A. PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY
I. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.
1. A. alternative B. academic C. variety D. biologist
2. A. architecture B. development C. vocational D. compulsory
3. A. injection B. professional C. management D. vocational
4. A. researcher B. leisure C. meaningful D. colleague
5. A. sympathetic B. dynamic C. consider D. adaptable
 
II. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part.
1. A. vision B. sense C. rinseless D. housekeeper
2. A. career B. applied C. alternative D. approach
3. A. telescope B. universe C. profession D. content
4. A. calm B. skillful C. logical D. cultivation
5. A. mechanic B. technical C. professional D. empathetic
 
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Match the jobs with the job description.
1. This person drives a taxi for a living.
A. cook B. doctor C. taxi driver D. waiter
2. This person teaches students in a high school for a living.
A. student B. dentist C. teacher D. bus driver
3. This person sings songs for a living.
A. singer B. hairdresser C. waiter D. truck driver
4. This person drives a truck for a living.
A. nurse B. doctor C. postal worker D. truck driver
5. This person cooks food in a restaurant for a living.
A. chef B. police officer C. student D. teacher
6. This person works at the police station and helps to fights crime and prevent it.
A. nurse B. student C. singer D. policeman
7. This person serves food in a restaurant or a cafe for a living.
A. waiter B. student C. singer D. chef
8. This person studies at school and sometimes college and university.
A. truck driver B. singer C. student D. dentist
9. This person takes care of teeth for a living.
A. hotel worker B. chef C. dentist D. fire fighter
10. This person works in a hospital and treats sick people for a living.
A. doctor B. teacher C. student D. truck driver
II. Complete the sentences using the correct form (ing-form or to-infinitive of the verb in brackets)
1. Reliable friends are always there for you. They never fail (help) you.
2. Why don’t you stop (work) and take a rest?
3. I was a bit lazy this time, but I promise (study) harder next time.
4. If you want a quiet holiday, you should avoid (go) to the coast in summer.
5. When we told him a plan, he agreed (join) our team.
6. John missed (have) dinner with his old school mates.
7. This is a very badly organized project. I will never consider (take) part in it.
8. I can’t stand my boss. I have decided (look) for another job.
9. He only wants privacy. He can’t understand people (ask) him personal questions.
10. Do you ever regret (not study) at university, Peter?
 
III. The word in brackets at the end of each of the following sentences can be used to form a word that fits suitably in the blank.

1. Police support laws through the detection, prevention and investigation of crime.
2. help to advance an understanding of how diet affects the health and well-being of people and animals.
3. school teachers educate children between the ages of 11 and 18 in a national curriculum subject area.
4. provide financial advice to clients that range from multinational organisations and governmental bodies to small independent businesses.
5. manage learning resources while keeping the library users’ needs in mind.
6. design buildings that are functional, safe, and beautiful.
7. Multimedia are responsible for combining text with sounds, pictures, video clips, virtual reality and other forms.
8. Tour responsible for organising and preparing holiday tours.
OFFICE
 
NUTRITIOUS
 
SECOND
 
ACCOUNT
 
 
LIBRARY
 
ARCHITECT
 
PROGRAMMER
 
OPERATE
 
 

 
 

9. study past human activity by excavating, dating and interpreting objects and sites of historical interest.
10. write news stories, and articles for use on television and radio or within magazines, journals and newspapers.
ARCHEOLOGY
 
JOURNAL
 
 

 
 
 
IV. Complete the sentences using the correct form (ing-form or to-infinitive of the verb in brackets)
1. The horses struggled (pull) _______________ the wagon out of the mud.
2. Anita demanded (know) _________ why she had been fired.
3. My skin can’t tolerate (be) in the sun all day I get sunburned easily.
4. I avoided (tell) Mary the truth because I knew she would be angry.
5. Fred Washington claims (be) a descendant of George Washington.
6. Mr. Kwan broke the antique vase. I’m sure he didn’t mean (do) it.
7. I urged Omar (return) ________ to school and (finish) his education.
8. Mrs. Freeman can’t help (worry) ________ about her children.
9. Children I forbid you (play) ________ in the street. There’s too much traffic.
10. My little cousin is a blabbermouth! He can’t resist (tell) everyone my secret.
 
V. Join each pair of sentences into one, beginning with the words provided.
1. Although he is wealthy, he is not spoiled. (Despite)
______________________________________________________
2. Despite a good salary, he was unhappy in his job. (Though)
______________________________________________________
3. In spite of the high prices, my roommates go to the movies every Saturday. (Although)
______________________________________________________
4. Even though she had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children. (Despite)
______________________________________________________
5. In spite of their poverty, they are very generous. (Although)
______________________________________________________
6 .Though she has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test. (In spite of)
______________________________________________________
7. In spite of Lee’s Sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. (Although)
______________________________________________________
8. My friend ate the chocolate cake even though she was on a diet. (Despite)
______________________________________________________
9. In spite of a headache, he enjoyed the film. (Although)
______________________________________________________
10. My sister will take a plane even though she dislikes flying. (In spite of)
______________________________________________________
 
