NATIONAL ECONOMICS UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Financial Economics – Economics Department

Name:…Nguyễn Ngọc Minh
………………………..……………DOB:………..…………….Class:…FE65B……..…….

PART 1: LISTENING
SECTION 1: Questions 1-5 The housing officer takes some details from the girl. Complete
the following form with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.

PERSONAL DETAILS FOR HOMESTAY APPLICATION

1 Keiko
First name

Family name Yuichini

Gender Female

Age 28
2 JO6337
Passport number

Nationality Japanese
3 Advanced English study
Course enrolled
4 20 weeks
Length of the course
5 About 4 months
Homestay time

Question 6 Mark TWO letter that represent the correct answer.

Whick kind of family does the girls prefer?

 A A big family with many young children
 B A family without smoker or drinkers
 C A family without any pets
 D A family with many animals or pets

Question 7-10 Fill in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Although the girl is not a vegetarian, she doesn't eat a lot of meat. Her favourite food is 7 Seafood
The girls has given up playing handball. Now, she just play 8 Tennis with her friends at weekends.
The girl does not like the bus because they are always late. She would rather 9 . Take the train
The girl can get the information about the homestay family that she wants 10 . This afternoon

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S E C T I O N 2 : Q U E S T I O N S 1 1 - 2 0 Questions 11-20. You will hear a talk by a tour guide
about travel to Enzia. Complete the notes by filling in the blanks with NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS AND/OR NUMBER for each answer.

NOTES

VISAS

Now Eznina visas are needed by almost all nationalities.

Normal visas last 11 90 days
You need to pay 12 30 pounds for the visa.

Price may change from time to time

Some Enzian consulates neighbouring countries require you to provide a letter to 13 Confirm your
nationality
You can get information of major embassies on 14 Page 13 of the student handbook.

If you want to re-enter Eznia, you must get a multi-entry visa.

SOME MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL ADVICE

If you carry a lot of money, you need to complete a 15 Currency form
Remember to declare all your items, especially expensive items, on a 16 Tourist export form
You are advised to carry a health certificate. The one you need is the 17 BM276

NOTES FOR STUDENTS

If you wish to get a youth fare card, you should show your 18 International student card
Due to the bureaucracy in Eznia, you are advised to take at least 19 12 passport photos with you.

CURRENCY
Pounds and US dollars are not very useful now in Eznia, so you should take Yen or 20 Yen, Australian
dollar with you .

Credit cards are not acceptable because of fraud scandals.

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PART 2: READING PLACE MENT TEST Time 30 minutes
I. PASSAGE 1: Questions 1 – 5
Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or
D.

Butterflies: My rediscovered hobby

I spent most of my 20s working in cities and had little time for wildlife. And then, when I
was in my 30s, I felt increasingly distant from nature, but anxious to return to it. So I decided
to go back to doing something I had enjoyed as a teenager - butterfly spotting. I think
butterfly spotting - looking for and recognising different kinds of butterflies - is a wonderful
hobby, but as a sensitive teenager, butterfly spotting was a hobby that I kept secret from my
friends - it was not exactly cool! But I love butterflies and the way they fly. They are such
beautiful insects, of so many colours and sizes and one advantage of getting older is having
the confidence to ignore what other people think and, after years living in cities, I wanted to
experience the pleasures of this simple activity once again.

It’s not such an unusual thing to do. With just 59 butterfly species in Britain it’s ideal for a
beginner, even one - like me - who set himself the challenging goal of finding and
recognising them all. Over the following weeks, this goal guided where and when I
walked, forcing me to explore new areas.

At first, I was a little out of practice. It took me ages to identify even a common butterfly
and I was close to giving up. Soon, however, the frustration of having to explain to people
what I was doing was beaten by my happiness at just being out in the countryside.

There’s quite a community of people who share my hobby, but I found being alone out
there was far more important. Before too long, I’d found all 59 butterflies, which was very
satisfying, but the real point was that I felt so much more comfortable surrounded by
nature.

After completing my daytime butterfly search. I decided to do something quite different: to

explore the countryside in the evenings and at night and watch night animals properly for the
first time. During one of my first nights out, I had a strange feeling that I was being watched.
I turned around and saw an owl staring at me with huge, bright, round eyes. It was as still as
a statue, but scary! It reminded me that, not so long ago, being aware of other creatures was
essential for our survival.

After a while, I realised that I was not really animal watching; I was watching day turn into
night, listening to the animals of the day as they were replaced by the creatures of the night,
with their strange noises and signals, which I did not understand, but could still enjoy.

Like me, people often feel nervous about nature simply because they don’t understand it. Just
like running or walking, however, it’s easy to learn by doing, without needing formal
instruction. I do wish I’d arranged a few trips with local experts just to get me started, though
- self-taught knowledge always takes a bit longer to gain!

1 The writer now believes looking for butterflies is_____

A embarrassing. B sociable. C enjoyable. D strange.
2 At the start, the writer set himself a goal which_____
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 A made him discover different places. B took up a lot of time.
C. was impossible to achieve. D involved a little walking.
3 The writer found butterfly spotting difficult at first, because he_____
A was lazy. B wasn’t used to it. C was stubborn. D wasn’t motivated.
4 Watching night animals made the writer realise that people_____
A are still close to animals in the wild. B are interesting to other animals.
C. needed to know that animals can be dangerous. D frightened other animals.
5 What advice would the writer give to other people who want to do this hobby?
A study a good butterfly book B take your time
C. just explore by yourself D go out with a guide

II. PASSAGE 2: Read the texts about five people working with animals and the
questions below. Questions 6 – 15: Choose the correct person. The people may be
chosen more than once.

Which person …….

