WORKSHEET 13

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose
underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following
questions.
Question 1. A. slaughter B. draught C. caught D. naughty
Question 2. A. pathway B. thought C. asthma D. maths
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs
from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following
questions.
Question 3. A. character B inflation C. physicist D. property
Question 4. A. experience B. refurbish C. recommend D. abolish
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5. The police officers signaled for the traffic to proceed through the intersection.
A. employ B. finish C. begin D. continue
Question 6. Many consumers are dubious about the reliability of the cars so they want to
check-before taking them on a long trip.
A. curious B. suspicious C. excited D. certain
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE
in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7. The recent report of how real the danger of a terrorist attack may be has put the
wind up the country citizens.
A. calmed B. worried C. interested D. scared
Question 8. This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
A. superficial B. indifferent C. casual D. inadequate
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the following questions.
Question 9.Language, culture and personality may be considered independent of each other
in thought, but they are _______ in fact.
A. inseparable B. separated C. separable D. inseparably
Question 10. Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter and actress, ________ ?
A. doesn't she B. is she C. didn't she D. isn’t she
Question 11. After the war, he declined many honors, _________ to remain a commoner.
A. prefer B. preferring
C. had better D. would rather than
Question 12. These courses are designed to _________ with university degrees.
A. accomplish B. accommodate C. articulate D. affiliate
Question 13: ____________ fire that broke out in a nice-story apartment building in Thanh
Xuan (Hanoi City) killed at least 56 people.
A. An B. x C. A D. The
Question 14. The injured ________ to the hospital in an ambulance.
A. were taking B. was taking C. were taken D. was taken
Question 15. ________, I will reply to you at once.
A. Until I received your message B. When I was receiving your message
C. As soon as I receive your message D. After I had received your message
Question 16. The more books you read, _________ you become.
A. the more knowledgeable B. the most knowledgeable
C. as knowledgeable as D. more knowledgeable
Question 17. My aunt had to cancel her camping trip because she was suddenly _________
ill.
A. fallen B. taken C. become D. felt
Question 18. She frequently yolunteers __________ extra work because she really likes her
job.
A. to B. for C. with D. in
Question 19.I have the greatest respect for his ideas _________ I don't agree with them.
A. although B. Because of
C. in spite of D. Despite of the fact that
Question 20. 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
Question 21. Fixed term employment also known as contract work is used for single
projects or to replace workers on ____________ .
A. permission B. leave C. duty D. absence
Question 22. Vietnam failed to ___________ in the second leg of the 2022 AFF Cup after
losing 0-1 and let Thailand lift the trophy.
A. sort it out B. bring it about
C. look it over D. turn it around
Question 23. Traditional ___________ industries such as handicrafts continue to play a role
in the economies of many Asian countries.
A. slum B. hut C. dwelling D. cottage
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 24.- Tom: "Who's going to win the contest?"
Jerry:” ”
A. It might be a good idea to bet
B. Your guess is as good as mine
C. I've set my heart on winning it
D. There's nothing you don't know about beauty
Question 25. - Mai: "Do you know an apple a day can help you keep fit, build healthy
bones and prevent disease like cancer?"
- Huong: “Wow! .”
A. I would love to B. It's a good idea C. That's incredible D. You must like
apple
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 26. What happened in that city were a reaction from city
workers, including firemen and policemen who had been laid off from their jobs.
A. including B. What happened C. were D. his jobs
Question 27.Kate didn't enjoy the roller coaster ride because it was the most
terrifying experience of their life.
A. of their life B. enjoy C. the most terrifying D. coaster ride
Question 28. With his extensive knowledge and experience, the seasoned professional was
in an envious situation of being sought after for his expertise.
A. seasoned B. extensive C. expertise D. envious
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
DEADLY TIKTOK CHALLENGES
TikTok, the popular app that (29) ________ users to create and share short videos, is
now the most downloaded app in the world. One of the most popular ways users engage
with the app is to carry out challenges. A successful challenge will (30) _______ viral, with
hundreds of thousands of people around the world taking part.
Copying another person's video is hardly original or creative. Even so, it's easy to see
the appeal. Especially among young audiences. Anyone with a Smartphone can get
involved. No talent is required beyond (31) __________ extroversion and commitment.
Users can just ride the trend to gain popularity. (32) ____________ , challenges are ideal for
people who have a little spare time, enjoy performing, and like getting attention.
 Unsurprisingly, most of those (33) __________ take part are children, teenagers and
young adults.
Question 29: A. allows B. lets C. makes D. forces
Question 30: A. cause B. take C. put D. go
Question 31: A. little B. a lot C. Lot D. a little
Question 32: A.Otherwise B. Nevertheless C. However D. As a result
Question 33: A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.
Universities love overseas students – they are clever and hardworking, they bring
different cultures to seminars and student life and they pay their way. In Britain, universities
are getting ready to enroll more overseas students. The British Council has published a
report predicting that overseas student numbers could soar to more than 800,000 by 2018.
In 2010, figures put the total at over 400,000 international students out of two and a half
million students in UK higher education and it is clear that this influx is having an enormous
impact on universities and colleges.
These students bring welcome fees, of course, but they are also likely to be very
intelligent students who inject new cultural influences and bring changes to the old
university systems. Their demand for vocational subjects such as business, biotechnology
and information technology, rather than traditional academic subjects, is affecting what is
taught as well.
The impressive expansion of foreign students has already had a significant impact on
higher education. Overseas student numbers, including European Union students, have risen
from 270,000 in 2002 to 400,000 in 2010. During this time the number from China jumped
more than tenfold, and numbers from India have been going up. In contrast, the number of
students from other countries has fallen, reflecting their governments’ efforts to educate
more of their young people at home, as well as competition from Australia and the USA.
