BÀI THỰC HÀNH TIẾNG ANH ÔN THI KIỂM TOÁN 2020

PHẦN VI - DẠNG THỨC RA ĐỀ THI ANH VĂN TRÌNH ĐỘ C
(Dùng cho ra đề thi và hướng dẫn ôn thi)
Yêu cầu:
1. Đề thi gồm 2 phần: đọc hiểu và viết. Thời gian làm bài 120 phút. Nội dung đề là kiến
thức phổ thơng về chính trị, kinh tế, tài chính, kế tốn, văn hố và xã hội.
2. Hình thức trình bày: đánh máy vi tính trên khổ giấy A4, có phần phách như tờ giấy
thi thơng thường ở đầu trang 1. Phần thi cần để những khoảng trống thích hợp để thí
sinh làm bài.
Nội dung:
Nội dung

Điểm

Phần I: (Part I): Đọc hiểu (Reading) (40 điểm)
Bài 1: (Section 1): Cho 20 - 25 từ hoặc cụm từ không đánh dấu A. 2.0 điểm
B. C) và cho sẵn 15 câu chưa hồn chỉnh, thí sinh chọn 1 cho mỗi
từ hoặc cụm từ thích hợp cho ở trên điền vào chỗ trống để câu đúng
hoàn thành câu. Hoặc dạng bài Multiple choice.
Bài 2: (Section 2): Cho 2 bài đọc, mỗi bài khoảng 80 - 100 từ, sau
mỗi bài đó cho 5 câu hỏi. Thí sinh đọc và trả lời hoặc chọn
câu trả lời đúng.
Bài 3: (Section 3): Cho 1 bài đọc khoảng 150 từ, trong đó có 10
chỗ trống. Thí sinh tự tìm từ hoặc cụm từ thích hợp điền
vào chỗ trống để thành bài đọc.

Tổng
30

1.5 điểm
cho mỗi
câu đúng

1,0 điểm
cho mỗi
câu đúng

15

1.0 điểm
cho mỗi
câu đúng
1.5 điểm
cho mỗi
câu đúng
Bài 3: (Section 3): Viết lại câu nhưng phải giữ nguyên ý chính 2.0 điểm
của câu cho sẵn. Có câu mẫu. Tổng số 5 câu.
cho mỗi
câu đúng
Bài 4: (Section 4): Cho 5 câu tiếng Việt và 5 câu tiếng Anh. Mỗi 1.5 điểm
câu khoảng 15 - 20 từ. Thí sinh dịch 5 câu tiếng Việt ra cho mỗi
tiếng Anh, 5 câu tiếng Anh ra tiếng Việt
câu đúng

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Phần II: (Part II): Viết (Writing) (40 điểm)
Bài 1: (Section 1): Dùng dạng thích hợp của từ cho sẵn trong
ngoặc điền vào chỗ trống để hồn thành câu. Có câu mẫu.
Tổng số 5 câu.
Bài 2: (Section 2): Dựng câu có hướng dẫn (guided sentence) theo
các từ cho sẵn. Có câu mẫu. Tổng số 10 câu.

Tổng điểm:

10

15

10

15

100

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HỘI ĐỒNG THI KIỂM TOÁN
VIÊN VÀ KẾ TOÁN VIÊN
HÀNH NGHỀ NĂM 2016

ĐỀ THI VIẾT
MƠN THI: ANH VĂN TRÌNH ĐỘ C
(Thời gian làm bài 120 phút)

Họ và tên thí sinh: ............................................................................................
Số báo danh: .......................................
Phòng thi số: ..............................
Ngày sinh: ........../ ........./ ...................
Nơi sinh: ....................................
Họ tên & chữ ký giám thị 1
Họ tên & chữ ký giám thị 2

Số phách

..............................................................................................................................................
Họ tên & chữ ký người chấm thi 1 Họ tên & chữ ký người chấm thi 2
Số phách

Điểm:
Phần Đọc hiểu
Bài 1: ………….
Bài 2: ………….
Bài 3: ………….
Cộng: …………
Phần Viết
Bài 1: ………….
Bài 2: ………….
Bài 3: ………….
Cộng: …………

PART I: READING
Section 1: Choose the correct word or phrase in the box to complete
each of the following sentences. Each word or phrase is used ONCE
only.
manager
discount
unemployment unemployed
industrial
rich
management
sending
benefits

follow
sent
delighted
redundant
earnings
save
turned on
job
redundancy
switched off
on
in
profession
cooperate
view
money
cooperation
1. She doesn’t have a job. She has been …………………. for nearly two
years.
2. This year the company has gained turnover of 10 billion due to the
good ……………..
3. If we give them additional………………, they will sign the contract.
4. A complete list of our hotel amenities will be …………. to you upon
request.
5. Germany and Canada are ……………. countries. They have a lot of
factories.
6. You’ll …………….. yourself a lot of time if you take the car.
7. We can’t go wrong if we ……………. the instructions.
8. Hospitals were built with the profits. They were built with the
…………………….

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9. When the company had to close because of economics difficulties, he became
………………
10. Her teachers were ………………….. that she passed the examination.
11. Our companies should ………………… with foreign companies.
12. Before Daisy went to bed, she …………………….. the lights.
13. He can’t stop. He’s ……………… his way to a very important meeting.
14. There was a good …………. …… of the mountain from my grandmother’s cottage.
15. I’ve got a very good …………………. with the BBC.
Section 2: Read the following passages and do the tasks follow:
Passage 1: Read the following text and select the best answer A, B, C or D for each
question after the text
I did a business administration degree at Bristol University and the worked for a
credit card company for eight years. During this time, I was an assistant marketing
manager. I gained a lot of useful experience doing this job, but in 1997, I decided that I
needed a change. I moved to Thomson Holidays where I have worked as a manager ever
since. My main job is to think up new and interesting ideas for holidays.
When I’m working from my office in the UK, I arrive at 9 a.m. First I answer my emails, then plan the day. My role is to investigate new projects for Thomson Holidays in
our Mediterranean resorts. I am responsible for thinking up ideas, developing them and
evaluating their success.
We have lots of meetings in the office which involve the marketing department,
holiday reps and people that we bring in from outside such as entertainment organizers. The
aim is to develop an exciting idea into a realistic and workable project.
Once a month I spend a few days overseas checking possible resorts, meeting with
reps to develop their roles and working out how events should be sold to the customer. I
work with resort supervisors, use their local knowledge of bars and clubs for venues, talk
through new ideas and find out how existing ones are working. I also meet holidaymakers. I

