ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST Time: 45 minutes Full name: Class: I LISTENING Task You will hear three short conversations There is one question for each conversation For questions 1-3, circle the right answer (A, B or C) You can listen to the recording TWICE What is the topic of the conversation? A computer software B automated vehicles C artificial intelligence How many main causes leading to sea turtles becoming endangered were mentioned? A two B three C four What is the girl doing? A Persuading the boy to apply for the job B Preventing the boy from applying for the job C Agreeing with the boy Task Listen to a programme about Everglades National Park For questions 4-8, complete the note below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER You can listen to the recording TWICE Everglades National Park is the largest (4) _ wilderness in the country Giaoandethitienganh.info Each year, more than (5) people visit the Everglades The goal of creating the park was (6) _ forever a wild area that could never be replaced The expansive wetlands stretch across more than 600,000 (7) _ The Everglades is home to about (8) _ threatened and endangered species II LANGUAGE USE Choose the sentence whose intonation is different from that of the other three A The bus was late B The water is cold C It's cold and wet D Can you answer the phon C Is this sentence 10 A Close the window B Come and tell me D Nice to meet you correct? A Where you 11 B Are you married? C Where does he teach? D How you do? live? Choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete the sentence 12 If I _ next week, I would have accepted the invitation last week A am not travelling B will not be travelling C were not travelling D wouldn't be travelling 13 If Tommy hadn't failed the exam, he home to study tonight A wouldn't have stayed B wouldn't stay C won't stay D isn't going to stay 14 My mother will visit me next week and I will try my best to make her feel _ she is on a vacation A when B as long as C as if D unless 15 When I was a kid, my older brother was always there to for me A watch out B drop out C get on D go out 16 I am sorry I don't have much to say now I will _ to you when I have more evidence A talk back B think back C get back D cut back Choose the best answer to complete each sentence by circling A, B, C, or D 17 I can't believe Jullie has changed that much Whenever I the wonderful time we had, I feel really sad A run out of B cut down on C talk back to D think back on 18 Jane never has a good relationship with her classmates I don’t think she will ever them A keep up with B put up with C get on with D go on with 19 It is very hard to predict when we will completely usable resources given the large number o aspects such as natural disasters and population growth that need to be taken into account A run out of B cut down on C get rid of D drop down on 20 I am afraid there is nothing we can about it We have to _ it A cut down on B put up with C drop in on D talk back to 21 We’re surprised that Tom’s just school He was said to be doing very well in most of the subjec A dropped out of B run out of C kept up with D put up with III READING Giaoandethitienganh.info Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow We need to develop all kinds of skills to survive in the 21 st century Some, like ICT skills and knowledge of the digital world, are taught explicitly in schools in the UK Here are five less obvious ones for you to think about These are the sorts of skills that employers may ask you questions about in interviews so it’s a good idea to think about how good you are in these areas What are your strengths and weaknesses? IMAGINATION In the age of technology that we are living in now, it is no longer enough to keep on making the same products Employers need people who can imagine new approaches and new ideas Think: Think of an object of gadget you use every day How could it be improved? Can you think of three improvements? PROBLEM SOLVING Employers will value workers who are able to see problems before they happen and come up with creative solutions Think: Imagine you are organizing an end-of-term social event at school Think of some problems that you could face Can you think of any solutions? COMMUNICATION SKILLS Workers will have to be good communicators They will have to be able to negotiate and discuss key issues and also write in a clear way without using too many words Think: How people communicate with each other in the 21st century? CRITICAL ANALYSIS Employers want workers who are able to recognize the difference between information that can be believed and false information Think: Use the Internet to find out three facts about a celebrity or famous figure Can you verify the information by checking other websites? DECISION MAKING Individual workers have a growing amount of responsibility It is important to be able to evaluate a situation and be confident in making a decision Think: Which three things could you to (a) be healthier (b) better at school and (c) help others? Make a decision now to at least one of these things Then … just it! 22 21st-century skills are not taught in all schools A True B False C Does not say 23 ICT skills are taught fully in British schools A True B False C Does not say 24 Before each interview, it is necessary to think of the question "What are your strengths and weaknesses A True B False C Does not say 25 Employers like workers