Reading Comprehension Test

Mohammed Kheider University of Biskra Full Name:……………………………
Faculty of Letters and Languages …………………………………

Department of Foreign Languges Group:……………………………..
Division of English
Teacher: Ms. Zeghdoud
1st Year / Reading Comprehension
Second Term Test

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Deadline: 17/9/2020
Read the entire passage and answer the questions on pages 2 and 3.
Choosing a career is an important life decision, yet many people settle on one based on the opinions of
friends and family. It's very difficult to find something you really enjoy doing, but scientists have devised tests to
help people come closer to finding their dream job. One of the most widely-used tests is the Holland Code. The
psychologist John Holland worked for more than 50 years to develop his theories about personality and career
choice. He created a set of six personality types to help people understand what careers might be best for them. Dr.
Holland believed that people work best in environments that match their personalities, and the key to finding a
satisfying career is to match your fundamental interests with an occupation. Take a look at the six personality types
below and see which jobs might be right for you. Most people are a combination of two or three types.
Realistic people like to work with things they can see or touch. They are inclined to solve problems by
doing them, rather than thinking or talking about them. They generally like to work outside and are good with
tools, machines, plants, and animals. Job matches: carpenter, chef, nurse, and pilot.
Investigative people value ideas and are strong at tasks that allow them to investigate facts and figure out
complex problems. They are better at individual work like research and study, rather than leading groups of people
or working in teams. Job matches: computer programmer, historian, psychologist, and surgeon.
Artistic people are creative people. They don't work well with structure and rules, and thrive instead in
environments that allow communication and a free flow of ideas. They enjoy tasks that allow them to express
themselves and mix with people. Job matches: actor, art therapist, graphic designer, and writer.
Social personalities love to work with people. They get the most satisfaction out of teaching and helping
others, and are driven to serve the community as opposed to making money. Job matches: coach, counselor, social
worker, and teacher.
Many great leaders and business people have enterprising personalities. These are persuasive people who
are good at making decisions and leading teams. They tend to value money, power, and status, and will work
toward achieving them. Job matches: business owner, event manager, lawyer, and salesperson.
Conventional people appreciate rules and regulations, and like having structure to their lives. They are
logical thinkers and have a lot of self-control, making them the perfect people to work with data and details .Job
matches: accountant, analyst, editor, and librarian.
Nowadays, anyone can take a Holland Code personality test online to find what jobs might be right for
them. Why not try it today?
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Task one:
Check your understanding

Which of the following refer to the main topic of the passage?
1. Types of jobs.
2. The right job for your personality.
3. Types of psychological tests.
Answer: ……………………………………………………………………………
What did the psychologist Holland believe?
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2. Match the personality type with the right description.
1 …… Realistic a. likes to lead and influence other people.
2 …….Investigative b. likes to work with rules and check details.
3 …….Artistic c. likes to create new things and express their ideas.
4……. Social d. likes to work with their bodies and do practical things.
5 …….Enterprising e. likes to work with facts and problems.
6 …….Conventional f. likes to work with people and help them.
Read the following sentences. Check if they are true (T) or false (F).
1. A person can fit into several personality types…………………………..
2. Artistic and social people like working with objects…………………….
3. Most people consider their personality type before choosing a job………
4. You need to see an expert to take a Holland Codes test…………………
Vocabulary comprehension
Underline the word that does not belong in each group.

1. guess/ hypothesis/ politics/ theory
2. fundamental/ essential/ central/ mistaken
3. investigate/ find out about/ study/ ignore
4. succeed/ prosper/ thrive/ reduce
5. romantic/ forceful/ strong/ persuasive
6. order/ error/ regulation/law
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Task two:
In your own words, summarize the passage and indicate at the end which type of the six
personalities apply to you and why?
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Mohammed Kheider University of Biskra Full Name:……………………………

Faculty of Letters and Languages …………………………………

Second Term Test

Check your understanding

Underline the word that does not belong in each group.

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