have to be very open-mined because ideas come from anywhere. I love my job because I
get to travel and I am working on projects that really excite me.
1. What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
A. To explain the best way to choose a holiday.
B. To advise people on holiday resorts.
C. To explain what her jobs involves.
D. To show how stressful her job is.
2. What do we learn about the writer in the first paragraph?
A. She learned a lot from her first job.
B. She disliked her first job.
C. She lost her first job.
D. She worked in the administration department of Bristol University.
3. The writer has to
A. send e-mails all day.
B. find out if new ideas could actually work.
C. entertain the holiday reps.
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D. spend all of her time having meetings in the office.
4. What does she say about her job?
A. She never knows where or how a new idea might come to her.
B. It makes her very popular with lots of people.
C. She spends too much time in bars and clubs.
D. She has a few problems with the local people at the resorts.
5. Which of the following is the best description of the writer?
A. A working woman who very much enjoys what she does for a living.
B. The travel agent who is trying to get a promotion.
C. a woman who spends a lot of time on holiday and has an easy life.
D. A woman who makes a lot of money by going to clubs and bars.

Passage 2: Read the following text and answer the questions followed the text.
Having the proper documentation when you travel abroad is very important.
Remember that immigration and customs officials are very document-minded, so failing to
obtain the proper paperwork before entering a country or losing your passport in a foreign
city can cause many complications. When traveling, you should always know where your
passport is. Always carry it in a safe place on your person or, if not going far, leave it in the
hotel safe. Do not leave it lying about in your hotel room or easily visible in a pocket. If
staying in a country for several weeks, it is worthwhile to register at your embassy or
consulate. Then, if your passport is stolen, the process of replacing it is simpler and faster. It
is also recommended to keep photocopies of essential documents as well as some additional
passport-sized photographs.
Remember that it is your responsibility to ensure that your passport is stamped in and
out when you cross borders. The absence of entry and exist stamps can cause serious
difficulties and could invalidate your visa. Therefore, it is important to seek out the proper
officials if the stamping process is not carried out as you can cross the border. Also, do not
lose your entry card.
Replacing it can cause a lot of headaches and expense. Citizens of countries that require
visas, such as France and Korea, can expect more delays and problems at border crossings.
1. How are immigration and customs officials?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. What should you do with your passport if you don’t go far?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. What should you do if staying in a country for some weeks?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. What will happen if your passport isn’t stamped in and out?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Where would this passage most likely appear?
A. In a newspaper
B. In an embassy pamphlet
C. In an airline in-flight magazine

D. In a travel guidebook
Section 3: Read the letter below and think of ONE word which best fits each space.
UBC is looking for a detail-oriented, energetic team player. The person who takes this (1)
…………… will be given the chance to offer assistance (2) ………. all aspects of Human
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Resources, such as recruiting, hiring, and training newcomers, as well as (3) …………
other routine work related to the human resources field.
Responsibilities (4) …………. receiving CV, planning
interviews and meetings,
coordinating new hiring training, arranging company meetings, (5) ………. scheduling
travel for Human Resources executive staff. In (6) ……… to successfully performs this job,
an individual must be ready (7) ……….. get actively involved in any given duties.
Candidates should (8) …………. a minimum four-year college degree and have the ability
to write e-mails, business correspondence, and meeting agendas. (9) ………… should also
have the ability to take care of inquiries and requests both form clients and from managerial
staff. In addition, candidates should have strong research and communicative skills. All
candidates must be (10) ………. in English. Knowledge of an additional language is a plus.
Send a CV along with two letters of recommendation to:
Personnel Department
3024 UBC
Jefferson City, MO 65109
1 ……………

2 ……………

3 ……………

4 ……………

5 ……………

6 ……………..

7 …………….

8 ……………

9 …………….

10 …………..

Part II. WRITING
Section 1: The words in brackets can be used to form words that fit into the following
sentences.
Example:
I ......... this morning, and I was late for work. (SLEEP)
Answer:
I overslept this morning, and I was late for work.
1. You are never too old to go to college and gain some …………….
(QUALIFY)
2. Some old law are no longer ………………..
(EFFECT)
3. It’s important to also see the less ……………… sides of the job.
(DESIRE)
4. You need to …………………….. the final point of the presentation. It’s rather
confusing.
(CLEAR)
5. It has been ……………………… proven that stroking a cat can lower your blood

pressure.
(SCIENTIFIC)
Section 2: Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce complete sentences
from the following sets of words and phrases.
Example:
I / use / live / this / house / when / young.
Answer:
I used to live in this house when I was young.
1. I hope / come / England / next year / spend some month / London.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2.Who / responsible / all that noise / last?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. The driver / stop / car / time / save the child.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. If we / fine weather, we / go / an excursion / Vung Tau tomorrow.
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……………………………………………………………………………………………
5. It/ difficult / get / touch / manager / company.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. He / close / door /so that / mosquitoes / might not / in.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. wind / blow / violently that / all trees / uprooted.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Nobody / predict what / happen.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. They stay / school / Sunday / do mathematics problems.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
10. It / untrue that / all / television program / good / children.

……………………………………………………………………………………………
Section 3: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it.
1. “Peter will become our team member”, said Mary.
Mary said that ……………………………………………………………………………
2. The new doctor gave her a health check las year.
She ………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Why don’t you stay in bed for a few days.
If I were ……………………………………………………………………………………
4. Being the only child in the family, I was often lonely.
Because I ………………………………………………………………………………….
5. The last time she came back to her house was 10 years ago.
She has not ……………………………………………………………………………….
Section 4: Translate the following sentences into Vietnamese or English
1. The company’s goal is to reach maximum production capacity within the next three
months.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. She hasn’t finished the monthly financial reports yet, but she says she should have them
by the end of the day.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. In a memo to all department managers, the employees requested more flexible working
hours.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
4 A recent study of corporate managers found that most executives do not find their work
satisfying.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. The board of directors will conduct an extensive search to find a new managing director.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Có lẽ cách thức hiệu quả nhất để quảng bá sản phẩm tới số đơng cơng chúng là quảng
cáo.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Người tìm việc cung cấp sơ yếu lí lịch cho Monster.com và các cơng ty tuyển dụng trả
phí để đọc những bộ sơ yếu lí lịch ấy.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
8. Các siêu thị lớn có thể cung cấp thực phẩm với mức giá thấp hơn bởi họ có thể mua vào
với số lượng lớn.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
9. Buenos Aires có nền kinh tế vững mạnh. Thương mại quốc tế đóng vai trò quan trọng đối
với sự phát triển của thành phố.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Chúng tôi tin rằng công ty của chúng tôi đã thành công; chúng tôi đạt lợi nhuận mỗi
năm kể từ năm đầu tiên.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………

