Sách bài tập Mai Lan Hương Lớp 12 - Unit 6

FUTUR JOBS
TEST 1
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
a. interview 	b. impression 	c. company 	d. formally
a. stressful 	b. pressure 	c. prepare 	d. future
a. employment 	b. remember 	c. concentrate 	d. position
a. express 	b. effort 	c. office 	d. comment
a. advice 	b. relate 	c. during 	d. forget
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
I am so _______ that I cannot say anything, but keep silent.
a. nerve 	b. nervous 	c. nervously 	 d. nervousness
_______ speaking, I do not really like my present job.
a. Honest 	b. Honesty 	c. Honestly 	d. Dishonest
A letter of _______ is sometimes really necessary for you in a job interview.
a. recommend b. recommended c. recommender d. recommendation
Her job was so _______ that she decided to quit it.
a. interesting 	b. satisfactory	c. stressful 	d. wonderful
Some days of rest may help to _______ the pressure of work.
a. reduce 	b. lower 	c. chop 	d. crease
Can you please tell me some information that _______ to the job?
a. indicates 	b. expresses 	c. interests 	d. relates
Not all teenagers are well _______ for their future job when they are at high school.
a. interested 	b. satisfied 	c. concerned 	d. prepared
Qualifications and _______ are two most important factors that help you get a good job.
a. politeness 	b. experience 	c. attention 	d. impression
Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company.
a. recommendation 	b. reference 	c. curriculum vitae 	 d. photograph
I have just been called _______ a job interview. I am so nervous.
a. for 	b. in 	c. over 	d. with
What do I have to bring _______ me to the interview.
a. with 	b. upon 	c. in 	d. along
Knowing your skills and strengths is _______ important part of the job search process.
a. a 	b. an 	c. the 	d. Ø
Students who need ______ extra money can find _______ part time job.
a. Ø / a 	b. an / the 	c. the / Ø 	d. a / the
My father works for a construction company in _______.
a. Winchester, which is a city in the U.K.
b. Winchester, that is a city in the U.K.
c. Winchester is a city in the U.K.
d. Winchester where is a city in the U.K.
Ms Young, to _______ many of her students are writing, is living happily and peacefully in Canada.
a. who 	b. whom 	c. that 	d. whose
I saw a lot of new people at the party, _______ seemed familiar.
a. some of whom 	b. some of who 	c. whom 	d. some of that
My friend eventually decided to quit her job, _______ upset me a lot
a. that 	b. when 	c. which 	d. who
He is the man _______ car was stolen last week.
a. whom 	b. that 	c. which 	d. whose
They have just found the couple and their car _______ were swept away during the heavy storm last week.
a. that 	b. which 	c. whose 	d. when
It was the worst winter _______ anyone could remember.
a. when 	b. which 	c. where 	d. why
I would like to know the reason _______ he decided to quit the job.
a. why 	b. which 	c. that 	d. when
_____ instructed me how to make a good preparation for a job interview.
a. John Robbins to that I spoke by telephone,
b. John Robbins, that I spoke to by telephone,
c. John Robbins I spoke to by telephone,
d. John Robbins, whom I spoke to by telephone,
He was always coming up with new ideas, were absolutely impracticable.
a. most of whom 	b. that 	c. most of which 	d. most of that
She always had wanted to go to places _______ she could speak her native tongue.
a. that 	b. in that 	c. which 	d. where
February is the month ____ many of my colleagues take skiing holidays.
a. when 	b. that 	c. in that 	d. which
Error Identification.
Do you ever feel that life is not being fair to you because you cannot 
 A B C
seem to get the job where you want or that really suits you?
 D
Education and training are an important steps in getting the kind of job 
 A B C
that you would like to have. 
 D
We all know that we have to work hardly to earn a living ourselves 
 A B C 
and support the family.
 D
Anyone where works is regarded as a useful member of our society.
 A B C D
We are working, that means that we are contributing goods and 
 A B C 
services to our society. 
