Unit 8.

THE WORLD OF WORK

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. advertisement B. applicant C. candidate D. management
2. A. relevant B. energetic C. enthusiastic D. engineer
3. A. organized B. prioritize C. important D. opportunity
4. A. competitive B. entrepreneur C. apprenticeship D. conscientious
5. A. challenging B. energetic C. management D. organized
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. experience B. apprenticeship C. administration 4-2 D. prioritize
7. A. advertisement B. probation C. competitive D. relevant 1-2
8. A. organization B. enthusiastic C. compassionate 4-2 D. qualification
9. A. encourage 2-1 B. interview C. graduate D. organize
10. A. successful B. significant C. experienced D. challenging 1-2
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. He has all the right for the job.
A. certificates B. degrees C. diplomas D. qualifications
12. Before we apply for any jobs, we need to prepare a good CV and a very carefully.
A. resume B.job interview C. covering letter overing D. reference
13. Employers always want job to be able to demonstrate their skills and qualities.
A. employees B. workers C. staff D. applicants
14. There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them are for an
interview.
A. shortlisted B. listed C. screened D. tested
15. My application was not successful; there were more than 4,000 applicants and only 20 were selected. I
realized that apprenticeship were very .
A. demanding B. crowding C. competitive D. difficult 104
16. When preparing a CV, university can consider attaching a separate report about official work
experience during the course.
A. graduates B. leavers C. candidates D. applicants
17. An apprentice is required to do several years' .
A. coaching B. education C. formation D. training
18. According to everyone in the , she's a very good boss.
A. apartment B. compartment C. department D. employment
19. She's looking for a better position with another .
 A. association B. firm C. house D. society
20. It's wise to think about choosing a before leaving school.
A. business B. career C. living D. profession
21. A doctor is a member of a respected .
A. occupation B. profession C. trade D. work
22. If you want a job, you have to for one.
A. applicate B. apply C. ask D. request
23. You'll probably have to an application form.
A. fill down B. fill in C. fill on D. fill through
24. And you'll need to give the names of two or three .
A. hostages B. judges C. referees D. umpires
25. All the members of our are expected to work hard.
A. personal B. personnel C. staff D. gang
26. Some of my work is interesting, but a lot of it is just .
A. habit B. practice C. tradition D. routine
27. If you are paid monthly, rather than weekly, you receive .
A. revenue B. a reward C. a salary D. wages
28. The purpose of running a business is to make a .
A. service B. profit C. money D. contribution
29. The were delivered to the warehouse by lorry.
A. data B. goods C. material D. stuff
30. Many young people travel all over the world and do all kinds of jobs before they .
A. lie down B. settle down C. touch down D. put down
31. In Britain, people are usually unwilling to tell other people how much they .
A. earn B. obtain C. deserves D. gain
32. If you're a(n) you have to do what your boss tells you.
A. director B. employee C. employer D. manager
33. You can earn more money by working .
A. extraordinary hours B. overhours C. overtime D. supplementary hours
34. It's difficult these days for a young person to find a well-paid job.
A. eternal B. reliable C. permanent D. stable
35. She was after three years with the company.
A. advanced B. raised C. elevated D. promoted
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
36. My work is challenging, of course, because it involves both a sales function and a technique function.
A. fascinating B. rewarding C. stimulating D. demanding
37. She's doing well so she was promoted last year. Now she's in charge of a small team of four people.
 A. controls B. supervises C. takes over D. rules
38. Somebody looks at the detailed specification for the installation and then another colleague researches the
cost of the labor and materials.
A. co-worker B. employee C. staff D. supervisor
39. I've been working here for over ten years now and I'm on first-name terms with everyone, even the CEO.
A. getting on B. happy
C. having an informal/friendly relationship D. satisfied
40. Jane used to be very excellent as a child and now she's the CEO of a big multi-national company. However,
her brother is a blue-collar worker in a small local factory.
A. mental B. low-paid C. manual D. regular
41. Employers usually look for candidates who have qualifications and relevant experience.
A. excellent B. rich C. appropriate D. extensive
42. I registered with some online employment agencies, and they found a vacancy almost immediately.
A. work B. an available job C. career D. place
43. Jacob was made redundant last month due to his company's downsizing policy. He's on a short-term
contract with a medium-sized company at the moment.
A. permanent B. temporary C. part-time D. full-time
44. When applying for a certain job, you'll be at an advantage if you have hands-on experience.
A. relevant B. prior C. practical D. considerable
45. When the factory closed, over a hundred people were made redundant.
A. fired B. sacked C. laid off D. appointed
Exercise 5. 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.
46. Should you hire a full-time employee on a permanent contract?
A. long-term B. long-lasting C. temporary D. limited
47. If the candidates can perform well and impress the interviewers during the interview, they can be recruited.
A. taken on B. dismissed C. employed D. chosen
48. To become a librarian, you need to be really well-organized.
A. in order B. neat and tidy C. compassionate D. messy
49. What exactly are white collar workers? They are people who work in offices and administrative positions.
A. manual B. intellectual C. official D. desk-job
50. Most, not to say all of the employers want to look for candidates with punctuality, so make sure you make a
positive impression on them by showing up on time for the interview.
A. good time management B. ability to meet deadlines C. being late D. being in time
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51. The shop assistant finally agreed a full refund.
A. giving me B. to give me C. give to me D. to me to give
52. Bill asked me why to go shopping with me.
A. I hadn't invited him B. hadn't I invited him
C. I hadn't him invited D. hadn't I him invited
53. "Don't come to the interview late," my mom said.
A. My mom told me do not come to the interview late.
B. My mom told me did not come to the interview late.
C. My mom told me not to come to the interview late.
D. My mom told me not coming to the interview late.
54. "I will help you with your CV, Mary," Peter said.
A. Peter advised Mary to write the CV. B. Peter promised to help Mary with her CV.
C. Peter advised Mary not to write her CV. D. Peter wanted Mary to help with the CV.
55. “ ,” the doctor advised his patient.
A. You had better stop drinking B. You had better to drink
C. I would like you to drink D. Please drink some more
56. The woman said she in this company for over 20 years.
A. has been working B. was working C. had been working D. works
57. US scientists claim that they a new vaccine against malaria.
A. were developed B. have developed C. had developed D. was developing
58. If you saw a layer, he'd advise you legal action.
A. take B. taking C. to take D. for taking
59. The lecturer recommended a number of books before the exam.
A. reading B. to read C. we reading D. to have read
60. The boss because he was always behind the deadlines.
A. threatened to dismiss him B. suggested him to dismiss
C. threatened him to dismiss D. promised him to dismiss
61. “Go ahead. Jump again,” the instructor .
A. urged B. promised C. demanded D. required
62. “ ” Jim offered.
A. Can I get you a drink? B. May I drink? C. Do you want to drink? D. Could I drink?
63. “ ,” the workers refused.
A. We would like to work overtime
B. We had better work overtime
C. We're afraid that we really don't want to work overtime
D. We're willing to work overtime
64. “ ,” Paul reminded me.
A. Don't forget to tailor your CV to match the job descriptions
B. I would tailor your CV if you do not mind
C. I remember to tailor the CV
 D. I remember tailoring your CV
65. Ellie asked Stan to look at the new catalogue.
A. did he want B. do you want C. whether he wants D. if he wanted
66. Stephen me he'd bought that suit in a sale.
A. said B. spoke C. told D. claimed
67. “What did the man say when you challenged him?”
“He said he pay for the things in his bag, but I didn't believe him!”
A. is going to B. has been going to C. goes to D. was going to
68. When I last saw Carrie, she told me she of applying for another job, but now she's changed her mind.
A. thought B. is thinking C. was thinking D. has been thinking
69. “What did they say when they realized you weren't a shoplifter?”
“They apologized me.”
A. to doubt B. they had doubted C. for doubting D. the doubt of
70. “What did Maria ask you?”
“She asked me I had ever been abroad.”
A. that B. whether C. for D. About
71. It's about time Mrs Richards apologized to me me a gossip in front of everybody.
A. to have called B. from calling C. that she called D. for having called
72. She may claim a PhD but nobody's ever actually seen the certificate.
A. having B. to have C. for having D. if she has
73. Tammy responded that at least she'd never lied to her parents.
A. to say B. that she said C. by saying D. with having said
74. The woman asked get lunch at school.
A. can the children B. if the children can
C. whether the children could D. could the children
75. They said they had got back .
A. the following day B. the day after tomorrow C. the next day D. the previous day
76. The accused denied in the vicinity of the murder scene.
A. to have ever been B. have ever been C. having been ever D. ever having been
77. We complained the manager the poor service we received at the restaurant.
A. on - about B. at - for C. with - of D. to - about
78. Police are advising away from the building.
A. people to stay B. people staying C. people stay D. people will stay
79. The old man warned the young boys in the deep river.
A. to swim B. not to swim C. don't swim D. against not swimming
80. “You must give me your essays,” Mrs. Vine said.
Mrs. Vine said we give her our essays.
A. were having to B. will have to C. had to D. would have to
 Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
81. He complained with his friends about the terrible working condition at that factory.
A B to C D
82. She refused to tell me what was the director's salary was because that information was confidential.
A B what C D
83. You had better learning a foreign language before applying for a job.
A B learn C D
84. The applicant asked the head of the human resources department to tell him what the skills he needed in
A B C what skillsD
order to get that job.
