Unit 7.

Education options for school-leavers (Test 1)

I. Find the word whose underlined part differs II. Find the word that differs from the other
from the other three in pronunciation in each of three in the position of stress in each of the
the following questions. following questions.
1. A. college B. wage C. graduation D. manage 1. A. vocation B. sensible C. salary D. qualify
2. A. trade B. accepted C. salary D. career 2. A. critical B. doctorate C. business
3. A. sensible B. degree C. D. apprentice
apprentice D. professional 3. A. leaver B. college C. degree D.
4. A. advice B. qualify C. living D. opinion brochure
5. A. business B. advisor C. sense D. 4. A. manage B. formal C. exam D. entrance
hands-on 5. A. bachelor B. mechanic C. critic
6. A. cost B. doctorate C. job D. D. technical
convince 6. A. knowledge B. master C. option
7. A. academic B. dream C. study D. D. convince
educational 7. A. academic B. professional C.
8. A. bachelor B. technical C. school appropriate D. particular
D. mechanic 8. A. experience B. institution C.
9. A. cover B. specific C. critical D. particular apprenticeship D. vocational
10. A. master B. market C. 9. A. specific B. practical C. duration D. advisor
apprentice D. option 10. A. follow B. further C. advice
D. doctor
III. Mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s)
in each of the following questions.
1. I believe that formal education is essential for getting important knowledge and skills.
A. skilled B. academic C. vocational D. critical
2. Learning a skilled trade through vocational education can be a good choice for some school-leavers.
A. representative B. brochure C. profession D. doctorate
3. I want to become a restaurant cook, so I'm looking for a professional cooking course.
A. checked B. trained C. accepted D. connected
4. We can learn a lot about a particular school from its school’s brochure which has a lot of information.
A. information handbook B. notebook C. diary D. dictionary
5. My mother is an expert at making cakes. She usually sells her cakes to famous restaurants.
A. learner B. teacher C. master D. trainer
6. Some students pursue their passions in music or art instead of other academic subjects.
A. follow B. try C. fulfill D. last
7. They will participate in workshops and get hands-on experience leading classes.
A. sensible B. formal C. official D. practical
IV. 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.
1. Many students go on to higher education after receiving their vocational qualifications.
A. choose B. stop C. maintain D. continue
2. During vocational education, students learn specific skills for their careers.
A. common B. special C. detailed D. particular
3. Learning from skilled people is the best way of training because no teacher tells you what exactly happens
when you work.
A. experienced B. sensible C. inexperienced D. creative
4. Educational opportunities are available to young people. If they don’t want to study academic subjects, they
can get a career education.
A. convenient B. limited C. accessible D. usable
5. They just want to have a job immediately after they graduate from university.
A. urgently B. instantly C. shortly D. later
6. It’s sensible to explore various career options and consider your interests and strengths before making your
plans after high school. A. impractical B. skilled C. further D. unalive
7. Doing an apprenticeship can help you acquire a lot of new knowledge.
A. grow B. gain C. discard D. manage
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions
1. Having his father work very hard for many years helped Nam make his ______.
A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively
2. It’s not hard for students to ______ university nowadays.
A. focus on B. ask for C. succeed in D. get into
3. She is a ______ because she just left school.
A. graduate B. school-leaver C. doctorate D. educator
4. We’ve talked to ______ experts about what young people should do after leaving school.
A. educate B. education C. educational D. educator
5. He received many letters from secondary school students asking ______ the different options for school-
leavers.
A. for B. about C. to D. from
6. ______ is really for people who want formal learning to get an academic degree.
A. Distance education B. Continuing education C. Service education D. Higher education
7. Vocational education will help you ______ the practical skills and knowledge necessary for a specific job.
A. take B. catch C. gain D. keep
8. After getting their vocational qualifications, ______ can immediately start work and earn a salary.
A. graduates B. school-leavers C. teachers D. professors
9. Apprenticeship provides students with ______ experience and gives them wages to cover their living costs.
A. hands-off B. hands-free C. hands-on D. hands-down
10. He ______ getting one of the most prestigious companies’ scholarships.
A. focused on B. succeeded in C. asked about D. asked for
11. Students can get a ______ related to an academic subject at college or university.
A. certificate B. credit C. degree D. qualification
12. ______ is a period of time working for and learning from a skilled person.
A. Apprenticeship B. Probation C. Undergraduate D. Postgraduate
13. He has worked as a visiting lecturer for various educational ______.
A. institutions B. secondary schools C. universities D. primary schools
14. In England students must stay in ______ education or do a training course until the age of 18.
A. sixth-form B. apprentice C. full-time D. part-time
15. Exams are taken at the end of the two-year course and the grades are used to ______ university courses.
A. apply for B. get into C. refer to D. go on
16. In the UK, students usually attend a/an ______ for their final two years of high school.
A. sixth-form college B. career education C. academic education D. higher education
17. Earning money to pay for ______ while in college can be a challenge for students.
A. job-specific skills B. living costs C. hands-on experience D. career advisor
18. She spent months preparing for the university ______. She wanted to have a high score.
A. technical education B. critical thinking C. job market D. entrance exam
19. Many students choose ______ to gain practical skills for specific careers.
A. academic study B. full-time education C. vocational education D. master’s degree
20. He is working as a/an ______ at a famous restaurant.
A. apprentice B. institution C. brochure D. wage
21. He is a skilled ______. He is good at repairing cars.
A. representative B. option C. bachelor’s degree D. mechanic
22. Many students go to university to ______ their dreams of becoming doctors or engineers.
A. follow B. do C. detest D. value
23. She is excited to be ______ into her top-choice university.
A. done B. accepted C. gained D. taken
24. After high school, some students ______ a year off to travel or work before starting college.
A. gain B. grow C. take D. give
25. He decides to ________ an apprenticeship to become a great chef.
A. make B. work C. do D. set
26. Peter is trying his best to study in hope that he will ________ fame and fortune in the near future.
A. lose B. run C. move D. achieve
27. ________ is the study of the events of the past.
A. Geography B. History C. Arts D. Literature
28. She was the first in her family to enjoy the privilege of a university ________.
A. schedule B. education C. science D. technology
29. Next year, I have to decide which area of medicine I want to ________ in.
A. come B. focus C. hand D. specialise
30. I got a diploma in business administration, but still sometimes wish I had been able to go to university and
get a ________.
A. certificate B. diploma C. degree D. scholarship
31. In the UK, ________ schools refer to government-funded schools which provide education free of charge to
pupils.
