PRACTICE TEST 1

SECTION 1: SENTENCE COMPLETION (30 PTS)

Choose the best answer.
1. I think everyone on the staff will benefit …………… the change of management. => kiểm tra giới từ
A. with B. under C. from = hưởng lợi từ D. over

2. The company was set up …………… 25th July 2024. => chắc chắn có
A. at B. on C. in D. for
On + ngày tháng năm / ngày tháng / ngày
In + tháng năm / tháng / năm

3. My receptionist will get the forms …………… tomorrow so that we can fax them to the head office before
the conference call. => chắc chắn có
A. signed B. to sign C. signing D. sign
Điểm ngữ pháp: câu nhờ vả / yêu cầu/ sai khiến
1. have + s/b + V + s/th
2. get + s/b + to V + s/th
3. have/get + s/th + done + by s/b (đề chính thức)

4. At present I …………… on a project with three other colleagues in different parts of the world.
A. work B. worked C. am working D. had worked

5. We …………… a new model every year.

A. have launched B. are launching C. launch D. will launch

6. Recently the number of car owners …………… dramatically.

A. rose B. is rising C. rises D. has risen

7. My work involves …………… a lot.

A. to travel B. travel C. travelling D. to travelling

8. If the company …………… properly, it wouldn’t have got into difficulties. => chắc chắn có
A. acts B. has acted C. didn’t act D. had acted

9. Even though she had a good job with full benefits, she …………… when she got married.
A. gave it up B. gave it out C. gave it to D. gave it away
Though=although=even though= mặc dù

10. The analyst predicted that the company would not …………… bankrupt (phá sản) and might even show a
profit.
A. have B. make C. go D. do

11. Many …………… entrepreneurs (danh từ: nhà khởi nghiệp) are self-taught in the field of business.
A. succeed B. successful C. success D. successfully

12. We need to go through all the terms and conditions before we decide to sign a/an …………… .
A. letter B. cheque C. agreement D. disagreement

13. We have been looking for a suitable location for a new office, but we …………… have not found one.
A. already B. still C. never D. yet
Still + have + not: vẫn chưa
Have + not + yet: vẫn chưa

14. The information is given orally; ……………, it is printed in the booklets.

A. consequently B. but C. thus D. in addition

15. That salesperson was …………… competent (adj: có năng lực) that we gave him a pay rise (tăng lương)
and a promotion.
A. such B. so C. too D. very
So + adj + that = quá.. đến nỗi…
Such+ a/an + adj + N + that = quá ..đến nỗi…
SECTION 2: ERROR DETECTION (10 PTS)
Choose the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following sentences.
16. In spite of the cost was high, we decided to carry out the project.
A B C D
Though/although/even though + mệnh đề
Despite/in spite of + N/ cụm danh từ

17. If you’re not well, you had better to ask Ann to go to the conference instead.
A B C D
Had better (tốt hơn là) + V1

18. Without operating funds, a firm cannot continue to make business.

A B C D
Do business: làm ăn/kinh doanh

19. At our company, raises and promotions are based on performance (n), not on senior (adj).
A B C D
Seniority (v) sự thâm niên

20. The assembly-line workers will be more productive when the company installs the new equipments.
A B C D
Equipment ko có “s”

SECTION 3: READING COMPREHENSION (10 PTS)

Read the text and choose the correct answer.

Belgravia Boys’ Grammar School Angelus Boulevard Belgravia Victoria 5009

Currently seeking: Assistant Teacher-Librarian
Full-time for Term 2 with the possibility of continuation (khả năng kéo dài hợp đồng) => tức là ban đầu ký
HĐ ngắn hạn, nếu làm thấy OK mới ký tiếp
Belgravia B.G.S. requires a qualified and experienced teacher-librarian for its Junior High School. This will
be a full-time position for the second term with the strong possibility of continuing work on one of our
campuses. Experienced and dynamic candidates who possess either a graduate diploma in education (teacher-
librarianship) or a bachelor’s of education (teacher-librarianship) are encouraged to apply. One of the
principal tasks will be to guide students through the computerized catalog. The successful candidate will also
have to train students in advanced online searching.
Interested applicants are invited to contact the Deputy Principal (Staffing) at 673-2215 should they have any
enquiries regarding the position or the school.
Please send your letter of application, with curriculum vitae (CV-sơ yếu lí lịch), police clearance
(lý lịch tư pháp) , and a photocopy of your teaching diploma, in triplicate, by Wednesday, August 5 to:

