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Unit 9. CHOOSING A CAREER

Part I. PHONETICS

Exercise 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

01. A. tedious B. secure C. temporary D. rewarding

02. A. enthusiastic B. smooth C. southern D. trustworthy

03. A. tertiary B. trustworthy C. tempting D. shortlist

04. A. pension B. commission C. passion D. decision

05. A. shortlist B. temporary C. afford D. accordingly

Exercise 2. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.

06. A. rewarding B. fascinating C. tedious D. challenging

07. A. prospect B. reference C. promoted D. interview

08. A. unemployment B. economics C. manufacture D. responsible

09. A. workforce B. high-flyer C. handshake D. headhunt

10. A. commuter B. commitment C. employee D. attendant

Part II. VOCABULARY

Exercise 3. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

11. I was only absent________ the office for a few minutes!

A. for B. from C. in D. about

12. She became a full-time member of________ last year.

A. employees B. employers C. workers D. staff

13. The________ for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year.

A. wage B. payment C. salary D. tip

14. Shelley disagreed with the board's decision so she________ and went to work for another company.

A. retired B. fired C. sacked D. resigned

15. Being a flight attendant is a________ job. You may have to work long hours on long haul flights and not get enough sleep.

A. tedious B. demanding C. rewarding D. fascinating

16. I think that doing medical research would be really________ because this job would save people's lives.

A. challenging B. tiresome C. rewarding D. monotonous

17. I am writing in________ to your advertisement on Vietnamework.com for the post of a personal assistant.

A. connection B. association C. relation D . response

18. Some people________ to London every day from as far away as Leeds.

A. connect B. commute C. commence D. correspond

19. When the factory closed, over a hundred people were________ redundant.

A. made B. given C. taken D. done

20. Most governments tax people on the amount of money they________ each year.

A. win B. gain C. earn D. benefit

21. After working at the same company for thirty years, my grandfather was looking forward to his_______.

A. overtime B. pension C. charity D. allowance

22. Who is responsible________ dealing with complaints?

A. with B. for C. in D. at

23. Success in this industry depends a lot________ luck!

A. with B. from C. at D. on

24. Don't you think you should apply for the job________ writing?

A. with B. for C. at D. in

25. The________ I 'm a member of is calling for a nationwide strike next week.

A. union B . charity C. organization D. company

26. Have you had any news about that________ you applied for yet?

A. work B. job C. career D. vacancy

27. In some professions, you have to________ when you're 60 or 65 years old.

A. resign B. terminate C. retire D. dismiss

28. We began________ looking round for advertising agencies which have experience of our market.

A. to B. with C. by D. at

29. The covering letter wasn't attached________ the CV.

A. to B. with C. from D. by

30. Certificates provide proofs of your________.

A. qualifications B. qualities C. diplomas D. ambitions

31. I'd like to speak to the person in________ please.

A. duty B. responsibility C. obligation D. charge

32. When you________ the interview, remember to bring some sample of your work.

A. apply B. join C. attend D. make

33. I would be grateful for an opportunity to visit your company and discuss my application with you_____.

A. in privacy B. individually C. privately D. in person

34. If my application is successful, I will be able to start work from 15th of August when I finish all my exams. I am________ my CV with this letter.

A. sending B. attaching C. closing D. enclosing

35. Like many young people today, I'm thinking about taking a year________ first, or as people often say, spending a year at "the university of life”.

A. off B. away C. out D. at

Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

36. As he lived in a small town outside the city, he had to commute every day.

A. take a bus to work B. drive to work

C. take a lift to work D. travel a long way to and from work

37. The atmosphere at work was so bad that Brian eventually decided to hand in his notice.

A. notify the boss B. apply for another job C. give up his job D. be given a better job

38. My boss has a reputation for being such a slave-driver!

A. working overtime B. working excessively hard

C. being slave to work D. making his staff work too hard

39. There are excellent prospects for promotion, and you'll know you're doing something to benefit society. A. opportunities B. likelihoods C. futures D. potentials

40. We want to recruit the brightest and the best. If you think you fit the bill, fill in an application form today. A. are able to pay the bill B. are suitable C. are of the right size D. are excellent

41. I am available for an interview all afternoons, except on Tuesday because I am doing a computer course to improve my typing skills.

A. willing B. free C. impatient D. longing

42. Finally, Amy decided to quit her job as she couldn't stand doing the same things days in days out. It's so monotonous!

A. easy B. low-paid C. tedious D. secure

43. Lucy has just finished her A levels and she has got a place at university, but she would really like a break from the academic world. Therefore, she decides to take a gap year and travel around the world!

