REVIEW 4

I. LANGUAGE

PRONUNCIATION

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

1.

A. candidate

B. education

C. adapt

D. adult

2.

A. distance

B. require

C. lifelong

D. hire

Answer:

1. B

A. candidate /ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/

B. education / ɛʤʊˈkeɪʃᵊn/

C. adapt / əˈdæpt/

D. adult /ˈædʌlt/

2. A

A. distance /ˈdɪstᵊns/

B. require /rɪˈkwaɪə/

C. lifelong /ˈlaɪflɒŋ/

D. hire /ˈhaɪə/

2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word which differs from the other three in the position of the main stress.

1.

A. maintain

B. inform

C. widen

D. pursue

2.

A. experience

B. community

C. intelligence

D. education

Answer:

1. C

"Maintain," "inform," and "pursue" all have their main stress on the second syllable, while "widen" has the stress on the first syllable.

2. D

"Experience," "community," and "intelligence" all have their main stress on the second syllable, while "education" has the stress on the third syllable.

3. Underline the stressed words in the sentences. Listen and check. Then practice saying the sentences with a natural rhythm

1. I've been taking online courses for more than three months.

2. Lifelong learning is the key to success for people of all ages.

Answer:

1. I've been taking online courses for more than three months.

2. Lifelong learning is the key to success for people of all ages.

4. Circle the correct intonation pattern in the following questions. Listen and check. Then practice saying them in pairs.

1. Do you want to become a teacher or a businessman?

1. ↗ …... ↘
2. ↘ …… ↗

2. A: Working as a firefighter is very dangerous, isn't it?

B: Yes, but I got used to it.

1. ↗
2. ↘

Answer:

1. A (rising intonation in the “teacher” and falling intonation at the end of the sentence)

2. B (falling intonation with the certainty of answer)

VOCABULARY

1 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

1. When my brother worked in Seoul, he could brush up on his Korean.

A. improve quickly

B. widen

C. require

D. clean up

2. After leaving school at 18, my brother got several part-time jobs to gain some work experience.

A. wonder

B. offer

C. acquire

D. need

3. The office manager has scheduled several job interviews with the best candidates for the position.

A. employees

B. researchers

C. interviewers

D. applicants

4. The factory director has to deal with stressful situations in a very competitive market.

A. cope with

B. develop

C. replace

D. maintain

Answer:

1. A - improve quickly

"Brush up on" means to improve one's knowledge or skills in something.

2. C - acquire

"Gain some work experience" means to acquire or obtain practical knowledge and skills through employment.

3. D - applicants

"Candidates" are individuals who apply for a job, synonymous with applicants.

4. A - cope with

"Cope with" means to deal effectively with something difficult or challenging.

2. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.

1. Thanks to advanced technology, some physically demanding jobs can be automated.

A. passionate

B. manual

C. fascinating

D. stressful

2. She left her current job in a big finance company in order to pursue her passion for fashion design.

A. interest

B. attention

C. dislike

D. spirit

3. The school provides students in both primary and secondary levels with a well-rounded education.

A. irrelevant

B. general

C. flexible

D. limited

4. The training course aims to help employees stay informed about the changes in their industry.

A. unaware

B. updated

C. knowledgeable

D. illiterate

Answer:

1. B. manual

"Physically demanding" refers to jobs that require physical effort, while "manual" refers to work done by hand or physical labor.

2. C. dislike

"Pursue her passion" indicates following something one loves or is highly interested in, the opposite of dislike.

3. D. limited

"Well-rounded education" means comprehensive and broad, contrasting with limited which means restricted or narrow.

4. A. unaware

"Stay informed" means to be aware or knowledgeable about something, contrasting with unaware, which means lacking knowledge or awareness.

3. 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 from 1 to 8.

When Mai was still at school, she thought she should (1) _____ a career in secondary education. A teaching job requires not only a university degree, but also work (2)____. She attended an education fair and was advised to start developing her (3)_____, especially her communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Then she decided to study journalism and upon graduation, she found a job at a newspaper publisher. It didn't take Mai long to (4) ______ to her working environment. Although she often works overtime, she still finds time to (5)_____ on her Italian. She has also become part of an online (6)______ where she can practice her Italian. She is also saving money to apply for an MA (7)_____ programme. She hopes that getting a master's degree will help her (8)_____ the professional career.