A. state B. secondary C. independent D. primary
32. He didn’t get the job he wanted because he didn’t have the right ________.
A. knowledge B. qualifications C. relationship D. fame
33. More and more young people prefer ________ education because they like to learn practical skills.
A. university B. college C. vocational D. higher
34. Many young people find it hard to get a job immediately after ________.
A. university B. school C. class D. graduation
35. Higher education is really for people who want formal learning in order to get an ________ degree.
A. academic B. university C. vocational D. college
36. This type of training not only provides students with hands-on ________, but also gives them wages to cover
their living costs.
A. knowledge B. practice C. experience D. salary
37. This month, Teen Talk magazine has received many letters from secondary school students asking about
the different ________ for school-leavers.
A. questions B. options C. opinions D. choices
38. ________ only three hours, I can hardly focus on my work.
A. Having slept B. was slept C. slept D. sleeping
39. ________ this movie last week, I still wanted to see it again.
 A. Having seen B. Had seen C. Was seen D. Seeing
40. Tom was accused ________ some top secret document.
A. to steal B. of having stolen C. for stealing D. to have stolen
41. But after ________ it over, I decided to laugh at myself and just join anyway.
A. having thought B. I have thought C. thought D. to have thought
42. Are you sure you told me? I don’t recall ________ about it.
A. having told B. having been told C. to have told D. to have been told
43. Mary said, “I regret ________ him earlier in my life.”
A. to meet B. not having met C. to have met D. at meeting
44. Tom made a bad mistake at work, but his boss didn’t fire him. He is happy about ________ a second chance.
A. giving B. having been given C. to have been given D. to give
45. ________ from the horseback, he was taken to hospital and had an operation.
A. When falling B. As he was fallen C. After having fallen D. To fall
46. ________ the bottles, Mike poured the drinks for everyone.
A. to open B. to have opened C. Being opened D. Having opened
47. Mr. Lee was upset by ________ the truth.
A. not having been told B. Us not to tell him C. he hadn’t been told D. being not told
48. ________ the desalination plant, the company could offer an effective solution to the problem of water
scarcity.
A. To build B. Having built C. Being built D. Having been built
49. He forgot ________ promised to cut down on the carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere.
A. to promise B. have C. having D. had
50. _________ for years, he died because of lung cancer.
A. Having been smoking B. Having smoked C. Have smoked D. Being smoked
51. Having _________ the important lesson, she couldn't finish her test.
A. missed B. passed C. gone D. taken
52. Even when arrested, he denied _________ cut down that tree.
A. has B. having C. have D. have had
53. I remembered having _________ off the lights after learning before leaving home.
A. switched B. switch C. switching D. switches
54. The public praised the local farmers for _________ millions of trees on the surrounding hills.
A. plant B. being planted C. being planting D. having planted
55. But after _________ it over, I decided to laugh at myself and just join anyway.
A. having thought B. I have thought C. thought D. to have thought
56. Mary said, “I regret _________ him earlier in my life.”
A. To meet B. not having met C. to have met D. at meeting
57. _________ from the horseback, he was taken to hospital and had an operation.
A. When falling B. As he was fallen C. After having fallen D. To fall
VI. Complete each sentence with one suitable phrase from the box.
gain knowledge grow business cover living cost(s)earn a salary give opinion(s)
1. Having completed his study, he started to ______ as an engineer. He can get 6 million dong each week.
2. Part-time jobs can help students ______ while attending college.
3. Higher education provides an opportunity for students to ______ in their chosen field.
4. With a master’s degree in business administration, she wanted to ______ her own business.
5. When pursuing higher education, students are encouraged to ______ and participate in meaningful
discussions.
VII. Complete each sentence with one suitable phrase from the box.
get into succeed in related to focus on apply for
1. School-leavers should ______ their interests and strengths when choosing their educational path.
2. It’s challenging to ______ a good university, but with hard work, it’s possible.
3. With great effort, students can ______ their chosen field of study and achieve their goals.
4. Choosing a career ______ your passions can make the learning experience more enjoyable.
5. After leaving high school, he plans to ______ vocational training to become a skilled mechanic.
VIII. Complete each sentence using the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. Her ______ achievements in high school helped her get into a famous university. (ACADEMY)
2. ______ schools provide hands-on training for specific careers. (VOCATION)
3. Having a degree is a common ______ for many jobs. (QUALIFY)
4. She received her ______ in chemistry after conducting great research. (DOCTOR)
5. Developing ______ skills during college can help you succeed in your career. (PROFESSION)
6. Developing ______ thinking skills is essential for higher education to deal with complex problems. (CRITIC)
7. The career ______ helped students with their plans after high school graduation. (ADVICE)
8. Completing an ______ is a great way to gain practical experience in your field. (APPRENTICE)
IX. Complete the sentences with the correct form of perfect gerund of the verbs in brackets.
1. He denied ______ in the university entrance exam. (CHEAT)
2. ______ the first place at the computer science competition made him proud. (WIN)
3. _____ education fairs helped her gather valuable information about different educational institutions.
(ATTEND)
4. She admitted _____ several part-time jobs to pay for her living costs. (WORK)
5. Lan talked about _____ a career advisor for 5 years. (BE)
6. Nam forgot _____ for the business training course. (APPLY)
7. Han shared about _____ a master’s degree in law since 2018. (EARN)
8. _____ from high school was just the beginning, now she’s focusing on pursuing higher education. (GRADUATE)
X. Combine the two sentences into one sentence using perfect participle clauses.
1. She graduated from her high school. She is now preparing for her university entrance exam.
2. She wanted to gain cooking skills. She attended a vocational school.
3. He did not study hard enough. He failed the final exam.
4. Binh did not know any information about the university. He asked his teacher.
5. I was asked about my plan after high school. I said that I would prepare to go to university.
XI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the mistake in each of the following sentences and
correct it.
1. After years of studying, she is proud of having achieve her dream of getting a master’s degree in law.
A. of B. proud C. achieve D. getting
2. Have studied hard for the exams, the student felt confident during the test.
A. Have B. for C. the D. during
3. Having passed all their final exam, they celebrated with a big party.
A. Having passed B. exam C. celebrated D. with
4. Having gotten the first place in class, she felt extreme happy.
A. gotten B. the C. extreme D. happy
5. She forgot to have told me about her favourite university. She was studying hard to apply for it.
A. forgot B. to have C. about D. for
XII. 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.
Once (1) _____ into the Connecticut technical high school system, all students (2) _____ career and technical
education coursework instead of other optional subjects, such as world languages, art or music. Typically,
coursework (3) _____ into one of 10 to 17 programs of study. Traditional public high schools in the state, (4)
_____ the other hand, tend (5) _____ at most four career and technical programs through optional courses.
In the Technical High School System schools in Connecticut, students explore various programs of study
during their first year. Then - (6) _____ help from an advisor - students select a program of study, within these
programs, students take at least three courses and often more. They also have more opportunities (7) _____
academic and technical coursework materials, (8) _____ Maths and English contents can often be integrated (9)
_____ technical courses. Chances for work-based learning and job apprenticeship can also be enhanced in these
settings, (10) _____ may contribute to their impacts.
