2. A. determination

B. hire

C. distraction

D. candidate

4. A. passionate

B. excellent

C. relevant

D. effective

A. maintain

B. increase quickly

C. improve quickly

D. boost

A. comfort

B. difficulty

C. trouble

D. solution

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to complete each of the following exchanges. Then practise reading them.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để hoàn thành mỗi cuộc trao đổi sau đây. Sau đó thực hành đọc chúng.)

9. (At a job fair)

Linda: I have just read the job advertisement in the brochure. I'm not sure I understand the job responsibilities of an editor. Could you explain them?

Career adviser: No problem. ________ for you. Editors read the content and correct spelling and grammatical errors. They check facts to make sure they're correct. They also revise authors' drafts to improve the content.

A. You're welcome

B. Let me clarify them

C. Sorry I'm confused

D. To put it in another way

10. (In the kitchen)

Linh: Grandma, I want to surprise my mum on her birthday today, but I don't know how to bake a cake.

Grandma: Don't worry. I'll buy the ingredients and we'll make it together.

Linh: __________,  Grandma.

A. Don't mention it

B. You're welcome

C. Thanks a million

D. To put it another way

A. offered

B. warned

C. requested

D. persuaded

30. A. listed

B. shortlisted

C. reviewed

D. interviewed

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35.

(Đọc đoạn văn sau và khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi từ 31 đến 35.)

Finding the right job is very important, but not so easy for jobseekers. If you can choose a suitable job for yourself, you are motivated to do that job and develop your career path. Below are some things for people to take into account when choosing the right job.

Working hours are considered among the most important factors when you choose a job. Many people prefer a nine-to-five job, so they can have a proper work-life balance. For example, working parents may expect to work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. so that they can take their children to school in the morning or pick them up in the afternoon. Others may consider a job with flexible working hours, so they can do things they enjoy, like pursuing hobbies, educating themselves or spending more time with loved ones.

Another key factor you should consider is salary and other rewards. The salary is a huge part of the package employers offer, but it does not mean that you should always choose a job that pays well. Instead, you should opt for a job with a salary that can cover your cost of living and support you and your family comfortably. In addition to benefits such as health insurance and paid leave, you should also check if there are any perks on offer, for example, if working from home is allowed or if you get any employee discounts. Before making a final decision, you need to make sure that these benefits and perks are negotiated and included in the contract.

Finally, it is essential to consider the working environment and opportunities for professional development. If you have supportive managers and colleagues, you will be motivated to work harder and overcome any challenges. Opportunities for growth and promotion in a job should be considered carefully. As you develop your skills at work, it is important that your career path should fit into your dreams and long-term goals.

31. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Challenges faced by jobseekers

B. Factors to consider when choosing a job

C. How to develop your career

D. Negotiating the right job for you

32. According to paragraph 2, one benefit of choosing a job with suitable working hours is that

A. employees have more time with their children

B. employees can do two different jobs at the same time

C. employees can work flexible hours

D. employees can balance career and home life

33. The word “perks” in paragraph 3 means ________

A. benefits required by law

B. extra benefits not required by law

C. job satisfaction

D. additional rewards for good performance

34. In paragraph 4, what is one benefit of having supportive managers and colleagues?

A. They will make you eager to cope with difficulties.

B. They will offer you more perks.

C. They will force you to work hard.

D. You will have better chances of promotion.

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

A. Jobseekers should consider whether the salary offered can cover the cost of living.

B. Benefits and perks should be included in the employment contract.

C. Your chosen career path should help you achieve your long-term goals.

D. The working environment is important for pursuing your dreams.

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.

(Đọc đoạn văn sau và khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu trả lời đúng cho mỗi câu hỏi từ 36 đến 42.)

Lifelong learning is defined as the process of continuous learning to keep our knowledge and skills updated. The world we are living in is changing rapidly, so people are encouraged to learn new things their whole life. Older adults are expected to be lifelong learners so that they are not left behind in today's modern society. However, there are some obstacles to adult learning that can interrupt the process.

First, ageing is a natural process and will start in early adulthood and middle age. As a result, people will probably experience some of the effects of ageing such as worsening vision and hearing, and poor memory. How do these changes affect learners? When older adults decide to continue their education, they may find it difficult to keep up with younger learners in the same class. Ageing is believed to affect the capacity for participating in learning activities. Moreover, as it had been a long time since they had studied, older adults require more time to recall their existing knowledge and skills, and gain any new ones. They may find it difficult to overcome this challenge and may decide not to continue their studies.