HỘI ĐỒNG THI KIỂM TOÁN
VIÊN VÀ KẾ TOÁN VIÊN
HÀNH NGHỀ NĂM 2015

ĐỀ THI VIẾT
MƠN THI: ANH VĂN TRÌNH ĐỘ C
(Thời gian làm bài 120 phút)

PART I: READING
Section 1: Choose the correct word or phrase in the box to complete each of the
following sentences. Each word or phrase is used ONCE only.
marketing
easily
was accustomed to
exercising
review

submit
used to
were
longer
easy

advantage
competitive
has lived
will be
managed

while
competition
is living
or
accounts

market
nor
matter

whether
savings

1. Our company has over 200 workers who design, assemble and ………. our
merchandise.
2. In order to stay …………….., local businesses must respond quickly to any issues
at hand.
3. We can’t start our project until the executive board has done a complete
…………… of the related documents.
4. I wish I ……………. a famous singer.
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5. After retiring, my aunt spent her …………….. on an expensive holiday.
6. No ………….. do we purchase raw materials through HAC Imports, neither their service
nor their prices are satisfactory.
7. For security reasons, please make sure that your internet passwords are not those that are
…………….. found in the company handbook.
8. Our family ………….. in the city for twenty years.
9. …………… he was boarding the bus, he dropped his ticket in the gutter.
10. All interested students should …………… a transcript, reference letter and writing
sample to the recruitment officer.
11. You can either rent ……………. buy these skateboards.
12. My wife …………….. work at the GoodAll Company.
13. Dr. Maria Chilton told her patient to spend a minimum of thirty minutes …………
every day.
14. Working from home can be difficult unless time is effectively ……………
15. Many workers are taking …………….. of the language study program which has been
designed specifically for company employees.
1 ……………

2 ……………
3 ……………
4 ……………
5 ……………
6 …………….. 7 ……………. 8 …………… 9 ……………. 10 …………..
11 ……………. 12 ……………. 13 …………… 14 ……………. 15 …………..
Section 2: Read the following passages and do the tasks follow:
Passage 1: Read the following text and select the best answer A, B, C or D for each
question after the text
Do you intend to study at American University? It takes a long time to get accepted
at most American schools, perhaps as much as a year. That’s why you should start choosing
a school as soon as possible. It’s also a good idea to apply to several different institutions,
so that you’ll have a better chance of acceptance at once. You should start looking for
information now, because the more information you have about each college, the better
choice you can make.
There are two good ways to get information you need. One is a general reference
book, called Guide to American Colleges and Universities. The other good source of
information is the catalogue published by each school.
You can study the general guide in almost any American library. This book has
many useful statistics, such as the number of students, the average test scores for people
accepted to the school, the number of books in the library, and the number of faculty
members. You can also find the address of each school in this book.
Although the general guidebook has helpful information, some of the facts may be
out-of-date. For instance, many schools raise their tuition every year. Since you’ll need to
know what your education will cost, out-of-date information will not be good enough. Also
schools sometimes change their requirements for entrance. To be sure that you are getting
current information, write to the university and ask for its catalogue. The catalogue not only
has more detailed information. For instance, the catalogue can tell you if there is a special
foreign student advisor, what kind of courses are offered, and what kind of housing is
available. Some universities have dormitories, but at others you have to find your own place

to live.
With all of this information, you should be able to pick out several good schools.
1. What was the main topic of this talk?
A. different kinds of American universities.
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B. sources of information about US universities.
C. the difference between colleges and universities.
D. how to get accepted at a University.
2. What can you find in a general guide to Universities?
A. statistics about the American economy.
B. definitions of current slang expressions.
C. addresses of the schools.
D. current information.
3. According to the speaker, what is one reason you should write for a catalogue?
A. Catalogues give the names of the faculty members.
B. There are too many details in the guidebook.
C. Information in catalogues is current.
D. Addresses are given for the dormitories.
4. What is tuition?
A. textbooks
B. students and faculty
C. processing of applicants for entrance
D. payment for classes
5. What does the word “housing” mean?
A. the building where classes are held.
B. cafeterias
C. the building where the students live
D. transportation facilities

Passage 3
Drug advisory committees report to the Ministry of Health. It is the responsibility of
these committees to protect consumers, most of whom have little chemical or biological
knowledge with which to evaluate medications. Drug advisory committees provide the
Ministry of Health with the necessary information for evaluating the proper degree of
access to medications by the consumer. Drug advisory committees also oversee the
preparation of materials that provide clearly explained information about commonly
available drugs in a manner that is readily understandable to the layperson. Drug education
may take the form of literature, advertisements, training of health care personnel, or other
means as deemed appropriate by each committee. Drug advisory committees should be
composed of physicians, registered nurses, epidemiologists, and pharmacologists. Members
must possess specific scientific expertise and must have considerable experience working
with consumers so that they can assess the impact of their decisions and projects on
consumers. Each committee must have 10 – 15 members, who will be evaluated every two
years by officials from the Ministry of Health.
1. What is the duty of these committees?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. What is the Ministry of Health provided by these committees?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. What must members of these committees have in order to assess the impact of their
decisions and projects on consumers?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. How many people must be included in each committee?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. Who will evaluate the members every two years?
Section 3: Read the letter below and think of ONE word which best fits each space. There
is an example at the beginning (0).