1. A. accept B. accepted C. accepting D. to accept
2. A. do B. play C. make D. take
3. A. group B. groups C. is grouped D. are grouped
4. A. on B. in C. for D. of
5. A. to buy B. to prefer C. to offer D. to refer
6. A. with B. on C. in D. by
7. A. use B. using C. used D. used to
8. A. nevertheless B. so that C. but D. otherwise
9. A. for B. into C. to D. in
10. A. which B. that C. who D. when
X. Combine the two sentences into one sentence using perfect participle clauses.
1. She graduated from her high school. She is now preparing for her university entrance exam.
2. She wanted to gain cooking skills. She attended a vocational school.
3. He did not study hard enough. He failed the final exam.
4. Binh did not know any information about the university. He asked his teacher.
5. I was asked about my plan after high school. I said that I would prepare to go to university.
XI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the mistake in each of the following sentences and
correct it.
1. After years of studying, she is proud of having achieve her dream of getting a master’s degree in law.
A. of B. proud C. achieve D. getting
2. Have studied hard for the exams, the student felt confident during the test.
A. Have B. for C. the D. during
3. Having passed all their final exam, they celebrated with a big party.
A. Having passed B. exam C. celebrated D. with
4. Having gotten the first place in class, she felt extreme happy.
A. gotten B. the C. extreme D. happy
5. She forgot to have told me about her favourite university. She was studying hard to apply for it.
A. forgot B. to have C. about D. for
XII. 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.
Once (1) _____ into the Connecticut technical high school system, all students (2) _____ career and technical
education coursework instead of other optional subjects, such as world languages, art or music. Typically,
coursework (3) _____ into one of 10 to 17 programs of study. Traditional public high schools in the state, (4)
_____ the other hand, tend (5) _____ at most four career and technical programs through optional courses.
In the Technical High School System schools in Connecticut, students explore various programs of study during
their first year. Then - (6) _____ help from an advisor - students select a program of study, within these
programs, students take at least three courses and often more. They also have more opportunities (7) _____
academic and technical coursework materials, (8) _____ Maths and English contents can often be integrated (9)
_____ technical courses. Chances for work-based learning and job apprenticeship can also be enhanced in these
settings, (10) _____ may contribute to their impacts.
1. A. accept B. accepted C. accepting D. to accept 6. A. with B. on C. in D. by
2. A. do B. play C. make D. take 7. A. use B. using C. used D. used to
3. A. group B. groups C. is grouped D. are 8. A. nevertheless B. so that C. but D.
grouped otherwise
4. A. on B. in C. for D. of 9. A. for B. into C. to D. in
5. A. to buy B. to prefer C. to offer D. to refer 10. A. which B. that C. who D.
when
XIII. 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.
In contrast to what many parents believe, students who get job (29) _______ skills in high school and choose
vocational careers often go on to get additional education. The modern workplace favors (30) _______ with great
skills who are open to continued learning. Most young people today will have many jobs over the course of their
lifetime, and (31) _______ good number will have many careers that require new and more sophisticated skills.
Just a few decades ago, our public education system provided many opportunities for young people to learn
about careers in manufacturing and other vocational trades. (32) _______, today, high-schoolers barely (33)
_______ a whisper about the many doors that the vocational education path can open. The "college-for-
everyone" mentality has prevented awareness of other possible career paths. The cost to the individuals and
the economy as a whole is high. If we want everyone’s kid to succeed, we need to bring vocational education
back to the core of high school learning.
(Adapted from: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicholaswyman/2015/09/01/why-we-desperately-need-to-bring-
back-vocational-training-in-schools/?sh=6970b2087add)
Question 29: A. specific B. formal C. official D. royal
Question 30: A. these B. that C. this D. those
Question 31: A. the B. a C. Ø D. one
Question 32: A. So B. Therefore C. Yet D. Except
Question 33: A. see B. taste C. smell D. hear
XIV. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions.
What makes a good career choice? Research shows that most people will have an average of six career
changes during their lifetime and career paths can go off in many unpredictable directions. Jobs for life are very
rare. While career development these days often applies to people of all ages and stages of their life, it is at
school that this first becomes an issue. The key focus for career advisors and teachers is to help students to
make informed choices based on exploration. Then why do so many people drop out from courses or later on
regret their career choices?
Where do kids get their choices? Of 2600 current year 12 students surveyed, 89% look to Mum and Dad as
their first source of information. Parents are a group that may have last made their own career choice over 25
years ago. A lot has changed since then. Industries that didn’t even exist when they left school are now some of
the fastest-growing businesses in the world.
The dropout rates for first-year students are the highest they have ever been with one in five students
dropping out of a university course within the first 12 months of enrollment. One in three students failed to
complete the university course they began. It’s worse for non-university higher education where close to one
quarter do not complete their first year.
Factors from outside and inside influence career choices and people often find it easier to identify and rely on
factors from outside such as family pressure, pay, peer pressure, and dreams to decide their choices. More
difficult to identify are the factors from inside such as strengths, weaknesses, passions, and interests. These
factors have a significant impact on career decisions as well. If you study something you feel connected to and
it matches your passions and life purpose, you will find studying easier and more rewarding.
(Adapted from: https://www.jewishcare.org.au/news-and-media/blog/how-do-school-leavers-make-the-right-
choice-about-their-next-study-moves)
Question 39: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The impact of career choices on lifelong success B. Factors influencing career decisions and student
dropout rates
C. The role of parents in students’ career choices D. The importance of factors from outside in career decision-
making
Question 40: The word "informed" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. dense B. remote C. sensible D. ignorant
Question 41: The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. kids B. parents C. industries D. businesses
Question 42: What percentage of students drop out of university within the first year?
A. 20% B. 25% C. 30% D. 40%
Question 43: Which factor is harder for students to identify during the career choice process?
A. salary B. dream C. passion D. peer pressure
Question 44: The word "rewarding" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. worthless B. brave C. patient D. valuable
Question 45: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Studying will become enjoyable if it matches the passion of students.
B. About one-third of students did not complete the course they chose.
C. Many students consider parents as the first source of information about careers.
D. Career development only applies to people in the workforce.
XV. Read the passage and decide whether the following statements are true (T), false (F) or not
given (NG).
For many jobs, graduate school is required. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), at least 33
occupations require a master’s degree even for beginning positions—everything from economists to therapists.
