Topic 21: Jobs

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Câu 1:
Most of the viewers imagine that the presenter does little (1)______arrive at the studio a few minutes before the broadcast, read the weather, and then go home. In

A. more than

B. other than
C. rather than 
D. less than
Câu 2:
The two-minute (2) ____ which we all rely on when we need to know tomorrow’s weather is the result of a hard day’s work by the presenter,

A. news

B. advertisement
C. bulletin 
D. forecast
Câu 3:
who is actually a highly-qualified (3)_______.
A. meteorology
B. meteorologist
C. meteorological
D. meteor
Câu 4:
After gathering all the relevant material from this office, the forecaster has to (4)________ the scientific terminology and maps into images and words which viewers can easily understand.
A. divide
B. run
C. classify 
D. translate
Câu 5:
This is because the weather report is screened after the news, (5)__________ can vary in length.
A. who
B. whom 
C. which
D. that
Câu 6:
In fact, two out of three working Americans are not (1)______ in their work, according to a Gallup survey.

A. engaged

B. absorbed
C. involved
D. amused
Câu 7:
People who send résumés and go to interviews think that they care only about salaries and (2)______.
A. promote
B. promotions 
C. promotion 
D. promoted
Câu 8:

To demonstrate this point, my colleague Kaitlin Woolley and I asked a large group of employees what made them like their present jobs, along with what factors would (3)_____ them to like future jobs.

A. allow
B. expect
C. cause
D. encourage
Câu 9:
What was interesting, (4)______, was that the majority cared a lot about present benefits (such as doing something interesting with people they like) in their current job, but they expected not to care very much about those things in their future jobs.
A. even though
B. although
C. though
D. despite
Câu 10:
Why are people (5)______ aware that present benefits are important in their current job, and yet expect not to care about those benefits in the future?
A. completely
B. truly
C. fully  
D. evenly
Câu 11:
Perhaps you are (1) ____ two different positions and you have to decide which one you want.
A. awarded
B. offered
C. insisted
D. provided
Câu 12:

However, there’s also a lot of pressure (2) ____ to decide which option is best.

A. try

B. tried
C. trying
D. to try
Câu 13:
(3) ____, this operates on two levels - on a rational level and on an emotional level.
A. However
B. But 
C. Since 
D. Whichever
Câu 14:
You’ll only truly be (4) ____ with your decision if these are aligned.

A. pleasant

B. cheerful 
C. happy
D. miserable
Câu 15:

Then, once you’ve understood your options on a rational (5) ____, look at things on an emotional level and think about what your emotions are telling you.

A. rank

B. stage
C. point
D. level
Câu 16:

Some employers consider between 32 and 40 hours of work per week to be full-time, (1) ____ part-time jobs are usually classified as anything less than 40 hours.

A. because

B. since
C. furthermore   
D. but
Câu 17:
For example, parents (2) ____ young children, students, and people who have out-of-work responsibilities often find that part-time work is their only option.

A. with

B. without 
C. for 
D. among
Câu 18:
Others work in part-time jobs because they are (3) ____ to find full-time positions - and working part-time is better for them than not working at all.

A. impossible

B. powerless 
C. unable 
D. incapable
Câu 19:

In some situations, part-time employees can earn as much as full-time employees on an hourly basis, but most employers do not offer (4) ____ such as health insurance, vacation time, and paid holidays to their part-time employees.

A. profits

B. benefits
C. earnings
D. takings
Câu 20:

You should (5) ____ the factors before deciding if a part-time or a full-time position will work better for your specific situation.

A. think

B. consider 
C. regard 
D. believe
Câu 21:
The letters CV stand (1) ____ curriculum vitae which is Latin for “course of life.”

A. for

  B. by 
C. up 
D. out
Câu 22:
When used in a job seeking context, a CV (also sometimes referred to as just a vita) is a detailed accounting of not only a person’s past history of education, experiences and (2) ____ but also related accomplishments and is generally used when an individual is looking for a job.

A. qualifies 

B. qualities
C. qualifications
D. qualitative
Câu 23:

(3) ____, a CV is a thorough and comprehensive document, detailing not only your education and work history, but also your achievements, awards, any honors you’ve been conferred and any and all of your publications.

A. In other words

B. In a word  
C. By word of mouth
D. to put it into words
Câu 24:
Ideally a good solid resume is about one page in length and can be submitted for almost any type of job (4) ____ the market.

A. in

B. on   
C. at
D. of
Câu 25:
You might include certain professional affiliations and possibly highlight (5) ____ major awards that relate to the job you’re applying for, but it’s usually a concise document.