Answer:

1. B. pursue - Mai thought she should pursue a career in secondary education.

2. C. experience - A teaching job requires not only a university degree, but also work experience.

3. C. soft skills - She was advised to start developing her soft skills, especially her communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

4. D. adapt - It didn't take Mai long to adapt to her working environment.

5. D. brush up - Although she often works overtime, she still finds time to brush up on her Italian.

6. B. learning community - She has also become part of an online learning community where she can practice her Italian.

7. A. night school - She is also saving money to apply for an MA night school programme.

8. C. boost - She hopes that getting a master's degree will help her boost her professional career.

GRAMMAR

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

1. My sister is looking forward up (A) starting (B) an online course on(C) fashion design (D).

2. Some of my teammates decided to (A) leave the company and look for (B) another job as they couldn't put up on(C) our new manager's behaviour. (D)

3. Carmel's manager (A) offered give (B) her weekly (C )feedback on (D) her work.

4. The police officer ordered (A) the men to come out of (B) the building and putting ( C) their hands up.(D)

5. Mary stopped attending (A) the online course because (B) it didn't live down (C )to her (D) expectations.

6. The gathering (A) was a great opportunity for (B) family and friends to (C)catch up about (D)each other's news.

Answer:

1. A - My sister is looking forward to starting an online course on fashion design. (Correction: Replace "up" with "to".)

2. C - Some of my teammates decided to leave the company and look for another job as they couldn't put up with our new manager's behavior (Correction: Add "with" after "put up".)

3. B - Carmel's manager offered to give her weekly feedback on her work. (Correction: Remove "give" after "offered".)

4. C - The police officer ordered the men to come out of the building and put their hands up (Correction: Replace "putting" with "put".)

5. C - Mary stopped attending the online course because it didn't live up to her expectations. (Correction: Replace "live down" with "live up to")

6. C - The gathering was a great opportunity for family and friends to catch up on each other's news .(Correction: Add "on" after "catch up".)

2 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer.

1. The management advised his employees _____ their projects before the long holiday

A. complete

B. to complete

C. completed

D. completing

2. The Human Resource Department. ______ me to provide two professional references who can confirm my qualifications for the position.

A. asked

B. offered

C. refused

D. agreed

3. The company should hire a media representative to get _____ to customers.

A. away

B. in

C. on

D. through

4. Although my grandmother is a lot older than the other students in her singing class, she finds it easy to get ______with them.

A. on

B. forward

C. up

D. to

5. I'm enjoying my current job. It has______ my expectations.

A. run away with

B. lived up to

C. cut down on

D. looked forward to

6. He had a lot of work experience, but he found it difficult to _____ the latest technology trends.

A. get on with

B. cut down on

C. keep up with

D. run away from

Answer:

1. B - The management advised his employees to complete their projects before the long holiday.

2. A - The Human Resource Department asked me to provide two professional references who can confirm my qualifications for the position.

3. D - The company should hire a media representative to get through to customers.

4. A - Although my grandmother is a lot older than the other students in her singing class, she finds it easy to get on with them.

5. B - I'm enjoying my current job. It has lived up to my expectations.

6. C - He had a lot of work experience, but he found it difficult to keep up with the latest technology trends.

3 Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the reported sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following direct speech sentences.

1. 'You should spend 20 minutes a day practising your English,' my teacher told me.

A. My teacher offered to spend 20 minutes a day speaking English to me.

B. My teacher refused to spend 20 minutes a day speaking English to me.

C. My teacher advised me to spend 20 minutes a day practising my English.

D. My teacher ordered me to spend 20 minutes a day practising my English.

2. 'Don't leave the office before 6 p.m, our manager said.

A. The manager told us not to leave the office before 6 p.m.

B. The manager refused to leave the office before 6 p.m.

C. The manager advised us not to leave the office before 6 p.m.

D. The manager offered to leave the office before 6 p.m.

3. 'Please show me your identity card before you enter the building,' the security guard asked me.

A. The security guard refused to show his identity card to me when I entered the building.

B. The security guard asked me to show him my identity card before I entered the building.

C. The security guard advised me to show him my identity card before I entered the building.

D. The security guard offered to show me his identity card before I entered the building.

4. 'I'll show you how to use the new software,' my manager said.