85. My friend offered finding more information about the company that I was applying to.
A B to find C D
86. She asked me what the most important thing to remember at an interview is.
A B C D was
87. The shop has volunteered that it will deliver the chairs by the end of the week.
A B C D
88. The old man warned the children to not swim in that river because it was very deep and dangerous.
A B not to swim
C D
89. We were disappointed when the receptionist tells that the hotel was fully booked that week.
A B told us C D
90. Before the meeting finished, they arranged when they met next.
A B C D they would meet
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
91. "Hello, may I speak to the manager please?" “ ”
A. No, you may not. B. That's OK. C. Hold on, please D. You're welcome.
92. “Hi, Chris. Good day at work?” “ ”
A. Yeah, not bad, thanks. B. I'm fine, thanks. C. No, thanks. D. I'm terribly sorry.
93. "Your email was a bit of a shock: Rob trying to sell the coffee shop to Café Pronto. I couldn't believe it!”
A. Me, too. B. So could I. C. I couldn't, too. D. Me neither.
94. “Congratulations! You did a great job!” “ ”
A. It's my pleasure. B. You're welcome. C. It's nice of you to say so. D. That's OK.
95. “Could you pick me up before 4 p.m?” “ I'll be still working then."
A. I hope so. B. Yes, I could. C. I'm afraid I can't. D. Yes, of course.
96. “What do you usually do on your days off?” “ ”
A. I usually ride to work. B. I often do not much.
C. Nothing much. I usually sleep until 10 a.m. D. Very few.
97. “I'll help you write the CV if you want.” “ ”
A. I don't want. B. Really? That's very kind of you.
C. You shouldn't. D. I really want.
98. “What do you do?” “ ”
A. What do you do? B. I work in advertising.
C. I do as an advertiser. D. I am an advert.
99. “That'new French restaurant does a fixed price menu for only £18.” “ ”
A. It's very good value for money. B. l'll save a bit of money.
C. What a waste of money. D. It costs a fortune.
100. "Can I pay by credit card?" " ”
A. Well, there's 10% off if you pay cash. B. Yes, I think I've got some pound coins.
C. Yes, we take Visa and Master card. D. Not too bad.
101. "Mandy doesn't seem very happy at the moment. Is she finding the course difficult?" “ ”
A. No, the course is difficult. B. No, she's going to drop out.
C. Yes, she's happy. D. Yes, I think she's going to drop out and get a job.
102. "Hi, Susie, I haven't seen you around much recently." “ ”
A. No, I've been at home revising most nights. B. Me neither.
C. Well, me too. D. I haven't seen you for ages, either.
103. "What gave you the impression that Greg was depressed?" “ ”
A. Mary told me. B. Oh, I don't know. He just seemed a bit down.
C. He depressed me. D. He's really depressing.
104. "What are your weaknesses?" “ ”
A. I'm not weak. B. In fact, I'm very strong.
C. Well, I suppose I'm a bit of a perfectionist. D. I'm perfect
105. "How do you do. Nice to meet you!” “ ”
A. I'm fine, thank you. B. How do you do. Nice to meet you, too.
C. Not bad. What about you? D. It's very kind of you to say so.
Part V. READING
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
A MORE COMMERCIAL TUNE
Roger Press, 40, has changed his career. After spending five years (106) a concert pianist he has
gone into business, recently (107) up his own company. "After leaving university I decided to
(108) myself to a career in music. I loved performing but it was very hard (109) . I played at
concerts in Europe and America, made recordings and got good (110) . But after a while I felt I had
gone as (111) as I could. Unless you are one of the world's top pianists, it's difficult to earn a good
(112) and I wasn't one of the greatest.
 When I (113) up my performing career, people around me were more sad and disappointed than I
was. But I felt free and (114) I knew I was getting serious about life. After getting a (115) in
business administration I joined the recording company EMI and started their classical video division,
producing programs about famous artists. A year ago I left EMI and formed a new company, New
Media System, which (116) in multimedia programs.
Now that I run my own business I'm in control of my life and I feel proud of my achievements.
Although the stress is high and I work (117) hours, the stress involved in piano playing was much
worse. It took physical, emotional and mental skills. I prefer the pressures I live with now.'
106. A. like B. working C. how D. as
107. A. giving B. setting C. forming D. bringing
108. A. devote B. take C. assign D. employ
109. A. job B. effort C. work D. career
110. A. reviews B. critics C. reports D. praise
111. A. soon B. often C. far D. much
112. A. life B. living C. money D. payment
113. A. took B. brought C. gave D. put
114. A. lastly B. at last C. at the end D. lately
115. A. qualification B. title C. graduate D. grade
116. A. specializes B. focuses C. concentrates D. dedicates
117. A. overtim B. large C. long D. bonus
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
LINDA GREENLAW: SWORDFISH FISHERMAN
Not only does Linda Greenlaw do one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, but also does it
extremely well. She has been described as ‘one of the best captains on the entire East Coast’ and that, in
one of the leading countries in the fishing industry, is praise indeed.
Linda was born and brought up on Isle au Haut, a tiny island ten kilometers off the coast of Maine,
USA. She fell in love with fishing as a child, and she worked on fishing boats during her summer breaks
from college.
Her first opportunity to go on a deep-sea fishing trip came when she was nineteen. Alden Leeman, a
man she'd never met before, hired her for thirty days on his sword-fishing boat. The trip was a success
and eventually Alden offered Linda her first boat to captain in 1986, which probably made her the only
woman ever to captain a sword-fishing boat.
So, why did she take up swordfishing in the first place? Linda says that not only does she like the way
she feels on a boat, but she also gets passionate about catching a fish. More than anything, she's proud
of being a fisherman, even more so than she is of being a best-selling author.
Linda has published four books to date, the first of which, The Hungry Ocean, was top of the New York
bestseller list for three months. In it, Linda tells the story of one fishing trip and narrates the adventures
 she experienced on board with her five-man crew, including bad weather, sickness, mechanical
problems and, of course, the fish.
But the world of fish and fishing is a man's world and it's not easy to find a word to describe Linda
Greenlaw. In her own words, she says: 'I am a woman. I am a fisherman. I am not a "fisherwoman”,
“fisherlady", or "fishergirl”.’
118. Linda is .
A. American B. British C. Canadian D. Greek
119. Her first deep-sea fishing trip was .
A. when she was thirty B. when she was a child C. before she was twenty D. in 1986
120. Linda took up swordfishing because .
A. she needed to earn some money B. she wanted to become a best-selling author
C. all her family are fishermen D. she loves boats and catching fish
121. On the boat described in The Hungry Ocean .
A. there were five people B. there were six people
C. there were four people D. there were three people
122. Linda prefers to be described as .
A. a fisherwoman B. a fisherlady C. a fisherman D. a fishergirl
Exercise 11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
A WRITER'S LIFE: G P TAYLOR
J. K. Rowling may be responsible for the revival of fantasy fiction. But her contemporary rivals, many
of whom have benefited from her success, seem reluctant to give her credit for starting a trend. Philip
Pullman, for example, points out that Northern Lights, the first volume in his trilogy His Dark
Materials, was published a year before Harry Potter's adventures began. So it comes as a surprise when
G P Taylor concedes that he only wrote a novel because of the enormous popularity of Harry Potter.
Taylor is the Yorkshire vicar who sold his motorbike to self-publish 2,000 copies of his first novel,
Shadowmancer, a book that was subsequently picked up by publishers Faber and got to number one in
the New York Times bestseller list. His novels conjure up dark, chilling worlds in which the super
natural threatens to take over, yet he describes his life as a writer in flatly functional terms. For example,
he is able to name the exact day that he became a novelist: March 21, 2002. 'It was one of those seminal
moments in my life. Harry Potter was becoming very popular. And I thought, “This woman's written a
book. I might write one." ’
‘I got a copy of Harry Potter, counted the number of words that were on the page, measured the width of
the margin, counted the number of chapters in the book, how many pages were in the book and set my
computer screen up so that it would have 468 Words on the page. My chapters were the same length as
the Harry Potter chapters; I thought, “This must be how you write the book.”
The Harry Potter formula has its faults, of course. Stephen King was once asked what he thought of
Rowling's novels. Were they thought-provoking'? King thought not. But did that matter, he wondered,
 in a 'fantasy-adventure aimed primarily at children and published in the heart of the summer vacation'?
His conclusion was unequivocal: ‘Of course not. What kids on summer vacation want - and probably
deserve - is simple, uncomplicated fun.'
Shadowmancer is a simple and uncomplicated fantasy - and Taylor, who is his own most effective critic,
makes few further claims for the novel. 'It's a great story, but if I'd written it now, it would be a
completely different book. In many ways, it's a clumsy classic. There are a lot of things in there that I
would get rid of. And yet, I think that's the big attraction. It's because it's an incredible adventure story,
written by a non-writer, just a storyteller.
