Sentence completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

Trả lời cho các câu 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610 dưới đây:

Câu 601: She clarified the reasons ______ she decided to change her career.

A.  for which

B.  which

C.  where

D.  for whom

Câu 602: All candidates are responsible for _______ their application forms by the deadline

A.  submitting

B.  handing on

C.  delivering at

D.  sending on.

Câu 603: I _______ attend the meeting yesterday, but I was too busy with the urgent report.

A.  might

B.  should

C.  used to

D.  hoped to

Câu 604: Paris is often described as the most _______ destination for romantic travelers.

A.  charming

B.  harmful

C.  aggressive

D.  careless

Câu 605: John _______ applying for an internship at the technology company next semester.

A.  has considered

B.  will consider

C.  considers

D.  considered.

Câu 606: The movie was truly _______ to everyone who watched it last night.

A.  motivate

B.  motivation

C.  motivating

D.  motivated.

Câu 607: If Lisa _______ more experienced, she could apply for the managerial position.

A.  is

B.  has been

C.  were

D.  will be

Câu 608: Be comfortable as part of the group, rather than trying to lead the _______.

A.  back

B.  pack

C.  burn

D.  top

Câu 609: There are many reasons why some young people give up ______ and training prematurely.

A.  education

B.  educating

C.  educational

D.  educated

Câu 610: Lovebugs, known scientifically as Plecia longiforceps, get their nickname from ______when they fling into each other while flying.

A.  their mating behavior

B.  their enemy life

C.  surronding animals

D.  difficult habitat

Synonyms: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Trả lời cho các câu 111, 112 dưới đây:

Câu 611: The tabloids completely fabricated that story about Bruce Willis. It's not true at all.

A.  stood out

B.  filed in

C.  made up

D.  turned over

Câu 612: Frank, 41, applied for the post when the parish council advertised two vacancies.

A.  occupied positions

B.  job opportunities

C.  unavailable positions

D.  accommodated rooms

Antonyms: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Trả lời cho các câu 113, 114 dưới đây:

Câu 613: My partner was made redundant last November and hasn't secured further employment as yet.

A.  fired

B.  sacked

C.  laid off

D.  appointed

Câu 614: Sheila had butterflies in her stomach before the interview.

A.  seemed to be easy in her mind

B.  in a tizzy condition

C.  on pins and needles

D.  under pressure from her problem

Dialogue completion: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Trả lời cho các câu 615, 616, 617, 618 dưới đây:

Câu 615:

Emma: How did your presentation go yesterday?

Liam: _____________

A.  It went off without a hitch.

B.  I barely slept at night.

C.  I was nervous before going on stage.

D.  It would have been complicated.

Câu 616:

Sophia: Thanks for helping me fix the software issue.

A.  I owe you one.

B.  No trouble at all!

C.  I struggled a bit.

D.  It wasn’t functioning well.

Câu 617:

Mia: Are you interested in taking part in the debate next week?

Lily: Yeah, sure, _____________

A.  I’m up for it.

B.  I’ll pass for now.

C.  I need to check my calendar.

D.  I’m not in the mood.

Câu 618:

Lucas: Should we invite Sophia to join the project now, or wait until we’ve made more progress?

Olivia: _____________

A.  To be honest, I’ve been hesitant to include her from the start.

B.  She won’t likely be interested at this stage anyway.

C.  I’m uncertain about whether she’ll even contribute effectively.

D.  It’s probably best to involve her once we’ve sorted the main details.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.

Trả lời cho các câu 619, 620, 621, 622 dưới đây:

Câu 619: a. Sure, I can send you the file after the meeting.

B. Thanks! I just need it for reference during my project.

C. Could you share the report with me when you have time?

D. No problem. Let me know if you need help with it.

A.  c-b-a-d

B.  c-a-b-d

C.  b-c-a-d

D.  a-d-b-c

Câu 620: 

A. Yes, and it’s actually more energy-efficient in the long run.

B. Is it true that installing solar panels reduces electricity bills?

C. I’ve been thinking about switching to renewable energy sources.

D. Absolutely! Many people are doing that nowadays to save money.

A.  c-b-d-a

B.  b-c-a-d

C.  d-b-c-a

D.  c-d-b-a

Câu 621: 

A. Good for you! How’s that working out?

B. I’ve been trying to cut down on caffeine lately.

C. Yeah, nothing really beats a strong cup of coffee, right?

D. Have you tried replacing it with herbal tea or something similar?

e. It’s been challenging, to be honest. I relied on coffee a lot to stay alert.

f. Actually, yes. I switched to green tea, but it’s not quite the same.

A.  a-b-c-d-e-f

B.  b-a-d-e-f-c

C.  a-b-d-c-e-f

D.  b-a-e-d-f-c

Câu 622: 

A. Well, I hope it works out for you. It could be a life-changing experience.

B. I’d like to travel and maybe volunteer abroad for a few months.

C. That sounds amazing. Do you already have a plan?

D. Interesting! What would you do during that time?

e. Not exactly. I’m still researching destinations and programs.

f. I was thinking about taking a gap year after graduation.