C. READING
I. Read the text and then answer the questions below.
My name is Marian and I am a flight attendant. Providing the passengers what they need and making sure they are comfortable are my main duties. My job is exciting. I visit many countries every year and never know where I’ll be in the next week. Of course it’s also tiring, and I can’t spend the weekends or holidays with my family but it’s worth it.
I wanted to be a flight attendant since I was a little girl, so I did everything I was advised to, in order to get the job I always wanted. I think it’s very important to prepare yourself to do what you dream on, and if you are really concerned on learning and you take it seriously, you will probably get what you want.
► Questions:
1. What does Marian do for a living?
______________________________________________________
2. What are Marian’s main duties at work?
______________________________________________________
3. According to her, what’s advantage of being a flight attendant?
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4. What does she think is necessary to get what you want?
______________________________________________________
II. Read the following text and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
There are as many kinds of careers as there are people. They vary greatly in the type of work involved and in the ways they influence a person’s life. The kind of career you have can affect your life in many ways. For example, it can determine where you live and the friends you make. It can reflect how much education you have and can determine the amount of money you earn. Your career can also affect the way you feel about yourself and the way other people act toward you. By making wise decisions concerning your career, you can help yourself build the life you want. To make wise decisions and plans, you need as much information as possible. The more you know about yourself and career opportunities, the better able you will be to choose a satisfying career. People differ in what they want from a career. Many people desire a high income. Some hope for fame. Others want adventure. Still others want to serve people and make the world a better place. Before you begin to explore career fields, you should determine your values, your interests, and your aptitudes (abilities). Most people are happiest in jobs that fit their values, interests and aptitudes. Each person has many values, which vary in strength. For example, money is the strongest value for some people – that is, wealth is more important to them than anything else. As a result, they focus their thoughts, behavior, and emotions on the goal of earning a high income. Other values include devotion to religion, taking risks, spending time with family, and helping others. People should understand their values prior to making a career decision. You can develop an understanding of your values by asking yourself what is most important to you and by examining your beliefs. For example, is it important to you to work as a member of a team? Or would you rather be in charge or work alone? If working alone or being in charge is important to you, independence is probably one of your primary values.
1. There are as many kinds of careers as .
A. they are needed B, there are people
C. decisions and plans D. opportunities
2. The kind of career you have can .
A. influence your interests B. change your life completely
C. affect your life in many ways D. influence your aptitudes
3. To make wise career decisions and plans you need .
A. a wise advice B. as much information as possible
C. a lot of money D. a lot of friends
4. The money you know about yourself and career opportunities .
A. the better able you will be to choose a satisfying career
B. the better choice you will do
C. the better friend you make
D. the better education you get
5. Most people are happiest m jobs that .
A. fit their financial well-being B. fit their values, interests and aptitudes
C. fit their devotion to religion D. fit their goal of earning a high income
6. Each pence has mans values, which vary .
A. in aptitudes B. in meanings
C. in interests D in strength
7. People should understand their values prior .
A. to asking some pieces of advice B. to spending time with family
C. to taking risks D. to making a career decision
8. You can develop an understanding of your values by .
A. examining your parents and friends B. examining your beliefs
C. examining your interests D. examining your abilities
9. The kind of career can determine .
A. where you live and the friends you make
B. your future notoriety
C. your interests
D. your values
10. The kind of career can reflect .
A. how much information you have B. how much education you have
C. how much money D. how much time you have
 
D. WRITING
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences. Use the word given and other words as necessary. Do not change the form of the given word.
1. Hung was seriously advised by his teacher, but he insisted on disturbing the class.
è In spite _____________________________________________
2. Miss Diep tried several times, but she couldn’t find a taxi.
è Despite _____________________________________________
3. Although he felt tired, he stayed up to keep us company.
è In spite _____________________________________________
4. Mr. Vinh would like more holidays. He doesn’t mind going to school.
è Despite_____________________________________________
5. The work was hard and the wages were low. He decided to the job.
è In spite______________________________________________
6. They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.
è Despite_____________________________________________
7. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.
è In spite _____________________________________________
8. Trang Anh is the boss. She works as hard as her employees.
è Despite_____________________________________________
9. He has health problems. He is always smiling.
è In spite______________________________________________
10. Kieu Anh got good marks. The exam was difficult.
è Despite _____________________________________________
II. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.
1. He/ not promoted/ spite of/ efforts.
=> ______________________________________________________
2. The boss/ denied/ bully/ new employee.
=> ______________________________________________________
3. Students/ need/ vocational skills/ before they enter/ world of work.
=> ______________________________________________________
4. She/ a dynamic businesswoman. /She/ so/ energy and focus.
=> ______________________________________________________
5. He/ such/ empathetic nurse/ the patients/ love him.
=> ______________________________________________________
6. I feel/ we have too/ academic subjects/ not enough time/ physical education.
=> ______________________________________________________
7. As/ opera singer, / he has/ opportunities perform/ Grand Theatre.
=> ______________________________________________________
8. Work/ as architects, / they design/ build.
=> ______________________________________________________
9. They/ won/ big contracts./ They/ successful businesswomen / businessmen.
=> ______________________________________________________
10. Work/ skilled craftsmen/ craftswomen,/ I learnt/ lot about/ art form.
=> ______________________________________________________