Taylor returns to this distinction between writing and storytelling a number of times, distancing himself
from grand and lofty ideas of the novelist's purpose. He describes himself as a 'fairly uneducated,
council-house kid' who ran away to London as a teenager, ‘a bit of a chancer, with ideas above his
station’. He read Dickens, lots of Orwell - 'they were trendy books to read' - and Kerouac. But he is
uncomfortable talking at any length about favorite novels or influences beyond Rowling: 'I have not
read all that many books. I'm not, you know, a very literate person.'
Taylor was a rock-music promoter in his twenties and remains a showman, happiest in front of a crowd.
He describes the talks he gives in schools and at book festivals, dressed up as a sea captain or as an 18 th-
century highwayman in a long black coat. ‘You're using your face, you're using your body, you're acting
out what you're doing.’ The business of putting his thoughts in writing can be problematic in
comparison. As a storyteller, in order to demonstrate shock or alarm to an audience he will "pause
between sentences and showed a wide-eyed, staring face. But to describe that in English ...’
This impatience with the limitation of language can be a positive asset: in Tersia, Taylor's new fantasy,
the speed of the narrative and the scale of the events that overwhelm the characters mean there is no
time for the story to get bogged down. That said, it is unusual to hear a writer speak in such a
dismissive way of his craft. Shadowmancer has been taken on by Universal Pictures, and Taylor does
nothing to hide the fact that he thinks 'the movie's more exciting than the book’.
123. The writer says that many fantasy fiction writers would not agree that .
A. they have copies their ideas from J. K. Rowling
B. J. K. Rowling's success has contributed to their own
C. Fantasy fiction will remain fashionable for many years
D. J. K. Rowling is a writer of fantasy fiction in the true sense
124. The writer is surprised by .
A. the success of Taylor's books B. the short time Taylor has been a writer
C. the number of books Taylor has published D. Taylor's reasons for writing his first book
125. What aspect of the Harry Potter books does Taylor admit to imitating?
A. the writing style B. the storylines C. the layout D. the cover design
126. What does that in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. the Harry Potter formula B. the novels' target audience
C. the timing of the novels' publication D. the novels' failure to make people think
127. What does Taylor say about Shadowmancer?
A. He is aware of its limitations. B. He did not write all of it himself.
C. He is going to write a revised edition. D. It does not deserve the praise it receives.
128. What opinion does Taylor have of himself?
A. He is very proud of his achievement as a writer.
B. He thinks he is a better writer than J. K. Rowling.
C. He does not regard himself as a serious novelist.
D. He feels he deserves greater recognition.
129. What do we learn about the talks Taylor gives?
A. He enjoys them more than being a promoter. B. He couldn't do them without dressing up.
C. He finds them easier than writing. D. He likes shocking people.
130. What does the writer mean by there is no time for the story to get bogged down (the last paragraph)?
A. The story moves on too quickly.
B. The plot is never prevented from developing.
C. Emotions are not dealt with in sufficient detail.
D. The story is not always as exciting as it could be.
Part VI. WRITING
Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to choose the best sentence that can be made from the words given.
131. I/ read/ advertisement/ post/ secretary/ company's website.
A. I would like to read the advertisement for the post of a secretary on your company's website.
B. I enjoy reading the advertisement for the post of a secretary on your company's website.
C. I have just read the advertisement for the post of a secretary on your company's website.
D. I read the advertisement which is looking for a post of a secretary on your company's website.
132. I think/ I meet your requirements / I write/ apply for/ position.
A. I think I must meet your requirements so that I am writing to apply for this position.
B. Because I think I can meet your requirements so I am writing to apply for this position.
C. As I think I can meet your requirements so I am writing to apply for this position.
D. I think I can meet your requirements, therefore, I am writing to apply for this position.
133. My academic background/ BA certificate in Business Administration/ one year's experience/ work as a
personal assistant.
A. My academic background includes a BA certificate in Business Administration and I have one year's
experience of working as a personal assistant.
B. My academic background it is a BA certificate in Business Administration as well as I have one
year's experience of working as a personal assistant.
C. My academic background which has a BA certificate in Business Administration. Furthermore, I
have one year's experience of working as a personal assistant.
D. My academic background that is a BA certificate in Business Administration. Nonetheless, I have
one year's experience of working as a personal assistant.
134. My strengths/ work well under high pressure/ well-organized and punctual.
A. My strengths is to work well under high pressure, besides, I am well-organized and punctual.
B. My strengths include being able to work well under high pressure, in addition to, I am well-organized
and punctual.
C. My strengths include working well under high pressure and I am very well-organized and punctual.
D. My strengths include working well under high pressure and being very well-organized and punctual.
135. My CV/ enclose/ contact/ me/ every morning/ look forward/ interviewed.
A. My CV enclosed and contact me every morning. I look forward to be interviewed.
B. My CV is enclosed. You can contact me every morning. I am looking forward to being interviewed.
C. My CV which is enclosed, so please contact me every morning. I am looking forward to be
interviewed.
D. My CV is enclosed. Please contact me every morning. As a result, I look forward to being
interviewed.
136. Job interview/ opportunity/show/ employer/ what/ recruited.
A. Job interview is your opportunity to show an employer what he or she gets when you will be
recruited.
B. Job interview is an opportunity for your showing an employer what he or she will get when you are
recruited.
C. A job interview is an opportunity for you to show an employer what he or she will get if you are
recruited.
D. Job interview is your opportunity to show an employer what he or she will get unless you are
recruited.
137. People/ work/ offices/ have/ five-day week/ often say/ nine-to-five job.
A. People who work in offices have a five-day week and are often said to have a nine-to-five job.
B. People work in offices that have a five-day week and are often said to have a nine-to-five job.
C. People working in offices have a five-day week and often say to have a nine-to-five job.
D. People worked in offices which have a five-day week and are often said to have a nine-to-five job.
138. Thanks to/ high grades/ university/ she/ offer/ the position.
A. Thanks to her high grades at university so she is offered the position.
B. Thanks to her high grades at university, she offered the position.
C. Thanks to her high grades at university, she is offered the position.
D. Thanks to her high grades at university, so she offers the position.
139. My boss/ have/ assistant/ send/ document/ to him/ while/ away/ on business.
A. My boss had his assistant sent the document to him while he was away on business.
B. My boss had his assistant send the document to him while he was away on business.
C. My boss had his assistant to send the document to him while he was away on business.
D. My boss had his assistant sent the document for him while he was away on business.
140. What/ wear/ always important/ it/ create/ first impression/ interviewers.
 A. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression on the interviewers.
B. What you wear is always important when it creates the first impression on the interviewers.
C. What you wear is always important as it creates the first impression for the interviewers.
D. What you wear is always important because of it creates the first impression on the interviewer.
Exercise 13. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
141. The secretary said, "Sorry, I will never work on Sunday.”
A. The secretary promised not to work on Sunday.
B. The secretary refused not to work on Sunday.
C. The secretary reminded her boss to work on Sunday.
D. The secretary refused to work on Sunday.
142. "Joanna, please come to my office immediately," the boss said.
A. The boss invited Joanna to come to his office immediately.
B. The boss warned Joanna to come to his office immediately.
C. The boss asked Joanna to come to his office immediately.
D. The boss told Joanna please come to his office immediately.
143. “Susan, can you remember to photocopy these documents for tomorrow's meeting?" said the line manager.
A. The line manager advised Susan to photocopy those documents for the meeting tomorrow.
B. The line manager reminded Susan to photocopy those documents for the meeting the following day.
C. The line manager invited Susan to photocopy these documents for the meeting the following day.
D. The line manager reminded Susan to photocopy these documents for the meeting the following day.
144. "Go on, Mike! Apply for the job," the father said.
A. The father encouraged Mike to apply for the job.
B. The father denied applying for the job.
C. The father invited Mike to apply for the job.
D. The father forced Mike to apply for the job.
145. “I would like a cup of coffee, please,” Ms. Smith said to the waitress.
A. Ms. Smith ordered the waitress to bring her a cup of coffee.
B. Ms. Smith invited the waitress a cup of coffee.
C. Ms. Smith advised the waitress to drink a cup of coffee.
D. Ms. Smith warned the waitress not to drink coffee.
 Unit 9. CHOOSING A CAREER
Part I. PHONETICS

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. tedious B. secure C. temporary D. rewarding
2. A. enthusiastic B. smooth C. southern D. trustworthy
3. A. tertiary B. trustworthy C. tempting D. shortlist
4. A. pension B. commission C. passion D. decision
5. A. shortlist B. temporary C. afford D. accordingly
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. rewarding B. fascinating C. tedious D. challenging
7. A. prospect B. reference C. promoted D. interview
8. A. unemployment B. economics C. manufacture D. responsible
9. A. workforce B. high-flyer C. handshake D. headhunt
10. A. commuter B. commitment C. employee D. attendant
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
11. I was only absent the office for a few minutes!
A. for B. from C. in D. about
12. She became a full-time member of last year.
A. employees B. employers C. workers D. staff
13. The for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year.
A. wage B. payment C. salary D. tip
14. Shelley disagreed with the board's decision so she and went to work for another company.
A. retired B. fired C. sacked D. resigned
15. Being a flight attendant is a job. You may have to work long hours on long haul flights and not get
enough sleep.