A. specify

B. specifically  
C. specific
D. specifying
Câu 26:

Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. List of endangered jobs as career guidance.
B. Steering clear of these short-listed jobs.
C. Qualities conducive to career development.
D. Too many jobs appear on this notorious list
Câu 27:

According to paragraph 1, what is the possible result of the 4th industrial revolution?

A. More and more jobs would be raising their standard.
B. Universities’ training would not be connected with reality.
C. A portion of current job options would be out of demand.
D. Technology would pressure employees to work harder.
Câu 28:

The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.

A. group
B. list   
C. union
D. announcement
Câu 29:

According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned as the unchanging requirement of the job market?

A. Command of second language aside from mother tongue.
B. Excellent interpersonal skills and polished penmanship.
C. Equal investment among arts, academics and athletics.
D. Basic understanding of subjects involving numbers and logic.
Câu 30:

The word “urged” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. begged 
B. suggested   
C. coerced
D. encouraged
Câu 31:

Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. The unemployment rate for recent college graduates.
B. National unemployment rates on the rise for all ages.
C. Government expressing concerns for jobless youth.
D. Colleges and universities fail to be future-prepared.
Câu 32:

The word “trends” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. starts  
B. veers
C. gravitates 
D. develops
Câu 33:

What is the tone of the paragraph 2?

A. Dogmatic
B. Vitriolic
C. Informative 
D. Belligerent
Câu 34:

The word “those” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.

A. rates 
B. graduates  
C. workers
D. businesses
Câu 35:

According to paragraph 4, what is NOT related to the alarming situation of unemployment?

A. Insufficient working experience in desired major.
B. College debts of students turning into a crisis.
C. That it is harder to applying for entry position.
D. The economic trend and companies’ competition.
Câu 36:

Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. What makes for the dream job?
B. The secret formula to the hard question.
C. Is “dream job” really possible? 
D. Think proactively about your career.
Câu 37:

The word “articulate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. express
B. achieve   
C. love
D. consider
Câu 38:

The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A. strength
B. interview
C. transition   
D. topic
Câu 39:

What is the tone of the passage?

A. Biased 
B. Caustic 
C. Motivating    
D. Speculative
Câu 40:

According to paragraph 3, what should the interviewees NOT include in their answers?

A. Guiding principles that help set priorities in career and life.
B. The driving force behind their choices.
C. Skill set and interests.
D. The possibility of idleness
Câu 41:

What is main topic of the passage?

A. Stonehenge’s hidden history.
B. Stonehenge’s function and significance.
C. Stonehenge’s multiphase construction.
D. The megaliths of Stonehenge.
Câu 42:

The word “traced” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. followed
B. detected  
C. stalked 
D. drafted
Câu 43:

According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned as the Stonehenge’s theorised reason for being?

A. Stonehenge may have acted as a pilgrimage base for the Neolithic people of Britain.
B. Stonehenge could have been the venue for worshipping and honoring the dead.

C. Stonehenge could have served as an alien secret landing site and headquarter.

D. The mysterious monument may have once been a burial ground for the elite.
Câu 44:

The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

A. archaeologists  
B. ancestors
C. historians 
D. Britons
Câu 45:

According to paragraph 3, what is the speculation of Gerald Hawkins concerning the purpose of the heritage?

A. Stonehenge demonstrates several signs fitting as an ancient healing center.
B. Stonehenge could have served as an ancient burial ground as well temple of the dead.
C. Stonehenge might be used as a kind of solar calendar to mark the changing seasons.
D. Stonehenge could have been a hunting ground along an ancient migration route.
Câu 46:

The passage provides readers with __________.

A. how students in the US earn qualifications to work
B. the information about vocational training in the United States
C. how vocational training is carried out in the United Kingdom
D. the information about vocational training in the UK and the US
Câu 47:

What is true about vocational training according to the passage?

A. Vocational training is not applicable for those who are having a job.
B. Vocational training focuses only on the practical side of a particular job.
C. Vocational training is an integral part of the secondary education program.
D. Vocational training is conducted mostly in colleges rather than at universities.
Câu 48:

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Students taking vocational courses in the UK are awarded with official certificates.
B. Students in the UK can take a GNVQ in replacement of a GCSE or A levels.
C. Vocational training have not been conducted as official state training program.
D. US Students have no choice in taking vocational courses at state-owned schools.
Câu 49:

The word "its" in paragraph 2 refers to ____.

A. of NVQS
B. of GNVQs 
C. of GCSE
D. of A levels
Câu 50:

It can be inferred from the reading about the vocational training in the US that _______.

A. students can take vocational training regardless of their academic records
B. vocational schools are not any popular among students for the high course fee
C. secondary schools programs have nothing to do with vocational training
D. only at magnet schools do students develop interests in a vocational class