The second challenge to lifelong learners, especially older adults, is that each of them has their own particular life situation including work or family responsibilities. Many people are in full-time employment, and, in addition, they may be in charge of childcare, so they may find it hard to make time for classes or assignments. Those who live with extended family often take on more responsibilities and sometimes become overloaded. Some people may also face financial difficulties in their life, so earning a living must be their first priority. Although they may want to continue learning, they will be more concerned about how to make ends meet.

Finally, the decisive factor affecting people's lifelong learning is their motivation and purpose of learning. Older adults will be willing to continue their studies if they really need to update their knowledge and skills. Moreover, when they study with other people, they will feel like they belong to a community of learners sharing the same interests, and will have a strong motivation to learn. Motivation is also the key factor that helps people overcome many difficulties and continue learning throughout their lives.

36. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Reasons for adult lifelong learning

B. The benefits of lifelong learning

C. Methods of lifelong learning for older adults

D. Obstacles to adult participation in lifelong learning

37. The word “capacity” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______

A. truth

B. ability

C. attention

D. movement

38. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the ageing process?

A. reduced capacity for learning activities

B. poor decision-making

C. worsening vision and hearing

D. reduced speed at which adults recall learnt knowledge

39. The word 'they' in paragraph 3 refers to _______

A. elderly people in full-time employment

B. extended families with childcare

C. younger learners with many responsibilities

D. people facing financial difficulties

40. The phrase “make ends meet” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______

A. earn just enough money to be able to buy basic necessities

B. be near the end of a long and difficult time

C. have enough money to lead a happy life

D. pay more attention to childcare

41. Which of the following is true about the second factor affecting older adults' lifelong learning?

A. Full-time jobs and family responsibilities make it hard to continue learning.

B. Living with extended family will help lifelong learners.

C. Lifelong learners have too many assignments to complete.

D. Lifelong learners find it difficult to talk to their younger classmates.

42. Which of the following can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. Motivation is also a factor affecting lifelong learning, but is not important.

B. Older adults find it hard to interact with other learners.

C. If older adults are motivated and part of a learning community, they can overcome many of the obstacles to lifelong learning.

D. It is impossible for older adults to develop motivation.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra phần gạch chân cần sửa trong mỗi câu hỏi sau.)

43. We had several discussions with the managers, but we can't seem to get down to them how important the problem is.

44. At the end of each lesson, the teacher often warns her students to finish their homework before the next class.

45. When she changed schools, she found it hard to get up with her new classmates.

Circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

(Khoanh tròn chữ cái A, B, C hoặc D để chỉ ra câu có nghĩa gần nhất với mỗi câu hỏi sau.)

46. “You should read books more regularly to gain new knowledge,” my teacher told me.

A. My teacher advised me to read books more regularly to gain new knowledge.

B. My teacher warns me not to read books more regularly to gain new knowledge.

C. My teacher invited me to read books more regularly to gain new knowledge.

D. My teacher ordered me to read books more regularly to gain new knowledge.

47. “We'll increase your salary after your promotion to the new position,” my boss told me.

A. I encouraged my boss to increase salary after my promotion to the new position.

B. My boss instructed me to increase my salary after accepting the new position.

C. My boss offered to increase my salary after my promotion to the new position.

D. I was reminded by my boss that he will increase my salary.

48. “Please work in groups and discuss all the solutions to the problem,” the teacher said.

A. The teacher asked us to work in groups and discuss all the solutions to the problem.

B. The teacher agreed to work in groups and discuss all the solutions to the problem.

C. The teacher warned us to work in groups and discuss all the solutions to the problem.

D. The teacher offered to work in groups and discuss all the solutions to the problem.

49. It's difficult for the elderly to keep their technology and computer skills up to date.

A. It's difficult for the elderly to live up to their expectations of technology and computer skills.

B. It's difficult for the elderly to get through to technology and computer skills.

C. It's difficult for the elderly to keep upgrading their technology and computer skills.

D. It's not easy for the elderly to learn how to keep themselves from technology and computer skills.

50. Some schools are reducing the amount of homework children have to do at home.

A. Some schools are keeping up with the amount of homework children have to do at home.

B. Some schools are falling down on the amount of homework children have to do at home.

C. Some schools are getting through to the amount of homework children have to do at home.

D. Some schools are cutting down on the amount of homework children have to do at home.