A. tedious B. demanding C. rewarding D. fascinating
16. I think that doing medical research would be really because this job would save people's lives.
A. challenging B. tiresome C. rewarding D. monotonous
17. I am writing in to your advertisement on Vietnamework.com for the post of a personal assistant.
A. connection B. association C. relation D . response
18. Some people to London every day from as far away as Leeds.
A. connect B. commute C. commence D. correspond
19. When the factory closed, over a hundred people were redundant.
A. made B. given C. taken D. done
20. Most governments tax people on the amount of money they each year.
 A. win B. gain C. earn D. benefit
21. After working at the same company for thirty years, my grandfather was looking forward to his .
A. overtime B. pension C. charity D. allowance
22. Who is responsible dealing with complaints?
A. with B. for C. in D. at
23. Success in this industry depends a lot luck!
A. with B. from C. at D. on
24. Don't you think you should apply for the job writing?
A. with B. for C. at D. in
25. The I 'm a member of is calling for a nationwide strike next week.
A. union B . charity C. organization D. company
26. Have you had any news about that you applied for yet?
A. work B. job C. career D. vacancy
27. In some professions, you have to when you're 60 or 65 years old.
A. resign B. terminate C. retire D. dismiss
28. We began looking round for advertising agencies which have experience of our market.
A. to B. with C. by D. at
29. The covering letter wasn't attached the CV.
A. to B. with C. from D. by
30. Certificates provide proofs of your .
A. qualifications B. qualities C. diplomas D. ambitions
31. I'd like to speak to the person in please.
A. duty B. responsibility C. obligation D. charge
32. When you the interview, remember to bring some sample of your work.
A. apply B. join C. attend D. make
33. I would be grateful for an opportunity to visit your company and discuss my application with you .
A. in privacy B. individually C. privately D. in person
34. If my application is successful, I will be able to start work from 15th of August when I finish all my exams. I
am my CV with this letter.
A. sending B. attaching C. closing D. enclosing
35. Like many young people today, I'm thinking about taking a year first, or as people often say, spending
a year at "the university of life”.
A. off B. away C. out D. at
Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
36. As he lived in a small town outside the city, he had to commute every day.
A. take a bus to work B. drive to work
C. take a lift to work D. travel a long way to and from work
37. The atmosphere at work was so bad that Brian eventually decided to hand in his notice.
A. notify the boss B. apply for another job C. give up his job D. be given a better job
38. My boss has a reputation for being such a slave-driver!
A. working overtime B. working excessively hard
C. being slave to work D. making his staff work too hard
39. There are excellent prospects for promotion, and you'll know you're doing something to benefit society.
A. opportunities B. likelihoods C. futures D. potentials
40. We want to recruit the brightest and the best. If you think you fit the bill, fill in an application form today.
A. are able to pay the bill B. are suitable C. are of the right size D. are excellent
41. I am available for an interview all afternoons, except on Tuesday because I am doing a computer course to
improve my typing skills.
A. willing B. free C. impatient D. longing
42. Finally, Amy decided to quit her job as she couldn't stand doing the same things days in days out. It's so
monotonous!
A. easy B. low-paid C. tedious D. secure
43. Lucy has just finished her A levels and she has got a place at university, but she would really like a break
from the academic world. Therefore, she decides to take a gap year and travel around the world!
A. a year off B. a year out C. a year away D. a year's trip 122
44. The experience from an adventurous expedition to a rainforest will broaden your horizons and teach you
new skills.
A. expand your range of interests and knowledge B. open your views
C. widen your eyes D. be an eye-opener
45. I consider myself to be trustworthy, responsible and enthusiastic.
A. worthwhile B. talented C. honest D. skilled
Exercise 5. 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.
46. Well, I want to go straight to university, but I'm also thinking of applying for a temporary job in the
summer.
A. part-time B. full-time C. permanent D. seasonal
47. John was promoted last month for being such a committed worker.
A. dishonest B. irresponsible C. unenthusiastic D. unreliable
48. With so many breakthroughs in robotic science and technology, much manual work will soon be taken over
by robots.
A. intellectual work B. physical work C. monotonous work D. dull work
49. I'd go mad if I had to do a dead-end job like working on a supermarket checkout.
A. boring B. monotonous C. fascinating D. demanding
50. He's just so flexible. He'll adapt to any situation.
A. adaptable B. rigid C. intelligent D. autonomous
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
51. Helen usually her childhood with great pleasure.
A. talks back to B. thinks back on C. turns back to D. falls back on
52. One member of the project group the boss and was fired immediately.
A. came up against B. came up with C. talked back to D. put up with
53. The government is trying not to the money they are spending on vocational training.
A. drop out of B. drop in on C. go on with D. cut down on
54. My grandparents often us without warning.
A. drop in on B. keep up with C. drop out of D. catch up with
55. Linda was about to take a part-time job, but she decided to her studies instead.
A. keep up with B. go on with C. get on with D. drop out of
56. Many students school to set up their own businesses and become self-employed.
A. move out of B. cut down on C. drop out of D. drop in on
57. I'm searching for websites offering career advice so that I can a plan.
A. come up against B. come up with C. draw up with D. come across with
58. I'm so under with work at the moment - it's awful.
A. iced B. rained C. snowed D. fogged
59. The company's announced it's off over 1,000 workers.
A. leaving B. laying C. setting D. giving
60. They're planning to down their operation in Greece and concentrate on Eastern Europe.
A. wind B. tie C. roll D. stretch
61. The job offer was too good for him to down.
A. put B. cut C. turn D. shut
62. I'm not sure I'm doing it right, but I'll try to ahead with it anyway.
A. drive B. bang C. touch D. press
63. Something's just up, so I'm afraid I won't be able to make it this afternoon.
A. shown B. pulled C. cropped D. cut
64. Could you lend me some money to me over to the end of the month?
A. hand B. tie C. get D. make
65. I didn't out to be a millionaire - I just wanted to run a successful business.
A. set B. go C. begin D. watch
66. Mona's going to leave early this afternoon but she says she'll up the hours tomorrow.
A. find B. make C. catch D. bring
67. I was in for the actual manager while she was away on maternity leave.
A. heading B. staying C. standing D. sitting
68. Over three hundred workers were made redundant because they had to one factory.
A. pull down B. cut down C. take down D. close down
69. I am seeing you at a job interview.
A. waiting for B. looking for C. looking forward to D. hoping to
70. The company I'm working for at the moment is planning to expand, so they're new staff.
A. taking on B. bringing in C. carrying on to D. pulling in
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A. B. C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
71. It was windy that I couldn't stand up!
A. so B. such C. enough D. too
72. They were beautiful shoes that I decided I had to get them.
A. enough B. too C. so D. such
73. Emma and Karen used to be good friends that I'm surprised they don't get on now.
A. so B. enough C. such D. too
74. Tina had much paper work to do that she didn't know where to begin.
A. too B. so C. such D. enough
75. already busy in February, I would gladly accept your invitation.
A. Was I not B. Were I not C. If I am not D. Unless I was not
76. He behaved as if nothing .
A. has happened B. would happen C. was happening D. had happened
77. Do what you like you don't make any noise.
A. provided B. if C. unless D. suppose
78. We'd better leave early tomorrow there's a lot of traffic when we get to London.
A. unless B. so long as C. in case D. if
79. Why were you acting you hadn't seen the boss?
A. the way B. as though C. like D. as
80. He ran he could to catch up with her.
A. more quickly than B. quicker than C. as quick as D. as quickly as
Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
81. It would have been better if you wouldn't have taken a year out in the first place.
A B C D
82. Suppose you haven't found your USB, what would you have done?
A B C D
83. Although her friends tried to persuade her to apply for the job at a local factory, but Christine refused to
A B C D
make an application.
84. If Mariana been able to complete her thesis instead of returning to work, she would have graduated a year
A B C D
ago.
85. A year out provided him with so extensive experience that his university was very impressed.
A B C D
86. You can leave early this morning in case you promise to make up this afternoon.
A B C D
87. Oil and gas prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some commuters have been forced to
A B C D
alter their travelling habits.
88. Scarlet could type much faster than anyone else in the office does.
A B C D
89. Last year, the company went bankrupt so sudden that everyone was taken by surprise.
A B C D
90. We have such a lot of bills to pay we don't have any money for luxuries.
A B C D
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 9. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
91. "Why don't you wear trainers to work?" “ ”
A. My boss doesn't want to. B. We aren't allowed to.
C. We aren't let wear. D. My boss makes me not to.
92. “Would you mind telling me where he works?” “ ”
A. Yes, I would. B. Never mind.
C. No, of course not. D. Well, he works in a hospital.
93. "How's your new car?" “ ”
A. More fast than my old one. B. As fast as possible.
C. Much faster than my old one. D. Most fast so far.
94. “What are you going to do after leaving school?“ “ ”
A. I'd like to take a year out and travel abroad. B. My dream job is becoming a journalist.
C. Well, I love taking care of kids. D. I'm going to drop out of school.
95. “What's your dream job?" " ”
A. I want to gain work experience first. B. I've always wanted to be a doctor.
C. I want to be successful. D. I'd like to go straight into university.
96. “What qualities do you have that make you a suitable candidate for this post?” “ ”
A. Well, I have a lot of qualifications that match.
B. I'm highly qualified for the post.
C. I used to work in a similar position for two years.
D. I consider myself to be trustworthy, responsible and punctual.
97. “Do you like my jacket? It's made of pure silk." " ”
A. You're such a show off! B. No, not for me.
C. Really? It must have cost you a fortune. D. Yes, give it to me.
98. “What do you do for a living?” “ ”
A. I live by working as a secretary. B. I live a happy life, thank you.
C. I earn enough for a living. D. I am a secretary.
99. “How much do you earn in your new job?” “ ”
A. That's a bit nosey of you! B. You shouldn't ask that.
C. I'm not your slave! D. You can be so bossy at times!
100. "I think Mark took some money from my bag while we were out.” “ ”
A. No, he's far too sensible to do a thing like that.
B. No, he's much too shy to do a thing like that.
C. No, he's far too honest to do a thing like that.
D. No, he's much too proud to do a thing like that.
101. “ ” “Tall and fair, pretty, cheerful-looking.”
