TOPIC: JOBS AND LIFE IN THE FUTURE

1. The three friends all ………..for the same job.

A. applied B. chose C. requested D. referred
2. The company was dealt a………... blow when its chief designer deserted to another form.
A. killing: làm kiệt sức B. mortal: liên quan đến tính mạng C. homicidal: giết
người D. suicidal: muốn tự sát
3. These figures show a……….. in the number of unemployed people in England and Wales.
A reduction B. lessening C. loss D. lowering
4. Two ………..were sacked, because they were always turning up late.
A. applicants B. applications C. employers D. employees
5. People who take on a second job inevitably………... themselves to greater stress.
A offer B. field C. subject D. place
6. He lost his job………..no fault of his own: không phải lỗi của ai.
A. by B. through C. with D. over
7.I left my last job because I had no……….. to travel.
A opportunity B. position C. place D. possibility
8. Students sometimes support themselves by………... of evening jobs.
A. ways B. methods C. efforts D. means
9. A man's pay usually……….. on the number of hours he works in a week.
A results B. starts C. depends D. follows
10. My employer's………... of my work does not matter to me at all.
A opinion B. belief C. meaning D. expression
11. ………..………..of: thay mặt all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.
A instead B. On behalf C. In place D. On account
12. There have been no ………..in our department for over a year.
A. promotions B. perks : tiền thù lao C. pensions D. permits
13. Mary attempted to ………..herself with her new boss by volunteering take on extra work.
A. gratify B. ingratiate C. please D. commend
14. All the applicants for the post are thoroughly ………..for their suitability.
A. searched B. vetted: xem xét chặt chẽ C. investigated: điều tra, nghiên cứu D.
scrutinized: nhìn chằm chằm
15. The……….. for this position starts at $30000 per year.
A. salary B. payment C. wage D. tip
16. After a terrible argument with her boss, she handed in: nộp đơn her………...
A. reservation: sự đặt trước B. reputation C. resignation: sự từ chức D.
responsibility
17. Youngsters need all the help and ………..they can get nowadays when applying for job
A. stimulation B. enticement: sự dụ dỗ, sự cám dỗ C. incentive: động cơ, sự thúc đẩy
D. encouragement
18. He has recently got an interesting………... in a textile factory.
A. employment B. work C. job D. occupation
19. The main attraction of the job was that it offered the ………..to do research.
A. possibility B. proposal C. prospect D. opportunity
20. Unemployment ………..by 4% since January and now stands at just under three millions.
A. was raised B. has arisen C. has risen D. rose
21. He said the government would do its best to……….. the problem of unemployment.
A. solve B. answer C. decide D. relax
22. When you……….. the interview: đi phỏng vấn, tham gia phỏng vấn remember to bring some
samples of your work.
A. apply B. attend C. join D. make
23. All the members of……….. were asked to attend the meeting.
A. employees B.company C. workers D. staff
24. He filled in the necessary forms and……….. for the job.
A. appealed: cầu khẩn, xin B. applied C. requested D. asked
25. Automation in factories has made many ………..workers redundant.
A. manual: làm bằng tay B. hand C. fabrication : sản xuất. chế tạo
D. manufacturing
26. She tried to ………..Tom's importance to the company in order to gain a promotion for herself.
A. reduce( số lượng, giá cả…) B. dwindle: nhỏ dần C. diminish( giá trị, tầm quan
trọng) D. shrink: co rút lại
27. Can you explain this ………..of ten years in your job history which you have not accounted for?
A. interruption B. gap C. opening D. parting
28. Everyone in the department was……….. with the sack unless they worked harder.
A. promised B. warned C. bribed: mua chuộc D. rejected
29. Write the name and address of your present……….. in block capitals.
A. employer B. chef C. chief D. boss
30. Workers( người được nhận làm việc rồi) who do not obey the safety regulations will be………..
immediately.
A. refused B. dismissed C. disapproved D. rejected
31. The job applicant told her interviewer that she would jump ……….. the chance: tận dụng cơ hội to
work for such a prestigious firm
A. to B. for C. at D. on
32. As you are sixty-three years old, you are……….. for this job.
A. unsuitable B. improper C. inconvenient D. disagreeable
33. Now that she is trained, she hopes to earn her living as a……….. in an office.
A. staff B. personnel: nhân sự C. typewriter D. clerk: thư kí
34. People demand higher wages because prices are ……….. all the time.
A. progressing B. rising C. growing D. exceeding: phóng đại
35. One ………..of this job is that it is near where I live.
A. advantage B. preference C. pleasure D. goodness: lòng tốt
PART 2:
1. Whatever your decision, bear in mind that most people change……..... paths up to five times during
their lifetime.