But as the Asian tiger economies expand their own universities, the good news for places
like the London School of Economics is that there are more and more graduates looking to
improve their qualifications or to pursue research in their subjects.
(Adapted from Gateway by Spencer and Edwards)
Question 34. What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to avoid culture shock when living in Western countries?
B. How international students are changing Western university life
C. How to become an overseas student?
 D. The decline in the number of overseas students at Western universities
Question 35. The word "soar" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to .
A. ascend B. decline C. hurt D. slump
Question 36. According to the paragraph 2, overseas students can help to .
A. abolish tuition fees for domestic students
B. bring only negative influences on the culture
C. introduce new changes to the old education system
D. increase the demand for core subjects
Question 37. The word "their" in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. Universities B. graduates C. foreign students D. students
Question 38. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The number of overseas students in Britain has already reached its limit
B. Foreign students' abilities are often underestimated by Western universities
C. The number of foreign students from India has fallen over a specific period of time.
D. Some countries tried to persuade their young students to pursue their education at
home
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet
indicating the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.
A majority of people think that their dream job is too hard and competitive to achieve,
and believe that it is all a matter of luck. All this is true actually, but why should that stop
anyone from trying to get the job they really want? A really determined person will always
succeed and, in many ways, needs other people to give up trying so that he or she can
succeed.
Many job seekers feel limited by the choices they made at college or university. They
may think that because they studied marketing, all they can ever do is work in marketing.
All the evidence shows that, in fact, employers are less interested in acquired knowledge
than the ability to think and learn. It is also very difficult to predict the needs of society. The
needs of employers and the economy can change very quickly, and often unexpectedly.
Of course, if it is a very tough time economically, it is hard to find employment straight
after university, but it is by no means impossible. It might take several months longer to find
a job after graduating, but there is work out there. Never think about the other people going
for the same jobs. It may be human nature to compare your progress to your peers, but
perhaps the best advice would be to try not to. Be focused on what you want and how you
are going to get it. After all, it may appear that a friend who has a really well-paid job is
doing well, but how do you know what their job is actually like? They may be working 12-
hour days, have an unreasonable boss, or be stressed out trying to meet unrealistic targets.
 Have a plan in place, even if it is a sketchy one. Have both short-term and long-term
aims. Always think that with hard work, dedication, a willingness to put yourself out, and a
bit of luck, you could get your dream job. A really key piece of advice is never to get
downhearted by rejection because there will probably be a lot. You can achieve your dream
job, whatever it is. You must never give up. prepared to work hard and for long hours
without necessarily climbing up the career ladder. There is a lot to be said for learning your
'trade' from the bottom up. At the start, there will probably be little money, but it will be
worth it in the end. The best jobs are not supposed to be easy- that is what makes them
challenging. And if you like a challenge, just keep your head down and go for it.
(Adapted from Objective by Felicity O'Dell and Annie Broadhead)
Question 39. Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Challenges to Get a Job B. Tough Time Delays Getting Jobs
C. A Dream Job D. Determination Creates Success
Question 40. The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. employers B. needs C. job seekers D. choices
Question41. According to paragraph 2, potential employers nowadays .
A. have very limited employment choices
B. find that knowledge gained through formal education is totally worthless
C. tend to value candidates who possess creative thinking
D. are very good at predicting different economic trends
Question 42. The phrase "stressed out" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. worried B. disappointed C. timid D. confused
Question 43. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. What you studied at university shouldn't determine what kind of job you're looking
for.
B. Marketing students stand a better chance of finding their dream jobs than other
graduates.
C. It's advisable for graduates to choose a job with good financial rewards.
D. Luck plays an integral part in finding a well-paid job in today's competitive labour
market.
Question44. The word "sketchy" in paragraph 4 mostly means _.
A. sufficient B. impracticable C. thorough D. incomplete
Question 45. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. You can get your dream job with perseverance and diligence.
B. Only by getting a job after several months is a job seeker considered to be
determined.
 C. The writer must have chosen to study marketing at university.
D. You must always think outside the box to impress potential employers.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is
closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 46. "Did you watch the football match last night?" Mark asked Tim.
A. Mark asked Tim if he had watched the football match the night before.
B. Mark asked Tim whether he watched the football match in the previous night.
C. Mark wanted to know Tim if he watched the football match last night.
D. Mark wondered Tim that he had watched the football match in the previous night
Question 47. John last used his phone two days ago.
A. John hasn't used his phone for two days.
B. John has used his phone for two days.
C. John started using his phone two days ago.
D. John didn't start using his phone for two days.
Question 48. It's possible that Joanna didn't receive my message.
A. Joanna can't have received my message.
B. Joanna might have received my message.
C. Joanna may have received my message.
D. Joanna might not have received my message.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines of each pair of sentences in the following questions
Question 49. The airplane took off, then Paul realized he was on the wrong flight.
A. Not until the airplane had taken off did Paul realize he was on the wrong flight.
B. Hardly had Paul realized he was on the wrong flight when the airplane took off.
C. It was not until the airplane had taken off, did Paul realize he was on the wrong
flight.
D. No sooner had the airplane taken off then Paul had realized he was on the wrong
flight.
Question 50. She was the first woman in the Philippines. She was elected as the president of
the country.
A. She was the first woman to be elected as the president of the Philippines.
B. She was the first woman who is elected as the president of the Philippines.
C. She was the first woman being elected as the president of the Philippines.
D. She was the first woman elected as the president of the Philippines.