A. How is Mandy? B. What does Mandy look like?
C. How does Mandy like? D. What is Mandy like?
102. “Would you like some spaghetti?” “ I'm full.”
A. Yes, please. B. No, thanks. C. Yes, I would. D. No, I wouldn't.
103. “How's the new job? Does it pay well?” “ ”
A. Not too bad. I get £400 a week after tax. B. I make a lot more.
C. I get a rise. D. I earn pretty good money.
104. “Who are you working for at the moment?” “ ”
A. I work for my boss. B. I'm my own boss. C. I'm working in IT. D. I'm an employer.
105. "It usually costs £150, but I got it for £75 in the sale!" " "
A. Lucky you. B. Really? You are so lucky. C. It's a real bargain! D. I'm not that lucky.
Part V. READING
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
CRITICISM
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (106) you are. One
thing you have to be (107) of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of
people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (108) to
achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others (109) you
from reaching your target, and let constructive criticism have positive (110) on your work. If
someone says you're totally (111) in talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, however,
someone (112) you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (113)
their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (114) . There are
many famous novelists who made a complete (115) of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to
(116) approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful
 does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (117) well if you persevere
and stay positive.
106. A. talented B. invested C. mixed D. workable
107. A. alert B. clever C. intelligent D. aware
108. A. mind B. brain C. thought D. idea
109. A. cease B. remove C. avoid D. prevent
110. A. outcome B. result C. effect D. consequence
111. A. lacking B. short C. missing D. absent
112. A. suggests B. advises C. proposes D. explains
113. A. think B. consider C. look round D. take
114. A. career B. business C. job D. work
115. A. mess B. rubbish C. trash D. garbage
116. A. put off B. bank on C. keep on D. drop in on
117. A. turn out B. come into C. deal with D. sail through
Exercise 11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Although I left university with a good degree, I suddenly found that it was actually quite hard to find a
job. After being unemployed for a few months, I realized I had to take the first thing that came along or
I'd be in serious financial difficulties. And so, for six very long months, I became a market research
telephone interviewer.
I knew it wasn't the best company in the world when they told me that I'd have to undergo three days of
training before starting work, and that I wouldn't get paid for any of it. Still, I knew that the hourly rate
when I actually did start full time would be a lot better than unemployment benefit, and I could work up
to twelve hours a day, seven days a week if I wanted. So, I thought of the money I'd earn and put up
with three days of unpaid training. Whatever those three days taught me - and I can't really remember
anything about them today - I wasn't prepared for the way I would be treated by the supervisors.
It was worse than being at school. There were about twenty interviewers like myself, each sitting in a
small, dark booth with an ancient computer and a dirty telephone. The booths were around the walls of
the fifth floor of a concrete office block, and the supervisors sat in the middle of the room, listening in to
all of our telephone interviews. We weren't allowed to talk to each other, and if we took more than about
two seconds from ending one phone call and starting another, they would shout at us to hurry up and get
on with our jobs. We even had to ask for permission to go to the toilet. I was amazed how slowly the
day went. Our first break of the day came at eleven o'clock, two hours after we started. I'll always
remember that feeling of despair when I would look at my watch thinking, 'It's must be nearly time for
the break', only to find that it was quarter to ten and that there was another hour and a quarter to go. My
next thought was always, 'I can't believe I'm going to be here until nine o'clock tonight.'
The most frightening aspect of the job was that I was actually quite good at it. 'Oh, no!' I thought.
‘Maybe I'm destined to be a market researcher for the rest of my life.' My boss certainly seemed to think
 so. One day - during a break, of course - she ordered me into her office. 'Simon,' she said, 'I'm
promoting you. From tomorrow, you're off telecoms and onto credit card complaints. I'm sure you can
handle it. There's no extra pay, but it is a very responsible position.'
Three weeks later, I quit. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
118. Why did the writer become a market research telephone interviewer?
A. He had completely run out of money. B. He had the right university degree for the job.
C. It was the first job he was offered. D. He knew it was only for six months.
119. The writer had doubts about the company when .
A. they only offered him three days of training
B. they told him he wouldn't receive payment for his training
C. they told him he had to be trained first
D. he was told what the hourly rate would be
120. His workplace could be best described as .
A. large and noisy B. silent and dirty
C. untidy and crowded D. old-fashioned and uncomfortable
121. How did he feel when he realized it wasn't time for the break yet?
A. He felt that he would have to go home early.
B. He felt that he wouldn't survive to the end of the day.
C. He felt that the end of the day seemed so long away.
D. He felt that he must have made a mistake.
122. What was unusual about Simon's promotion?
A. It showed how good he was at his job. B. It meant he would be phoning different people.
C. It involved greater responsibility. D. There was no increase in salary.
Exercise 12. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
THE SECRETARY
In olden days, when a glimpse of stocking was looked upon as something far too shocking to distract the
serious work of an office, secretaries were men.
Then came the First World War and the male secretaries were replaced by women. A man's secretary
became his personal servant, charged with remembering his wife's birthday and buying her presents;
taking his suits to the dry-cleaners; telling lies on the telephone to keep people he did not wish to speak
to at bay; and, of course, typing, filing and taking shorthand.
Now all this may be changing again. The microchip and high technology is sweeping the British office,
taking with it much of the routine clerical work that secretaries did. "Once office technology takes over
generally, the status of the job will rise again because it will involve only the high-powered work - and
then men will want to do it again."
That was said by one of the executives (male) of one of the biggest secretarial agencies in this country.
What he has predicted is already under way in the US. One girl described to me a recent temporary job
 placing men in secretarial jobs in San Francisco, she noted that all the men she dealt with appeared to be
gay so possibly that is just a new twist to the old story.
Over here, though, there are men coming onto the job market as secretaries. Classically, girls have
learned shorthand and typing and gone into a company to seek their fortune from the bottom - and that's
what happened to John Bowman. Although he joined a national grocery chain as secretary to its first
woman senior manager, he has since been promoted to an administrative job.
"I filled in the application form and said I could do audio/typing, and in fact I was the only applicant.
The girls were reluctant to work for this young, glamorous new woman with all this power in the firm.
I did typing at school, and then a commercial course. I just thought it would be useful finding a job. I
never got any funny treatment from the girls, though I admit I've never met another male secretary. But
then I joined the Post Office as a clerk and fiddled with the typewriter, and wrote letters, and thought
that after all secretaries were getting a good £ 1,000 a year more than clerks like me. There were a
shortage at that time, you see.
It was simpler working for a woman than for a man. I found she made decisions, she told everybody
what she thought, and there was none of that male bitchiness, or that stuff 'ring this number for me dear'
which men go in for.
Don't forget we were a team - that's how I feel about it - not boss and servant but two people doing
different things for the same purpose.”
One high technology has made the job of secretary less routine, will there be a male takeover? Men
should beware of thinking that they can walk right into the better jobs. There are a lot of women
secretaries who will do the job as well as them - not just because they can buy negligees for the boss's
wife, but because they are as efficient and well-trained to cope with word processors and computers as
men.
