50 câu hỏi
Most of the viewers imagine that the presenter does little (1)______arrive at the studio a few minutes before the broadcast, read the weather, and then go home. In
more than
other than
rather than
less than
The two-minute (2) ____ which we all rely on when we need to know tomorrow’s weather is the result of a hard day’s work by the presenter,
news
advertisement
bulletin
forecast
who is actually a highly-qualified (3)_______.
meteorology
meteorologist
meteorological
meteor
After gathering all the relevant material from this office, the forecaster has to (4)________ the scientific terminology and maps into images and words which viewers can easily understand.
divide
run
classify
translate
This is because the weather report is screened after the news, (5)__________ can vary in length.
who
whom
which
that
In fact, two out of three working Americans are not (1)______ in their work, according to a Gallup survey.
engaged
absorbed
involved
amused
People who send résumés and go to interviews think that they care only about salaries and (2)______.
promote
promotions
promotion
promoted
To demonstrate this point, my colleague Kaitlin Woolley and I asked a large group of employees what made them like their present jobs, along with what factors would (3)_____ them to like future jobs.
allow
expect
cause
encourage
What was interesting, (4)______, was that the majority cared a lot about present benefits (such as doing something interesting with people they like) in their current job, but they expected not to care very much about those things in their future jobs.
even though
although
though
despite
Why are people (5)______ aware that present benefits are important in their current job, and yet expect not to care about those benefits in the future?
completely
truly
fully
evenly
Perhaps you are (1) ____ two different positions and you have to decide which one you want.
awarded
offered
insisted
provided
However, there’s also a lot of pressure (2) ____ to decide which option is best.
try
tried
trying
to try
(3) ____, this operates on two levels - on a rational level and on an emotional level.
However
But
Since
Whichever
You’ll only truly be (4) ____ with your decision if these are aligned.
pleasant
cheerful
happy
miserable
Then, once you’ve understood your options on a rational (5) ____, look at things on an emotional level and think about what your emotions are telling you.
rank
stage
point
level
Some employers consider between 32 and 40 hours of work per week to be full-time, (1) ____ part-time jobs are usually classified as anything less than 40 hours.
because
since
furthermore
but
For example, parents (2) ____ young children, students, and people who have out-of-work responsibilities often find that part-time work is their only option.
with
without
for
among
Others work in part-time jobs because they are (3) ____ to find full-time positions - and working part-time is better for them than not working at all.
impossible
powerless
unable
incapable
In some situations, part-time employees can earn as much as full-time employees on an hourly basis, but most employers do not offer (4) ____ such as health insurance, vacation time, and paid holidays to their part-time employees.
profits
benefits
earnings
takings
You should (5) ____ the factors before deciding if a part-time or a full-time position will work better for your specific situation.
think
consider
regard
believe
The letters CV stand (1) ____ curriculum vitae which is Latin for “course of life.”
for
by
up
out
When used in a job seeking context, a CV (also sometimes referred to as just a vita) is a detailed accounting of not only a person’s past history of education, experiences and (2) ____ but also related accomplishments and is generally used when an individual is looking for a job.
qualifies
qualities
qualifications
qualitative
(3) ____, a CV is a thorough and comprehensive document, detailing not only your education and work history, but also your achievements, awards, any honors you’ve been conferred and any and all of your publications.
In other words
In a word
By word of mouth
to put it into words
Ideally a good solid resume is about one page in length and can be submitted for almost any type of job (4) ____ the market.
in
on
at
of
You might include certain professional affiliations and possibly highlight (5) ____ major awards that relate to the job you’re applying for, but it’s usually a concise document.
specify
specifically
specific
specifying
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
List of endangered jobs as career guidance.
Steering clear of these short-listed jobs.
Qualities conducive to career development.
Too many jobs appear on this notorious list
According to paragraph 1, what is the possible result of the 4th industrial revolution?
More and more jobs would be raising their standard.
Universities’ training would not be connected with reality.
A portion of current job options would be out of demand.
Technology would pressure employees to work harder.
The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
group
list
union
announcement
According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned as the unchanging requirement of the job market?
Command of second language aside from mother tongue.
Excellent interpersonal skills and polished penmanship.
Equal investment among arts, academics and athletics.
Basic understanding of subjects involving numbers and logic.
The word “urged” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
begged
suggested
coerced
encouraged
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
The unemployment rate for recent college graduates.
National unemployment rates on the rise for all ages.
Government expressing concerns for jobless youth.
Colleges and universities fail to be future-prepared.
The word “trends” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
starts
veers
gravitates
develops
What is the tone of the paragraph 2?
Dogmatic
Vitriolic
Informative
Belligerent
The word “those” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
rates
graduates
workers
businesses
According to paragraph 4, what is NOT related to the alarming situation of unemployment?
Insufficient working experience in desired major.
College debts of students turning into a crisis.
That it is harder to applying for entry position.
The economic trend and companies’ competition.
Which best serves as the title for the passage?
What makes for the dream job?
The secret formula to the hard question.
Is “dream job” really possible?
Think proactively about your career.
The word “articulate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
express
achieve
love
consider
The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
strength
interview
transition
topic
What is the tone of the passage?
Biased
Caustic
Motivating
Speculative
According to paragraph 3, what should the interviewees NOT include in their answers?
Guiding principles that help set priorities in career and life.
The driving force behind their choices.
Skill set and interests.
The possibility of idleness
What is main topic of the passage?
Stonehenge’s hidden history.
Stonehenge’s function and significance.
Stonehenge’s multiphase construction.
The megaliths of Stonehenge.
The word “traced” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
followed
detected
stalked
drafted
According to paragraph 2, what is NOT mentioned as the Stonehenge’s theorised reason for being?
Stonehenge may have acted as a pilgrimage base for the Neolithic people of Britain.
Stonehenge could have been the venue for worshipping and honoring the dead.
Stonehenge could have served as an alien secret landing site and headquarter.
The mysterious monument may have once been a burial ground for the elite.
The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
archaeologists
ancestors
historians
Britons
According to paragraph 3, what is the speculation of Gerald Hawkins concerning the purpose of the heritage?
Stonehenge demonstrates several signs fitting as an ancient healing center.
Stonehenge could have served as an ancient burial ground as well temple of the dead.
Stonehenge might be used as a kind of solar calendar to mark the changing seasons.
Stonehenge could have been a hunting ground along an ancient migration route.
The passage provides readers with __________.
how students in the US earn qualifications to work
the information about vocational training in the United States
how vocational training is carried out in the United Kingdom
the information about vocational training in the UK and the US
What is true about vocational training according to the passage?
Vocational training is not applicable for those who are having a job.
Vocational training focuses only on the practical side of a particular job.
Vocational training is an integral part of the secondary education program.
Vocational training is conducted mostly in colleges rather than at universities.
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
Students taking vocational courses in the UK are awarded with official certificates.
Students in the UK can take a GNVQ in replacement of a GCSE or A levels.
Vocational training have not been conducted as official state training program.
US Students have no choice in taking vocational courses at state-owned schools.
The word "its" in paragraph 2 refers to ____.
of NVQS
of GNVQs
of GCSE
of A levels
It can be inferred from the reading about the vocational training in the US that _______.
students can take vocational training regardless of their academic records
vocational schools are not any popular among students for the high course fee
secondary schools programs have nothing to do with vocational training
only at magnet schools do students develop interests in a vocational class