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ĐỀ 3
Part A: Use of English
I. Choose and circle the best answer to complete the sentences:
1. I …… Mary since we worked together in Spain.
A. know B. have known C. knew D. am knowing
2. Our teacher …… to London next month for an intensive language course.
A. will come B. came C. comes D. is coming
3. I …… in Singapore for three years. Then I came back to England.
A. have lived B. live C. lived D. am living
4. In the next century, computer …… a vital role in everyone’s life.
A. have played B. are playing C. is going to play D. play
5. You …… touch that button. The whole production line will stop.
A. mustn’t B. can C. doesn’t have to D. don’t
II.
1. A thin book with pictures of things you can buy or places where you can go on
holiday.
A. guiding book B. instruction manual C. brochure D. instruction book
2. To pay money to someone became because you have lost or damaged their
property.
A. To pay salary B. To compensate C. To settle debts D. To lend money
3. An amount of money taken of the prices of something.
A. A deduction B. A discount C. Discounting D. A reduction
4. Loss of a job by an employee because there is no longer work for him/her.
A. Out of job B. Unemployment C. Redundancy D. Redundant
5. Doing the office work at home with connection to the office computer by
electronic means.
A. Office working B. Working abroad C. Working overseas D. Teleworking
III. Make question that lead to each of the answers.

1.
- Because I wanted to borrow some money.
2.
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- Yes, Visa is accepted here.
3.
- I’m sorry. He’s out. He is on a business in England for a week.
4.
- No, that’s not quite right. We have nearly 100 hundred employees not 500
hundred.
5.
- Yes, speaking.
IV. Choose the correct word to fill the blanks.
1. It was …… a simple question that everyone answered it correctly.
A. so B. such C. much D. too
2. I don’t know him but he looks as if he …… be his brother.
A. can B. shall C. would D. could
3. If there is any problem with the goods delivery, you …… let me know.
A. would B. shouldn’t C. must D. mustn’t
4. Your car is …… than mine.
A. much larger B. more large C. the largest D. very large
5. The clerk said she was tired …… hearing complaints day after day.
A. with B. of C. about D. for
Part B: Reading comprehension
I. Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these word.
Knowledge organize several where conference meeting responsible offers
position job applying General few hold charge.
I have a good communication skills, typing, and shorthand. Have a Diploma

in Senior Secretary Skill. I have also, at tended (1)…… short courses. I have
excellent (2)…… of Lotus 1-2-3, Word for Window. I can supervise staff,
purchase equipment and suppliers, and (3)…… business trips and holiday
schedules for staff. Last year, I organized my first Executive Conference – this was
for 200 executives – and was (4)…… for hotel, travel and (5)…… facilities with a
budget of 200,000. I am (6)…… for this job because I wish to continue as an
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executive Personal Assistant (PA) in a multinational company, and in particular
because it (7)…… opportunities for overseas travel.
My first job was with Crisis Insurance Plc, 1980-1987. I was a secretary in an
accident department, (8)…… I performed general secretary duties. I also organized
the annual general (9)…… I left when the Head office moved out of Liverpool. I
then joined the firm of Mc George Smith, Insurance brokers as Senior Secretary,
where I also did general administration and some accounting. I left in 1990
because I was offered a more senior (10)…… with my present company.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
II. According to next, are these statements True (T) or False (F)

True (T)
False (F)
1. The author’s present job is Personal Assistant (PA).


2. She dealt with the hotel, travel and conference facilities
with a budget of 200 thousand.

3. She doesn’t want to find a job that offers her
opportunities for travel abroad.


4. Her first job was Manager in the Accident Department of
Crisis Insurance.


5. She left her last job because she could find a better job.



Part C: Writing
I. Finish the second sentences so that it means the same as the first.
1. No exercise I’ve done is more difficult than that one.
→This is
2. My bag is not as heavy as my friend’s.
→ My friend’s bag is
3. Rents in the city are too high for us to have o plat there.
→ Rents in the city aren’t
4. Our company is smaller than our main competitor’s.
→ Our company isn’t
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5. I walked to school in 15 minutes.
→ It took
Part D: Translation
I. Translate these English sentences into Vietnamese.
1. Our company was founded 15 years ago. We manufacture and supply clothes to

large organization such as the police, hospitals and so on.
2. We always spend a long time talking to customers to find out their needs.
3. If you invested in Europe, your capital is now worth 35% more than this time
last.
4. The last three months were no better for Sofimat which made a loss of $150,000.
II. Translate these Vietnamese sentences into English.
1. Nhiều người thích đi du lịch bằng tàu hỏa hơn ô tô, vì tàu hỏa tuy chậm hơn
nhưng thoải mái và dễ chịu hơn.
2. Foci là một trong những công ty thời trang nổi tiếng nhất ở Việt Nam. Những
sản phẩm của công ty có sức hấp dẫn lớn đối với khách hàng ở nhiều thế hệ khác
nhau.
3. Công ty chúng tôi xuất khẩu thiết bị kinh doanh và nội thất văn phòng.
4. Hàng hóa phải được kiểm tra cẩn thận tại thời điểm giao hàng.













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ĐÁP ÁN

Part A: Use of English.
I. 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. A
II. 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. D
III. Make question that lead to each of the answers.
1. Why did you come to the bank yesterday?
2. Is Visa accepted here?
Do you accept Visa?
Can I pay by Visa?
3. Could I meet Mr. John?
4. Do you have 500 employees?
5. Is that Duc speaking?
IV. 1. B 2. D 3. C 4. A 5. B
Part B: Reading.
I. 1. several 2. knowledge
3. organize 4. responsible
5. conference 6. applying
7. offers 8. where
9. meeting 10. position job
II. 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T
Part C: Writing.
II. Finish the second sentences so that it means the same as the first.
1. This is the most difficult exercise I have ever done.
2. My friend’s bag is heavier than mine.
3. Rents in the city aren’t cheap enough for us to have a plat there.
4. Our company isn’t as big as our main competitor’s.
5. It took me 15 minutes to walk to school.
Part D: Translation.
I. Translate these English sentences into Vietnamese.
1. Công ty của chúng tôi được thành lập cách đây 15 năm. Chúng tôi sản xuất và
cung cấp quần áo cho các tổ chức lớn như cảnh sát, bệnh viện,…

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2. Chúng tôi luôn dành nhiều thời gian để nói chuyện với khách hàng để tìm hiểu
nhu cầu của họ.
3. Nếu bạn đầu tư vào châu Âu thì vốn của bạn bây giờ có giá trị hơn 35% so với
cùng kỳ này năm ngoái.
4. 3 tháng vừa qua không khả quan hơn tí nào đối với Sofimat khi mà công ty này
thua lỗ 150.000 đôla.
II. Translate these Vietnamese sentences into English.
1. Many people like traveling by train than by car because the train is slower but
more comfortable and pleasant.
2. Foci is one of the most famous fashion companies in Vietnam. It products are
very attractive to customers of different generation.
3. Our company exports business facilities and office furniture.
4. Goods must be checked carefully at the time of delivery.