to be imaginative A True B False C Does not say 26 Employers want workers to think about possible problems A True B False C Does not say Giaoandethitienganh.info 27 A number of employers like workers to be original when solving problems A True B False C Does not say 28 Future workers will not need to be able to write concisely A True B False C Does not say 29 People communicate with each other less in the 21st century A True B False C Does not say 30 Employers believe it is useful to know a lot of information about celebrities A True B False C Does not say 31 Employers don’t want workers to make decisions without asking them A True B False C Does not say IV WRITING Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 32 I saw you three years ago I don't weigh as much as that time A I weigh more now after three years of not seeing you B I have lost some weight since I saw you three years ago C I have gained some weight since I saw you three years ago D I weigh as much as I was three years ago 33 He is known as a good guitar player He also has a beautiful voice A In addition to playing guitar well, he has a beautiful voice B He knows a good guitar player who has a beautiful voice C He has good knowledge about guitar and how to sing beautifully D He is a good guitar player, moreover, a beautiful voice 34 I am young and inexperienced Yet, I am self-motivated, responsible and well-educated A However I am young and inexperienced, I am self-motivated, responsible and welleducated B As I am young and inexperienced, I am self-motivated, responsible and well-educated C Even I am young and inexperienced, though, I am self-motivated, responsible and welleducated D Although I am young and inexperienced, I am self-motivated, responsible and welleducated 35 She is not in my situation She will never understand what I have to go through A She never puts herself in my shoes so she never understands what I have to go through B The shoe is never on her foot so she never understands what I have to go through C She never waits for my shoe to drop so she never understands what I have to go through D She never fits my shoes so she never understands what I have to go through 36 Dinosaurs lived on earth long time ago They no longer appear anywhere now A Dinosaurs were used to living on earth long time ago B Dinosaurs used to live on earth long time ago C Dinosaurs no longer live on some parts of our earth now D Dinosaurs did not live anywhere on earth Write a letter to apply for the job in the following advert: Giaoandethitienganh.info Give reasons and/or examples to support your points Write your response within the given space Giaoandethitienganh.info V SPEAKING Role play: Your sister wants to apply for a job in a foreign company She asks you about your experience when applying for a job Make a conversation with her In your conversation, you should talk about: - the position - your own experience - what should be done to apply for the job INTERVIEW (5 minutes) The examiner greets students and invites them to take a seat Questions for Students A & B: Can you introduce yourself, please? The examiner says: “Now I’d like you to talk together about the following questions: What you need to to get ready for the world of work?” [Two students talk to each other in 3-4 minutes] The examiner says: “Thank you This is the end of the speaking test.” Topic Development (Individual): Each candidate is given a topic and he/she has to give a speech on that topic The candidate has one minute to prepare his/her response and two minutes to speak Give a speech on the following topic You may use the suggested prompts Lifelong learning offers a number of benefits Giaoandethitienganh.info You will have one minute to prepare and two minutes to talk The end -manual page break Đáp án I LISTENING C B A subtropical 1,000,000/one million to protect hectares 15/fifteen Audio script: Task 1: Questions to There are three questions in this part You will hear three short conversations There is one question for each conversation For questions to 3, circle the right answer (A, B or C) You can listen to the recording twice Now you have 30 seconds to look through the questions [30s trống để học sinh đọc câu hỏi Hết 30s có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu] Are you ready? Let’s start Conversation 1: What is the topic of the conversation? A (Giọng học sinh): So, what does A.I mean? B (Giọng người lớn): Well, A.I means artificial intelligence that can be displayed by machines or software A: With no human intervention? B: That’s right Highly automated vehicles are used in many industries, and smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and dangerous jobs [10s trống, sau có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2] A (Giọng học sinh): So, what does A.I mean? B (Giọng người lớn): Well, A.I means artificial intelligence that can be displayed by machines or software A: With no human intervention? Giaoandethitienganh.info B: That’s right Highly automated vehicles are used in many industries, and smart robots have replaced humans in stressful and dangerous jobs [15s trống, sau có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu chuyển sang conversation 2] Conversation 2: How many main causes leading to sea turtles becoming endangered were mentioned? A (Giọng học sinh): Could you please tell us why sea turtles have become endangered? B (Giọng người lớn): Well, there are a number of factors, though