A. occupation B. career C. job D. vocation
2. For careers that truly interest you, consider asking each person if you can …….....him or her at work
A shadow+ sb: theo ai để học việc B. monitor C. follow: noi gương ai
D. search
3. A fruit that is fully-ripe is an example of a fruit that has reached…….....
A. development B. maturity: chín C. mature D. growth
4. Their pay was low and they had no job security or legal…….....
A. advice B. rights C. actions D. requirements
5. She is acting in a …….....role in the administration.
A. advisable: nên, khôn ngoan tài giỏi B. advisement C. advisory(a) có vai trò cố
vấn D. advisor
6. A positive workplace……..... encourages creativity because employees feel that their ideas will
contribute to the success of the organization.
A. emotion B. position C. confidence D. attitude
7. Almost half of the……..... are perfectly suitable for the vacancy.
A. employees B. competitors C. candidates D. applications
8. Networking tools like Linkedin, Facebook, and Glassdoor enable people to easily……... the market
for new job opportunities.
A. test B. monitor C. find D. consider
9. There has been an increase in job……..... which is when two people agree to divide a full- time job
into part-time jobs.
A. dividing B. separating C. cutting D. sharing
10……...… receive an average of 60 applicants for every advertisement for a low-skilled job, and 20 for
every skilled job.
A. Employment B. Employees C. Employers D. The employed: những người có
việc
11. Most job interviews today……...more than just a casual conversation with the hiring manager to see
if someone is qualified for the job.
A. indicate B. include C. contain D. involve
12. It is important that applicants put modesty aside:; gạt cái gì sang một bên and show……..... in their
CV.
A. self-confidence B. self-control C. self-determination D. self-discipline: sự kỉ luật, tự giác
13. Increasingly recruiters: nhà tuyển dụng are looking for graduates who are ready for the global
…….....and an international career.
A. workforce: lực lượng lao động B. workroom C. workstation( trong mạng máy
tính) D. workshop: xưởng, cuộc hội thảo
14. Fixed term employment also known as contract work is used for single projects or to replace
workers on…….....: đang nghỉ phép
A. permission B. leave C. goodbye D. absence
15. Employers will often take on students for a …….....but you can also apply for as internship: thực tập
sinh after you graduate.
A. leap year: năm nhuận B. gap year C. light year D. calendar year
16. Over the past decade, there has been a significant …….....in full time work in Australia from 89% to
approximately two-thirds of the workforce.
A. increase B. reduce C. redundancy D. decline: sự giảm/ đi
xuống của cái gì
17. A CV is a concise document which summarizes your past existing professional skills, proficiency
and ……....
A. qualifications B. experiences C. reputation D. feelings
18. The purpose of a CV is to……..... that you have the necessary skills to do the job for which you are
applying.
A. determine B. express C. demonstrate D. define
19. If your CV is always……..... then you can quite easily fill in those online applications because you
have got all that information to hand.
A. out-of-date B. up-to-date: C. up-and-down D. up-and-coming:
đầy triển vọng
20. Students can apply …….....an apprenticeship while they are still at school.
A. for B. to C. on D. in
21. In general, the company receives hundreds of …….....for a post they offer.
A. applies B. applications C. applicant D. applicability: khả năng có thể
ứng dụng
22. To have the competitive advantage in the lob market, students need to have developed their
…….....throughout their time at university.
A. employs B. employable C. employment D. employability: khả năng xin việc
23. One of the main reasons students choose to study at university is to enhance their career……..triển
vọng việc làm...
A. prospects B. chances C. advantages D. opportunities
24. Office staff need …….....desks and chairs to feel comfortable in their office space.
A. good-designing B. good-designed C. well-designing D. well-designed
25. All staffs are not allowed to use their personal mobile phones during …….....hours: giờ hành chính.
A. office B. official C. officer D. officer's
26. Students' interest is more likely to be maintained if they can see the relevance of their studies
…….....their future careers and life beyond university.
A. with B. for C. to D. in
27. Travis, who oversees the cooking at this restaurant, started …….....with Backer, his grandfather, at
the Chicken Coop when he was 19.
A apprentice: học việc B. apprenticing C. apprenticeship: sự học việc D.
apprenticeships
28. As usual, Mr. Jone's current……..... of dancers: vũ đoàn is diverse, attractive, strong and supple.
A staff B. crew C. band D. group
29. In UK, if you're practising in someone else's car, you need to make sure their insurance policy
covers you as a…….....
A learner driver: người học lái xe B. learn driver C. learning driver D. learned driver:
người lái xe đã thành thạo rồi
30. Career ……...is an ongoing process that can help you manage your learning and development.
A. plan B. plans C. planning D. planned

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 sentences.