And that number still doesn’t count those that require professional degrees, such as medical doctors and
lawyers.
That means a master’s degree opens up doors to careers that others can’t. Even for careers not on the BLS
list, employers often prioritise candidates with graduate degrees. A 2021 CareerBuilder survey showed that 33%
more employers require a higher education than five years ago. Furthermore, an equal percentage are hiring
people with master’s degrees for positions previously held by those with four-year degrees.
That may be why the BLS shows that people with a master’s degree have a lower unemployment rate than
those with a bachelor’s degree. Statistically, it’s easier for people with graduate degrees to get jobs.
Financial compensation isn’t all that matters for career satisfaction, but it certainly helps. With a master’s
degree, you’re likely to earn a higher salary: people with a graduate degree make more than $300,000 more
over their lifetimes than those with only a bachelor’s degree. Weekly income for those with a master’s degree is
also more than $250 higher than those with a bachelor’s degree.
Master’s-level jobs also often come with more benefits—including better health insurance, more paid
vacation time, profit sharing, promotion opportunities, and financial support for continuing education and
personal health. In summary, they significantly enhance the full financial package of a master’s level job.
1. A master’s degree is required for at least 33 occupations according to the BLS.
2. Medical doctors and lawyers are not counted among the 33 occupations on the BLS list.
3. Employers tend to not favour candidates with graduate degrees for jobs not on the BLS list.
4. Fewer employers now require a higher education compared to five years ago.
5. People with a master’s degree have a higher unemployment rate than those with a bachelor’s degree.
6. Healthcare is the main factor in career satisfaction for individuals with graduate degrees.
7. People with master’s degrees earn over $250 less per week than those with bachelor’s degrees.
8. Master’s-level jobs generally offer more benefits.
XVI. Complete the following sentences using the given words. Change the form of the verb if
necessary.
1. His / father / regretted / not / gone / university.
→
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………..
2. Many / school-leavers / choose / go / university / study / academic / subjects.
→…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………..
3. There / many / educational / opportunities / school-leavers / today.
→…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………..
4. It / usually / take / at least / three years / complete / degree programmes / university.
→…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………..
5. Not / having / ask / anyone / advice, / she / make / wrong / decision / education.
→…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………..
XVII. Finish the following sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with
the given word(s).
1. She did not apply for universities. She chose a vocational school.
→ Not
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………..
2. My friend took a boring course at university. He regretted it.
-> My friend
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..uni
versity.
3. After he finished his master’s degree, he became a biologist.
-> Having
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
biologist.
4. Nam borrowed my notebooks. He did not remember it.
-> Nam
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
notebooks.
5. He failed the university entrance exam, then he became a carpenter.
-> Having
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
carpenter.
XVIII. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
1. It’s only her second time in an international conference about further education.
A. It was the second time she had been in an international conference about further education.
B. She has only been in an international conference about further education once before.
C. She has never been to any international conference about further education before.
D. She has already got used to being in an international conference about further education.
2. I started writing this essay hours ago and it’s still not right.
A. I have been writing this essay for hours and it’s still not right.
B. It’s hours ago since I last wrote this essay correctly.
C. The last time I started writing this essay was hours ago, which is still not right.
D. I didn’t stop to write this essay hours ago and it’s still not right.
3. “You’d better work harder if you don’t want to retake the exam!” the teacher said to Jimmy.
A. The teacher advised Jimmy to work harder if he didn’t want to retake the exam.
B. The teacher ordered Jimmy to work harder if he didn’t want to retake the exam.
C. The teacher reminded Jimmy to work harder if he didn’t want to retake the exam.
D. The teacher warned Jimmy to work harder if he didn’t want to retake the exam.
4. Lisa has never studied abroad before.
A. It’s the first time Lisa has ever studied abroad. B. It’s the last time since Lisa studied abroad.
C. It was the first time Lisa had ever studied abroad. D. Never before Lisa has studied abroad.
5. The last time my friend wrote a letter to me was in February.
A. I haven’t received a letter from my friend since February. B. I last received a letter from my friend in
February.
C. It was in February since I first received a letter from my friend. D. My friend last wrote a letter to me when in
February.
6. We have decided that the work they do is unacceptable.
A. As they do the work which we have decided is unacceptable.
B. They have been decided that the work they do is unacceptable.
C. It has been decided that the work being done is unacceptable.
D. We have decided that we accept the work they do.
7. It is good exercise to walk a mile a day.
A. For walking a mile a day is good exercise. B. In order to walk a mile a day is good
exercise.
C. Good exercise is for walk a mile a day. D. Walking a mile a day is good exercise.
8. After Louie had written his composition, he handed it to his teacher.
A. Handed the composition to his teacher, Louie wrote it. B. Having written his composition, Louie handed it to
his teacher.
C. Writing the composition, Louie handed it to his teacher. D. Handing the composition, Louie had written his
composition.
9. While the director was guiding us through the museum, he gave us a special explanation.
A. Guiding us through the museum, a special explanation was given by the director.
B. Guided us through the museum, the director gave us a special explanation.
C. A special explanation was given to us while guiding us through the museum.
D. Guiding us through the museum, the director gave us a special explanation.
10. Although we felt cold, we kept walking.
A. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking. B. However, we felt cold, we kept walking.
C. Felt cold, but we kept walking. D. We kept walking even though feeling cold.
11. Van considered many career options as she did not have a plan after high school.
A. Van wished she had had a career option as she had a plan after high school.
B. Not having a plan after high school, Van considered many career options.
C. If Van hadn’t had many career options, she would have had a plan after high school.
D. Van considered many career options, otherwise, she would not have a plan after high school.
12. My brother was accepted into a famous university and he was very happy about it.
A. My brother accepted into a famous university, otherwise, he was very happy about it.
B. My brother was not very happy about having accepted into a famous university.
C. If my brother had been accepted into a famous university, he would have been happy.
D. My brother was very happy about having been accepted into a famous university.
13. Long passed all the exams with high grades and he was satisfied.
A. Long passed all the exams with low grades and he was disappointed.
B. Long did not pass all the exams with high grades but he was satisfied.
C. Having passed all the exams with high grades made Long satisfied.
D. Long passed all the exams with high grades so as to be satisfied.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in
the following questions.
1. Marie prepared her homework carefully. She could answer all the questions and got good marks.
A. Although she prepared her homework carefully, Marie could not answer all the questions and got good marks.
B. Having prepared her homework carefully, Marie could answer all the questions and got good marks.
C. If she had prepared her homework carefully, Marie could have answered all the questions and got good
marks.