 D
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
These following tips may help you make a good impression on your job interviewer during the interview:
Before entering enquire by saying, "May I come in sir/madam?".
If the door was closed before you entered, make sure you shut the door behind you softly.
Look at the interviewer and confidently say 'Good day sir/madam'.
If the interviewer wants to shake hands, then offer a firm grip first maintaining eye contact and a smile.
Seek permission to sit down. If the interviewer is standing, wait for them to sit down first before you take your seat.
An alert interviewee would diffuse the tense situation with light-hearted humor and immediately set rapport with the interviewer.
The interviewer normally pays more attention if you display an enthusiasm in whatever you say. This enthusiasm comes across in the energetic way you put forward your ideas.
You should maintain a cheerful disposition throughout the interview.
A little humor or wit thrown in the discussion occasionally enables the interviewer to look at the pleasant side of your personality.
You must maintain eye contact with the interviewer. This shows your self-confidence and honesty. Many interviewees while answering questions, tend to look away. This conveys you are concealing your own anxiety, fear and lack of confidence. Maintaining an eye contact is a difficult process. As the circumstances in an interview are different, the value of eye contact is tremendous in making a personal impact.
Interviewers appreciate a natural persoJ1.rather than an actor. It is best for you to talk in natural manner because then you appear genuine.
The writer attitude is _______.
a. optimistic 	b. pessimistic 	c. advisory 	d. informative
According to the writer, _______.
a. shaking hands is a must in a job interview
b. you should slam the door after entering the room
c. you needn't ask for a permission to enter the room
d. eye contact is necessary in a job interview
The writer advises that _______.
a. permission to sit down is unnecessary
b. you should not take your seat before the interview sits down
c. you should shake the interview's hand as firmly as possible
d. you should conceal your enthusiasm
Which is not advised in a job interview?
a. a lack of confident 	b. honesty
c. a sense of humor 	d. a cheerful disposition
During your job interview, you should communicate _______ with the interview.
a. naturally	 	b. dramatically 	c. anxiously 	d. dishonestly
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.
What do you do well? What do you enjoy doing? Your answers to these two questions will help you identify your (41) _____. An employer will consider you seriously for a (42) when you can show them that you know who you are, what you can offer and which you have studied. Sometimes it is difficult to know what your weaknesses are. Clearly not everyone is equally good (43) _____ everything. You may need to improve yourself and so (44) _____ courses in that field could turn a weakness into strength.
You will need to (45) _____ some time on your self-assessment. Your honesty and the desire for self-improvement will lead to (46) _____ in getting the right job. Explore the following seven areas to start to get to know yourself: your aptitude, your skills, your personality, the level of responsibility you feel comfortable with, your interests and your needs.
Ask (47) _____ if you have any special talents and if you need to consider your physical health when choosing a job. Be as honest and realistic as you can, and ask for other people's (48) _____ if necessary. Make a list of these things. It is usually a good idea to talk about your aptitudes with teachers, family and friends;
If you are considering a career that (49) _____ a special talent, such as art, acrobatics, mathematics or music, discuss your aptitudes with (50) _____ expert in that area and discover how they fit the needs of the occupation.
a. strong 	b. strength 	c. strengthen 	d. strengthened
a. position 	b. location 	c. spot 	d. room
a. upon 	b. in 	c. at 	d. for
a. meeting 	b. taking 	c. choosing 	d. interviewing
a. use 	b. make 	c. lose 	d. spend
a. success 	b. successful 	c. successfully 	d. succeed
a. you 	b. your 	c. yours 	d. yourself
a. interests 	b. fields 	c. opinions 	d. attendances
a. requires 	b. asks 	c. tells 	d. urges
a. a 	b. an 	c. the 	d. no article
TEST 2
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
a. worker 	b. whom 	c. interview 	d. answer
a. honest 	b. holiday 	c. home 	d. happiness
a. character 	b. teacher 	c. chemist 	d. technical
a. interview 	b. minute 	c. question 	d. suitable
a. explained 	b. disappointed 	c. prepared 	 d. interviewed
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
It is of great importance to create a good impression _______ your interviewer.