1. The number of people on unemployment benefits: sống nhờ trợ cấp thất nghiệp has dropped over
the last two months.
A. having benefits of being unemployed
B. receiving unemployment compensation
C. making use of being unemployed
D. sending money to the government to support the unemployed
2. My mother has put money aside: để giành tiền for her old age since she started to work in the
factory
A. laid aside: để giành tiền B. taken aside: lôi kéo ai ra ngoài nói chuyện C.
spent all D. lent me all
3. Our new boss is trying to ensure the well-being of his employees.
A. earnings B. compensation C. savings D. welfare
4. In view of the global financial crisis, Tom and his brother has been laid off, so they are on the dole =
on unemployment benefits.
A selling goods on pavements C. living on their parents' support
B. receiving a lot of attention D. living on unemployment benefits
5. Two employees have been sacked and 120 others face dismissal: for joining earlier protests.
A recruitment B. redundancy:sự mất việc C. employment D. application
6. Frank, 41, applied for the post when the parish council advertised two vacancies
A. occupied positions B. job opportunities C. unavailable positions D. accommodated
7. Members tried their hands at the techniques to gain hands-on: experience.
A relevant B. prior C. practical D. considerable
8. Sara brought in a lot of business last month; she would ask for a pay rise while she's s on a roll: đang
may mắn, đang thành công
A unsuccessful B. on the up and up C. inefficient D. unqualified
9. The Wilsons have found it terribly hard to make ends meet: kế sinh nhai ever since they both lost
their jobs.
A. barely have enough to live on B. give up gatherings
C.able to manage D. buying and selling goods
10. There were some very strong candidates for the job but none of them met: đáp ứng my
expectations.
A surpassed B. overcame C. fulfilled D. underestimated
11. She got the job in the teeth of: bất chấp, bất kể considerable competition.
A regardless of B. as regards = C. in respect to: đối với D. owing to: = because of
12. She clearly joined the firm with a view to: improving herself professionally.
A with no regard to B. irrespective of = regardless of C. in spite of D. with the intention
of
13. She has two degrees but she has only found a part-time, temporary job.
A permanent B. long-run C. stable D. short-term
15. Apprenticeships are one type of workplace training. You can do workplace training in a range of
hands-on: từ trải nghiệm, tự thực hiên industries.
A. doing by hand B. doing by oneself C. doing what others say D. doing manual work
16. Whether you recently lost your job or are ready to jump ship: nhảy việc from your current one, the
chances of your getting a new position through the want ads is next to nil.
A. leave an organization for another B. change from a form to another
C. convert from one system to another D. turn from this state to another
17. Finding a suitable graduate job can be a long process, so discover how to ensure your effort is
rewarded: and it leads to that all-important offer.
A. bring about positive result B. offer high quality
C. offer economic prospect D. grasp lucky chance
18. It can be easy for a part-time working student to fall into the trap of working all the hours he can,
often to the detriment of his degree, because he gets so used to raking in the green: kiếm tiền một
cách dễ dàng.
A. earning a fortune overnight B. earning enough for living
C. earning money in an easy way D. earn too much money
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 sentences.
19. My partner was made redundant: bị mất việc last November and hasn't secured further
employment as yet.
A. fired B. sacked C. laid off D. appointed
20. With unemployment at a record level, retraining programmes would pay off in the long run;
A. lastingly B. temporarily C. stably D. durably
21. Sheila had butterflies in her stomach: lo lắng, bồn chồn before the interview.
A. seemed to be easy in her mind B. in a tizzy C. on pins and needles D. under pressure
22. They sacked the head of marketing because he was extremely inefficient.
A. competent B. unqualified C. disorganized D. unskilled
23. I find myself at odds with; không cùng quan điểm, có mối bất hòa most of my colleagues on
what is the best way forward.
A. in conflict with C. on the outs with
B. in disagreement with D. on good terms with: có mối qh tốt với ai
24. Most people would grab at the chance of working for that company.
A. jump at B. seize: C. neglect D. take
25.i believe Mr. Brown is the most suitable candidate for the job as he has all the necessary
qualifications.
A. acceptable B. inappropriate C. tailor-made: hoàn toàn phù hợp D.
proper
27. Previously financial matters were dealt with by qualified accountants, financial advisers.
A, professional B. experienced C. incompetent D. skilled
28. This scholarship is being established in her name as a permanent reminder of her work.
A. long-run B. ever-lasting C. stable D. temporary
29. Teenagers may have a few ideas about what jobs they want to do when they leave school. If so, it's
important they learn more about them so they can make informed: có đầy đủ thông tin career
decisions.