A.  f-d-b-c-e-a

B.  a-c-b-d-e-f

C.  b-a-c-d-e-f

D.  a-b-d-c-f-e

Sentence-rewriting: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

Trả lời cho các câu 623, 624, 625, 626 dưới đây:

Câu 623: Online collaboration tools may enhance productivity more than traditional meetings.

A.  Traditional meetings are certainly more efficient than online collaboration tools for productivity.

B.  Online collaboration tools are unlikely to improve productivity more than traditional meetings.

C.  Traditional meetings are possibly not as effective in boosting productivity as online collaboration tools

D.  Traditional meetings are definitely superior to online collaboration tools in terms of productivity.

Câu 624: The performance was so captivating that the audience gave a standing ovation.

A.  The performance was too captivating to receive a standing ovation.

B.  Everyone stood to applaud after such a mesmerizing performance.

C.  The audience stood because the performance was somewhat captivating.

D.  It was such a captivating performance that the audience gave a standing ovation.

Câu 625: The manager is unwilling to say anything as he has not yet had a chance to consult his legal adviser.

A.  The manager doesn't want there to be a law case so he is saying nothing.

B.  The manager's lawyer has advised him to keep absolutely quiet.

C.  Until he is instructed in the legal aspects of the matter the manager is keeping quiet.

D.  The manager is referring all guestions to his lawyer and answering none himself..

Câu 626: Much to my surprise, I found his lecture on the civilization of Mesopotamia extremely interesting.

A.  I was fascinated by what he had to say in his lecture on the civilization of Mesopotamia though I hadn't expected to be.

B.  Contrary to expectations, his lecture on ancient Mesopotamia was the most fascinating of all.

C.  It was at his lecture on the civilization of Mesopotamia that I realized how fascinating the subject is.

D.  Surprisingly few people were interested in the lecture on the civilization of Mesopotamia..

Sentence combination: Choose A, B, C or D that has the closest meaning to the given pair of sentences in each question.

Trả lời cho các câu 627, 628, 629, 630 dưới đây:

Câu 627: She has completed her training. She is now qualified to work as a teacher.

A.  Since she has completed her training, she is now qualified to be a teacher.
B. She is now qualified to be a teacher, even though she has not finished her training.
C. She completed her training, but she still needs more qualifications to be a teacher.
D. Completing her training does not make her qualified to work as a teacher.

Câu 628: I can take the bus or walk to work. I prefer walking.

A.  Since I prefer walking, I don’t need to take the bus.
B. I decide to take the bus rather than walk to work.
C. Walking is not my favorite way to get to work, so I take the bus.
D. I like walking more than taking the bus to work.

Câu 629: She forgot to set her alarm. She was late for her interview.

A.  If she had remembered to set her alarm, she would have been on time for her interview.
B. Forgetting to set her alarm helped her arrive early for her interview.
C. Even though she set her alarm, she was still late for the interview.
D. She was late for her interview because she woke up too early.

Câu 630: He trained rigorously and finally secured a spot in the national athletics championship. It required years of dedication.

A.  He trained for years to participate in the local sports event before advancing to the national athletics championship.
B. After years of dedication, he was eventually given an opportunity to train for the national athletics championship.
C. Years of intensive training led to his success in qualifying for the national athletics championship.
D. His persistent training helped him compete in the national athletics championship every year.

Cloze text: Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The development of writing is among the most significant milestones in human history. Early writing systems emerged independently in various ancient civilizations, but the Sumerians are often credited with inventing the first true writing system around 3200 BCE. Cuneiform, as it is called, was initially (631) _____ to record economic transactions such as trade and taxation. These wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets were a practical tool for administration in the bustling city-states of Mesopotamia.

Over time, writing evolved into a means of (632) _____ complex ideas, religious beliefs, and historical narratives. This marked a transition from simple record-keeping to sophisticated literary expression. One of the earliest examples of such expression is the Epic of Gilgamesh, (633) _____ questions about mortality, friendship, and human purpose.

The spread of writing systems throughout the ancient world was neither linear nor uniform. In some cultures, writing was tightly controlled by elites and priests, while in others it became more (634) _____ to the general public. The evolution of alphabets, particularly the Phoenician alphabet, greatly (635)  _____ in Greek and Latin scripts, and eventually in modern Western writing systems.

Trả lời cho các câu 631, 632, 633, 634, 635 dưới đây:

Câu 631:

A.  collected

B.  devised

C.  used

D.  worked

Câu 632: 

A.  conveying

B.  applying

C.  collecting

D.  solving

Câu 633: 

A.  an example to show

B.  a work that examines

C.  which seeks difficult

D.  longing for hope of

Câu 634:

A.  accessible

B.  attractive

C.  respected

D.  available

Câu 635:

A.  spurred past developments

B.  minored priority role

C.  influenced future developments

D.  separated other styles

Reading comprehension 1: Read about the Earth's tectonic plates, then answer the questions about the text, choosing either A, B, or C as the best answer for each of the questions.