a. on 	b. about 	c. for 	d. at
Good preparations _______ your job interview is a must.
a. with 	b. upon 	c. in 	d. for
Many children are under such a high _______ of learning that they do not feel happy at school.
a. recommendation 	b. interview 	c. pressure 	d. concentration
She likes meeting people and travelling so she wants to apply for a _______ of a receptionist or tourist guide.
a. location 	b. position 	c. site	 	d. word
To my _______, I was not offered the job.
a. happiness 	b. dream 	c. joy 	d. disappointment
Being well-dress and punctual can help you create a good _______ on your interviewer.
a. impression 	b. pressure 	c. employment 	d. effectiveness
She often reads newspapers and look through the Situations _______ columns every day, but up to now she has not found any job yet.
a. Article 	b. Space 	c. Vacant 	d. Spot
Many people will be out of _______ if the factory is closed.
a. work 	b. career 	c. profession 	d. job
His dream of becoming _______ doctor became true after seven years of learning hard.
a. a 	b. an 	c. the 	d. Ø
_______ information you need is. in this book. Read it carefully.
a. A 	b. An 	c. The 	d. Ø
Doctors have to assume _______ for human life.
a. responsible 	 	b. responsibly 	c. responsibility d. responsibles
_______ is increasing, which results from economic crisis.
a. Employment 	b. Unemployment 	c. Employ 	 d. Unemployed
He was offered the job thanks to his _______ performance during his job interview.
a. impress 	b. impression 	c. impressive 	 d. impressively
There was no one _______.
a. I could ask for help 	b. when I could ask for help
c. I could ask whom for help 	d. for that I could ask for help
The children were quite attracted by the tamer and his animals _______ were performing on the stage.
a. that 	b. which 	c. whom 	d. who
Is there anything else _______ you want to ask?
a. what 	b. where 	c. whom 	d. that 
I come from the Seattle area, _______ many successful companies such as Microsoft and Boeing are located.
a. which 	b. that 	c. where 	d. whom
They have just visited the town _______ location was little known.
a. where 	b. whose 	c. which 	d. that
_______ one of the most creative artists in rock 'n roll, came from California.
a. Frank Zappa, who was 	b. Frank Zappa was
c. Frank Zappa, that was 	d. Frank Zappa whom was
He came to the party wearing only a pair of shorts and a T-shirt, _______ was a stupid thing to do.
a. who 	b. whom 	c. which 	d. that 
He lives in a small town _______.
a. where is called Taunton 	b. which is called Taunton
c. is called Taunton 	d. that called Taunton
The house _______ is more than 100 years old.
a. where I live 	b. in where I live 	c. in that I live 	 d. where I live in
_______ want to get a god job have to have certain qualifications and experience.
a. Who 	b. Those which 	c. Those who 	 d. Those whom
Wild fires are common in the forest areas of Australia, of the US and Canada, _______ the climate is moist.
a. in where 	b. in that 	c. where 	d. which
King Henry, _______ was Elizabeth I, led England into the Age of Empire.
a. daughter b. whom daughter c. which daughter d. whose daughter
Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one.
Those who are riding a motorbike are not allowed to take off their helmet.
a. Those who are wearing a helmet are not allowed to ride a motorbike.
b. It is the helmet that one needn't wear when he is riding a motorbike
c. You should not wear a helmet when you are riding a motorbike.
d. People must never take their helmet off while they are riding a motorbike.
John, whose cough is terrible, needs to see a doctor.
a. John's terrible cough prevents from seeing a doctor.
b. John needs to see a doctor because of his terrible cough. 
c. John's doctor does not want to see him because he has a bad cough.
d. John's terrible cough forces him to see a doctor.
The last time when I saw her was three years ago.
a. I have often seen her for the last three years.
b. About three years ago, I used to meet her.
c. I have not seen her for three years.
d. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again.