A knowledgeable B. ignorant C. updated D. understandable
30. One of the best ways to understand what a job is like, is to do it. Work experience is a great way to
get a feel for: nắm kĩ, nắm chắc what a job is all about.
A. to have an understanding about B. to touch with one's own hands
C. to have the faintest idea about D. to do something on purpose
31. Most young people, independent as they seem, do not feel ready to make big decisions. They may
feel immense: to lớn pressure trying to decide what to do when they leave school.
A. strong B. great C. little D. tiny
32. At the start of the course you will get a course overview explaining exactly what is expected of you.
A.a general review B. all the details C. a short description D. a brief summary
33. The secret to remaining in the workforce is to be multi-skilled and to be able to transfer skills from
one area of your life and work to another. Continue to learn new skills and keep your employer
notified: thông báo, chú ý.
A. officially tell someone C. make unknown to
B. formally inform someone D. miscommunicate with
READING 1:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am sending you this letter of (1)……….., together with my CV, in view of the possibility of obtaining
a job inside your company.
(2)……….. very well aware of the fact that you will choose the best, I would be honoured (3)…to
V……..myself among them in order to occupy an intermediary position between your company and
your clients.
Considering that my experience and my education are appropriate (4)……….. the job you could be
offering and for the competence of your company, I decided to (5)……….. my CV to your attention.
I have a very high interest in becoming a competent person in a (6)………..company (7)………..
experience, motivation and ambition will be proven to be the strongest points for the best interest of the
company and for my future experience. You will find details (8)……….. my education, my (9)………..
experience and my skills in the attached CV.
I would be very glad with the opportunity of an interview, (10)………..you consider it necessary and
useful, in order to analyze the possibility of me being a part of the team.
For any explanations that will be necessary please do not hesitate to contact me at the following
number: 0723.456.789
Yours faithfully,
George Airinei!
1. A. apply B. applicability C. applicant D. application
2. A. Be B. To be C. Being D. having been
3. A. to find B. find C. finding D. found
4. A. with B. for C. to D. in
5. A. submit B. address C. attract D. draw
6. A. good-organizing B. well-organizing C. good-organizes D. well-organized
7. A. that B. which C. where D. what
8. A. concern B. concerns C. concerning D. concerned
9. A profession B. professor C. professing D. professional
10. A. will B. would C. could D. should

READING 2:
It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however talente you are. One thing
you have to be (1)………..of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is (2)……….. of
people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (3)
……….=decide . to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, (4)………..the negative criticism of
others prevent you from reaching your target, and let the constructive criticism have a positive effect on
your work. If someone says you’re totally tin the (5)……….. of talent, ignore them. If, (6)
………..,someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should
comsider their suggestions very carefully. There’re many movie stars (7)……….. were once out of
work . There’re many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel – or who didn’t,
but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it (8)………... Being
successful does depend on luck, to a (9)……….. extent.But things are more likely to (10)………..well
if you persevere and stay positive.

1. A. alert B. clever C. intelligent D. aware

2. A. overflowing: chan chứa B. full C. packed D. filled
3. A. idea B. brain C. thought D. mind
4. A. don't let B. shouldn't let C. won't let D. didn't let
5. A. absentee B. shortage C. missing D. lack
6. A. hence B. however C. whereas D. otherwise
7. A. which B. whom C. they D. who
8. A. publish B. to publish C. published D. publishes
9. A. plenty B. numerous C. definite D. certain
10. A. turn out B. sail through C. come into D. deal with

Reading 3:
Social media can be a way of keeping in touch with people you already know, and can sometimes be
used to expand your network. Some people limit who they will connect with using these sites. There
are a growing number of professional networking sites that will help you to expand your network.
Here are some tips to remember:
Facebook - is a social networking site that connects people with friends and others who work, study and
live around them. One third of employers check the Facebook page of potential candidates. Many
people use Facebook for private use only, but employers also look at Facebook to get a broader
understanding of the people they are considering hiring.
Linked In – strengthens and extends your existing network of trusted contacts. LinkedIn is a
professional networking tool that helps you develop inside connections to a company or sector and is
primarily used for professional jobs. On LinkedIn you create a professional profile, similar to a resume
that includes employment history, education, and keywords and skills. You can invite people to join
your network on LinkedIn or ask a mutual contact to introduce you to someone in your field. You can
sign up for sector specific groups and add to the discussion to build your professional profile and
develop a broader network. A Working Centre Employment Counsellor can help you to build your
profile if you are having difficulty completing this task.
Additionally, you can tie your work on the internet into your professional profile. Create a website
or blog where you discuss issues related to your profession. Tweet links to articles and events that
others in your sector may find useful. You can integrate your blogging and tweeting with your
LinkedIn profile to create a more prominent, professional online profile.

11. . Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Mass media is a helpful tool for people to expand their social network.
B. Facebook keeps people staying connected with friends and colleagues.
C. LinkedIn helps people develop and expand their professional connections.
D. Blogging and tweeting help generate a prominent, professional online profile.
12. The word "potential" in paragraph two is closest in meaning to
A. likely B. prospective C. probable D. unexplored
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A Facebook users can be able to find good jobs thanks to a broad circle of contacts.
B. LinkedIn users are of more professional contacts, helping them develop their profession.
C. Websites or blogs are the most convenient channels for internet users to stay connected.
D. Internet users should never place their personal information onto social networks.
14. Which of the following statements would be most likely to occur according to the passage?
A. One internet user can join and use more than one social network.
B. Internet users are very susceptible to the risk of unemployment.
C. Online professional profiles draw more attention from employers.
D. Companies can find their potential customers from social networks.
15. The word "integrate: tích hợp" in the last paragraph mostly means
A. join B. combine C. merge D. unite
READING 4:
There is a natural balance to all things: life and death, good and bad, happiness and sadness, pleasure
and pain. The very idea that you should focus on positives and ignore negatives, likewise with strengths
versus weaknesses, is not only delusional; it's a recipe for disaster.
Let me tell you a couple of stories to show how dealing with reality as openly and genuinely as possible
is the path to success and happiness, while focusing only on the positives and strengths can destroy your
career and your company.
It's no secret that Steve Jobs was forced out of Apple in 1984 because his management style had
become toxic to the company. Much later, Jobs would come to realize that getting fired from the
company he cofounded "was the best thing that could have ever happened” to him. He called it “awful-
tasting medicine" that "the patient needed." He also likened it to life hitting him in the head with a
brick.
That forced Jobs to look in the mirror and see the truth - that he wasn't as capable or as strong a leader
as he could be. And as he addressed the issues that stood in his way, the result was the founding of
NeXT and Pixar, his eventual return to Apple, and the greatest turnaround in corporate history that built
the most valuable company on Earth. It's easy to miss the obvious connection staring us right in the
face, that it wasn’t just Apple that had hit a wall, fallen on hard times, and found itself in need of a
turnaround. The same was true of Jobs. And there was an undeniable connection between the two.
It's also easy to miss the insightfulness of Jobs' realization that none of his later achievements would
have occurred if he hadn't faced reality. That sort of introspection only comes from someone who's had
some sort of intervention and gone through gut-wrenching change as a result.
Not to compare myself with Jobs, but the truth is I've gotten a couple of those bricks to the head
myself. I've been fired more than once and lost my wife early in our marriage. But in every case I
looked in the mirror, faced what I saw, made some changes, and bounced back stronger than ever.
If I'd just tried to stay positive, focused on my strengths, and searched for the silver lining in the clouds,
I never would have figured out what was wrong and become a better person, a better husband, and a
better leader. I never would have achieved so much in my career or won my wife back.
While life is full of ups and downs, one thing is certain: If you attempt to filter your consciousness and
disallow negative thoughts or make believe the weaknesses holding you back don't exist, you'll never
get past those hurdles and get to the next stage in your personal and professional development. And
neither will your business.
16. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Being Successful: Ignore the negatives. B. To Be Successful? Quit Being So Positive.
C. Being Successful: Facing with Disasters. D. To Be Successful? Stop Being So Negative.
17. The writer uses the phrase “a recipe for disaster” in paragraph 1 to stress that ____.
A. focusing on positives can make the worse become the worst
B. ignoring negatives can be the key to dealing with any problem
C. focusing on positives and ignoring negatives destroy the reality
D. ignoring negatives goes against the natural balance to all things
18. The word “likened” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. link B. associate C. compare D. relate
19. The writer uses the phrase "the two" in paragraph 5 to refer to ____.
A. strengths and weaknesses B. life and death
C. hard times and turnabouts D. happiness and sadness
20. The writer uses the "bricks" (as Steve Job did) in paragraph 6 to describe ____.
A. weaknesses he had at the times of being fired
B. hardships he faced with during his professional life
C. changes he led in order to make turnabouts
D. interventions he made in his own introspection
21. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Steve Job according to the passage?