D. It was because of her careful preparation for the homework, Marie couldn’t answer all the questions and got
good marks.
2. We have been trying to learn English for years. We haven’t succeeded yet.
A. Although we have been trying to learn English for years, we haven’t succeeded yet.
B. After we’ve been trying to learn English for years, we have succeeded.
C. We haven’t succeeded yet since we have been trying to learn English for years.
D. We have been trying to learn English for years, so we haven’t succeeded yet.
3. The teacher was giving the lesson. The lights went out.
A. The lights went out as soon as the teacher started giving the lesson.
B. If the teacher had been giving the lesson, the lights wouldn’t have gone out.
C. The teacher was giving the lesson, so the lights went out.
D. While the teacher was giving the lesson, the lights went out.
4. Tom only started learning English last year. However, he can now speak it like a native.
A. If he had started learning English last year, Tom could now speak it like a native.
B. After starting learning English last year, Tom can now speak it like a native.
C. Although he only started learning English last year, Tom can now speak it like a native.
D. Tom, who has only started learning English since last year, can now speak it like a native.
5. The man jumped out of the boat. He was bitten by a shark.
A. Bitten by a shark, the man jumping out of the boat. B. After jumping out of the boat, the man was bitten by
a shark.
C. After bitten, the shark jumping out of the boat. D. After jumping out of a boat, the shark bit the man.
6. He is a rich man. He leads a simple life.
A. If he were a rich man, he would lead a simple life. B. Although he is rich, he leads a simple life.
C. As he is rich, he leads a simple life. D. Until he leads a simple life, he is a rich man.
7. Jack dropped out of school at the age of 15. He now regrets it.
A. If only Jack had dropped out of school when he was 15.
B. If Jack dropped out of school when he was 15, he would regret it.
C. Jack wishes he hadn’t dropped out of school when he was 15.
D. Jack regrets not having dropped out of school when he was 15.
8. Our children look tired today. I guess they stayed up late last night.
A. Our children should have stayed up late last night as they look tired today.
B. Our children might have stayed up late last night as they look tired today.
C. Our children must have stayed up late last night as they look tired today.
D. Our children can’t have stayed up late last night as they look tired today.
9. Tom was in secondary school. Then, he began to study English.
A. Tom was studying English when he was in secondary school.
B. Tom had studied English in secondary school.
C. Tom has not studied English since he was in secondary school.
D. Tom has been studying English since he was in secondary school.
10. He made a great discovery. He was very proud of it.
A. He was very proud of what he made a great discovery. B. He took pride in making a great discovery.
C. He was interested in a great discovery. D. He was very proud of he made a great discovery.
11. She graduated from high school. She is attending a vocational school.
A. She graduated from high school, but she is attending a vocational school.
B. She did not graduate from high school, so she is attending a vocational school.
C. Having graduated from high school, she is attending a vocational school.
D. Neither did she graduate from high school nor she is attending a vocational school.
12. My classmate did not study hard for the exam. She regretted it.
A. My classmate regretted having not studied hard for the exam.
B. If my classmate had worked hard for the exam, she would regret it.
C. My classmate not only did not study hard for the exam but she also did regret it.
D. The exam was too hard for my classmate to study so she regretted it.
XIX. Rewrite the sentences, using perfect participles.
1. After I watched the documentary about wildlife, I made a donation to an environmental society.
 Having ____________________________________________________________.
2. After I ate my evening meal, I decide to go for a walk.
 Having ____________________________________________________________.
3. Because I had spent the entire day cleaning up my room, I needed to take a shower and have a rest.
 Having ____________________________________________________________.
4. Since the authorities had managed water resources irresponsibly, they had to deal with water shortages in
the region.
 Having ____________________________________________________________.
5. After we had read the stories about people who reduced their carbon footprint, we started to change our
daily consumption.
 Having ____________________________________________________________.
6. Because the farmers had been told about the dangers of chemical fertilisers, they turned to bio-fertilisers.
 Having ____________________________________________________________.
7. After I finished all my homework, I watched my favourite film on TV.
 Having ____________________________________________________________.
8. After we made all necessary preparations, we put our plan into action.
 Having ____________________________________________________________.
9. We switched off the lights before we went to bed.
 Having ____________________________________________________________.
10. After I ate my evening meal, I decided to go for a walk.
 Having ____________________________________________________________.
XX. Combine the sentences, using perfect gerunds.
1. Tonya had dumped a lot of rubbish on the beach. She was strongly criticised for that.
 Tonya was strongly criticised for ______________________________________________________________.
2. He said that he would take responsibility for the project. But then he denied that.
 He denied ______________________________________________________________.
3. He didn’t keep his promise. He apologised for that.
 He apologised for ______________________________________________________________.
4. He risked his own life to rescue the little boy. He was really admired for that.
 He was really admired for ______________________________________________________________.
5. She raised $20,000 for wildlife protection. She was praised for that.
 She was praised for ______________________________________________________________.
6. I have advised you on how to cut down your energy use. I remember that.
 I remember ______________________________________________________________.
7. Some scientists have not reported the effects of climate change. They were accused of that.
 Some scientists were accused of ______________________________________________________________.
8. They have acted irresponsibly towards the environment. They were criticised for that.
 They were criticised for ______________________________________________________________.
9. The factory has dumped a huge amount of rubbish into the river. It was fined for that.
 The factory was fined for ______________________________________________________________.
10. Christopher apologized. He’d forgotten to pay.
 Christopher apologized for ______________________________________________________________.
UNIT 7. EDUCATION OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL-LEAVERS (Test 2)
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.
Question 1. A. entrance B. enter C. encourage D. ending
Question 2. A. won B. shop C. become D. brother
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. option B. student C. event D. knowledge
Question 4. A. specific B. scientist C. official D. vocation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following sentences.
Question 5. Many parents would like their children to pursue _______ at universities after leaving school.
A. graduation ceremony B. higher education C. vocational education D. education fair
Question 6. _______ his school year, he started to find a part-time job.
A. Finish B. To finish C. Having finished D. Finished
Question 7. To be considered for this position, applicants must possess the necessary _______ and experience.
A. qualifications B. degrees C. certificates D. credits
Question 8. Many young people find it hard to get a good job after _______.
A. graduate B. graduated C. to graduate D. graduation
Question 9. _______ about the job advertisement earlier, I missed the deadline for applying for it.
A. Having known B. Not having known C. Known D. Know
Read the following school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
ANNOUNCEMENT OF JOINING THE WOMEN’S FOOTBALL CLUB!
We are delighted to announce the establishment of our Women's Football Club.
● Tryouts (10) _______ for January 21st at our school stadium, where players of all skill levels are welcomed.