At 32, I have just finished my first year at university. As well as attending ..0.. lectures …
regularly, I have had to learn to read books quickly and write long essays.
I decided to go to (1) ………… after fourteen years away from the classroom. As a
secretary, although I was earning a reasonable amount (2) ………. money, I was bored
doing something where I hardly had to think. I became more and more depressed by the
idea (3) ……… I was stuck in the job. I (4) ………... jealous of the students at the local
university, who looked happy, carefree and full of hope, and part of something that I wanted
to explore further.
However, now that I’ve actually become a (5) ……… I find it (6) ……… to mix with
younger colleagues. They are always mistaking me for a lecturer and (7) ………. me
questions I can’t answer. I also feel (8) ……….. from the lecturers because, although we
are the same age, I know so much less than them. But I am glad of this opportunity to study
because I know you need a qualification to get a rewarding job, which is (9) …….
important to me. (10) ………. most eighteen-year-olds, I much prefer a weekend with my
books to one out partying. Then there are the normal student benefits of long holidays and
theatre and cinema discounts. I often have doubts about what I’ll do after university, but I
hope that continuing my education at this late date has been a wise choice.
1 ……………
6 ……………..

2 ……………
7 …………….

3 ……………
8 ……………

4 ……………
9 …………….

5 ……………

10 …………..

Part II. WRITING
Section 1: The words in brackets can be used to form words that fit into the following
sentences.
Example:
I......... this morning, and I was late for work. (SLEEP)
Answer:
I overslept this morning, and I was late for work.
1. The ring was not valuable, in fact it was almost ……….. (WORTH)
2. A successful business needs good ……………. (ORGANIZE)
3. The cost of …………… must be paid by the buyer. (CARRY)
4. I had to check the wages in …………. to my normal work. (ADD)
5. There has been a ……….. of 10% in the amount of money available for buying new
books.
(REDUCE)
1 ……………
2 ……………
3 ……………
4 ……………
5 ……………
Section 2: Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce complete sentences
from the following sets of words and phrases.
Example:
I / use / live / this / house / when / young.
Answer:
I used to live in this house when I was young.
1. you/ right/ but I/ not think/ good solution/ problem.
..........................................................................................................................................
2. he/ avoid/ tell/ Jane/ whole truth/ he know/ she/ be angry.

..........................................................................................................................................
3. you/ spend/ too much/ money lately/ need/ cut/ on/ expenses.
..........................................................................................................................................
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4. many/ our/ most useful/ medicines/ make/ plants.
..........................................................................................................................................
5. after/ get/ Master's degree/ I/ go/ for/ a Ph.D.
..........................................................................................................................................
6. Britain/ laws/ govern/ description/ goods/ extremely good.
..........................................................................................................................................
7. James wrote/ article/ in/ he want/ criticize/ persons/ involve/ scandal.
..........................................................................................................................................
8. darker/ it get/ frightened/ little girl felt.
..........................................................................................................................................
9. I expect/ we/ get used/ noise/ but/ moment/ we find/ it disturbing.
..........................................................................................................................................
10. If we/ adopt/ plan/ you suggest/ we/ more likely/ successful.
..........................................................................................................................................
Section 3: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it.
1. We are going to start painting the house tomorrow unless it is raining.
Provided ..........................................................................................................................
2. He ran away lest he should be seen by her.
He ran away in order ......................................................................................................
3. "You should have waited for us", the team leader said to Peter.
The team leader criticized ..............................................................................................
4. Whenever she goes shopping she buy a new dress.
She never .........................................................................................................................

5. I don't suppose you have change for a pound, do you?
Do you happen ...............................................................................................................
Section 4:
Translate the following sentences into Vietnamese
1. The creation of the WTO in 1995 is the latest multilateral step toward creating an
environment conductive to the exchange of goods and services.
..........................................................................................................................................
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2. In big cities air pollution from car exhaust has become so serious that people are advised
to use public transport instead of driving their own cars.
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3. Today, many corporations maintain a continuous internal audit by their own accounting
departments.
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4. The internal auditors continuously review accounting procedures and financial records
and report to management on the current state of the company’s fiscal affairs.
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5. Financial analysis is the selection, evaluation, and interpretation of financial data to assist
in investment and financial decision-making.
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Translate the following sentences into English
6. Do mùa hè năm nay mát mẻ khác thường nên chúng tôi đạt doanh thu bán điều hịa thấp

nhất trong suốt thập kỷ.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Chúng tơi tin rằng công ty của chúng tôi đã thành công; chúng tôi đạt lợi nhuận mỗi năm
kể từ năm đầu tiên.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Vấn đề chúng ta đang tranh luận là liệu chúng ta có thể mở rộng phịng nghiên cứu để
đáp ứng nhu cầu của chúng ta hay không.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Doanh thu được tính bằng cách nhân giá bán hàng hóa và dịch vụ với số lượng được bán.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Thuế là thuật ngữ được áp dụng cho tất cả các loại thuế, từ thuế thu nhập, thuế thừa kế
đến thuế bất động sản.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………

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BÀI TẬP THỰC HÀNH
PHẦN 1: ĐIỀN TỪ THÍCH HỢP VÀO CHỖ TRỐNG TRONG CÂU
PART I: READING
Choose the correct word or phrase in the box to complete each of the following
sentences. Each word or phrase is used ONCE only.
Bài 1
reliable
a few

which
sold
financial
other

described
parent company
resign
who
selling
showing

subsidiary
reliably
a little
charge
perform
another

description
officially
remain
performance
him
nationwide

1. Passengers are asked to give their full attention until the flight attendants have
……………….. all of the airplane safety information.
2. Many franchise owners believe that the ……………......... is not providing them with the
materials needed to succeed.

3. Accounts receivable is ……………… part of the financial department.
4. When shopping for expensive electronic gadgets, consumers look to the large brandname companies for the most …………………. products.
5. If we want to ………………. competitive in today’s multimedia markets, we need to
come up with a logo that is both stylish and intriguing.
6. The new sports car model is not selling very well because only ……………… people can
afford the extremely high price.
7. It is important for those …………………. attended the meeting between the CEO and
the advisory panel not to disclose what happened.
8. All guests who have stayed with us for over a week are eligible to receive our new
service free of ………………………..
9. The brokerage firm suggests …………………… half of the stock whenever the price
rises above sixteen dollars per share.
10. His highly successful …………………. during the meeting suggested that he had spent
a great deal of time in preparation.
11. Most businesses use balance sheets to describe their ……………… conditions in terms
of assets and liabilities.
12. Mr. Finet was surprised when the ticket agent told ………………… that his reservation
for the flight had been cancelled.
13. The defective parts we purchased from our primary supplier should be replaced with
those of …………………….. company.
14. At the meeting this afternoon Ms. Jacobs will be ……………….. us several different
techniques for becoming a more effective salesperson.
15. Compared with workers in similar positions …………………., our staff earns the
highest wages when considering regional costs of living.

