ĐỀ ÔN THI TN – ĐH NĂM 2011 MÔN: ANH VĂN – A3 Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. 1. a. develop b. overall c. commitment d. investment 2. a. adopt b. export c. guideline d. money 3. a. administrative b. intervention c. productivity d. opportunity 4. a. ethnic b. enjoy c. legal d. measure 5. a. economy b. experience c. relationship d. renovation Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one. 6. There was a shortage _______ food and safe water after the flood. a. on b. with c. for d. of 7. The new measures are aimed _____ increasing the productivity of crops. a. at b. over c. upon d. beyond 8. The _______ challenge of economic, reform was to solve the problems of motivating workers and farmers to produce a larger surplus. a. initial b. initiate c. initiative d. initiation 9. Since 1990, India has had high growth rates, and has emerged as one of the wealthiest _______ in the developing world. a. economics b. economies c. economists d. economically 10. Those specialists are trying to find ways of making more _______ use of agricultural land. a. produce b. production c. productive d. productivity 11. Industry in the area consisted mostly of food-processing plants and factories _______ consumer goods. a. renovating b. initiating c. developing d. producing 12. The government gave top _______ to reforming the legal system. a. priority b. primary c. preference d. major 13. A _______ is money that is paid by a government or other authority in order to help an industry or business, or to pay for a public service. a. capital b. subsidy c. investment d. salary 14. They still remain the need for an integrated system of subsidies which will _______ farmers to look after their upland environment and producing food. a. enable b. adopt c. consume d. expand 15. Development plans were to focus equally on agriculture and industry and investment was to favor projects that developed both __ of the economy. a. parties b. parts c. sections d. sectors 16. Despite the plan's emphasis on agricultural _______, the industrial sector received a larger share of state investment. a. shortage b. commitment c. development d. achievement 17. Vietnam's economy, which continues to expand at _______ annual rate in excess of 7 percent, is one of the fastest growing in _______ world. a. an / the b. Ø / a c. a / Ø d. the / a 18. Economic policy encouraged _______ developing of the family economy. a. a b. an c. the d. Ø 19. _______ the increase in their salaries, many French employees spend Saturday at work. a. Despite b. Even if c. Even though d. In spite 20. _______ he is the boss, he does not find solutions to problems very easily. a. Although b. In spite of c. Notwithstanding d. Despite 21. Even if _______, they had to continue practicing. a. the players' soreness b. the players were sore c. the fact that the players were sore d. it was the players' soreness 22. Gannon was a high-performing midfield linkman in spite _______. a. of he was at his age b. he was at his old age c. of his age d. his age 23. Many Americans eat more food than they need, _______ they are harming their bodies and minds by making unhealthful food choices. a. but b. although c. though d. in spite of 24. I have not finished that report yet despite _______. a. of working overtime last night b. to work overtime last night c. working overtime last night d. I worked overtime last night 25. Although sales fell sharply last month, we are on target for the year. a. Even though felling sharply in sales last month b. In spite of there was a sharp fall in sales last month c. Despite the sharp fall in sales last month d. Even if falling sharply in sales last month. 26. Though he was appointed to a higher promotion _______. a. and he decided to quit his job. b. but he still decided to quit his job c. but he decided to quit his job d. he decided to quit his job 27. Despite the increase in their salaries, 60 per cent of Japanese workers still spend Saturday at work. a. In spite of their salaries are increased b. Although they has got the increase in their salaries c. As their salaries have been increased d. Even though their increasing salary 28. _______, he still went on working. a. Tired as he was b. Tired although he was c. Even if his tiredness d. Despite he was tired 29. _______ what I said last night, I still love you. a. In spite b. Despite c. Even though d. Even if 30. I didn't get the job _______. a. even as my qualifications b. in spite of I had some qualifications c. without my qualifications d. despite my qualifications Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer. After your letter of application and resume, the interview is your best opportunity to (41) _____ the employer - regardless of your background and experience. To do this, use every possible strategy to develop (42) _____ interviewing skills. The best way is to prepare a selective presentation of your background, thoughtful answers to potential interview questions, well-researched questions about the organization, and an effective strategy to introduce yourself. You should also consider your career goals and what the available job offers (43) _____ you can discuss both of these topics with employers. Interviewing is a skill that improves and (44) _____ easier with practice. It is to your advantage to carefully research the job and the organization. There are many (45) _____ to do this. You can ask for printed materials from the employer, such as annual reports and job descriptions. This is an entirely (46) _____ request, so do not hesitate to make it. Use your library and career center resources. Ask colleagues, friends, and faculty about the organization, and about any personal contacts at the organization they might have. Look at the organization's home page. Knowing about the job will help you prepare a (47) _____ of your qualifications so that you can show, point by point, why you are the best (48) _____. Prepare a clear answer to each of the questions in the interview questions section. Practice answering questions with a friend, or (49) _____ front of a mirror. Ask your friend to give you constructive criticism on your speaking style, mannerisms, and gestures. As you practice, avoid colloquialisms, such as "like" and "you know”. It is (50) _____ to prepare yourself for talking with complete strangers. 1. a. impress b. press c. pressure d. regard 2. a. effect b. effective c. effectiveness d. effectively 3. a. that b. so as to c. so that d. because 4. a. comes b. lets c. makes d. becomes 5. a. ways b. practices c. drills d. forms 6. a. exact b. accurate c. proper d. correct 7. a. part b. list c. line d. sum 8. a. employer b. interviewer c. manager d. candidate 9. a. in b. on c. for d. at 10. a. thrilling b. exciting c. important d. unnecessary The interview is one of the most important (1) _____ in the job search process. When an employer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an (2) _____ in yourself. The interview gives both of you the opportunity to (3) _____ enough information to determine if you are a good "fit" for each other. Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation. You should (4) _____ the limited amount of time you have learning about the employer's needs and discuss the ways you can meet these needs. In many cases, you will interview at least, twice before being employed for a (5) _____. Once in a brief screening interview and at least once again in a (6) _____ serious meeting when you may also talk to many of your potential coworkers. A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose. Your goal is to show the employer that you have the (7) _____, background, and ability to do the job and that you can successfully fit into the organization. The interview is also your (8) _____ to gather information about the job, the organization, and future career opportunities to figure out if the position and work environment are (9) _____ for you. Most employers do not hire people based on certificates or diplomas alone. Personality, (10) ______, enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills count heavily in the selection process. 1. a. parts b. roles c. fields d. facts 2. a. interest b. interesting c. interested d. interestingly 3. a. fill b. change c. exchange d. translate 4. a. make b. spend c. post d. apply 5. a. condition b. location c. satisfaction d. position 6. a. most b. mostly c. more d. more than 7. a. skills b. aspects c. appearances d. weaknesses 8. a. fates b. feasts c. lucks d. opportunities 9. a. fit b. right c. accurate d. exact 10. a. confide b. confidence c. confident d. confidently . ĐỀ ÔN THI TN – ĐH NĂM 2011 MÔN: ANH VĂN – A3 Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest. 1. a. develop. organization. There are many (45) _____ to do this. You can ask for printed materials from the employer, such as annual reports and job descriptions. This is an entirely (46) _____ request, so. larger share of state investment. a. shortage b. commitment c. development d. achievement 17. Vietnam's economy, which continues to expand at _______ annual rate in excess of 7 percent, is