Choose the best answer to complete the blank in each of the following sentences.

An ‘A-level’ in Maths or a / an ________ qualification is normally required.

All types of dinosaurs went extinct long time ago.

At the moment it is difficult to assess the extent of the damage that his company has caused to the environment.

As the evening ____on, I became more and more bored.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Câu 18. We all thought that Doug was _________ to be an artist, so we were very surprised when he became a trader on Wall Street.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Câu 22. You’ll really have to work hard if you want to make the grade as a journalist.

Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence:  My friend has….for a bargain.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks:
PROACTIVE JOB HUNTING
Once upon a time, people left school or university, joined a company and stayed with it until they retired. The concept of a job for life is now long (1) _______, and nowadays many employees find it hard to stay loyal to their companies for even a relatively short period of time. According to a recent survey, this is particularly (2) _______ in London, where more than half of those asked said that they constantly (3) _______ one eye on other job opportunities, (4) _______ they are fairly happy in their existing job. A high number of London workers say that they are always on the (5) _______, although they are content and motivated in their current position. Job seekers find that the internet (6) _______ them with a quick and easy way to find out what's available, and 53 percent said that they had applied for a job or registered with an employment agency in the past 12 months. This proactive (7) _______ means that people can look for a perfect job match with the (8) _______ of effort. But while this is good for job hunters, the growing lack of company loyalty could (9) _______ up being a big problem for employers .Perhaps surprisingly, the (10) _______ factors attracting job seekers was not more money, but challenging and interesting work
(9).................................

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (1) _____. An employer will consider you seriously for a (2) _____when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (3) _____ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (4) _____ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength. You will need to (5) _____ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-improvement will lead to (6) _____ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs. Ask (7) _____ if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (8) _____ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends; if you are considering a career that (9) _____ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with (10) _____ expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation.

(1) _____

After several injuries and failures, things have eventually ______ for Todd when he reached the final round of the tournament.

Yesterday I met my friend…................ gave me a dog on my birthday.

Choose the best answer:
I had______ got home ______ people began ringing to ask what was going on.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Câu 28. Despite the fact that it has been a long debate, I hope that the dispute will be settled without resource to litigation.

Choose the best answer:
My hairstyle is completely different ……………….. the previous one and I must admit I really like it.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Câu 49. He is likely to go to the capital. He would like to find a steady job.

Credit _____ in this semester requires approximately three hours of classroom work.

The boys ...... tennis over there are my new neighbors.

Finding qualified students for this job may be ............. difficult.

Choose the best answer:
My mother let me ______________ after 9 PM.

Choose the best answer:
I’m not able to work ………….. a lot of pressure

Choose the best answer:
I‟m asking for your .