Telecommuting is some form of computer communication between employees' homes and offices. For employees whose job involve sitting at a terminal or word processor entering data or typing reports, the location of the computer is of no consequence. If the machine can communicate over telephone lines, when the work is completed, employees can dial the office computer and transmit the material to their employers.

A recent survey in USA Today estimates that there are approximately 8.7 million telecommuters. But although the numbers are rising annually, the trend does not appear to be as significant as predicted when Business Week published "The Portable Executive" as its cover story a few years ago. Why hasn't telecommuting become more popular?

Clearly, change simply takes time. But in addition, there has been active resistance on the part of many managers. These executives claim that supervising the telecommuters in a large work force scattered across the country would be too difficult, or at least systems for managing them are not yet developed, thereby complicating the manager's responsibilities.

It is also true that employees who are given the option of telecommuting are reluctant to accept the opportunity. Most people feel that they need regular interaction with a group, and many are concerned that they will not have the same consideration for advancement if they are not more visible in the office setting. Some people feel that even when a space in their homes is set aside as a work area, they never really get away from the office.

Trả lời cho các câu 636, 637, 638, 639, 640 dưới đây:

Câu 636: The phrase “of no consequence” means ____.

A.  of no use

B.  irrelevant

C.  of no good

D.  unimportant.

Câu 637: The word “them” in the third paragraph refere to ____.

A.  telecommuter

B.  systems

C.  executives

D.  responsibilities

Câu 638: The author mentions all of the following as concerns of telecommuting EXCEPT ____.

A.  the opportunities for advancement

B.  the different system of supervision

C.  the lack of interaction with a group

D.  the work place is in the home

Câu 639: The reason why telecommuting has not become popular is that the employees ____.

A.  need regular interaction with their families.

B.  are worried about the promotion if they are not seen at the office.

C.  feel that a work area in their home is away from the office.

D.  are ignorant of telecommuting.

Câu 640: Which of the following would the author most likely support?

A.  Telecommuting will soon replace traditional office work entirely.

B.  Both employers and employees have concerns that prevent telecommuting from growing rapidly.

C.  Managers are mostly supportive of telecommuting because it reduces office costs.

D.  Telecommuting has already reached its peak and will likely decline.

Câu 641: In paragraph 1, “those days are gone, even in Hong Kong", suggests that ____.

A.  in the past, finding a good career was easier in Hong Kong than elsewhere.

B.  it used to be harder to find a good job in Hong Kong than in other countries.

C.  nowadays, everyone in Hong Kong has an equal chance of finding a good career.

D.  even in Hong Kong companies tour the universities trying to recruit graduates.

Câu 642: According to paragraph 4, graduates should ____.

A.  ask friends or relatives to secure them a good job.

B.  find out as much as possible and inform employers of the comparisons they want.

C.  get information about a number of careers before making comparisons.

D.  find a good position and then compare it with other careers.

Câu 643: In paragraph 6, the writer seems to suggest that ____.

A.  it is better for interviewees to be honest than to pretend to understand.

B.  interviewees should ask a question if they can't think of an answer.

C.  it is not a good idea for interviewees to be completely honest in their answers.

D.  pretending to understand a question is better than giving an unsuitable answer.

Câu 644: Which of the following sentences is closest in meaning to the paragraph 7?

A.  Determined, skilled and able people can easily find a good career.

B.  Graduates should develop at least one of these areas to find a suitable career.

C.  People with the right qualities should always be able to find a good career.

D.  The secret of a successful interview is that interviewers have to possess skills, determination or ability.

Câu 645: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A.  Businesses used to visit the universities in Hong Kong to recruit graduates.

B.  Until recently it was quite easy for graduates to get good jobs in Hong Kong.

C.  Job seekers should consider as many as possible of the factors involved.

D.  Graduates sometimes have to take part in competitions to secure a good career.

Logical thinking and problem solving: Choose A, B C or D to answer each question.

Trả lời cho các câu 146, 147, 148, 149, 150 dưới đây:

Câu 646: If you count from 1 to 100, how many 7's will you pass on the way?

A.  19

B.  20

C.  21

D.  22

Câu 647: If two typists can type two pages in two minutes, how many typists will it take to type 18 pages in 6 minutes?

A.  3

B.  4

C.  6

D.  12

Câu 648: A car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds. Assuming constant acceleration, what can be inferred about the car’s acceleration rate?

A.  The acceleration decreases over time.

B.  The car accelerates at 10 km/h every second.

C.  The car travels at a constant speed for the first five seconds.

D.  The acceleration depends on the car’s mass.

Câu 649: Which of the following elements is most likely to form an ionic bond with chlorine?

A.  Oxygen

B.  Potassium

C.  Nitrogen

D.  Sulfur

Câu 650: A farmer uses two types of fertilizer on different parts of a field. After two months, both parts show similar plant growth. What is the most logical conclusion?

A.  The fertilizers are equally effective.

B.  The plants are resistant to fertilizers.

C.  The soil composition is identical everywhere.

D.  Fertilizer application was unnecessary.