123. Before 1914 female secretaries were rare because they .
A. were less efficient than men B. wore stockings
C. were not as serious as men D. would have disturbed the other office workers
124. A female secretary has been expected, besides other duties, to .
A. be her boss's memory B. do everything her boss asked her to
C. clean her boss's clothes D. telephone her boss's wife
125. A secretary in the future will .
A. be better paid B. have less work to do
C. have higher status D. have more work to do
126. He was given his first job as a secretary because .
A. he had the best qualifications B. he was lucky
C. he wanted to work for a woman D. no one else applied
127. He did a commercial course because he .
A. couldn't think of anything else to do B. thought it would help him to find a job
C. had done typing at school D. wanted to become a secretary
 128. When he was a post office clerk, secretaries were better paid because .
A. not many were looking for jobs B. they were better trained
C. they had greater responsibility D. they worked longer hours
129. He found that working for a female boss was less .
A. boring B. easy C. complicated D. frustrating
130. The writer believes that before long .
A. men and women will be secretaries B. men will take over women's jobs as secretaries
C. men will better with machines D. women will operate most office machines
Part VI. WRITING
Exercise 13. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
131. Thanks to her high grades at university, Barbara is offered the position.
A. If she got high grades at university, Barbara would be offered the position.
B. It was her high grades at university which offer Barbara the position.
C. If she hadn't got high grades at university, Barbara would not have been offered the position.
D. If she had not got high grades at university, Barbara would not be offered the position.
132. Unless you come on time, we will go without you.
A. Come on time or we will go without you.
B. Come on time, we will go without you.
C. Because of your punctuality, we will go without you.
D. Without your coming on time, we will go.
133. They got success in their job interviews since they took my advice.
A. They took my advice, and failed in their job interviews.
B. If they did not take my advice, they would not get success in their job interviews.
C. But for taking my advice, they would not have got success in their job interviews.
D. My advice stopped them from getting success in the job interviews.
134. They waited such a long time that baby Caroline started to cry.
A. They waited too long for baby Caroline not to cry.
B. They waited so long that baby Caroline started to cry.
C. They waited long enough for baby Caroline to start to cry.
D. They waited enough long for baby Caroline to start to cry.
135. Although he lacked experience, he was offered the job.
A. Despite of his lack experience, he was offered the job.
B. Despite of his lack of experience, he was offered the job.
C. In spite of his lack experience, he was offered the job.
D. In spite of the fact that he lacked experience, he was offered the job.
136. As long as you finish your work, you can leave early.
A. You can't leave early until you finish your work.
 B. Unless you finish your work, you can leave early.
C. Provided that you finish your work, you can leave early.
D. If only you finish your work, you can leave early.
137. He pretended not to see his supervisor and went on working.
A. He went on working as though he hadn't seen his supervisor.
B. He tried not to see his supervisor and went on working.
C. He avoided seeing his supervisor and went on working.
D. He did not see his supervisor and went on working.
138. I did far better than Chris in the exam.
A. Chris didn't do as well as me in the exam. B. I did farther than Chris in the exam.
C. Chris did much worse than me in the exam. D. I didn't do worse than Chris.bado
139. Hardly had I left the office when there was a power cut.
A. I left the office after there was a power cut.
B. I left the office long before there was a power cut.
C. No sooner had I left the office than there was a power cut.
D. When I was leaving the office, there was a power cut.
140. Dany ate lots of ice cream and now he has a stomachache.
A. If Dany didn't eat much ice cream, he wouldn't have a stomachache.
B. If Dany hadn't eaten much ice cream, he wouldn't have a stomachache.
C. If Dany hadn't eaten much ice cream, he wouldn't have had a stomachache.
D. If Dany didn't eat much ice cream, he wouldn't have had a stomachache.
Exercise 14. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
141. He's just so flexible. He'll adapt to any situation.
A. Flexible as he is, he cannot adapt to any situation.
B. He's too flexible to adapt to any situation.
C. He's enough flexible to adapt to any situation.
D. He's so flexible that he'll adapt to any situation.
142. I find it very challenging. It requires a lot of concentration and determination.
A. I find it very challenging, so it requires a lot of concentration and determination.
B. I find it very challenging, yet it requires a lot of concentration and determination.
C. I find it very challenging, for it requires a lot of concentration and determination
D. I find it very challenging, though it requires a lot of concentration and determination.
143. I judge by the car he drives. I'd say he's got a pretty good job.
A. Because I judge by the car he drives, I'd say he's got a pretty good job.
B. When I judge by the car he drives, I'd say he's got a pretty good job.
C. Unless I judge by the car he drives, I'd say he's got a pretty good job
D. Judging by the car he drives, I'd say he's got a pretty good job.
144. You gave us timely warning. We were unaware of the danger.
A. But for your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
B. Because of your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
C. Despite your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
D. Instead of your timely warning, we would have been unaware of the danger.
145 I didn't understand his instructions. I asked him to repeat what he had said.
A. I didn't understand his instructions because I asked him to repeat what he had said.
B. I didn't understand his instructions, and I asked him to repeat what he had said.
C. I didn't understand his instructions, for I asked him to repeat what he had said.
D. I didn't understand his instructions, so I asked him to repeat what he had said.
 Unit 10. LIFELONG LEARNING
Part I. PHONETICS

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. graduate B. mandatory C. explode D. persuade
2. A. investigate B. neglect C. gaol D. progress
3. A. chooses B. clothes C. encourages D. boxes
4. A. design B. persuade C. pursue D. increase
5. A. motivation B. initiative C. optional D. restricted
Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position
of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
6. A. authentic B. ultimate C. graduate D. personal
7. A. compulsory B. voluntary C. initiative D. investigate
8. A. optional B. primary C. selective D. national
9. A. unchangeable B. adjustable C. emotional D. privilege
10. A. reluctant B. different C. flexible D. willingly
Part II. VOCABULARY
Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
11. Secondary education is now compulsory nationwide.
A. optional B. selective C. primary D. mandatory
12. All students are required to attend the course in order to be eligible for a certificate.
A. see B. watch C. join D. study
13. The lecture is followed by a 15-minute discussion session.
A. length of journey B. period of time C. section D. set
14. It is important for high school students to acquire necessary living skills to live independently.
A. gain B. possess C. improve D. practise
15. Students' motivation for language learning really varies.
A. sense B. emotion C. feeling D. inspiration
16. Different learners have different learning styles.
A. steps B. means C. methods D. rituals
17. Online courses allow learners to study at flexible time.
A. fixed B. adjustable C. rigid D. unchangeable
18. No one asked him to donate his money. He did it voluntarily.
A. willingly B. unwillingly C. reluctantly D. suspiciously
19. More and more school leavers want to pursue higher education.
A. prepare B. surprise C. persuade D. continue
20. In fact, learning is not confined to the classroom environment and school subjects.
 A. defined B. unlimited C. restricted D. designed
21. Children learn a great deal in their daily interaction with other peers at school.
A. interruption B. communication C. action D. projection
22. Lifelong learners are people who have a strong desire to learn and explore the world.
A. investigate B. invest C . explode D. express
23. Nowadays, lifelong learning is facilitated by e-learning platforms.
A. insisted B. assisted C. assessed D. accessed
24. Online courses have enabled many people to realize their learning objectives.
A. motivated B. discouraged C. allowed D. stopped
25. There are different courses available for students to select.
A. consider B. neglect C. collect D. choose
26. The ultimate aim of lifelong learning is to better yourself for personal or professional development.
A. utmost B. secondary C. trivial D. minimal
27. She has always showed her genuine interest in lifelong learning.
A. artificial B. fake C. genius D. authentic
28. Greater efforts are needed to reach the goal of universal education.
A. achieve B. archive C. receive D. risk
29. Having adequate funding is crucial throughout the learning process.
A. abundant B. enough C. insufficient D. unsatisfactory
30. Our first priority is to offer free education to all people.
A. attention B. help C. concern D. aid
31. It is equal-chance for everyone. No one should be given privilege.
A. time B. money C. disadvantage D. advantage
32. I don't think office work is suitable for me. I'd like to work in a more challenging environment.
A. rewarding B. enjoying C. relaxing D. demanding
33. She is very good at handling both her work and family life.
A. assessing B. reserving C. managing D. changing
34. I am lucky to have a very supportive supervisor.
A. survivor B. manager C. saver D. protector
35. Upon the project completion, I was transferred to the sales department.
A. moved B. dismissed C. retrained D. translated
36. If you have the right qualifications and are good at English, you are very likely to get promoted.
A. elevated B. enlightened C. encouraged D. endorsed
37. What is your barrier to lifelong learning?
A. bar B. obstacle C. badge D. motivation
38. A number of people are prevented from lifelong learning due to various reasons.
A. preserved B. invented C. hindered D. encouraged
39. His life is a rich source of inspiration for many writers and poets.
 A. nuance B. hindrance C. discouragement D. encouragement
40. Lifelong learning can also help amend some of the weaknesses of the education system.
A. correct B. change C. develop D. intensify
41. A good lifelong learner can advance both at work and in life.
A. process B. progress C. precede D. recede
42. We all welcome the government's initiative to boost lifelong learning.
A. intention B. initial C. new plan D. prospect
Exercise 4. 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.
43. The teacher asked us to get on with the next exercise and he would be back in a while.
A. finish doing B. start doing C. continue doing D . stop doing
44. Those students who fail the National High School exams may want to retake them the following year.
A. pass B. fall C. sit D. take
45. Thanks to lifelong learning, people's level of awareness has improved significantly.
A. has increased B. has declined C. has gone up D. has bettered
46. The teacher is going to a conference next week, so our presentation will be put off.
A. delayed B. deferred C. carried out D. cancelled
47. A new school has just been set up for the kids in the area.
A. started B. established C. built D. demolished
48. Unnecessary components should be removed from the current program to reduce the workload for school
students.
A. added B. taken away C. taken off D. abolished
49. The school picnic has been cancelled because of bad weather.
A. called off B. continued C. destroyed D. broken off
50. If children are inactive most of the time, it is very easy for them to gain weight.
A. put up B. loose C. lose D. put on
Part III. GRAMMAR
Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
51. If I hadn't miss the bus, I would have come at least 20 minutes earlier.
A B C D
52. If you had phoned me before I left home, I would brought you the textbook.
A B C D
53. If we had register earlier, we would have been selected for the job offers.
A B C D
54. If you hadn't made that mistake, you will have passed your test.
A B C D
55. If I had my mobile yesterday, I could have contacted and informed you about the last-minute cancellation of
A B C D
the seminar.