The Deputy Principal (Staffing)

Belgravia Boys’ Grammar School
Angelus Boulevard
Belgravia Victoria 5009

21. What is NOT true about this position?

A. The job can lead to a permanent position.
B. A person living in the city is preferred.
C. The selected person will work closely with students.
D. Having a related degree can be beneficial in getting the job.
22. Which of the following is NOT required?
A. A copy of a resume
B. A duplicate of a teaching certificate
C. An introductory letter
D. A letter of recommendation
23. How can one receive further information about the school?
A. By calling the school
B. By writing a letter to the principal
C. By logging on to the school homepage
D. By visiting the school in person
24. In the sentence: ‘Experienced and dynamic candidates who possess …’, the word ‘who’ refers to
…………… .
A. Diplomas
B. Education
C. Candidates
D. Certificates
25. In the sentence: ‘Interested applicants are invited to contact the Deputy Principal …’, the word ‘contact’
is closest in meaning to …………… .
A. get in touch with
B. log on
C. sign in
D. mail
SECTION 4: CLOZE READING (20 PTS)
Read the following passage and choose the correct word for each of the blanks.
A brand can be defined as a name given to a product by a company so that the product can easily be
recognised by its name or its (26) …………… . In our very (27) …………… business world (thương trường),
a good brand is one of the keys to the success of any company. It is often a powerful (28) …………… tool.
However, the name is not everything for a brand to be successful, marketers have to know what the consumer
(29) …………… and wants so a lot of market (30) …………… is necessary. This gives them a ‘consumer
(31) ……………’, that is to say a kind of picture of the typical customer. It is a picture not only of the
customer’s needs and wants but also of their beliefs and values. If the brand then clearly (32) ……………
those values, it is more likely to be successful.
The customer has so much (33) …………… nowadays that a good brand is a necessity so that one product is
clearly different (34) …………… another in his or her mind. A good brand, of course, also has long-term
benefits as it will (35) …………… to many different market segments and to people from different cultures.
26. A. reputation B. sample C. size D. design
27. A. informative B. competitive C. conservative D. attractive
28. A. sales B. sell C. sold D. selling
29. A. wishes B. needs C. orders D. commands
30. A. study B. research C. science D. segment
31. A. summary B. report C. profile D. history
32. A. reduces B. resets C. reflects D. reacts
33. A. choice B. option C. suggestion D. variety
Sau much là danh từ ko đếm dc còn option thì đếm dc
34. A. to B. with C. for D. from
35. A. attract B. persuade C. appeal D. create
Attract=appeal to: thu hút

SECTION 5: CONTROLLED WRITING (10 PTS)

From the following suggested words and phrases in the given sequences, make all the changes and
additions necessary to produce sentences, which together make a complete paragraph. Follow the
example.
EXAMPLE: My aunt / born / England / now / she / live / Perth / Australia
ANSWER: My aunt was born in England, but now she lives in Perth, Australia.
36. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia / be / Australian multinational bank / businesses across many
country.
A. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia was an Australian multinational bank with businesses across many
countries.
B. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is the Australian multinational bank and businesses across many
countries.
C. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia is an Australian multinational bank with businesses across many
countries.
D. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia was the Australian multinational bank and businesses across many
countries.
Note:
- Có năm ở quá khứ => chia thì QK đơn
- ko có năm ở QK=> chia thì hiện tại đơn

37. It / be founded / 1911 / Australian government.

A. It was founded in 1911 by the Australian government.
B. It has been founded in 1911 by the Australian government.
C. It was founded in 1911 by an Australian government.
D. It had been founded in 1911 by an Australian government.
Establish=found(v) thành lập => chia ở dạng bị động