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Bài 2
growth

participants
about
happy
completely
advertising

grow
organize
in
unhappy
before
efficiently

competition
success
apologies
what
after
advise

distribution
successful
apologize
how
contact
from

1. In the last two years, there has been enormous ……………… in Internet advertising.
2. Job seekers may benefit from the increasing ……………… among venture business.
3. It is the responsibility of the concert coordinator to …………….. seating.

4. This year’s job fair in Virginia was known to be …………………..
5. All the …………………. in the meeting should register two weeks in advance.
6. For any concerns you have ……………… the new overtime policy, contact Ms.
Holly. 7. Please accept our ……………….. for last week’s technical problems.
7. Please accept our ……………….. for last week’s technical problems.
8. The sales executive is extremely ………………. to see the item so popular on the
market.
9. We will offer specific instructions on …………….. to use the machine.
10. The computer system will be ………………… functional by tomorrow morning.
11. Applicants should submit all necessary documents ……………. June 21.
12. Please ………………. our professional customer service representatives for questions.
13. The training ensures that our employees fulfill their tasks ……………..
14. The recent ………………… campaign was highly successful.
15. Complimentary airport shuttle services are available daily …………… 4:00 A.M. to
1:00 A.M.
Bài 3
postpone
due to
redundant
running off
attending
should do

had given
confident
live
moving
reserve
unless

unemployment
because
concerned
attendance
living
confidently

qualified
sacked
hired
had moved
running out
to

gave
training
with
provided

1. Bill felt ……………… about his grade on the test he had just taken.
2. If only he ……………… me a chance, I could have told him the truth.
3. My boss is angry ……………… me. I didn’t do all work that I should have done last
week.
4. When the company had to close because of economic difficulties, he became …………
5. The Road Transport Industry is becoming increasingly ……………… about the number
of lorry hijackings.
6. Since 1950 ……………… at football matches has fallen by nearly fifty per cent.
7. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) are rapidly ……………… .
8. We received her letter after she ……………… to a new house in the city center.
9. Are you accustomed to ……………… in a small flat yet?

10. Because of the heavy rain we had to ……………… the dinner party until the following
Sunday.
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11. She will accept the job ……………… the salary is satisfactory.
12. The strike began last weekend after a worker had been ……………… .
13. She’s very well ……………… and I encouraged her to go back to work.
14. The team’s success was largely ……………… our efforts.
15. They flew to the island, then ……………… a car for three days and visited most places
of interest.
Bài 4
satisfied
should
paid
for
consultant

wrote
unemployed
highest
playing
attracted

was writing
unemployment
management
every
knock

knocking
manager
payable
must
of

are playing
to attract
unsatisfactory
about
in

1. She doesn’t have a job. She has been …………………. for nearly two years.
2. This year the company has gained turnover of 10 billion due to the good ……………..
3. Yesterday he ………………… the financial report when the power was cut off.
4. There’s a good bus service to the city centre. The buses run ……………. 5 minutes.
5. Company profits reached $6 billion in September, the ……………. of the decade.
6. In the next century, computers ……………….. a vital role in everyone’s life.
7. Last month we cut the price of our products by 10% ……………… more customers.
8. The seminar will be delayed ……………. two hours.
9. There is someone ………………… at the door.
10. The director always spends much time …………… games on Internet.
11. All customers can return any item which they think is …………………
12. Make checks ……………… to the company.
13. A stockbroker is a ……………… who gives advice to investors.
14. The clerk said she was tired …………….. hearing complaints day after day.
15. If there is any problem with the good delivery, you ………….. let me know.
Bài 5
have consulted
the other

from
if
of them
except for

going
beside
of which
would like
having received
at

consult
before receiving
prefer
another
when
would you

argues
do
happening
suggested
do you
should

denied
in case
did
rather

refused
objects

1. You should ……………. his idea earlier, i.e. before you make final decision.
2. We would …………. to stay at home this evening.
3. Tom ……………… going to the new movie downtown.
4. ……………. he ask, please tell him I’ll be back in half an hour.
5. …………….. his letter I wrote to him at once.
6. Attach your brochure to each profile ………………… applicants want to know further
information about the training course.
7. ……………….. the food in the local motel we enjoyed everything on our journey.
8. My uncle took up golf when he retired ………….. work.
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9. In the department store there are many counters, each ………….. sells different kinds of
goods.
10. If no one ……………. to the plan we will start next week.
11. If you don’t want this pen, take ……………. . There are some left in the box.
12. He was sitting on the beach when he heard a noise so he went out to see what was
……………….. on.
13. I offered my friend some help with his studies but he …………..
14. ……………….. mind if I smoked in here?
15. “Shall I do it now?” “I would rather you …………. it tomorrow.”
Bài 6
will you
earth
at heart
repainting
that

teaching

demonstrating
do they
where
with
got lost
to repaint

by heart
expensive
do you
the earth
look at
by

need they
would talk
pleasant
keeps
should
got hurt

watch
it
more expensive
pleasure
would have talked
keep

1. The BBC tries to scatter for tastes …………….. its four national programs.
2. Stop that nonsense, ……………… ?
3. Clever boys never need work very hard, …………….. ?
4. American children learn Lincoln’s Gettysburg speech ……………. .
5. It is necessary that he ……………… an eye on their daily work.
6. The girl in the shop was ……………….. how to use a new kind of electric cooker.
7. Please …………….. the milk carefully; I don’t want it to boil over.
8. The heat of the sun is transmitted to ……………… by radiation.
9. It was a great effort for him to be ……………. to people he didn’t like.
10. His house needs …………….. before his daughter gets married.
11. He ………………. in the city so the police showed him the way back to the hotel.
12. It is in this village ……………….. he was born and brought up.
13. My washing machine is far ……………………. than Jane’s
14. If we had known him we ……………….. to him.
15. ……………… Mrs. Kate phone me please tell her I will ring her back later.
Bài 7
why
which
did
if
is kept
get

cut down
make
locked
a
when
poor

any longer
had no sooner
isn’t kept
liked
for
cut off

force
have used
sitting
where
the poor
an

had better
to avoid
used to
had locked

1. He was unwilling to explain the reason ………….. his absence.
2. I was in the middle of phoning Mary when we were ……………….
3. The driver had to swerve (lái chệch đi) …………….. knocking down the old lady.
4. He’ll come to see you tomorrow unless he ……………. late at the office.
5. He had hardly reached home …………….. the rain began.
6. A lot of money has been donated for ………………… .
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7. He ……………… sat down at the table for dinner than his boss phoned him.
8. He showed us the house in ……………. he was born.