A. a year off B. a year out C. a year away D. a year's trip 122

44. The experience from an adventurous expedition to a rainforest will broaden your horizons and teach you new skills.

A. expand your range of interests and knowledge B. open your views

C. widen your eyes D. be an eye-opener

45. I consider myself to be trustworthy, responsible and enthusiastic.

A. worthwhile B. talented C. honest D. skilled

Exercise 5. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

46. Well, I want to go straight to university, but I'm also thinking of applying for a temporary job in the summer. A. part-time B. full-time C. permanent D. seasonal

47. John was promoted last month for being such a committed worker.

A. dishonest B. irresponsible C. unenthusiastic D. unreliable

48. With so many breakthroughs in robotic science and technology, much manual work will soon be taken over by robots.

A. intellectual work B. physical work C. monotonous work D. dull work

49. I'd go mad if I had to do a dead-end job like working on a supermarket checkout.

A. boring B. monotonous C. fascinating D. demanding

50. He's just so flexible. He'll adapt to any situation.

A. adaptable B. rigid C. intelligent D. autonomous

Part III. GRAMMAR

Exercise 6. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

51. Helen usually________ her childhood with great pleasure.

A. talks back to B. thinks back on C. turns back to D. falls back on

52. One member of the project group________ the boss and was fired immediately.

A. came up against B. came up with C. talked back to D. put up with

53. The government is trying not to________ the money they are spending on vocational training.

A. drop out of B. drop in on C. go on with D. cut down on

54. My grandparents often________ us without warning.

A. drop in on B. keep up with C. drop out of D. catch up with

55. Linda was about to take a part-time job, but she decided to________ her studies instead.

A. keep up with B. go on with C. get on with D. drop out of

56. Many students________ school to set up their own businesses and become self-employed.

A. move out of B. cut down on C. drop out of D. drop in on

57. I'm searching for websites offering career advice so that I can________ a plan.

A. come up against B. come up with C. draw up with D. come across with

58. I'm so________ under with work at the moment - it's awful.

A. iced B. rained C. snowed D. fogged

59. The company's announced it's________ off over 1,000 workers.

A. leaving B. laying C. setting D. giving

60. They're planning to________ down their operation in Greece and concentrate on Eastern Europe.

A. wind B. tie C. roll D. stretch

61. The job offer was too good for him to________ down.

A. put B. cut C. turn D. shut

62. I'm not sure I'm doing it right, but I'll try to________ ahead with it anyway.

A. drive B. bang C. touch D. press

63. Something's just________ up, so I'm afraid I won't be able to make it this afternoon.

A. shown B. pulled C. cropped D. cut

64. Could you lend me some money to________ me over to the end of the month?

A. hand B. tie C. get D. make

65. I didn't________ out to be a millionaire - I just wanted to run a successful business.

A. set B. go C. begin D. watch

66. Mona's going to leave early this afternoon but she says she'll________ up the hours tomorrow.

A. find B. make C. catch D. bring

67. I was________ in for the actual manager while she was away on maternity leave.

A. heading B. staying C. standing D. sitting

68. Over three hundred workers were made redundant because they had to________ one factory.

A. pull down B. cut down C. take down D. close down

69. I am________ seeing you at a job interview.

A. waiting for B. looking for C. looking forward to D. hoping to

70. The company I'm working for at the moment is planning to expand, so they're________ new staff.

A. taking on B. bringing in C. carrying on to D. pulling in

Exercise 7. Mark the letter A. B. C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

71. It was________ windy that I couldn't stand up!

A. so B. such C. enough D. too

72. They were________ beautiful shoes that I decided I had to get them.

A. enough B. too C. so D. such

73. Emma and Karen used to be________ good friends that I'm surprised they don't get on now.

A. so B. enough C. such D. too

74. Tina had________ much paper work to do that she didn't know where to begin.

A. too B. so C. such D. enough

75. ________ already busy in February, I would gladly accept your invitation.

A. Was I not B. Were I not C. If I am not D. Unless I was not

76. He behaved as if nothing________.

A. has happened B. would happen C. was happening D. had happened

77. Do what you like________ you don't make any noise.

A. provided B. if C. unless D. suppose

78. We'd better leave early tomorrow________ there's a lot of traffic when we get to London.

A. unless B. so long as C. in case D. if

79. Why were you acting________ you hadn't seen the boss?

A. the way B. as though C. like D. as

80. He ran________ he could to catch up with her.

A. more quickly than B. quicker than C. as quick as D. as quickly as

Exercise 8. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

81. It would have been better if you wouldn't have taken a year out in the first place.

A B C D

82. Suppose you haven't found your USB, what would you have done?

A B C D

83. Although her friends tried to persuade her to apply for the job at a local factory, but Christine refused to make an application. A B C D

84. If Mariana been able to complete her thesis instead of returning to work, she would have graduated a year ago. A B C D

85. A year out provided him with so extensive experience that his university was very impressed.

A B C D

86. You can leave early this morning in case you promise to make up this afternoon.

A B C D

87. Oil and gas prices have raised so rapidly in the past few months that some commuters have been forced to alter their travelling habits. A B C D

88. Scarlet could type much faster than anyone else in the office does.

A B C D

89. Last year, the company went bankrupt so sudden that everyone was taken by surprise.

A B C D

90. We have such a lot of bills to pay we don't have any money for luxuries.

A B C D

Part IV. SPEAKING

Exercise 9. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.

