Task 1. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to complete it.

(Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn đáp án đúng nhất trong A, B, C, D)

Do you ever wish you were more optimistic, someone who always (1) to be successful? Having someone around who always (2) the worst isn't really a lot of fun, we all know someone who sees a single cloud on a sunny day and says "It looks like rain". But if you catch yourself thinking such things, it's important to do something (3) it.

You can change your view of life, (4) to psychologists. It only takes a little effort, and you'll find life more rewarding as a result. Optimism, they say, is partly about self-respect and confidence, but it's also a more positive way of looking at life and all it has to (5) Optimists are more (6) to start new projects and are generally more prepared to take risks.

Upbringing is obviously very important in forming your attitude to the world. Some people are brought up to depend too much on others and grow up forever blaming other people when anything (7) wrong. Most optimists, on the (8) hand, have been brought up not to (9) failure as the end of the world - they just (10) with their lives.

Task 2. Read the text. Then choose True (T)/ False (F)/ NOT GIVEN (NG) statements.
(Đọc bài khóa. Chọn T (đúng), F (sai) hoặc NG (không được đề cập đến cho mỗi câu.)

I am interested in this job because I am currently looking for an opportunity to use the skills I learnt in my college. I have recently completed a 16-week part-time accounting course (AAT Level 2 Certificate). The course covered book-keeping, recording income and receipts and basic costing. We used a wide range of computer packages, and I picked up the accounting skills easily. I was able to work alone with very little extra help. I passed the course with merit. I believe my success was due to my thorough work, my numeracy skills and my attention to detail. During the course, I had experience of working to deadlines and working under pressure. Although this was sometimes stressful, I always completed my work on time.

Unfortunately, the course did not include a work placement, so I have not practiced my skills in a business setting, and I am now looking for an opportunity to do so. I am particularly looking for a job in a small company such as yours, as I believe I will be able to interact with a wider range of people, and as a result, learn more skills. I would like to progress within a company and gain more responsibilities over the years.

Although I do not have work experience in finance, I have experience in working in an office environment. Before starting the accounting course, I worked for 6 months in a recruitment office as a receptionist. My duties involved meeting and greeting clients and visitors, taking phone calls, audio and copy typing and checking stock. I also had to keep the petty cash and mail records. Through this work, I developed my verbal and written communication skills. I had to speak confidently to strangers and deliver clear messages. I enjoyed working in a team environment. I believe the office appreciated my friendly manner and efficient work.

1. The candidate has a university degree in accounting.

2. The candidate worked with an accounting firm as a receptionist.

3. The candidate is familiar with some accounting software.

4. The candidate has worked as part of a team in an office environment.

5. The candidate has experience of record-keeping.

6. The candidate has a Maths qualification.

7. The candidate intends to study a further accounting course.

8. The candidate believes herself to be a careful worker.

9. Deadlines do not stress the candidate.

10. The candidate is applying for a job in a large firm.

Task 3. Match the information of column B by writing the letters in the parenthesis of column A. The answers can be used one, several or no time. (Nối thông tin ở cột B bằng viết những kí tự ở cột A. Câu trả lời có thể được sử dụng một, một vài hoặc không lần nào.)

The Search For the Perfect Job

This is the story of Nathan's search for the perfect job. He had just graduated from high school when he started his quest. His first job was as a waiter. He didn't mind serving food, but what bothered him was that sometimes the clients got angry at him, so he quit. After that, he tried to work as a mechanic. He didn't know very much about cars, but he learned quickly. Nathan loved that job. Nevertheless, he found its flaw: he didn't like getting grease on his hands. Later on, Nathan tried working as a chef. That job didn't last very long since he was not a good cook. He was fired on his third day. Soon after that, he decided to try becoming a police officer. Big mistake! He soon realized that the training was very tough. He wasn't strong enough for that kind of job. Other than that, he had a big discipline problem; he was constantly getting into fights with other people, so he was kicked out of the police academy. After all these experiences, Nathan came to the conclusion that the perfect job does not exist.