A. He got fired from Apple because of his poor management style.
B. He founded NeXT and Pixar to be able to return to Apple.
C. He made Apple the most valuable company in the world.
D. He considered being fired from Apple the best lesson learnt.
22. What is true about the story teller when facing failures according to the passage?
A. He tried to stay positive to bounce back stronger.
B. He focused on his strengths as the motivation for turnabouts.
C. He looked into the way Steve Job did to find his own solution.
D. He examined the situation, making necessary changes to better.
23. It can be inferred from the passage that ____.
A. Only when you admit the negative as part of your life, you can proceed.
B. Positives and negatives can never go along with each other in reality.
C. It's our weaknesses that save us in hardships and calamities.
D. To earn happiness, one has to experience the feeling of sadness.
24. The phrase "filter your consciousness" in the last paragraph mostly means ____.
A. release negative feelings from one's heart
B. clear one's mind from worries
C. push negative thoughts out of one's mind
D. stay away from possible dangers
25. The tone of the passage is ____.
A. informative B. preventive C. persuasive D. argumentative
BÀI TẬP LÀM THÊM TUẦN 13
PART 1:
1. This scandal has __________ a blow to: giáng một đòn mạnh his plans to stand as chairman.
A. dealt B. sold C. ordered D. borrowed
2. That missing file _____________ on my desk while I was in a meeting, so I don't know who found it.
A. caught up B. turned up : xuất hiệnC. brought up: nuôi dưỡng D. thought up: này ra
một ý tưởng
3. In my opinion Anna acted more childishly but _____________no fault of her own: không phải lỗi của
ai.
A. over B. with C. along D. through
4. I was able to get an A in my math class this semester by __________ of: bằng phương pháp, bằng
phương thức hard work.
A. means B. steps C. stages D. measures
5. His belief ______ God gave him hope during difficult times.
A. on B. in C. with D. by
6. ________________ the entire company, I would like to thank you for all your work.
A. On account of B. With a view to: với mục đích… C. For the sake of: vì lợi ích của
D. On behalf of:
7. I'm going to lead the meeting _____________________ Janet because she has been off sick for a
week.
A. in place of B. in spite of C. in the event of: trong trường hợp D. in
case of
8. When our manager said she was leaving the company, I _____________the chance: chớp lấy cơ hội
to fill the job.
A. jumped on: chỉ trích, tấn công B. jumped at: háo hức, chấp nhận C. jumped in: tham
gia vào một cuộc họp D. jumped off: bắt đầu một cách nhanh chóng
9. If you quit your job at the hospital, how on earth will you earn a _____________?
A. live B. life C. living D. lifetime
10. Her reputation suffered a _____________ blow as a result of the scandal.
A. mortal: nguy hiểm đến tính mạng B. deadly C. lethal D. lethargic: hôn mê,
lờ mờ
11. After the plant’s water supply is eliminated, the plant will inevitably die. (CLOSEST)
A. customarily: thông thường, theo thường lệ B. traditionally C. certainly D. effectively
12. Scientists have developed two new ____________ of detecting: phát hiện the chemical.
A. periods B. methods C. durations D. measures
13. Free child care for preschool children of employees was a popular _________.
A. perk: bổng lộc B. tuition C. expense: tiêu tốn D. scholarship:
14. Even though I know people often criticize my clothing choices, I only dress to
______________myself.
A. classify B. gratify: làm vừa lòng, làm hài lòng C. verify: D. terrify
15. The first part of his plan was to _____________ himself with the members of the committee.
A. immigrate: di cư B. emigrate: nhập cư C. ingratiate: lấy lòng ai D. integrate: hòa nhập
16. The best hotel in the city has a _______________ for providing outstanding customer service.
A. reputation B. resignation: từ chức C. restriction: D. relation
17. Shoppers can look forward to bigger Black Friday discounts and other _________________.
A. entices (v): dụ dỗ, cám dỗ B. enticing(a) hấp dẫn C. enticed D. enticements
18. The new law provides ________________ for businesses to invest in recycling equipment.
A. incendiary: đốt cháy, gây cháy B. incensed C. incentives D. incensing
19. He returned to his previous ________________ as a teacher.
A. occasion B. occupation C. accommodation D. accessory
20. When the company had to lay off a number of workers, he became __________.
A. considerate B. deliberate: có suy nghĩ, cân nhắc C. redundant D. dismissed;
21. They bribed: hối lộ, mua chuộc the waiter to find them a better table. (CLOSEST)
A. bought off B. went off: nổ bom, rung chuông C. turned off D. put off:
22. Please print your name and address in ______________ capitals: chữ in hoa.
A. knock B. shock C. block D. stock
23. Wearing ____________ clothing to school caused the freshman to be sent home.
A. suitable B. improper C. appropriate D. pertinent
24. I found it hard to work with all the noise and constant ________________.
A. interruptions B. invasions: sự xâm lược C. investments D.
interactions:
25. She's _________with some amazing scheme to double her income.
A. showed up: xuất hiện B. come up: nảy ra C. turned up: D. made up
26. The only reason she stays late at work is to receive a pat on the ________: khen ngợi ai vì đã làm tốt
from her boss.
