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TEST YOURSELF 4 I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined. 1. A. secure B. employable C. rewarding D. convenient 2. A. shadow B. hospitality C. overwhelming D. donation 3. A. career B. interaction C. secure D. fascinating II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. 4. A. rewarding B. dishwasher C. adequate D. genius 5. A. fascinating B. voluntary C. maturity D. hospitable III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. 6. Education brings _______ and teaches us to live in society with a changing environment. A. quality B. maturity C. ability D. increase 7. A covering letter is vital in creating a good first _______ and can be a key factor in getting you invited to a job interview. A. affection - element B. affection - factor C. impression - factor D. impression - element 8. In order to be an effective learner you need to be _______ and use different approaches to suit the circumstances. A. adaptable B. suitable C. acceptable D. available 9. Learning through experience, not just from books, is one of the best ways to give youth the _______ they need for lifelong learning. A. practices B. performances C. details D. skills 10. Education is _______ remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school. A. why B. which C. that D. what 11. It was most embarrassing. We _______ whisky half way through the party. A. ran out B. ran out of C. put out D. put out of 12. How is he _______ with his class work these days? A. taking on B. putting up C. getting on D. keeping on 13. Forgive us _______ we forgive our enemies. A. as B. so C. although D. when 14. If he hadn’t wasted too much time, he _______ in his examination. A. would fail B. wouldn’t fail C. wouldn’t have failed D. won’t fail 15. If Lucy's car _______ down, she would be here by now. A. didn’t break B. hadn’t broken C. wouldn’t have broken D. doesn't break IV. Fill in each blank in the passage with the correct word from the box. There are some extra words. course environment success workplace careers time training pace The Importance of Lifelong Learning We live in the Knowledge Age. which means that the ability to apply the right knowledge effectively is an important skill and the cornerstone of our (16) _____________. If you ever doubt the strength of knowledge and learning, just ask someone who hasn't used a computer in 10 years to find an article on the Internet. Learning makes us more interesting. Knowledge enables a different perspective, fascinating conversation and a deeper understanding. It makes us better people, allows us to make better, informed decisions, and assists us in becoming more successful in our (17) _____________ .
The advancement of technology has boosted the (18) _____________ of our lives, and requires us to learn something new each day just to stay current in the (19) _____________. Although on-the-job training is wonderful, you can't rely on your company to provide the necessary education. It's advantageous for everyone to make (20) _____________ for learning, seek out their own opportunities, use available resources wisely, and find new resources. V. Read the situations and write third or mixed conditional sentences. 21. You didn't fill in the application form correctly. You didn’t make a good impression on the interviewer. 22. His result was half a mark below the minimum requirement of the course. He can’t follow the course now. 23. He didn’t have a thorough knowledge of computers. He didn’t apply for the position. 24. You didn’t do as I told you. You are in trouble now. 25. I took a taxi to the airport but the traffic was very heavy, so I was stuck here. Some people have walked to the airport and they get there now. VI. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. Once upon a time, people left school or university, joined a company and stayed with it until they retired. The concept of a job for life is now long (26) _______, and nowadays many employees find it hard to stay loyal to their companies for even a relatively short period of time. According to a recent survey, this is particularly (27) _______ in London, where more than half of those asked said that they constantly (28) _______ an eye on other job opportunities, (29) _______ they are fairly happy in their existing jobs. A high number of London workers say that they are always on the (30) _______, although they are content and motivated in their current position. Job seekers find that the Internet (31) _______ them with a quick and easy way to find out what's available, and 53 per cent said that they had applied for a job or (32) _______ with an employment agency in the past 12 months. This proactive (33) _______ means that people can look for a perfect job match with the (34) _______ of effort. But while this is good for job hunters, the growing lack of company loyalty could (35) _______ up being a big problem for employers. Perhaps surprisingly, the biggest factor attracting job seekers was not more money, but challenging and interesting work. 26. A. gone B. over C. finished D. done 27. A. actual B. real C. right D. true 28. A. keep B. place C. hold D. put 29. A. as well B. so that C. even if D. just as 30. A. lookout B. pursuit C. watch D. search 31. A. provides B. delivers C. fulfils D. serves 32. A. appointed B. registered C. recorded D. engaged 33. A. manner B. custom C. approach D. style