56. If you had studied hard, you wouldn't failed the exam.
A B C D
57. If I hadn't been too late for the exam, I might be allowed to enter the examination room.
A B C D
58. I would have enroll on an online course if I had had enough money.
A B C D
59. We might have gone to the Science Fair if we knew about it happened.
A B C D
60. If we had drop school so early, we wouldn't have had enough knowledge of the school subjects.
A B C D
61. If you had come to class last week, you might have join in the discussion on air pollution.
A B C D
62. If I had listened to my parents, I wouldn't have been in so much trouble now.
A B C D
63. I don't know your phone number. If I had known it, I would have called you last night.
A B C D
64. If I have studied English earlier, I could have read this book several years ago.
A B C D
65. If a meteor hadn't struck the Earth, the dinosaurs didn't become extinct.
A B C D
66. If they had win the lottery last summer, they would have bought a new car.
A B C D
Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
67. If I hadn't stayed up so late last night, I so tired this morning.
A. don't feel B. felt C. didn't feel D. wouldn't have felt
68. in terrible trouble right now if you hadn't helped me.
A. am B. will be C. would be D. would have been
69. If I had a computer, I the assignment last night.
A. finished B. have finished C. would have finished D. had finished
70. If you harder, you'd have passed the exam.
A. had studied B. have studied C. studied D. study
71. If you had lots of money, what ?
A. do you do B. will you do C. would you do D. have you done
72. I'd out with you if I wasn't so tired.
A. go B. went C. had gone D. will go
73. I'm sure your parents would have been happier if you harder before that important exam.
A. work B. worked C. have worked D. had worked
74. Tom so careless if he'd known what would happen.
A. would have been B. wouldn't have been C. would be D. wouldn't be
75. If she on time, I would have been surprised.
A. arrived B. have arrived C. had arrived D. would arrive
76. We wouldn't the bus if we'd left home earlier.
A. have missed B. had missed C. will miss D. would miss
77. If John had studied more, he better marks.
A. gets B. will get C. would get D. would have got
78. If he had tried harder, he might .
A. succeed B. have succeeded C. be success D. will succeed
79. If you had saved some money, you so hard up now.
A. aren't B. won't C. wouldn't be D. wouldn't have been
80. Why didn't you tell me? If you me, I would have helped.
A. tell B. told C. have told D. had told
81. If he the money, he wouldn't be in prison now.
A. hadn't stolen B. didn't steal C. had stolen D. stole
82. If Tim so fast, his car wouldn't have crashed into a tree.
A. didn't drive B. hadn't driven C. haven't driven D. drives
83. What a bad luck! If Nam over, he would have won the race.
A. doesn't fall B. didn't fall C. hasn't fallen D. hadn't fallen
84. If you me last week, I would have been able to come.
A. invited B. had invited C. would invite D. would have invited
85. I'm sure your letter hasn't arrived yet. If it had come, I'm sure I it.
A. will notice B. noticed C. would have noticed D. would notice
86. Why didn't you phone? If I had known you were coming, I you at the airport.
A. would have met B. would meet C. met D. had met
87. It's a pity you missed the party. If you , you would have met my teacher from Australia.
A. came B. have come C. come D. had come
88. I wouldn't have resat the exam if I harder.
A. study B. studied C. had studied D. would have studied
89. If Jane , I wouldn't have been able to move the table.
A. didn't help B. hadn't helped C. hasn't helped D. wouldn't help
90. Unless you me about Sue's hair, I wouldn't have noticed.
A. had told B. hadn't told C. told D. didn't tell
Part IV. SPEAKING
Exercise 7. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Two friends Nam and Lan are talking about the topic of lifelong learning.
91. Nam: Would you like to register for an online course on extensive reading?
Lan:
A. Online courses are really popular these days.
B. Yes, I'd love to. How can I register?
C. We should improve our extensive reading.
D. Extensive reading courses are available online.
92. Lan: What do you think about lifelong learning?
Nam:
A. I am thinking about lifelong learning.
B. Do you like lifelong learning?
C. Lifelong learning helps us to improve our job prospects.
D. What is the definition of lifelong learning, do you think?
93. Nam: May I borrow your books on soft skills?
Lan:
A. Sure. When do you need them? B. Soft skills are important these days.
C. What do soft skills mean? D. Who needs books on soft skills?
94. Lan: When will our course on time management start?
Nam:
A. What is time management? B. Are you good at time management?
C. Time management is important. D. I'm not sure. Perhaps next month.
95. Nam: I'd like to hear your ideas on how to maintain lifelong learning.
Lan:
A. I'd say it really depends on people's attitudes. B. You're always asking me for advice.
C. I like your ideas so much. D. I am not interested in lifelong learning.
96. Nam: I'm planning to enroll a cake baking course.
Lan:
A. Cake baking is really fun. B. Baking courses are available everywhere.
C. Who wants to bake cakes? D. That's a good idea. I hope you'll enjoy it.
97. Nam: Do you want me to help with your homework?
Lan:
A. Homework? I don't like homework. B. Thank you. It's very kind of you!
C. Why do we need homework? D. If you like, you can do it every day.
98. Nam: If you like, I will find a piano class for you.
Lan:
A. I can play the piano very well. B. Every child wants to play the piano.
C. Thanks, but that won't be necessary. D. Who can play the piano in our class?
99. Nam: Would you mind if sometimes I borrowed your notebook? I was absent last time.
Lan:
A. No, of course not. B. Yes, of course I would. C. I mind a lot. D. I like discussions.
100.Nam: Could you find all the information related to the course we registered?
Lan:
A. All the courses are related to lifelong learning.
B. Are they available?
C. What do they look like?
D. I think that'll be very difficult, but I'll try.
101.Nam: Will you continue your further education after leaving school?
Lan:
A. Further education is not for everyone.
B. Leaving school is an important milestone.
C. I haven't decided yet.
D. Are you interested in my academic results at school?
102. Nam: Do you think students get too much homework these days?
Lan:
A. Homework helps students study better. B. It depends on each school policy.
C. Students always get homework. D. Homework can never be done in class.
103. Lan: Should students be allowed to leave school when they are 14?
Nam:
A. I don't think so. I think it is very important to have a good education.
B. Who wants to leave school at the age of 14?
C. It is a hard decision.
D. Students can't have their own choice at the age of 14.
104.Nam: Do you think the school holidays should be longer?
Lan:
A. School holidays are getting longer.
B. The longest school holiday is summer holiday.
C. Students really enjoy their summer holiday.
D. Sure. Every student would love that.
105. Lan: Do you think your schooldays are the happiest days of your life?
Nam:
A. I believe schooldays last forever.
B. Were you happy during your schooldays?
C. I think so. We are worry-free and full of ambitions in the schooldays.
D. We didn't have schooldays when we were at school.
Part V. READING
Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
LEARNING HOW TO LEARN AND THINK
What is the point of the education system? Although this question may seem ridiculous at first (106)
, it is actually not stupid as it sounds. The reason it is (107) trying to answer is that schools
and university clearly (108) academic achievement, passing exams and gaining (109) much
more than acquiring skills such as (110) children or car maintenance. But why is it? Why do they
neglect to teach (111) skills at school?
One answer may be that schools don't (112) to help us gain useful knowledge about the world. At
school, what we are (113) learning is how to learn effectively. The idea is that we can then (114)
use of that ability later on in life when we come to deal (115) more practical aspects of day-
to-day living.
However, some people argue that the (116) system is in fact a failure because it doesn't actually
teach children how to become good thinkers. Learning how to learn is one thing. Learning how to learn
is one thing. Learning how to think is (117) another.
106. A. glance B. sight C. look D. eye
107. A. cost B. value C. worth D. price
108. A. strain B. stress C. emphasis D. emphasise
109. A. qualifications B. skills C. qualities D. personalities
110. A. increasing B. rising C. growing D. raising
111. A. practice B. practical C. impractical D. imperfect
112. A. prospect B. exit C. exist D. insist
113. A. actually B. factually C. gradually D. virtually
114. A. work B. do C. take D. make
115. A. at B. with C. on D. to
116. A. corruptive B. concurrent C. current D. currency
117. A. quite B. quit C. quiet D. quietly
Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
During my last couple of years as a student here at Union High, I have noticed that there is nothing to do
during our occasional free periods. Hanging around in the hallways or in the library with friends isn't
productive or relaxing. The student body council noticed this as well and brought it to the attention of
Mr. Swanson and the rest of the faculty. A meeting to discuss the issue occurred last Friday, February
10th, in the all - school meeting room.
The faculty not only agreed that there wasn't much to do during these free periods, but also seemed
determined to find a solution. The student body council and the faculty talked about different ideas for a
long time. The faculty had noticed that some students don't like using their free periods for studying.
Instead, they spend their time disrupting the students who want to study by being noisy in the library.
 By the end of the meeting, the faculty had decided to put a pool table and a ping pong table in our
student lobby at the start of next semester.