9. If you ………………. the gate properly, the robbers wouldn’t have broken into the
house.
10. My sister doesn’t like to go swimming but she wishes that she …………..
11. Now they are used to …………………. up late.
12. We must try to …………….. these children realize their responsibility.
13. “I ………………… be a heavy smoker” means that I smoked a lot in the past.
14. Since it is getting dark we will not wait for him …………….
15. It takes half …………….. hour to walk from here to the station.
Bài 8
kind to
have
and see
govern
an answer
in order

don’t you
kind with
will catch
it is
they have
governing

to see
doubt
the answer
so that
want
that

what
aren’t you
how well
is it
in a minute
get

how good
for a minute
on which
how
have they
in doubt

1. Put on your sweater or you ……………………… a bad cold.
2. He has become …………………. you recently, don’t you think?
3. Most of the students don’t know ……………….. to that question.
4. The diamonds ………………… she is wearing are not genuine.
5. We went to the village ………… our best friend, Kevin but he was no longer there.
6. My watch stopped at six so I don’t know what time ………………. now.
7. You are the first to come, …………………?
8. When you are …………………… about the meaning of a new word, look it up in your
dictionary.
9. What exactly do you ………………. me do for you?
10. In Britain the laws ……………….. the description of goods are extremely good.
11. He is the world champion. We all know ……………. he is at boxing.
12. ………………. a surprise! We had no idea you have been in London this week.
13. “Have you finished your work?” – “No, I haven’t and neither …………….. .
14. He took a taxi …………………… he wouldn’t be late.
15. I feel dizzy but I expect the feeling will pass off ………………. .

Bài 9
improvement
arrival
come round
where
cooperation
puts on

tiring
close
development
hard
suits
question

get over
exhausted
of
stolen
what
rate

for
coming
near
speed
concerned
problem

buy

hardly
visit
which
get on
those

1. The government has made some ...................... to the public transportation.
2. The computers used today are far superior to .................. used a few years ago.
3. On .................. at the airport, please go straight to the check-in desk.
4. No matter how .................... he tried, the results couldn't be better.
5. It was really kind .................. you to help poor people.
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6. Opposite our house is a nice park .................... there are trees and flowers.
7. The world would be a better place if everyone showed as much ..................... as John.
8. Please, don't drive too ................... to the car in front.
9. We went for a very long walk. It was really ........................
10. Would you like to .................... for dinner tonight?
11. The value of the US dollars declines as the ..................... of inflation increases.
12. I don't think that red dress ..................... her.
13. I can't possibly lend you any money. It's out of the .......................
14. I don't .................... well with my new boss.
15. The pictures .................. from the National Museum have been found.

PHẦN 2: ĐỌC HIỂU
A: Đọc đoạn văn và chọn đáp án đúng/ trả lời câu hỏi cho mỗi câu đi sau đoạn văn
Bài 1
In most animals, dental decay is a rare problem. In man, and especially in the affluent
West, the disease has reached epidemic proportions.

The cause of tooth decay in human beings is a bacterium that feeds on the sugar in our
food. It digests the sugar more easily by converting it into an acid. The acid then dissolves
the enamel, the outer coating of the teeth, and finally attacks the living nerve within. The
result is the agonizing pain we know as toothache.
1. According to the passage, how common is it for animals to suffer from tooth decay?
A. They never suffer from it.
B. They seldom suffer from it.
C. They suffer from it as commonly as people do.
D. They suffer from it more commonly than people do.
2. What does the passage say about the problem of tooth decay in the rich Western
countries?
A. It is steadily decreasing each year.
B. It has remained unchanged for a long time.
C. It has been increasing slowly for years.
D. It is now virtually out of control.
3. Decay cannot begin until the bacterium produces.............
A. Food from sugar
B. acid from sugar
C. Sugar from food
D. sugar from acid
4. The term “tooth decay” refers to the..............
A. Digestion of the food
B. production of the acid
C. conversion of the food
D. dissolution of the enamel
5. The last sentence means that toothache is a condition which is often................
A. umbrella
B. a bit unpleasant
C. quite unexpected
D. unpleasant but bearable

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Bài 2
Do you intend to study at American University? It takes a long time to get accepted
at most American schools, perhaps as much as a year. That’s why you should start choosing
a school as soon as possible. It’s also a good idea to apply to several different institutions,
so that you’ll have a better chance of acceptance at once. You should start looking for
information now, because the more information you have about each college, the better
choice you can make.
There are two good ways to get information you need. One is a general reference
book, called Guide to American Colleges and Universities. The other good source of
information is the catalogue published by each school.
You can study the general guide in almost any American library. This book has
many useful statistics, such as the number of students, the average test scores for people
accepted to the school, the number of books in the library, and the number of faculty
members. You can also find the address of each school in this book.
Although the general guidebook has helpful information, some of the facts may be
out-of-date. For instance, many schools raise their tuition every year. Since you’ll need to
know what your education will cost, out-of-date information will not be good enough. Also
schools sometimes change their requirements for entrance. To be sure that you are getting
current information, write to the university and ask for its catalogue. The catalogue not only
has more detailed information. For instance, the catalogue can tell you if there is a special
foreign student advisor, what kind of courses are offered, and what kind of housing is
available. Some universities have dormitories, but at others you have to find your own place
to live.
With all of this information, you should be able to pick out several good schools.
1. What was the main topic of this talk?
A. different kinds of American universities.
B. sources of information about US universities.