● (11) _______ you be unable to attend on the specified date, alternative arrangements can be made upon
request.
● For further details and registration, please contact 0363853303 at womenfootball@DTA.com
● Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the team, where your soccer passion (13) _______ to life!
Question 10: A. have scheduled B. scheduling C. are scheduled D. schedule
Question 11: A. Were B. Should C. Had D. Do
Question 12: A. comes B. leads C. takes D. casts
Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Dear Parents and Students,
We are delighted to announce the enrollment process for the upcoming academic year at our school. We
warmly welcome all new students to join our school community.
The official start date of the academic year is April 15, 2024. All students (13) _______ to be present at the school
premises at 8.00 am for the commencement ceremony. Parents are also invited to attend and share in the
excitement and (14) _______ of their children's education.
To ensure a smooth enrollment process, please bring the following documents:
 Copy of the student's passport or birth certificate.
 Copy of the student's academic transcripts from the previous school.
 Copy of the student’s health certificate.
 Passport-sized photograph of the student (if required).
(15) _______ parents or students have any questions or requests, please feel free to contact us at [phone
number] or email us at haunguyen.english@gmail.com . We are here to assist you.
We look forward to welcoming parents and students to our school. Together, we will create an engaging and
successful academic year.
Best regards,
Hau Nguyen.
Question 13: A. are required B. required C. require D. be
required
Question 14: A. development B. aspirations C. requirement D. sorrow
Question 15. A. When B. Why C. Whether D. If
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY GEOFF CLIFFORD, President of Moon Glow Airways
a. However, Moon Glow passengers may still face delays for a day or two.
b. As many of you are aware, there was a problem with Pelman Technology, the system that handles our airline
reservations.
c. This most likely will include longer lines at airports.
d. This outage has affected several airlines.
e. It’s been a rough week, but the good news is that it has been repaired, and we are re-setting our system.
A. a – b – c – d – e B. b – c – d – a – e C. b – d – e – a – c D. d – a – e – b – c
Question 17.
CUSTOMER REVIEW
I recently received a last-minute invitation to a formal dinner. I bought a suit and needed it tailored as quickly as
possible. A friend suggested that I use Antonio’s Tailoring Shop in downtown Auckland…
a. He then explained all the tailoring costs upfront and assured me that he could have my suit ready in three
days, but he had it done in two!
b. The suit fits me perfectly too.
c. When I met Antonio, he gave me his full attention although his shop was busy.
d. He took the time to listen to me and carefully noted all my measurements.
e. I highly recommend him.
A. a – b – c – e – d C. c – e – b – a – d B. c – d – a – b – e D. d – a – e – c – b
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.
(18) ______ as a means of security for banks. In Britain, they first appeared in 1953 and by the 1960s, there were
already a few cameras in major streets in London. Today, there are more than four million CCTV cameras across
the country. That's one camera for every fourteen people. The cameras are there to film dangerous or illegal
behavior. With new software, they can (19) ______ the faces of known offenders, and a new kind of CCTV in the
Netherlands can detect angry voices and automatically (20) ______. Some CCTV cameras can even interact with
the people they are watching. But these cameras don’t just watch criminals; they watch all of us, (21) ______.
The amount of surveillance in towns and cities across Britain is increasing because (22) ______. Some goods in
shops now have RFID tags (radio frequency identification tags) attached to them. When you pick up one of
these items, the RFID tag sends a radio message to a CCTV camera and the camera starts filming you. Shops
say that this technology helps to catch shoplifters – but only by treating (23) ______ as a potential criminal.
Question 18.
A. Developed as the first CCTV cameras initially B. CCTV cameras were initially developed as
C. Developing CCTV cameras initially D. Initially developed CCTV cameras
Question 19.
A. automatically recognize B. automatic recognize C. automatic recognition D. automatically
recognition
Question 20.
A. warn the police trouble B. warn the police of trouble
C. trouble is warned by the police D. warn the police against trouble
Question 21.
A. all the time almost B. of all the time almost C. almost all of the time D. almost of the time all
Question 22.
A. it thought to deter crime B. it was thought to deter crime
C. it thinks to have deterred crime D. it is thought to deter crime
Question 23.
A. nobody B. anybody C. everybody D. somebody
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 from 24 to 30.
Vocational training in Vietnam plays a vital role in preparing individuals for specific careers and industries. The
country recognizes the importance of practical skills and knowledge in the workforce, and vocational training
programs provide hands-on training (24) ______ directly applies to various sectors. In Vietnam, vocational
training encompasses a wide range of fields, (25) ______ hospitality, manufacturing, information technology,
construction, and healthcare. These programs offer practical training, often incorporating apprenticeships or
internships, allowing students to gain valuable work experience (26) ______ acquiring industry-specific skills.
Vocational training in Vietnam aims to enhance (27) ______ and provide individuals with the necessary tools to
succeed in their chosen fields, (28) ______ to the overall growth and development of the nation's workforce.
Question 24. A. where B. that C. who D. when
Question 25. A. including B. consisting C. comprising D. containing
Question 26. A. while B. meanwhile C. despite D. due to
Question 27. A. employee B. employment C. employer D. employability
Question 28. A. contributed B. dedicated C. contributing D.
dedicating
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
One option for school leavers is to pursue vocational education and training (VET) programs. VET offers
practical and skill-based training that prepares individuals for specific careers or industries. These programs
provide hands-on experience and often lead to recognized qualifications or certifications.
By choosing VET, school-leavers will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge that are
directly applicable to the workforce. They can learn practical trades such as plumbing, carpentry, or automotive
mechanics, or specialize in areas like hospitality, healthcare, or information technology. VET programs focus on
building practical skills, problem-solving abilities, and industry-specific knowledge, making graduates highly
employable in their chosen fields.
Another advantage of VET programs is the flexibility they offer. Many VET courses are available at different
levels, from certificates to diplomas, allowing school-leavers to choose a program that suits their interests and
career goals. Furthermore, VET programs often incorporate work placements or internships, providing students
with real-world experience and networking opportunities within their chosen industry.
Choosing VET as an option after finishing school can be a conducive pathway for those who prefer a more
hands-on and practical approach to learning. It offers a direct route to acquiring specific skills, increasing
employability, and opening doors to various career opportunities. Whether someone wants to enter the
workforce immediately or pursue further education in the future, VET can provide a solid foundation for success.
(Adapted from The Washington
Post)
Question 29. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Explaining Why Many Students Leave Their School
B. Exploring Career Pathways through Vocational Education and Training
C. Enhancing Employability with Vocational Education and Training
D. Exploring a Potential Option for School-Leavers
Question 30. According to paragraph 1, what does VET offer?