38. It / offer / wide range / integrated banking and financial products / services.
A. It has offered a wide range of integrated banking and financial products and services.
B. It offers wide range of integrated banking and financial products with services.
C. It offered wide range of integrated banking and financial products with services.
D. It offers a wide range of integrated banking and financial products and services.
A range of: đa dạng/ nhiều chủng loại
A variety of: đa dạng/ nhiều chủng loại
A number of: một số lượng…
A workforce of : lực lượng lao động…=> các cụm cố định

39. / 2017, it / have / 45,614 employee / in Australia / include / employees from all subsidiaries(n) cty con.
A. By 2017, it has 45,614 employees in Australia including employees from all subsidiaries.
=>… it had… mới đúng
B. In 2017, it had 45,614 employees in Australia including employees from all subsidiaries.
=> vì năm 2017 là quá khứ so vs 2024 nên chia quá khứ
C. In 2017, it had 45,614 employees in Australia to include employees from all subsidiaries.
D. By 2017, it has 45,614 employees in Australia to include employees from all subsidiaries.

40. It / always aim / at provide / its clients / customers / creative financial solutions.
A. It always aimed at providing its clients and customers with creative financial solutions.
B. It has always aimed at providing its clients with customers by creative financial solutions.
C. It always aims at providing its clients and customers with creative financial solutions.
D. It always aims at providing its clients with customers by creative financial solutions.
Sau giới từ là Ving
Provide s/b with s/th

SECTION 6: COMPOSITION (20 PTS)

Write a composition on the following topic. You should write at least 150 words. Your response will be
evaluated in terms of Task Fulfillment, Organization, Vocabulary and Grammar.

Topic: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than
other types of communication, such as letters, emails, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to
support your answer.

[MỞ BÀI] I strongly agree with the statement that face-to-face communication is better than / superior to
other forms of communication. Here are some points to support my opinions. (opinion có s hay ko s đều dc)
[THÂN BÀI] (2 hoặc 3 đoạn ứng vs 2 hoặc 3 lập luận)
First and foremost / first of all /…, it is much easier to understand each other through face-to-face
communication. Words are not the only way to communicate; people often use body language and facial
expressions to express themselves more clearly. Other types of communication, such as letters, emails, or
telephone calls, simply don’t offer these advantages.
Furthermore / secondly / in addition / beside that…, face-to-face communication / in-person interactions /
direct interaction strengthens relationships between people. It’s hard to imagine that family members could
communicate with each other only through telephone calls or emails. Personal interactions create a sense of
closeness and trust that is difficult to achieve through other means.
Lastly / finally / last but not least, people can receive instant (adj: ngay lập tức) and clear feedback from their
conversation partners through face-to-face communication. The likelihood (n: khả năng) of
musunderstandings is much lower compared to other methods. This immediacy (n: sự trực tiếp) fosters (v:
thúc đẩy) a more engaging (adj: lôi cuốn) and productive (adj: hiệu quả) dialogue, which is crucial (adj: quan
trọng) for making important decisions.
[KẾT BÀI] Base on these points, I believe face-to-face communication is a better way to interact with people.
The richness of human interaction, the depth of connection, and the clarity of understanding make it an
unparalleled (adj: ko gì bằng/ vô song) form of communication for both personal and professional
relationships.
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[phiên bản chat gpt]
I agree that face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, emails, or
telephone calls, for several reasons.
Firstly, face-to-face communication allows for a more personal and direct connection. When people meet in
person, they can observe non-verbal cues such as body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice, which
help in understanding emotions and intentions. This makes the conversation more meaningful and reduces
misunderstandings.
Secondly, face-to-face interactions foster stronger relationships. Spending time together in person creates a
sense of trust and camaraderie that is difficult to achieve through written messages or phone calls. In a face-
to-face conversation, people can build rapport and feel more engaged in the discussion.
Lastly, face-to-face communication can be more efficient for resolving conflicts. Miscommunications are less
likely to occur, and misunderstandings can be addressed instantly. In comparison, letters or emails can take
longer to exchange, prolonging the resolution process.
While letters, emails, and phone calls have their benefits, especially for long-distance communication, face-to-
face communication remains the most effective way to connect with others on a deeper level.

This is the end of the test. Good Luck!