I know some people will be concerned about getting their work done with these potential distractions,
but I believe this will help us all in enjoying our time at school. I agree that it's important to complete
our work but it is just as important to enjoy ourselves and to relax with our friends. School is already
such a stressful place. It makes many students feel worried and anxious. We want our school to be a
friendly place so that students want to come every day. Students should remember that this change will
make the library a lot quieter. Because of this, the students who want to study will be able to do so in
peace.
To all the students at Union High, I sincerely hope that you enjoy the new additions to our lobby.
Hopefully, they will make our free periods a lot more relaxing. If you happen to have one of the same
free periods as I do, then please challenge me to a game of pool!
118. What is the text mostly about?
A. Another choice for free periods at Union High
B. A chance to study in peace at Union High library
C. How students at Union High spend their free periods
D. A meeting at Union High about its new facilities
119. What is the meeting on February 10th about?
A. Students hanging around freely during free periods.
B. Ineffective time at the Union High library.
C. Finding a solution to spending free periods effectively.
D. Maintaining disciplines at Union High school.
Bolo 120. In paragraph 2, the word they refers to .
A. faculty members B. some students C. students' parents D. council members
121. In paragraph 2, the word disrupting is closest in meaning to .
A. fighting B. insulting C. corrupting D. interrupting
122. According to the author, new facilities .
A. make the school a stressful place B. make students worried
C. bring anxiety to students' parents D. make students relaxed during free periods
123. In paragraph 4, the word they refers to .
A. free periods B. our friends C. new additions D. all the students
Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
Twenty-five students from Walling School are currently living in France. They are there for three
months as part of a living-abroad project. The 16- and 17-year-old students are living with French
families and attending a French school. Most of the students have taken French language classes for 3 or
4 years and are finally getting an opportunity to use their French.
 Not only are students learning a new language, but they are learning about a new culture, too. Students
have been particularly surprised about the French attitude towards food. "They won't leave anything on
their plate," says Vanessa Athol. “They aren't wasteful at all.” Vanessa has vowed to be more careful
with waste when returning to the United States.
The group's chaperone, Mrs. Smith, has been pleased with the students' acquisition of language. "Even
the most timid are trying their best to speak. The students are learning a lot. I'm very impressed," she
said. Mrs. Smith added that she thinks living with a French family makes a difference because students
are forced to speak French. “We are all very grateful to the French families who are hosting us.”
The French families are happy to have the students, as they are getting to learn about American culture.
Both groups will be celebrating the exchange at a large potluck dinner at the end of the stay. There will
be a slide show of memories and the students will speak about their experiences. Currently, the
American students are periodically posting pictures and student essays on the Walling School website.
"Living in France is an experience I'll never forget," writes student Tina Davis. "I know I'll want to eat
these croissants and this Camembert for the rest of my life!"
124. Which title would be the most suitable for this article?
A. French Families Love America
B. Student Tina Davis Lives in France
C. Walling School Website Posts Student Essays
D. Walling School Students Stay Abroad in France
125. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Students from Walling School are now staying in the USA.
B. These students are immigrants from the USA.
C. Walling School students are now staying with French families.
D. Walling School students are applying for jobs in France.
126. What can be implied about the culture in France?
A. It scares the students. B. It requires fluency in French.
C. It can be learned from a book. D. It's different from the culture in America.
127. In paragraph 2, the word vowed is closest in meaning to .
A. promised B. saved C. received D. changed
128. In paragraph 3, the word acquisition is closest in meaning to .
A. speaking B. gaining C. purchase D. responsibility
129. Based on the passage, what does Mrs. Smith probably think about the French language?
A. It is more beautiful than Spanish.
B. It is very important for international communication.
C. It's best to learn it from a French family in France.
D. It is something each and every student needs to know.
130. According to the passage, how will the students conclude their stay?
A. They will take a French exam. B. They will have a party together.
 C. They will visit Paris together. D. They will stay in hostel together.
Part VI. WRITING
Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
131. I didn't have an umbrella with me, so I got wet.
A. Since I got wet, I didn't have an umbrella with me.
B. My umbrella helped me to get wet.
C. I got wet because I didn't have an umbrella with me.
D. I got wet, so I didn't have an umbrella.
132. Unless you leave me alone, I'll call the police.
A. I'll call the police because you leave me alone. B. I'll call the police if you don't leave me alone.
C. If you leave me alone, I'll call the police. D. You leave me alone, so I'll call the police.
133. If it snows, we don't go to school.
A. In snowy weather we don't go to school. B. We go to school despite snowy weather.
C. We only go to school when it snows. D. Snowy doesn't stop us from going to school.
134. If you hadn't told me about the changes in the timetable, I wouldn't have noticed.
A. You hadn't told me about the changes in the time table, so I didn't notice.
B. Unless you had told me about the changes in the timetable, I wouldn't have noticed.
C. If you had told me about the changes in the timetable, I would have noticed.
D. Unless you tell me about the changes in the timetable, I won't notice.
135. I wouldn't accept if you asked me to do the assignment for you.
A. If you were to ask me to do the assignment for you, I wouldn't accept.
B. If you ask me to do the assignment for you, I will accept.
C. If you ask me to do the assignment for you, I won't accept.
D. Unless you ask me to do the assignment for you, I won't accept.
136. If I had known the reason why she was absent from class, I would have told you.
A. I knew the reason why she was absent from class, but I didn't tell you.
B. Unless I knew the reason why she was absent from class, I wouldn't tell you.
C. I didn't know the reason why she was absent from class, so I didn't tell.
D. Although I knew the reason why she was absent from class, I didn't tell you.
137. If my company hadn't employed me, I couldn't have got such valuable real-world experience from my
professional colleagues.
A. Unless my company had employed me, I could have got professional real-world experience from my
professional colleagues.
B. Even my company had employed me, I couldn't have got valuable real-world experience from my
professional colleagues.
C. I couldn't have got valuable real-world experience from my professional colleagues because my
company hadn't employed me.
 D. Because my company had employed me, I could have got valuable real-world experience from my
professional colleagues.
138. Lisa couldn't continue her university course now if she hadn't received financial support from her uncle
last year.
A. Lisa hadn't received financial support from her uncle, so she couldn’t continue her university course.
B. Lisa received financial support from her uncle last year, so she can continue her university course
now.
C. If Lisa had received financial support from her uncle last year, she could continue her university
course now.
D. Even Lisa hadn't received financial support from her uncle, she could continue her university course.
139. If my dad hadn't kept educating himself continuously, he wouldn't be a really successful man now.
A. My dad has kept educating himself continuously, so he is a really successful man now.
B. My dad hasn't kept educating himself continuously, so he isn't really successful.
C. My dad is a really successful man now, but he hasn't kept educating himself continuously.
D. Although my dad hasn't kept educating himself continuously, he is a really successful man now.
Exercise 12. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences
in the following questions.
140. Mary did not put any effort into learning English. She cannot speak with foreign partners
in this project now.
A. Even Mary put great effort into learning English, she cannot speak with the foreign partners in this
project now.
B. Mary did not put any effort into learning English, but she can speak with the foreign partners in this
project now.
C. Although Mary did not put any effort into learning English, she couldn't speak with the foreign
partners in this project.
D. If Mary had put her effort into learning English, she could speak with the foreign partners in this
project now.
141. My younger sister was so excited to learn new things after work. She is in a cake baking class now.
A. My younger sister wasn't so excited to learn new things after work, so she was in a cake baking class
now.
B. If my younger sister hadn't been so excited to learn new things after work, she would not be in a cake
baking class now.
C. My younger sister wasn't so excited to learn new things after work, so she wasn't in a cake baking
class now.
D. My sister wasn't in a cake baking class now because she wasn't excited to learn new things after
work.
142. My dad had a wide range of practical life skills. He could solve most problems by himself.
 A. If my dad hadn't had a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't have solved most problems by
himself.
B. Because my dad hadn't had a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't have solved most
problems by himself.
C. Since my dad didn't have a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't solve most problems by
himself.
D. If my dad had a wide range of practical life skills, he couldn't solve most problems by himself.
143. The subjects at high school were not really relevant to the real world. I cannot apply
that knowledge in my job now.
A. If the subjects at high school are more relevant to the real world, I can apply that knowledge in my
job now.
B. If the subjects at high school were more relevant to the real world, I could apply that knowledge in
my job now.
C. The subjects at high school were relevant to the real world, so I can apply that knowledge in my job
now.
D. If the subjects at high school had been more relevant to the real world, I could apply that knowledge
in my job now.
144. My sister didn't have enough money for learning after college. She can't get a Bachelor of Science degree
now.
A. If my sister had enough money for learning after college, she could get a Bachelor of Science degree
now.
B. If my sister had had enough money for learning after college, she could get a Bachelor of Science
degree now.
C. If my sister has enough money for learning after college, she can get a Bachelor of Science degree
now.
D. Although my sister didn't have enough money for learning after college, she could get a Bachelor of
Science degree.
145. My elder brother was interested in improving his management skills. He becomes so
successful now.
A. If my elder brother wasn't interested in improving his management skills, he could not become so
successful now.
B. If my elder brother isn't interested in improving his management skills, he cannot become so
successful now.
C. If my elder brother hadn't been interested in improving his management skills, he could not become
so successful now.
D. Even though my elder brother wasn't interested in improving his management skills, he has become
so successful now.