C. the difference between colleges and universities.
D. how to get accepted at a University.
2. What can you find in a general guide to Universities?
A. statistics about the American economy.
B. definitions of current slang expressions.
C. addresses of the schools.
D. current information.
3. According to the speaker, what is one reason you should write for a catalogue?
A. Catalogues give the names of the faculty members.
B. There are too many details in the guidebook.
C. Information in catalogues is current.
D. Addresses are given for the dormitories.
4. What is tuition?
A. textbooks
B. students and faculty
C. processing of applicants for entrance
D. payment for classes
5. What does the word “housing” mean?
A. the building where classes are held.
B. cafeterias
C. the building where the students live
D. transportation facilities
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Bài 3
The Young Achiever of the Year
Kal Kaur Rai has always been interested in fashion and has just won the title of
Young Achiever of the Year at the Asian Business Awards. Ever since she was a child, she
has drawn clothes and designed patterns. She never told her hard-working parents, who

own a supermarket, that she wanted to turn her hobby into a career. She thought they
expected her to go into a more established business, so she went to university to do a
management degree.
After university, she moved to London and worked in an advertising agency. She had
to attend industry events but couldn’t afford the designer clothes she liked. She started
making shirts and tops for herself. When her friends saw her clothes, they asked her to
make things for them. She then found a small shop in London willing to take her designs on
a sale or return basis. They were very popular and nothing came back. This encouraged her
to leave her advertising job, take out a £20,000 loan and begin her own women-swear label.
Kal’s parents were not angry about her career change and said they would support
her, which really pleased her. Her clothes are now on sale in over 70 stores and her business
has an income of over £500,000. Her clothes appear in fashion magazines, she designs for
pop stars and she has just gained public recognition by winning this award. Her business
has come a long way and she knows she is extremely lucky. “What I do is my hobby – and I
get paid for it! But remember, I’ve worked hard for this.”
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. Encourage fashion designers to make better business plans
B. Compare a job in fashion with other choices of career.
C. Give details of recent changes in the fashion industry
D. Explain how a woman set up a fashion business
2. What does the reader learn about Kal’s parents?
A. They wanted Kal to help them run the family business.
B. They did not realize that Kal wanted to work in fashion.
C. They insisted Kal should continue with her job in advertising.
D. They did not think Kal worked hard enough at university.
3. Kal decided to borrow £20,000 when
A. All her clothes in the London shop were sold.
B. Her friends asked her to make clothes for them.
C. She lost her job at the advertising agency.
D. The fashion industry was in a period of growth.

4. What does Kal say about her career?
A. She plans to open more stores.
B. She believes that she deserves her success.
C. She particularly enjoys designing for famous people.
D. She expects more people to buy her clothes after the award.
5. What might Kal say now about her career?
A. My management degree has helped me more than anything else. It’s so important
that young people interested in fashion can deal with money
B. I’ve learnt so much working for other fashion designers. Without this experience, I
couldn’t have started my own business.
C. Running a fashion business is a dream come true and my parents being happy with
my choice makes it even more special.
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D. Even when I was at university, my friends liked the clothes I made. This encouraged
me to think about a career in fashion
Bài 4
If you want to take the whole family on holiday, and keep everybody happy, then I have
found just the place for you. I recently went with a group of friends to stay at the
Greenwood Holiday Village, which is open from May until October.
Built in the center of a forest, Greenwood is a great place to stay whatever the weather. Its
main attraction for families is the indoor World of Water, whether young and old can have
fun in different pools. Some of these, however, are for serious swimmers.
For sporty people, the Country Club offers tennis, squash and badminton. If your children
are too young to joint in these sports, there are activity clubs. Greenwood is a good place
for families and it is traffic free – you explore on foot or bike. Some people complained that
this was inconvenient, but I was pleased to be out in the fresh air. For evening
entertainment, there are shows and cinemas.
Accommodation is in a variety of apartments of different sizes. These have up to four

bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom, as well as a dining area. Before going, I thought the
apartments might not be big enough for all of us, but I was pleasantly surprised – it was not
too crowded at all.
I definitely go back to Greenwood next year. Why don't you give it a try? Visit their
website for further information now.
1. What is the writer's main purpose in writing this text?
A. to give her opinion of the holiday village
B. to describe what her family did at the holiday village
C. to give advice to a friend going to the holiday village
D. to complain about the holiday village.
2. From this text a reader can find out
A. the best way to get to the holiday village
B. the best time of year to visit the holiday village
C. what activities are available at the holiday village
D. how to reserve accommodation at the holiday village
3. What does the writer thing about the holiday village?
A. The apartments there are not big enough
B. It is not convenient because you cannot use your car
C. It can only be enjoyed in good weather
D. There is something there for all ages.
4. What does the writer say about the apartments?
A. There is not much space between them
B. Each one has its own bathroom
C. The all have four bedrooms
D. Not all of them have dining areas.
5. What will the writer do next year?
A. give Greenwood a try
B. go back to Greenwood
C. visit their website
D. go to another place

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Bài 5
If you ever go into a house in Japan, you must remember to take off your shoes. These
would damage the fine straw mats which cover the floors.
The rooms in most Japanese houses are usually large. In the middle of the room there may
be a low table with small flat cushions around it. Many houses have no other furniture in
their rooms. Perhaps you will see a bowl of flowers or a long silk painting on one of the
walls. Visitors are given a small cup of green tea.
You may be surprised to see that there are no bedrooms. The Japanese unroll their beds and
put them on the floor when they fell tired. Japanese people take a bath before their evening
meals. Most houses have one large bath for the whole family. However, no one washes in
the bath! The wash themselves before they go into the big bath. The water is very hot. But
the Japanese are used to having hot baths. After the bath, they put on a loose robe and eat
their evening meal.
1. When you enter a Japanese house, you should ……………………
A. shake hands
B. put on your shoes
C. take off your shoes
D. wash your feet
2. Rooms in many Japanese houses have ……………..
A. a lot of furniture
B. little furniture
C. no furniture
D. a lot of beautiful furniture
3. When Japanese people feel tired …………………….
A. they sleep in their bedrooms
B. they sleep on the straw mats

C. they sleep on small flat cushions
D. they unroll their beds on the floor
4. Japanese people wash themselves ………………
A. in the big bath
B. before going into the big bath
C. after coming out of the big bath
D. after their evening meal
5. Visitors are given a cup of green tea because …………………
A. it is a sign of friendliness
B. they are usually very thirsty
C. they like green tea
C. it is very cheap
Bài 6
There was one thing that I found rather strange on my first day as house keeper at Monk's
House. The floors in the house were very thin. The bathroom was directly above the
kitchen, and when Mrs Smith was having a bath before breakfast, I could hear her talking to
herself. Mrs Smith's bedroom was outside the house in the garden; Her bed room had been
added on to the back of the house; the door faced the garden and a window at the side
opened out on to a field.
When we carried the breakfast trays to Mrs Smith's room I noticed that she had always been
working during the night. There were pencils and paper beside her bed so that when she
woke up she could work, and sometimes it seemed as though she had had very little sleep.
I can always remember her coming to the house each day from the writing- room. I always
rang the bell for lunch at one o'clock. She was tall and thin and very graceful. She had large,
deep-set eyes and a wide curving mouth - I think perhaps this that made her face seem
particularly beautiful. She wore long skirts - usually blue or brown - in the fashion of the
day, and silk jackets of different colour. Her clothes suited her well.