A. training based on general knowledge B. training based on elementary knowledge
C. training based on experience and skills D. training based on practical professional experience
Question 31. The word "they" in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. knowledge B. school-leavers C. the workforce D. valuable skills
Question 32. The word "conducive" in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. favorable B. instrumental C. convenient D. opportune
Question 33. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?
A. VET programs offer practical and skill-based training.
B. VET programs focus on building problem-solving abilities.
C. VET programs do not provide any recognized qualifications or certifications.
D. VET programs offer flexibility with various course levels to choose from.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Vocational learning opportunities play a critical role in skill development. In non-vocational studies, students
often spend hours of their time exploring a variety of different subjects. Their class time tends to be only a few
hours per week, as they will spend many hours in the library and on computers conducting research and writing
papers that help them continue to build their theoretical knowledge in a variety of fields.
Even within their chosen discipline, they often spend a significant amount of time exploring theory and ideas
used by other professionals in the industry. They have significantly fewer opportunities to actually put these
ideas to work compared to students going through a vocational education situation. The skills for work and
vocation are significantly limited for these students, as their theoretical knowledge does not have the work
experience that helps them transition from a classroom study topic into their actual profession. This can
sometimes cause challenges when the students graduate and transition into the working world.
However, for students in vocational education and training, this situation gets corrected. Students spend
hours in the practical workshops each week learning hands-on practical skills related to their chosen field.
Class time tends to increase in these schools, compared to their outside research time, because students spend
more time exploring actual work opportunities that prepare them for their future jobs. They do not focus as
much time on researching the theoretical as learning the practical.
Students also have courses that will help them use the highly specialised equipment that they need to do
their jobs well. Rather than simply learning about this type of equipment or how it might be useful in the job,
they actually have the chance to try out their own skills while still in school. When the time comes for them to
transition to an actual job, they have the experience they need to begin the job right away. They will not have to
spend time learning how to physically operate the equipment on the job, allowing them to become a valuable
employee and build a career faster.
Source: https://hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu/vocational-training-career-development
Question 34. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Challenges in Moving from Theory to a Profession B. Benefits of Vocational Education
C. Importance of Specialised Equipment in Vocational Learning D. Drawbacks of Non-
vocational Studies
Question 35. What do non-vocational students mainly explore within their discipline?
A. practical skills B. research opportunities C. theories and ideas D. specialised equipment
Question 36. The word "transition" in paragraph 2 is opposite in meaning to ______.
A. unchange B. act C. prefer D. show
Question 37. What's the main focus of students in vocational education and training?
A. theoretical research B. specialised equipment C. hands-on practical skills D. library-based learning
Question 38. The word "hands-on" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. direct B. automatic C. important D. critical
Question 39. How is class time in vocational education compared to non-vocational studies?
A. Vocational education has more class time. B. Non-vocational studies have more class time.
C. Both have the same class time. D. Class time is not mentioned.
Question 40. The word "them" in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. opportunities B. schools C. skills D. students
UNIT 7. EDUCATION OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL-LEAVERS (Test 3)
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.
Question 1: A. wage B. practical C. bachelor D. manage
Question 2: A. mechanic B. college C. convince D. vocational
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.
Question 3: A. advisor B. qualify C. bachelor D. technical
Question 4: A. particular B. appropriate C. experience D. graduation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 5: After graduating from high school, some students in the USA can choose to ______ a year off to
travel or work.
A. make B. set C. take D. push
Question 6: University is a formal educational ______.
A. apprentice B. institution C. brochure D. representative
Question 7: The ______ paid for car mechanics has been improved.
A. wage B. experience C. fair D. satisfaction
Question 8: The ______ of study at a university is at least 3 years.
A. cost B. salary C. advisor D. duration
Question 9: Duong was happy as he has just earned a master’s ______ in modern arts.
A. business B. degree C. opinion D. knowledge
Read the following advertisement/school announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your
answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
ZOO VOLUNTEERS
The city zoo is looking (10) ______ weekend volunteers.
Responsibilities include:
 answering general questions from (11) ______ zoo visitors
 assisting (12) ______ programmers, and helping feed the animals.
Question 10: A. in B. for C. at D. behind
Question 11: A. a B. an C. the D. Ø
Question 12: A. educational B. education C. educate D.
educationally
THE SCHOOL HERITAGE COMMITTEE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE:
Our school is hosting a Heritage Awareness Day on July 20th at 9 a.m. on the school grounds. The event (13)
______ to preserving our heritages and fostering independence among students. Those interested in
participating are invited to register.
Activities being organized include workshops on conservation techniques, interactive sessions on the
importance of being (14) ______, and discussions on educational options for school leavers.
The workshops being conducted are designed to provide hands-on experience in heritage preservation.
Additionally, there will be a panel discussion featuring alumni who have pursued various educational pathways
after graduation.
(15) ______ you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out via email
at heritageevent@school.com.
Question 13: A. dedicated B. is dedicated C. was dedicated D. dedicating
Question 14: A. independent B. educating C. critical D.
supporting
Question 15: A. Should B. Were C. Had D. If
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the
sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. In addition, students should be taught about the natural and cultural importance of heritage sites.
b. This can result in the fact that people’s awareness of preserving heritage sites will be raised.
c. Best regards,
d. First, it’s a good idea to spread information on social media because more people will get useful information
quickly.
e. Dear Mimi, I hope you’re well. I am thinking about what can be done to preserve heritage sites in my local
community.
f. Preserving heritage sites plays a pivotal role in keeping our traditions alive.
A. e-f-a-c-d-b B. e-f-d-b-a-c C. b-e-c-d-f-a D. e-b-f-d-a-c
Question 17:
a. Young people benefit much from having a balanced diet.
b. Furthermore, once they are strong, they can stay away from many diseases related to overweight or heart
diseases.
c. In the first place, people who have a well-balanced diet will be provided with energy that they need to keep
active throughout the day.
d. Besides, a good diet helps them stay strong and healthy.
e. Finally, a balanced diet keeps people in a good state of mind.
A. a-e-c-d-b B. a-c-d-b-e C. a-e-d-b-c D. d-c-e-b-a
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answers for
questions.
Without music and sport classes, a child's talent in these areas may never be discovered and developed. In
fact, classrooms may provide an environment ______ (18). Furthermore, even for the children with extraordinary
talents, their capabilities may not fully grow unless ______ (19). Children may also learn to be disciplined and
______ (20), because success in these particular areas requires a significant amount of effort in training. In brief,
school education may satisfy some of the most critical factors in the early progress of the future music and
sport figures.