A. My manager asked me to show him the new software.

B. My manager advised me to show him how to use the new software.

C. My manager refused to show me how to use the new software.

D. My manager offered to show me how to use the new software.

Answer:

1. C. My teacher advised me to spend 20 minutes a day practising my English.

2. A. The manager told us not to leave the office before 6 p.m.

3. B. The security guard asked me to show him my identity card before I entered the building.

4. D. My manager offered to show me how to use the new software.

II. SKILLS

LISTENING

1. Listen to a talk about lifelong learning. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for lifelong learning?

A. The impact of technology on jobs.

B. Employees' expectations of success.

C. More competitive job market.

Answer:

……………………………………………………………………………………

2. Listen again and complete the following notes with no more than THREE words for each gap.

Lifelong learning: continuous (1)_______

1. We are living in the age of advanced technology and (2) ______

- People lose jobs as companies cut down on staff.

- Some jobs become (3) _____ or automated.

- There is an increasing demand for other (4) ______

2. The job market is more competitive.

- You need to keep knowledge and skills current.

- You need to be able to show that you can learn (5) ______.

You'll be valued as an employee if you are committed to (6) _______.

Answer:

……………………………………………………………………………………

SPEAKING

1 Work in pairs. Below are some ways to keep learning throughout life. Discuss and rank them in order of importance.

Answer:

Order of Importance

1. - c. Putting knowledge and new skills into practice

2. - a. Attending training courses and professional seminars

3. - e. Reading books and newspapers every day

4. - b. Researching topics of interest and gathering information

5. - d. Taking up new hobbies or sports

=> Reasons

• Putting knowledge and new skills into practice is ranked highest because the practical application of knowledge is essential for true learning. It ensures that the skills are not only learned but also mastered and retained.

• Attending training courses and professional seminars is next because structured educational opportunities are invaluable for professional development and staying current in one's field.

• Reading books and newspapers every day is crucial for continuous learning and staying informed. It’s a versatile way to gain knowledge on a wide array of subjects.

• Researching topics of interest ranks high as it fosters self-motivation and personalized learning, which are key for lifelong education.

• Taking up new hobbies or sports is important but ranks lower in comparison to the others as it focuses more on personal growth and well-being, though it still contributes significantly to overall learning and development

2 Work in groups. Think about other ways to keep learning throughout life and add them to the table in 1. Share your group's ideas with the class.

Answer:

Some other ways can help people keep learning throughout life

• Participating in online courses: Online learning platforms offer flexible, diverse educational opportunities on a wide range of topics.

• Joining community organizations: Being part of such groups provides access to resources, mentorship, and collaborative learning experiences.

• Traveling and experiencing different cultures: Travel exposes you to new perspectives, languages, and customs, which enhances cultural awareness and adaptability.

• Attending lectures, workshops, and conferences: These events provide in-depth knowledge from experts, latest industry insights, and networking opportunities.

• Engaging in lifelong hobbies like gardening, cooking, or playing musical instruments: These activities provide ongoing learning experiences and stimulate creativity and problem-solving skills.

READING

1 Read the article below. Match each section (A-D) with a heading (1-5). There is ONE extra heading.

1. Exploring career options

2. Reaching out for guidance

3. Taking action to turn goals into reality

4. Getting a university degree

5. Getting to know yourself

CAREER PLANNING

Choosing a career after leaving senior secondary school is particularly important to students. Below are some practical tips for successful career planning.

A.______

Making a list of job options is the first step in choosing a career path. People may pursue a particular career for various reasons such as better pay, job satisfaction, promotion prospects and so on. While making your list, you should learn more about each option that interests you and try to discover new career opportunities that you were not aware of.

B.______

You should also identify your personal interests and activities you enjoy. Do you see yourself as a patient, responsible, and trustworthy person? Do you have a passion for music, acting, or working with children? Try to discover your personality and get to know your strengths. This will help you match career options to your personality type and interests.

C.______

There is a lot of support for students trying to make career decisions. Start by discussing your career plan with your parents and teachers. You can also attend job fairs where you will have the opportunity to talk to career advisers, and meet employers and recruiters. Make sure you prepare well by researching the participating companies in advance and identifying who you want to talk to.

D.______

Once you have identified suitable career options and done enough research, start working towards achieving your goals. How do you want to get there? Do you need a university degree or an apprenticeship? Are there any online courses or training programmes to help you gain the knowledge and skills your career requires? Write down everything you need to do and monitor your progress as you work.

Answer:

A- 1. Exploring career options (Because this section talks about making a list of job options and learning more about each one, which fits well with exploring different career possibilities.)