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I was not allowed to make coffee at Monk's House - Mr and Mrs Smith were very particular
about coffee and always made it themselves - so Mr Smith came into the kitchen at eight
o'clock every morning to make coffee for him and his wife.
I pressed clothes for Mrs. Smith and did any sewing that was necessary-she was not able to
sew, although sometimes she liked to try. There was one thing in the kitchen that she was
very good at doing: she could make beautiful bread.
1. What was particularly unusual about Monk's House?
A. The bathroom was next door to the kitchen.
B. Mrs. Smith's bedroom door opened on to the garden
C. The kitchen window looked out over fields
C. The breakfast room was upstairs.
2. What did the writer observe about Mrs. Smith's writing habits?
A. She did a great deal of writing at night.
B. She worked in the garden whenever she could.
C. She preferred to write in the house.
D. She sometimes wrote in the bath.
3. Mrs. Smith wore clothes which were
A. in matching colour
B. designed for her only.
C. suitable for country life
D. rather dull and unattractive
4. Mr. Smith's attitude towards his wife seemed to be that
A. he found her strange ways difficult to accept
B. he led a very separate life
C. he did what he could for her.
D. he watched over her all the time
5. for the housework, Mrs. Smith
A. was too busy to do any
C. was very bad at it

B. disliked doing any
D. liked one or two particular tasks.

Bài 7
Being an older student
At 32, I have just finished my first year at university. As well as attending lectures
regularly, I have had to learn to read books quickly and write long essays.
I decided to go to university after fourteen years away from the classroom. As a secretary,
although I was earning a reasonable amount of money, I was bored doing something where
I hardly had to think. I became more and more depressed by the idea that I was stuck in the
job. I was jealous of the students at the local university, who looked happy, carefree and full
of hope, and part of something that I wanted to explore further.
However, now that I’ve actually become a student I find it hard to mix with younger
colleagues. They are always mistaking me for a lecturer and asking me questions I can’t
answer. I also feel separated from the lecturers because, although we are the same age, I
know so much less than them. But I am glad of this opportunity to study because I know
you need a qualification to get a rewarding job, which is really important to me. Unlike
most eighteen-year-olds, I much prefer a weekend with my books to one out partying. Then
there are the normal student benefits of long holidays and theatre and cinema discounts. I
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often have doubts about what I’ll do after university, but I hope that continuing my
education at this late date has been a wise choice.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. help lecturers understand older students
B. explain her reasons for returning to study
C. suggest some good methods for studying
D. complain about the attitude of young students

2. What can a reader find out about the writer from this text?
A.
B.
C.
D.

when she left school
how long her university course is
where she will work in the future
what subject she is studying

3. How did the writer feel about her job as a secretary?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Her salary wasn’t good enough.
It gave her the opportunity to study.
It didn’t make use of her brain.
Her colleagues made her depressed.

4. In her spare time, the writer likes to
A.
B.
C.
D.

go out to parties.
earn some money.

travel a lot.
do extra study

5. Which of these sentences describes the writer?
A. She realizes the value of a university degree.
B. She gets on well with the other students.
C. She is confident about the future.
D. She finds university life easier than she expected
Bài 8
Maria Mutola
Former 800 metres Olympic champion
In 1988, Maria Mutola was playing football as the only girl in an all-boys team in a local
competition in Mozambique. “We won,” she said. “At first no one thought it was a problem
that I was a girl. But then the team we beat complained.”
The story appeared in a local newspaper and Jose Craveirinha, who had encouraged other
African athletes, learnt about Maria. He went to meet her and found her kicking a ball
around outside the football club. He realized immediately that she was fast. “He talked to
me about athletics. I had no idea what he meant. The only sport I know about was football.
Then he bought me running shoes and took me training. It was such hard work and my legs
really ached.” But Jose visited her parents and persuaded them she could be successful and
this would help end their poverty. They agreed to let him take her away to train.
In 1991, she finally accepted an invitation to train in the United States. She had refused
previously because she knew she would miss her family. Her background was unlike those
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of the girls she met in the US. She explains, “They were good athletes but, while I worried
about my parents having enough to eat, they worried about dresses and make-up. They
knew very little about me and even less about my problems. But I knew I was lucky to be
there. The trainers were brilliant and I learnt a lot.”

Today, Maria still runs and for most of the year she lives happily in South Africa with her
mother.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. persuade more Africans to take up athletics
B. describe how Maria became a top athlete
C. give information about Mozambique
D. explain how Maria manages to stay fit
2. Jose Craveirinha found about Maria when
A. he went to watch a local football competition.
B. she was blamed for her team losing a football competition.
C. he saw an article about her role in a football match.
D. people complained about another member of her football team.
3. When Jose first introduced Maria to athletics, she
A. didn’t know what was involved.
B. was worried about being injured.
C. was keen to learn everything he knew.
D. didn’t think her family would approve.
4. What does Maria say about the girls she met in the United States?
A. They did not make full use of their abilities.
B. Their training programmes were less demanding than hers.
C. They did not show enough respect for the trainers.
D. Their experiences of life were very different from hers.
5. What would Maria say about her life?
A. Jose has made all dreams possible. From the first day we met, I was certain I
wanted to become a top athlete.
B. My life hasn’t always been easy but I have had many opportunities. Running is
important to me and so is my family
C. I regret becoming involved in athletics. It was horrible leaving Mozambique and
my parents. I’d like to go back to football
D. The US has some wonderful training facilities, so I’m glad that I agreed to go

when I was first offered the chance.
Bài 9
If you want to advance in your career, you will have to make some careful decisions
about which jobs you take. Evaluate a job offer for the value it has to your career. It may
mean sacrifices at first. You may have to move to a different region or a different country to
get a job that is good for you. You may have to work late hours, at least temporarily. You
might even have to take a lower salary for a job that offers you the experience that you
need. But you should never accept a job if it is not related to your career goals. Accepting a
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