______ (21), the provision of both academic, music, and sports education is mandatory for an all-rounded
growth of young students. If learning to sing or to play a sport, for example, is treated as an extracurricular
activity only, children may consider the engagement in it to be entirely optional. Some children, particularly
those without a determined mindset, may eventually choose ______ (22) and music. Such a group may
consequently go on to suffer from physical or mental illness in later life.
To conclude, to ensure the adequate physical and mental development of the next generation, and ______
(23), these subjects must never be abandoned in any child educational institution.
Question 18:
A. for these children to expose their potential in these fields B. for these children
exposing their potential in these fields
C. that these children exposing their potential in these fields D. These children expose
their potential in these fields
Question 19:
A. some offered basic lessons B. some basic lessons are
offered
C. some basic lessons offering D. offering some basic
lessons
Question 20:
A. from the atmosphere of a hardworking class B. hard work from the atmosphere of a class
C. hardworking from the atmosphere of a class D. the atmosphere of a class is hardworking
Question 21:
A. More importantly B. The most important C. More important D. The most importantly
Question 22:
A. to not play sports B. not playing sports C. not to play sports D. playing not sports
Question 23:
A. having young talents in music and sports fostered B. young talents in music and sports foster
C. fostering young talents in music and sports D. to foster young talents in music and sports
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best
fits each of the numbered blanks.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) (24) _______ people with the workplace skills and technical
knowledge they need to meet current and future (25) _______ demands. Put simply, VET is skill-based education
and training.
VET is the education option that offers a(n) (26) _______ alternative to university through standalone
qualifications. It also gives you apprenticeships and traineeships that let you learn in the workplace while in paid
employment.
There are VET courses for all occupations reporting a shortage of labour. In today's competitive job (27)
_______, it's important for you to have the right technical skills and qualifications. A practical approach to (28)
_______ prepares you for the real world (Adapted from
education.nsw.gov.au)
Question 24: A. provides B. asks C. increases D. realises
Question 25: A. opportunity B. employment C. advantage D.
knowledge
Question 26: A. educational B. challenging C. practical D. difficult
Question 27: A. supermarket B. shop C. store D. market
Question 28: A. education B. participation C. school D. qualification
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
According to UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services), a record 34.1% 18-year-olds entered
university in 2019. Government data for 2017/18 suggests just over half (50.2%) of those aged 18-30 year-old
take part in higher education - a target set all the way back in the 1990s under Tony Blair.
Simply put, this means around a third of 18-year-olds will start university this year and that, at the moment,
about half the population takes part in higher education reaching the age of 30. It’s important to remember that
higher education doesn’t necessarily mean following the standard university path - particularly with the advent
of higher and degree apprenticeships.
University is a good choice for your children if they want the “uni experience”: Living semi-independently,
making new friends with very different people, joining clubs and societies - these are all things that university
can offer. Moreover, it is suitable for them if they love their subject. They want to throw themselves into their
studies because they love their chosen subject, and want to know everything there is to know about it. Finally, if
they want to go into a profession only accessible via university: There are certain careers that are currently only
accessible via a university degree (or only widely accessible this way). This includes medicine, veterinary
medicine, teaching and architecture.
 (Adapted from: https://successatschool.org/article/different-options-for-school-
leavers/1205)
Question 29: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. University Enrollment Statistics B. Higher Education Benefits C. Apprenticeships D. Accessible Professions
Question 30: According to the passage, what percentage of the population attends higher education reaching
the age of 30?
A. approximately 20% B. approximately 30% C. approximately 50% D. approximately 40%
Question 31: The word “advent” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. arrival B. end C. purpose D. method
Question 32: The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. university B. profession C. subject D. student
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Approximately one-third of 18-year-olds will begin university in the current year.
B. If students love the subject, they can choose to go to university.
C. The "uni experience" involves living independently and joining clubs.
D. Teaching is one of the careers that are only accessible through a university degree.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each
of the questions.
When it comes to education options for school-leavers, there are several paths to consider. One common
option is pursuing higher education at a university or college. This path typically involves obtaining a bachelor's
degree in a chosen field of study, which can provide a solid foundation for various career opportunities.
Universities and colleges offer a wide range of academic programs, allowing school-leavers to explore their
interests and specialize in areas that align with their career aspirations.
Another option for school-leavers is vocational education and training (VET) programs. VET emphasizes
providing practical skills and knowledge that directly apply to specific industries or trades. These programs offer
hands-on training, preparing individuals for careers in fields such as healthcare, information technology,
construction, hospitality, and automotive industries. VET programs often include apprenticeships or internships,
allowing students to gain valuable work experience while studying.
For those who prefer a more experiential approach, apprenticeships can be a valuable education option.
Apprenticeships combine on-the-job training with classroom instruction, allowing school-leavers to earn while
they learn. They provide a unique opportunity to gain practical skills and industry-specific knowledge directly
from professionals in the field. Apprenticeships are available in a variety of industries, such as construction,
culinary arts, electrical work, and healthcare.
Ultimately, the choice of education option for school-leavers depends on individual interests, goals, and
learning preferences. Whether it's pursuing higher education at a university, enrolling in a vocational program,
or embarking on an apprenticeship, each path offers distinct advantages and can lead to rewarding career
paths. It's important for school-leavers to explore and evaluate these options carefully to make an informed
decision that aligns with their aspirations and sets them on a path to success.
(Adapted from Education
Week)
Question 34. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Exploring Various Education Options for School-Leavers
B. Navigating Pathways after School: Education Options for Postgraduate
C. Making Informed Decisions: How to Choose the Right Education Path for School-Leavers
D. Mapping Future Careers: Exploring Opportunities for School-Leavers
Question 35. According to the passage, the common path after leaving school for students is
_______.
A. tertiary education B. VET programs C. apprenticeship D. internship
Question 36. The word "align with" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. come up with B. deal with C. go with D. match with
Question 37. The word "emphasize" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. understate B. highlight C. strengthen D. italicize
Question 38. The word "them" in the last paragraph refers to _______.
A. aspirations B. options C. school-leavers D. decisions
Question 39. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Pursuing higher education at a university or college typically involves obtaining a bachelor’s degree.
B. Vocational education and training (VET) programs focus on providing practical skills and knowledge for
specific industries or trades.
C. Apprenticeships do not offer any classroom instruction and are solely based on on-the-job training.
D. School-leavers have the opportunity to specialize in areas aligned with their career aspirations through
university or college education.
Question 40. It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
A. Apprenticeships provide a more practical learning experience compared to higher education.
B. Vocational education and training (VET) programs are more beneficial for school-leavers than pursuing a
university degree.
C. School-leavers should prioritize earning potential when choosing an education option.
D. Considering individual interests and career aspirations when choosing an education option for school-leavers
is important.