34. A. minimum B. least C. smallest D. lowest 35. A. run B. come C. lead D. end VII. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question. Improving the Effectiveness of Adult Learning We typically view learning as a process which involves receiving technical information or developing skills. We read books and attend lectures and classes in order to learn about new fields or to learn how to cook, make pottery, and so on. This view of learning could be termed "instrumental" - we learn how to better control and manipulate our environment. While instrumental learning is the most common experience of learning, adults actually regard two other forms of learning as far more valuable and meaningful. These could be termed "social" and "developmental." Social learning involves learning about others, such as how to relate better with others and how to express oneself to others. Developmental learning involves learning about oneself. When adults are asked what they feel is most important for them to learn in their lives, they typically reply with some variation of social or developmental learning. A study was conducted to examine adult learning in everyday life. The self-reported learning situations of a group of 34 urban adults were monitored during a typical week in their lives. Participants were signaled via an electronic watch at random times during the day and asked to report on their experience. Each participant was asked during the interview the question, "What do you feel is most important for you to learn in your life?" The participants' answers invariably involved either learning about themselves (developmental knowledge), learning how to get along better with others (social knowledge), or some combination of social and developmental knowledge. Furthermore, learning experiences which also involve elements of social and developmental learning are more likely to be "transformative" for adults. These experiences are more likely to change or broaden one's perceptions because they are usually viewed as more intrinsically meaningful than other kinds of experiences. The adults often described these learning experiences using words such as "expressing their core" or being a "heart" experience. Adults learn by constructing meaning from their experiences. Situations which aren't viewed as meaningful are typically rejected as a source of learning. An important aspect of these meaningful learning experiences is that they not only involve one's intellectual faculties, but one's emotional capacities as well. Thus, incorporating elements of social and developmental learning will undoubtedly enhance the impact of standard learning activities. 36. Instrumental learning focuses on _______. A. acquiring skills and ways to do things well B. learning how to use new instruments C. learning how to better our environment D. getting the most common experience in life 37. All of the following are the goals of social learning EXCEPT _______. A. learning about other people B. having better relationship with others C. involving social learning D. learning ways to express oneself in public 38. People who took part in the study were asked to _______. A. monitoring during a typical week in their lives B. give information about their experience of learning C. replying the questions about their types of learning D. giving signals via an electronic watch at random times 39. The participants in the study rated _______ highly. A. both social and developmental learning B. expressing their core and heart experience C. having transforming their experiences
D. either social or developmental learning 40. Experiences involving social and developmental learning are very useful for a person's development because they _______. A. are emotional and meaningful B. provide learning activities C. play the most important role D. reject anything that is not meaningful VIII. Complete the conversation about learning after school, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones. A. The typical work environment is clean and well lighted. B. Many companies offer some time off when the project is done. C. They can write software, such as accounting and customer management systems. D. Occasional project demands may require overtime and weekend work. E. Software engineering was listed as one of the best careers last year. F. Software engineers must stay on the cutting edge of technology in order to keep their skills relevant and up to date. G. Engineers also meet with demanding users and must be able to communicate reasonably and personably with these difficult customers. Mai: What are your plans after you leave secondary school, Jim? Jim: I’d like to go straight to university to study Information Technology. My dream is to become a software engineer. Mai: Sounds very interesting. Computer software engineers write computer programs that instruct computers what to do. Is it right? Jim: (41) Mai: They earn high salaries, don’t they? Jim: They can get good pay. (42) Mai: Are there any other benefits of being a software engineer? Jim: It’s the work environment. (43) Many of them can work from home. Mai: I see. I think you’ve chosen a wonderful career path. Jim: It’s not all roses, you know. Software engineering can be very stressful, especially when tight deadlines are involved, which is often. (44) Mai: How about the number of working hours? Is it a drawback? Jim: Yes, it is. Most software engineers work 40 hours a week. (45) IX. Complete the application letter for the position of a Marketing Associate, using the sentences given. There is one extra sentence. A. I believe that I possess the temperament and experience to excel in this position. B. During my internship at Uniliver Vietnam’ Marketing Department, I learned how companies determine what product or service to sell, and how to respond to the demands of competitors. C. I worked for Nike as a Sales Associate in the Shoe Department, as well as the Men's Department. D. Thank you for taking time to review my application and I am looking forward to your reply so that we can further discuss my application. E. As a student, I was equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to help develop and drive effective marketing strategies. F. I would like to express my interest in applying for the position of Marketing Associate as was recently made available in your company.