A. head B. shoulder C. back D. bone
27. We live in an increasingly secular society, in which religion has less and less ______on our
dailylives.
A. change B. influence C. power D. outcome
28. It was several hours before firefighters could get the blaze under_________.
A. pressure B. control C. circumstance D. obligation
29. I'm sick of paying rent in this town because it costs a(n)_________ and a leg: rất đắt đỏ!
A. arm B. hand C. foot D. nail
30. Without a _____________ of a doubt : không một chút nghi ngờ, he’s the most talented player we
have.
A. shadow B. darkness C. shade D. retreat: rút lui

PART 2:
1. I know you didn't delete the database _______________, but please be more careful.
A. on purpose B. on business C. on trial: đang được xem xét D. on duty: đang làm
nhiệm vụ
2. He does not have the _____________ idea: không hiểu gì hết how hard it is to run a business.
A. faintest : mờ nhạt không rõ B. modest C. latest D. honest
3. Once I have a feel ________: nắm chắc được_ the company's daily operations, I'll be more
comfortable in this management role.
A. into B. with C. for D. over
4. He'll grab ___________ any excuse to avoid hard work.
A. in B. on C. at D. about
5. I'm __________ good terms with: có mối quan hệ tốt với Stephanie now—we reconciled: làm hòa
after that argument.
A. on B. over C. off D. above
6. Our fact-checker found that the witness's story was completely at _______with: mâu thuẫn với…
what the reporter had written.
A. ends B. odds C. leaps D. bounds
7. We were on ______________________ until we heard that your plane had landed safely.
A. odds and ends: không quan trọng B. ins and outs: tất cả chi tiết
C. pins and needles: bồn chồn D. leaps and bounds: rất nhanh
8. Do you get/have _______________ in your stomach when you have to talk to lots of people?
A. butterflies B. ants C. spiders D. bees
9. Sometimes expensive drugs or other treatments can be economical in the long ____________: về lâu
dài___.
A. track B. lane C. path D. run
10. All her hard work __________________ in the end, and she finally passed the exam.
A. paid for= buy B. paid back: trả thù C. paid off: có lợi, thành công D. paid into: tiền đặt
cọc
11. We're going to rake __________ some serious profits if we can get our products into the Asian
markets.
A. in B. into C. upon D. back
12. Children spend too much time on schoolwork, to the ____________ of other activities.
A. complement: phần bổ sung vào B. detriment: sự tổn hại, sự thiệt hại C. treatment
D. compliment: khen
13. I can't believe he resigned and jumped ____________ before bringing about the big changes he
promised.
A. ship B. ferry C. boat D. harbour
14. If Fred lied about his alibi: chứng cứ ngoại phạm, then the _______________ question is: what is he
trying to hide?
A. watering B. melting C. burning D. cutting
15. The weekly rent is the same irrespective of whether there are three or four occupants. (CLOSEST)
A. in view of B. with a view to C. regardless of D. because of
16. In the _____________ of: bất chấp, bất kể the boss's disapproval, we decided to go forward with the
project anyway.
A. teeth B. head C. face D. bone
17. Many people are struggling to make ends meet: because wages are failing to keep pace with rising
prices. (CLOSEST)
A. become a professional B. earn enough to live
C. put aside extra D. balance study and work
18. If your behavior isn't on the_____________: ngày càng tiến bộ, ngày càng thành công, no one here
will trust you.
A. up and down B. up and up: trung thực C. by and large: nói chung D. right and left
19. Our team has won eleven out of our twelve matches this season. We are ________ a roll: đang trên
đà thành công.
A. over B. above C. up D. on
20. In many countries, people who are jobless get unemployment benefit: .(CLOSEST)
A. dole B. payment C. fee D. scholarship
21. The court awarded her _____________ of £58 000 for unfair dismissal.
A. interest B. consumption C. compensation D. revenue: tổng thu nhập
22. William moved to California in April to begin a(n) ___________ in architecture, which is a dream
that he has always been talking about.
A. nightshift B. apprenticeship: học việc C. probation: án treo D.
trial: thử nghiệm
23. If you need to get a rough idea of something rather than a detailed understanding, you should ask for
an _____________ of it.
A. overview B. profile C. outline D. certificate
24. They spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into perfect condition. (CLOSEST)
A. enormous B. limited C. personal D. controlled
25. Hugh is a ________________ goalie who rarely allows the opposing team to score.
A. competent B. incapable C. unskilled D. complicated
26. We aim to provide you with both ______________ and practical knowledge of your subject.
A. theorist B. theoretically C. theoretical D. theory
27. He realized that he had seriously underestimated: đánh giá thấp their strength. (CLOSEST)
A. exaggerated: phóng đại, thổi phồng B. overstated : cường điệu, nói quá
C. outnumbered: đông hơn D. underrated:
28. You will be mainly _____________ in checking sales records.
A. occupied B. captured C. seized D. released
29. Since the storm did _______________ damage to our home, we’ll be staying in a hotel for a couple
of weeks.
