TEST 1

ENGLISH TEST
(Time allotted: 60 minutes)

Name of Candidate: Pham Thi Thu Uyen

Position Applied:   Data Entry (English) Date of Birth:  27th November, 1999
Telephone:  0389624765 Email:  [email protected]

PART 1: SENTENCE COMPLETION

In this part, each problem consists of an incomplete sentence. Below the sentence are four choices, mark (A), (B),
(C), OR (D). You should find the one choice which best completes the sentence. Mark your choice on the answer
sheet.
1. Answering telephone calls is the of an operator.
A. responsible
B. responsibly
C. responsive
D. responsibility
2. Ms. Galera gave a long in honor of the retiring vice-president.
A. speak C. speaking
B. speaker D. speech
3. Any person who is in volunteering his or her time for the campaign should send this
office a letter of intent.
A. interest C. interesting
B. interested D. interestingly
4. Mr. Gonzales was very concerned the upcoming board of directors meeting.
A. to C. at
B. about D. upon
5. The sales representative’s presentation was difficult to understand he spoke very
quickly.
A. because C. so that
B. although D. than
6. Although the textbook gives a definitive answer, wise managers will look for own
creative solutions.
A. them C. theirs
B. their D. they
7. The auditor’s results for the five-year period under study were the accountant’s.

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B. same as D. the same as
8. All full-time staff are eligible to participate in the revised health plan, which becomes effective the
first the month.
A. of C. from
B. to D. for
9. This fiscal year, the engineering team has worked well together on all phases of project .…
a. development c. develops
b. developed d. developer
10. Ms. Patel has handed in an _________ business plan to the director.
a. anxious c. eager
b. evident d. outstanding

11. She was fined $20 for failing to keep her dog under .
a. control c. obedience
b. command d. orders
12. Columbus America more than 400 years ago.
a. discovered c. has discovered
b. had discovered d. he has gone
13. The young man and the young woman paid attention to the writer.
a. none c. any
b. not any d. no

14. “Robert is going to be famous someday. He in three movies already.”

a. has been appearing c. has appeared
b. had appeared d. appeared
15. their work, they went home.
a. Finishing c. Had finished
b. Having finished d. Finished
16. what most people say about him, he has a very good sense of humor.
a. Contrary to c. Opposite to
b. Against d. Opposing
17. Because of rapid technological progress, the computers being made today will be in
five years’ time.
a. obsolete c. outdone
b. extinct d. retired
18. She has a part-time job. She works day.
a. each other b. every other

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19. They were married .
a. secret c. in a secret
b. in secret d. in the secret
20. Edward goes to bed before midnight.
a. hardly never
b. seldom never
c. hardly ever
d. almost ever

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PART 2: ERROR RECOGNITION
Each sentence has four words or phrases underlined. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A),
(B), (C), or (D). You are to identify the one underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten.

1. We appreciate it your interest in our company and look forward to hearing from you soon.
A B C D
2. Early television sets such as the RCA Victor model had small screens but containing a mass of
A B C
additional components.
D
3. Consumers are usually willing to buy more of an item as its price falls because of they want to
A B C
save money.
D
4. Substantial penalties will be charging whenever a customer withdraws funds from this account

A B C
prior to the maturity date.
D
5. CAT scanners are used not only for detecting conditions but also for observation the effects of
A B C
therapy.
D
6. Travel club application forms can find in front of the main desk in the hotel lobby.
A B C D
7. We recommend that you follow the formatted shown in this sample when preparing
A B C
announcements to be displayed on the bulletin board.
D
8. Each banking transaction were handled quickly and efficiently by well-trained tellers.
A B C D
9. Ninety-seven percent of the world’s water is saltwater is found in the oceans of the Earth.
A B C D
10. Francesca Rosati is perfect candidate for the position because of her experience in
A B C
administration.
C

PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION

Fill in each of the numbered blanks with one suitable word.

Television is one of man’s most important (1) of communication. It brings (2)

and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television at can sit in it
house and watch the President (3) a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war
being fought and watch statement try to (4) peace. (5) Television, home
viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers
out of this world. It brings them (6) of America’s astronauts as a astronauts explore outer
space.
(7) all these things, television brings its viewer a steady stream of programs that are
. (8) to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more (9) program than any
other kind. The program unclude action-packed dramas, light comedies, sporting (10) , and
motion pictures.
ANSWER:
1. A. procedure B. means C. manner D. technology
2. A. pictures B. images C. visage D. portraits
3. A. compose B. type C. computerize D. make
4. A. bring about B. make out C. bring round D. move round
5. A. in B. because of C. at D. through
6. A. covering B. views C. coverage D. looks
7. A. in addition to B. as to C. beside D. by
8. A. designed B. patterned C. monitores D. built up
9. A. excitement B. distraction C. fun D. entertainment
10. A. happening B. events C. occurrences D. meeting

PART 4: WORD ORDER

Put the following sentence-parts in the correct order.
1. the Morning Post. / saw / I / advertisement in / your
I saw your advertisement in the Morning Post.
2. all our work. / to go home / Friday if we’ve / finished / You are allowed / early on
You are allowed to go home early on Friday if we’ve finished all our work.
3. How / have you / many times / to eat this week? / gone out
How many times have you gone out to eat this week?
4. Analysts / rise before / the end of the year. / say that / interest rates may
Analysts say that interest rates may rise before the end of the year.
5. I’ve / meeting / very important / this / got a / afternoon.
I’ve got a very important meeting this afternoon.

PART 5: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION:

Rewrite each sentence so that its meaning remains unchanged.
1. He prefers going to a movie to staying home.
He’d rather go to a movie than stay home.
2. This book is too difficult for the weak students to read.
This book is not easy enough for weak student to read.
3. We seldom have enough time to read.
Seldom do we have enough time to read.
4. I’ve never tasted pheasant before.
This is the first time I have tasted pheasant.
5. Although the dog appeared harmless, it was, in fact, quite dangerous.
Contrary to its harmless appearance, the dog is quite dangerous.

WRITING
TOPIC: What do you care when you look for a job?
When looking for a job, there are multiple factors that we consider carefully so that we can find
the best-fit job for ourselves. Although the size of the payslip is an important factor, it shouldn’t
be the only one factor that you care about. It’s also essential for you to think about how happy
you will be when working, or whether you interested in that job and so on. There are also a lot
of other aspects of the job that you should not bypass if you are hunting for a good job. Let’s
find out through this essay.

First, to keep a balanced life with the working, working hours is one of the important factors
you should think about first. If you are willing to have overtime working hours, a start-up
business with a flexible schedule is not a big deal for you. On the other hand, for those who
just like to stick to a stable timetable, a company with a fixed working hour is a more likely job
for them.
Moreover, opportunities for advancement in the workplace are also a critical factor for
professional advancement. No one wants to stagnate without progressing at work. Therefore,
finding a job that offers a clear promotion path is also very important.

While income is an important element that each potential employer cares about, you should
also evaluate the other advantages. Holiday allowances, retirement contributions and
matching, insurance, bonuses, and healthcare are just a few examples. You must carefully
consider whether all of these extras are negotiated before taking a job or signing a contract.

In conclusion, there are many factors that every job hunter needs to focus on. As a result, they
can choose the best job that suits them best. It is necessary to look at the problem from many
perspectives to consider carefully before signing a contract and starting a job.

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