B - 5. Getting to know yourself (Because this section is about identifying personal interests and understanding one’s personality and strengths, which aligns with getting to know yourself.)

C - 2. Reaching out for guidance (Because this section emphasizes seeking support from parents, teachers, and career advisers, which aligns with reaching out for guidance.)

D - 3. Taking action to turn goals into reality (Because this section discusses taking concrete steps towards achieving career goals, which aligns with taking action to turn goals into reality.)

2 Read the article again. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer.

1. How is the article organized?

A. Using a 'cause and effect' text structure.

B. Identifying problems and providing solutions.

C. Discussing similarities and differences.

D. Sorting information into themes and categories.

2. According to Section B, which of the following is one way of identifying a suitable job?

A. Finding career choices suitable for your personality and interests.

B. Using music to help you understand yourself.

C. Working with children to get to know your passions.

D. Thinking of career options and matching them to your strengths.

3. According to Section C, how can students get the most out of a job fair?

A. By preparing their questions in advance.

B. By asking their parents and teachers for help.

C. By working out which participating companies they want to meet in advance.

D. By sharing their job lists with career advisors.

4. Why do you think the writer asks questions in Section D?

A. To engage readers and encourage them to think about the answers.

B. To ask readers to send their answers to him/her.

C. To show that writers can't provide all the answers.

D. To help the writer organize his/her ideas in the paragraph.

5. The word 'monitor' in Section D is closest in meaning to____

A. introduce quickly

B. check regularly

C. support daily

D. achieve slowly

Answer:

1. D. Sorting information into themes and categories. (Because the article organizes information into different themes and categories, each section addressing a specific aspect of career planning.)

2. A. Finding career choices suitable for your personality and interests. (Because section B talks about identifying personal interests and matching career options to your personality and interests.)

3. C. By working out which participating companies they want to meet in advance. (Because section C advises researching the participating companies in advance to identify who you want to talk to.)

4. A. To engage readers and encourage them to think about the answers.

(Because the questions in Section D prompt readers to reflect on their career goals and the necessary steps to achieve them)

5. B. check regularly ('Monitor' means to check or track progress regularly. - In section D is to regularly check your progress towards your career goals.)

WRITING

Look at the job advert below. Imagine that you want to apply for the job. Write your own CV. Try to match it with the job description.

Fashion assistant required

• Want to take your first step into a career in fashion design?

• We are hiring a fashion assistant to join our team at Teen Fashion Culture, a leading fashion retail group. We will offer on-the-job training and support to the right candidate.

• Job responsibilities:

• Researching current fashion trends.

• Assisting the fashion design team in developing ideas for new products and designing sketches.

Please send your CV to:

fashionabledesign@webmail.com

Answer:

Name: [Your Name]

Address: [Your Address]

Phone: [Your Phone Number]

Email: [Your Email Address]

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design

[Your University], [City, State]

Graduated: [Month, Year]

• Relevant Coursework:

• Fashion Illustration

• Textile Design

• Fashion Merchandising

• Trend Forecasting

• Pattern Making and Sewing Techniques

Experience

• Fashion Design Intern

[Previous Company], [City, State]

[Month, Year] – [Month, Year]

• Researched and analyzed current fashion trends to provide insights for the design team.

• Assisted in developing and creating sketches for new fashion collections.

• Supported the design team in sourcing materials and fabrics.

• Organized and maintained a library of design resources, including fabrics, trims, and sketches.

• Freelance Fashion Illustrator

Self-employed, [City, State]

[Month, Year] – Present

• Created custom fashion illustrations and sketches for clients, focusing on emerging trends and innovative designs.

• Collaborated with clients to develop concepts and finalize designs, ensuring alignment with their vision and brand identity.

• Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work within deadlines.

• Skills

• Fashion Trend Research: Proficient in identifying and analyzing current fashion trends through various sources, including fashion shows, magazines, and online platforms.

• Design Software: Skilled in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CorelDRAW for creating digital fashion illustrations and technical sketches.

• Sketching and Illustration: Strong ability to translate ideas into detailed sketches and illustrations, both by hand and digitally.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting ideas and designs to teams and clients.

• Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, contributing to the development and execution of fashion projects.

• Additional Information

• Portfolio: Available upon request or online at [Your Portfolio URL].

• Languages: Fluent in English; proficient in [Any other languages you know].