TEST 111 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 questions A vacancy B wholesale C retail D category A apply B university C identity D early 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 questions A university B application C technology D entertainment A experience B technology C environment D optimistic Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company A curriculum vitae B reference C recommendation D photograph Jane seemed to have made progress in her studying This makes her parents happy A speed B expectation C improvement D treatment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in the following questions We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time A lie down B slow down C put down D turn down English, Mathematics and Science are scored subjects, which are compulsory in the national examinations in England A optional B obligatory C mandatory D required 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 My uncle has just bought some expensive furnitures for his new house A B C D 10 Neither his parents nor his teacher are satisfied with his result when he was at high school A B C D 11 I think you should apply for that company which is said to pay very well A B C D 12 If you had sent the application form to that company, you would have offered a job A B C D 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 13 This is a “no smoking” office A Smoking is not banned in this office B It’s OK if you smoke in this office C There is not smoke in this office D You are not allowed to smoke in this office 14 “Why don’t you ask the teacher for help?” Peter asked me A Peter suggested that he should ask the teacher for help B Peter advised me to ask the teacher for help C Peter asked me why I didn’t ask the teacher for help D Peter recommended me not to ask the teacher for help 15 The last time when I saw her was three years ago A I have often seen her for the last three years B About three years ago, I used to meet her C I have not seen her for three years D I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again 16 Hemingway developed a very concise writing style His name is well- known throughout the world A Hemingway, his name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style B Hemingway, whose is name well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style C Hemingway, whose name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style D Hemingway, who developed a very concise writing style, his name is well- known throughout the world 17 John is fat because he eats so many chips A If John didn’t eat so many chips, he would not be fat B John is fat though he eats so many chips C Being fat, John eats so many chips D If John doesn’t eat so many chips, he will not be fat Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges 18 Nancy: “ ” - Sue: “Great Thanks.” A Be careful! B Excuse me ! C How are you doing? D What are you doing? 19 Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” -Mary: “ ” A I have nothing to tell you B Oh Poor me! C Never mind! D Good job! Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions 20 Many people are dying _ various types of cancer A about B in C of D by 21 I don't believe _ you You always let me down A at B on C in D of 22 He has not been offered the job because he cannot meet the of the company A requirements B applicants C information D education 23 Andy is a(n) _; she always feels that bad things are more likely to happen than good things A terrorist B optimist C economist D pessimist 24 He was the only that was offered the job A apply B application C applicant D applying 25 The noise of the airplanes _from the airport over my house is unbearable at times A which taking off B taking off C which was taking off D to take off 26 Our solar system is in a galaxy the Milky Way A to be called B calling C called D calls 27 The number of people who are unemployed increasing dramatically every year A are B were C is D was 28 Linda has lost her identity card again This is the second time it A happens B has happened C happened D had happened 29 Companies select applicants with potential and train them _ competent employees A become B became C to become D becoming 30 Mary is preparing herself for the job interview She knows that if she let this chance slip, she it for the rest of her life A would regret B regrets C will regret D would have regretted 31 He didn’t know _ when his boss called A where was he B he was where C where he was D where he were 32 I still remember very proud and happy when I graduated from Yale university A to be B being C be D been 33 The university by private funds as well as by tuition income A is supported B supports C is supporting D has supported 34 Princess Diana is said _ in a car crash years ago A to be kill B to have been killed C to kill D to be killing 35 _ United States is one of _ most powerful countries in the world A The/ a B The/ the C A / a D An/ no article Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks You can change your view of life, according to psychologist It only takes a little (36) , and you'll find life more rewarding as a (37) _ Optimism, they say, is not only about self-respect and confidence but is also a positive way of looking at life Optimists are more likely to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your (38) _ toward the world Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (39) _ wrong Most optimists, on the (40) hand, have been brought up not to regard failure as the end of the world - they just get on with their lives 36 A energy B effort C work D effect 37 A result B reason C purpose D product 38 A opinion B attitude C view D position 39 A goes B falls C comes D turns 40 A opposite B others C other D far Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks When you apply for a job, one of the most important things is job interview In order to make a good impression during a job interview, you need to prepare yourself for the interview carefully Punctuation is very necessary You should arrive in plenty of time so that you have a little of time to relax and keep calm before the interview You should be well—dressed Do not wear a skirt which is too short or jeans You also need to plan what you are going to say You have to answer a lot of questions about your education and experience You may be asked many things about yourself and especially about the reason why you decide to apply for the job You can ask the interviewer about the salary you expect, the position you are applying and the duties you have to in the job You also must try to find out as much as possible about the company you want to work for 41 When you apply for a job, A job interview is not important B don’t make any good impression C preparation is not necessary D the interview is important for you to prepare 42 What about punctuation? A Being late is all right B You should arrive early enough to relax C Punctuation is not important D If you are late the interviewer will wait 43 What about clothes? A You can wear whatever you like B Jeans are suggested C You should be well-dressed D A short skirt makes you more attractive 44 You may be asked about A your study B the reason why you are interested in the job C your experience D your education and experience as well as the reason why you are interested in the job 45 You can ask the interviewee about A the salary, position and duties B the salary, position and his age C the salary and the interviewer’s education D the salary and the interviewer’s family and his duties Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Students must apply for a place before attending any class Applications, whether by post or in persons, are dealt with in the order they are received at the Adult Education Office You can apply: By post: use the card provided with the exact fee You will be accepted on the course unless it is full, in which case we will inform you An acknowledgement will not be made nor a receipt sent unless you provide a stamped addressed envelope Receipts will normally be given out at the first class In person: Call at the Adult Education Office (ground floor, Block C) between 9.00 am and 3.30 pm (2.30 pm on Fridays) Students should note that popular classes may be full well before the course is due to start, so early application is strongly advised to avoid disappointment For the autumn term, applications will be accepted by post or in person from 1st August, for the spring term from 1st December and for the summer term from 1st April 46 Students who apply to the College by post will A be always admitted B be given receipts right away C have an advantage over people applying in person D be informed if they have not got a place 47 The word “acknowledgement” would probably mean: A acceptance B thank C recognition D gratitude 48 What must students applying by post do? A Provide a stamped addressed envelope B Pay at the first class C Send payment with their application D Bring the receipt to the first class 49 Students applying in person can call at the Adult Education Office A at any time they like B at 8.30 on Mondays C at 3.30 on Fridays D at 10.30 on Tuesdays 50 If students want to apply for the autumn term, _ A they shouldn’t apply too early to avoid disappointment B they must apply before 1st August C they can apply either by post or in person D they should apply by post rather than in person ... applications will be accepted by post or in person from 1st August, for the spring term from 1st December and for the summer term from 1st April 46 Students who apply to the College by post will ... throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style C Hemingway, whose name is well- known throughout the world, developed a very concise writing style D Hemingway, who developed a very concise... exchanges 18 Nancy: “ ” - Sue: “Great Thanks.” A Be careful! B Excuse me ! C How are you doing? D What are you doing? 19 Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.” -Mary: “ ” A I have nothing