It is the earth's gravity that gives us our weight.
a. If there were not the earth's gravity, we would be weightless.
b. Due to the earth's gravity we cannot weigh anything.
c. We are overweight because of the earth's 'gravity.
d. The earth's gravity is given weight by people.
It was your assistance that enabled us to get achievement.
a. But for you assistance, we could not have, got achievement.
b. Your assistance discouraged us from get achievement.
c. If you assisted us, we could not get achievement.
d. Without your assistance, we could get achievement.
Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.
Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process. But it is not really true. The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out as much as possible about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the products that they produce and the services that they provide. It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are. Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed. So, practice your answers to common questions. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all interviewers will ask if you have questions. This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge.
Make a great impression. The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job. Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified. Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company. The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit. He/she will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess. To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10-15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask questions
After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to try to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made. You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the employer within the specified time.
The pronoun it refers to ________.
a. the job 	 	b. the interview 	c. the interviewer	d. the preparation
What does the writer advise you to practice?
a. Asking and answering questions related to the job.
b. Making products that the company produces.
c. Providing services that the company serves.
d. Meeting some customers and competitors.
Which should not be shown during your interview?
a. Punctuality 	b. A firm hand shaking
c. Being properly-dressed 	d. Weaknesses
You can show your qualifications in the
a. dressing style and punctuality 	b. competing with the competitors
c. resume and letter of application 	d. eye contact with the interview
Which is not included in the writer's advice?
a. You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview.
b. You 'should make the best impression in the interview.
c. You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview,
d. You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview.
Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase. 
The interview is one of the most important (41) _____ in the job search process. When an employer invites you to an interview, he/she is indicating an (42) _____ in yourself. The interview gives both of you the opportunity to (43) _____ enough information to determine if you are a good "fit" for each other. Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation. You should (44) _____ the limited amount of time you have learning about the employer's needs and discuss the ways you can meet these needs. In many cases, you will interview at least, twice before being employed for a (45) _____. Once in a brief screening interview and at least once again in a (46) _____ serious meeting when you may also talk to many of your potential coworkers.
A job interview is a strategic conversation with a purpose. Your goal is to show the employer that you have the (47) _____, background, and ability to do the job and that you can successfully fit into the organization. The interview is also your (48) _____ to gather information about the job, the organization, and future career opportunities to figure out if the position and work environment are (49) _____ for you. Most employers do not hire people based on certificates or diplomas alone. Personality, (50) ______, enthusiasm, a positive outlook, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills count heavily in the selection process.
a. parts 	b. roles 	c. fields 	d. facts
a. interest 	b. interesting 	c. interested 	d. interestingly
a. fill 	b. change 	c. exchange 	d. translate
a. make 	b. spend 	c. post 	d. apply
a. condition 	b. location 	c. satisfaction 	d. position
a. most 	b. mostly 	c. more 	d. more than
a. skills 	b. aspects 	c. appearances 	d. weaknesses
a. fates 	b. feasts 	c. lucks 	d. opportunities
a. fit 	b. right 	c. accurate 	d. exact
a. confide 	b. confidence 	c. confident 	d. confidently
TEST 3
Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.
a. technical 	b. advertise 	c. candidate 	d. consider
a. experience 	b. certificate 	c. interviewer 	 	d. enthusiasm
a. addition 	b. suitable 	c. shortcoming 	d. honestly
a. qualification 	b. disappointedly c. responsibility d. recommendation
a. answer 	b. question 	c. polite 	d. keenness
Choose a, b, c, or d that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one.
His work involves helping students to find temporary _______ during their summer vacation.
a. decision 	b. employment 	c. choice 	d. selection
To prepare for your job interview, you should jot down your qualifications and experience as well as some important information about yourself.
a. draw 	b. place 	c. put 	d. write
When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
a. be related to 	b. be interested in
c. pay all attention to 	d. express interest to
Before _______ for a