A. considerate B. consideration C. considerable D. considered
30. Nothing could _______________ his bitter memories of the past.
A. put aside B. wipe out C. bump off D. come up

PART 3:
1. _______________ his good behavior, the parole board has decided to consider early release.
A. In view of: xét thấy, bởi vì B. For the sake of: vì lợi ích của C. On behalf of D. In
need of: vì thiếu
2. Jill ____________ honored to have won such a prestigious award.
A. fallen B. felt C. fed D. failed
3. We need to get ________ touch with our suppliers right away.
A. at B. to C. in D.on
4. Without any ______________ clients, the survival of the small firm did not look promising.
A. prospective B. implicit: ngấm ngầm C. probable D. likely
5. His _______________ to the court for bail has been refused.
A. scholarship B. qualification C. certificate D. application
6. Financial institutions act as ________________ between lenders and borrowers.
A. intermediaries: người trung gian B. documentaries C. directories: sách hướng dẫn D.
dietaries: chế độ ăn
7. These programs will integrate __________: phù hợp__ your existing software.
A. out B. of C. with D. over
8. _________________ thinking led him to believe they were plotting against him.
A. Delusional: hoang tưởng B. Untouchable C. Imaginative D. Illustrative
9. Studying all night and getting no sleep before your final exam is a recipe for_____________: một
hành động dẫn tới kết quả xấu_.
A. earthquake B. drought C. disaster D. tsunami
10. Most patients make a recovery without further intervention: . (CLOSEST)
A. interior: phần bên trong B. interference C. interview D. interaction
11. When I'm going through a hard time, I try to remind myself that every cloud has a
_____________lining: trong cái rủi có cái may.
A. gold B. silver C. iron D. metal
12. The dam was not strong enough to ______________ the flood waters.
A. catch on: hiểu được B. look up C. put up: đặt lên D. hold back:
13. Put the financial aspects __________ for a moment and focus on what kind of work would make
you the happiest.
A. aside B. on C. off D. over
14. While Ashley is usually a friendly person, she sometimes becomes _________________ when
someone makes fun of her.
A. disagreeable B. enjoyable C. valuable D. available
15. Her hopes of success in the race ____________ last night as the weather became worse.
A. exterminated B. dwindled C. eradicated D. relieved
16. The management introduced a productivity ___________ scheme for members of staff.
A. incensing B. incensed C. incentive D. incendiary
17. After failing to improve the team over a period of five years, the coach was forced to tender
his________________.
A. resignation B. reservation C. foundation D. relation
18. Hospital staff are coming ___________ pressure to work longer hours.
A. off B. under C. above D. with
19. I've been on _______________ all day, waiting for you to call with the news.
A. pins and needles B. ins and outs: chi tiết của sự việc
C. cats and dogs D. apples and oranges: hai thứ khác nhau
20. Mark complains about his teaching job a lot, but I knew if he were offered a tenured position in the
school, he would jump at the _______.
A. possibility B. occasion C. chance D. prospect
21. Too many people were __________ and the economy got into trouble.
A. out of stock B. out of work: thất nghiệp C. out of practice D. out of line
22. My mom started driving us to school because we would miss the bus day____________,
day______________: ngày này qua ngày khác_.
A. in/ out B. of/ with C. up/down D. by/for
23. Punctuality was not Kristen’s strength since she showed up to school every day ten minutes late.
(OPPOSITE)
A. Being efficient B. Being courteous C. Being cheerful D. Being late
24. I've been ____________ leave: nghỉ phép for the past few weeks as my illness has gotten worse.
A. at B. on C. off D. out
25. The app is finished, for all intents and __________: hầu như__. We just need to iron out a few
issues before it's released.
A. effects B. purposes C. conclusions D. influences
26. These findings have set the _________ for: tạo nền tảng cho…. further debate on the system.
A. sight B. vision C. view D. scene
27. The ancient temples bear silent ______________ to the passing dynasties.
A. lawyer B. prosecutor: người khởi tố C. witness D. client
28. Fast food has ____________further criticism in a report published today.
A. looked down on B. come in for: nhận về sự chỉ trích C. gone down with: bị mắc bệnh D. got
on with: hòa thuận
29. If you ____________ yourself to your schoolwork, you would get much better grades.
A. admitted B. adhered C. applied D. advocated
30. I'm busy all this week but I'd be ___________ to meet with you next Monday.
A. affordable B. available C. accessible D. advocated