But mainly because of overfishing, loss of nesting habitat, and climate change A: Ah, I see Thank you B: You’re welcome [10s trống, sau có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2] A (Giọng học sinh): Could you please tell us why sea turtles have become endangered? B (Giọng người lớn): Well, there are a number of factors, though But mainly because of overfishing, loss of nesting habitat, and climate change A: Ah, I see Thank you B: You’re welcome [15s trống, sau có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu chuyển sang conversation 3] Conversation 3: What is the girl doing? A (bạn nam): I don’t see any reasons in applying for that job It’s really boring B (bạn nữ): I can’t say I agree with you there The job is really interesting You’ll have chance to meet with different people and improve your communication skills A: Do you think I should apply for it? B: Why not? You will learn lots of things for yourself! [10s trống, sau có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2] A (bạn nam): I don’t see any reasons in applying for that job It’s really boring B (bạn nữ): I can’t say I agree with you there The job is really interesting You’ll have chance to meet with different people and improve your communication skills A: Do you think I should apply for it? B: Why not? You will learn lots of things for yourself! Giaoandethitienganh.info [15s trống, sau có tiếng {ting} báo hiệu chuyển sang Section 2] Audio script Task 2: Questions four to eight Listen to a programme about Everglades National Park For questions four to eight, complete the note below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER You can listen to the recording twice Now you have thirty seconds to look through the questions [tiếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 1] This is Science in the news This week, we will talk about Everglades National Park in Florida Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the country The park is home to several rare and endangered species It is also the third largest national park in the lower 48 states, after Death Valley and Yellowstone Each year, more than 1,000,000 people visit the Everglades In 1947, President Harry Truman spoke at the official opening of Everglades National Park He said the goal of creating the park was to protect forever a wild area that could never be replaced The Everglades is considered one of the great biological wonders of the world The expansive wetlands stretch across more than 600,000 hectares It is a place where plants and animals from the Caribbean Sea share an ecosystem with native North American species Nine different environments exist within the Everglades They include mangrove and cypress swamps, estuaries and coastal marshes Unlike most other national parks, Everglades National Park was created to protect an ecosystem from damage The Everglades is home to about 15 species that federal officials say are threatened and endangered They include the Florida panther, the American crocodile and the West Indian manatee In addition, more than 350 bird species and 300 species of fresh and saltwater fish live within the park The Everglades is also home to 40 species of mammals and 50 reptile species [tiếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2] II LANGUAGE USE D 12 C 10 C 11 B 13 B 14 C 15 A 16 C Choose the best answer to complete each sentence by circling A, B, C, or D 17 D 18 C 19 A 20 B 21 A III READING 22 C 23 A 24 B 25 A 26 A 27 C 28 B 29 B 30 B 31 B IV WRITING Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions 32 B 33 A 34 D Write a letter to apply for the job in the following advert: 35 A 36 B Giaoandethitienganh.info Sample writing: Lemon Tree Investments, Inc 203 King Road, London 8970, Britain Kyle Harrison 300 Main St London 8970, UK Phone: 9807633 - 134 Email: kylehar@gmail.com Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the Assistant Manager position posted on Jobs.com I am excellent for this position, as demonstrated by my extensive background in office management and proven success as a team leader In my previous role, I successfully supported a team of 20 members In this position, I had excellent opportunities to sharpen my interpersonal skills including communication, team leading and cooperation I look forward to learning the demands of the company and providing quality task fulfillment I belive that I possess necessary qualifications and experience to get the position Not only am I self-motivated but I have a passion for creating a positive and productive working environment I believe that I will have a significant impact on the employees and clients I look forward to hearing from you If you have any further questions or require any additional documentation, please feel free to contact me using the above information Thank you for your time and consideration Yours faithfully, Kyle Harrison V SPEAKING Giaoandethitienganh.info ...A am not travelling B will not be travelling C were not travelling D wouldn't be travelling 13 If Tommy hadn't failed the exam, he home to... the park The Everglades is also home to 40 species of mammals and 50 reptile species [tiếng {ting} báo hiệu lần nghe thứ 2] II LANGUAGE USE D 12 C 10 C 11 B 13 B 14 C 15 A 16 C Choose the best... my shoes so she never understands what I have to go through B The shoe is never on her foot so she never understands what I have to go through C She never waits for my shoe to drop so she never