6 does a job in which the amount of work varies? B
7 is pleased with their schedule at work? A
8 says their job was a childhood ambition? D
9 always looks forward to going to work? D
10 says communication is an essential skill for their work? A
11 is disappointed by some people’s opinion of their work? E
12 says their job is affected by its location? A
13 finds it hard to forget about their work? D
14 is afraid of something in their job? C
15 prefers working with a certain kind of animal? C

A Veterinary surgeon – Seb Prior

Seb sees a huge variety of creatures in his role as a veterinary surgeon. He says, “Anything can
come through the door; you just wouldn’t believe it. We do general pet care and, because the
clinic’s so close to a road, I spend lots of time dealing with animals who’ve been hit by cars.
I spend half my day in the clinic and half doing operations, which is a nice mix. I like being
able to get out and reach people – being able to talk to them and answer their questions is a
huge part of the job. You can be the best surgeon in the world but if you can’t talk to the clients,
that’s a huge problem. You need patience and understanding for the people and the animals.”

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 B Wildlife assistant – Wendy Burrows
Wendy sees all sorts of animals, from garden birds to tiny hedgehogs and fully-grown swans
and every day is different, but Wendy’s wildlife centre is particularly busy during the summer
months. She looks after up to 500 hedgehogs and their young, who have to reach a certain
weight before they can be let go into the wild. Wendy says, “It’s always a lovely moment when
this happens, one of the most satisfying parts of the job”, but if this isn’t achieved by
September, the hedgehogs have to be kept at the centre over the winter period.”

C Animal care assistant – Anna Lindley

Anna Lindley cares for a wide range of animals, from dogs and cats to birds and mice and it is
these smaller animals that give her the greatest satisfaction.
“Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved animals and I hate it that we often don’t pay attention
to the small ones.”
Caring for such a range of animals provides an interesting challenge and plenty of work! “With
so much to do, I find myself rushing from job to job and never quite keeping up. I love the fact
that you never know what you’re going to get, although unfortunately that does mean I
sometimes have to deal with a snake, which I find a bit scary!”

D Inspector – Justin Stubbs

“Becoming an animal inspector was something I’d always wanted – along with being a
policeman. At first, I had no idea what it involved but actually the job is better than I ever
imagined. There’s never a day when I don’t want to go to work. The job is a lot harder than
people realise and it can get me down at times.
Over the years I’ve had to learn to put it to the back of my mind when I leave at the end of the
day, but that’s easier said than done and it’s true to say that a bit of the job always comes
home with me. It’s the nature of the job.”

E Vet nurse – Naomi Killingsworth

Naomi works with people as much as animals but not everyone who comes though the hospital
doors is as grateful as you might think, as Naomi explains: “Sometimes I wish more people
appreciated what we do. We work hard here, but not everyone realises that. Of course there are
also many people who couldn’t be more grateful for what we’ve done to help their animals –
they make it all worthwhile.

PART 3: WRITING – PLACEMENT TEST Time: 45 minutes

I. Choose the best answer.

1. I don't know how we are going to get to the airport. We will have to_________ for a taxi to come.
A. plan B. arrange C. book D. hire
2. If you don't like the soup, why don't you _________ to the waiter and he can bring you another
one.
A. complain B. protest C. Criticize D. insult
3. If you were a more ________ person, you would not have left me waiting for you in the rain for
an hour.
A. polite B. considerate C. kind D. humorous
4. Oh I am so__________ ! Let's go and rent a video or something.
A. boring B. fed up C. tired D. unhappy
5. I don't think Alan is _________. Sherie is at home with him.
A. lonely B. solitary C. unsociable D. alone
6. His uncle owns four computer companies and lives in a big ______ out in the country.
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 A. mansion B. bungalow C. apartment D. hut
7. I am afraid this car doesn't have enough ____________ to get up that hill. We will have to walk
up!
A. motor B. power C. charge D. engine
8. The company didn't have any ____________ opening shops in Paris and Marseilles so they
closed after only three months.
A. profit B. success C. victory D. winnings
9. When we go on vacation, I want to ________ sometime fishing in that lake we visited last year.
A. do B. spend C. lose D. give
10. When he asks me the questions, just _________ the answers quietly in my ear and he will never
know.
A. shout B. talk C. whisper D. yell
II. Write an essay (at least 250 words) to discuss the following topic:
Some people think that studying at university is a good choice. What are the reasons?

Studying at university is often considered a valuable step in one’s education. Many people believe it
provides numerous benefits that can significantly impact an individual’s future. This essay will
discuss some key reasons why studying at university is a good choice.

University education is beneficial because it significantly enhances career opportunities and financial
security. To begin with, graduates often have more job options than those without a degree. For
example, professions like medicine, engineering, and law typically require university qualifications.
Research also indicates that university graduates earn, on average, 20% higher salaries than
individuals without a degree. Additionally, university education helps students develop essential
skills for the workplace. For instance, they improve critical thinking through research tasks,
strengthen problem-solving abilities by tackling challenging assignments, and learn time management
by balancing multiple courses – all of which are highly valued by employers.

Moreover, university life offers unique chances for personal growth and building professional
relationships. One of the main benefits is networking with professors, industry experts, and peers. For
example, career fairs, industry events, and alumni gatherings hosted by universities often help
students form connections that lead to job opportunities. At the same time, the university environment
encourages personal development. Students learn to live independently, manage their own finances
and time, and interact with people from diverse cultures. These experiences build life skills like
independence, cultural awareness, and adaptability, which are essential for future success.

In conclusion, although university education requires significant time and effort, its advantages in
terms of career opportunities, skill development, and personal growth make it highly worthwhile. The
blend of professional and personal benefits ensures that university education remains a crucial step
toward success in today’s competitive world.