91. "Why don't you wear trainers to work?" “___________”

A. My boss doesn't want to. B. We aren't allowed to.

C. We aren't let wear. D. My boss makes me not to.

92. “Would you mind telling me where he works?” “___________”

A. Yes, I would. B. Never mind.

C. No, of course not. D. Well, he works in a hospital.

93. "How's your new car?" “___________”

A. More fast than my old one. B. As fast as possible.

C. Much faster than my old one. D. Most fast so far.

94. “What are you going to do after leaving school?“ “___________”

A. I'd like to take a year out and travel abroad. B. My dream job is becoming a journalist.

C. Well, I love taking care of kids. D. I'm going to drop out of school.

95. “What's your dream job?" “___________”

A. I want to gain work experience first. B. I've always wanted to be a doctor.

C. I want to be successful. D. I'd like to go straight into university.

96. “What qualities do you have that make you a suitable candidate for this post?” “___________”

A. Well, I have a lot of qualifications that match. B. I'm highly qualified for the post.

C. I used to work in a similar position for two years.

D. I consider myself to be trustworthy, responsible and punctual.

97. “Do you like my jacket? It's made of pure silk." “___________”

A. You're such a show off! B. No, not for me.

C. Really? It must have cost you a fortune. D. Yes, give it to me.

98. “What do you do for a living?” “___________”

A. I live by working as a secretary. B. I live a happy life, thank you.

C. I earn enough for a living. D. I am a secretary.

99. “How much do you earn in your new job?” “___________”

A. That's a bit nosey of you! B. You shouldn't ask that.

C. I'm not your slave! D. You can be so bossy at times!

100. "I think Mark took some money from my bag while we were out.” “___________”

A. No, he's far too sensible to do a thing like that. B. No, he's much too shy to do a thing like that.

C. No, he's far too honest to do a thing like that. D. No, he's much too proud to do a thing like that.

101. “___________” “Tall and fair, pretty, cheerful-looking.”

A. How is Mandy? B. What does Mandy look like?

C. How does Mandy like? D. What is Mandy like?

102. “Would you like some spaghetti?” “_________ I'm full.”

A. Yes, please. B. No, thanks. C. Yes, I would. D. No, I wouldn't.

103. “How's the new job? Does it pay well?” “___________”

A. Not too bad. I get £400 a week after tax. B. I make a lot more.

C. I get a rise. D. I earn pretty good money.

104. “Who are you working for at the moment?” “___________”

A. I work for my boss. B. I'm my own boss. C. I'm working in IT. D. I'm an employer.

105. "It usually costs £150, but I got it for £75 in the sale!" “___________”

A. Lucky you. B. Really? You are so lucky. C. It's a real bargain! D. I'm not that lucky.

Part V. READING

Exercise 10. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

CRITICISM

It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however (106)_______ you are. One thing you have to be (107)_______ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you've made up your (108)_______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don't let the negative criticism of others (109)_______ you from reaching your target, and let constructive criticism have positive (110)_______ on your work. If someone says you're totally (111)_______ in talent, ignore them. That's negative criticism. If, however, someone (112)_______ you to revise your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (113)_______ their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (114)_______. There are many famous novelists who made a complete (115)_______ of their first novel - or who didn't, but had to (116)_______ approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to (117)_______ well if you persevere and stay positive.

106. A. talented B. invested C. mixed D. workable

107. A. alert B. clever C. intelligent D. aware

108. A. mind B. brain C. thought D. idea

109. A. cease B. remove C. avoid D. prevent

110. A. outcome B. result C. effect D. consequence

111. A. lacking B. short C. missing D. absent

112. A. suggests B. advises C. proposes D. explains

113. A. think B. consider C. look round D. take

114. A. career B. business C. job D. work

115. A. mess B. rubbish C. trash D. garbage

116. A. put off B. bank on C. keep on D. drop in on

117. A. turn out B. come into C. deal with D. sail through

Exercise 11. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Although I left university with a good degree, I suddenly found that it was actually quite hard to find a job. After being unemployed for a few months, I realized I had to take the first thing that came along or I'd be in serious financial difficulties. And so, for six very long months, I became a market research telephone interviewer.

I knew it wasn't the best company in the world when they told me that I'd have to undergo three days of training before starting work, and that I wouldn't get paid for any of it. Still, I knew that the hourly rate when I actually did start full time would be a lot better than unemployment benefit, and I could work up to twelve hours a day, seven days a week if I wanted. So, I thought of the money I'd earn and put up with three days of unpaid training. Whatever those three days taught me - and I can't really remember anything about them today - I wasn't prepared for the way I would be treated by the supervisors.

It was worse than being at school. There were about twenty interviewers like myself, each sitting in a small, dark booth with an ancient computer and a dirty telephone. The booths were around the walls of the fifth floor of a concrete office block, and the supervisors sat in the middle of the room, listening in to all of our telephone interviews. We weren't allowed to talk to each other, and if we took more than about two seconds from ending one phone call and starting another, they would shout at us to hurry up and get on with our jobs. We even had to ask for permission to go to the toilet. I was amazed how slowly the day went. Our first break of the day came at eleven o'clock, two hours after we started. I'll always remember that feeling of despair when I would look at my watch thinking, 'It's must be nearly time for the break', only to find that it was quarter to ten and that there was another ho