very likely to be that promotion comes to you faster.
Small businesses are usually flexible, something that is rarely true of large organisations.
This means that if they’re well managed, they can adapt to make the most of changes in the wider
economy, which in turn can help you. Don’t dismiss them as a place to work because of the myths
about them. Small firms can be ideal places for developing your career.