PART I.

VOCABULARY & STRUCTURE (10 points)

In this part, a word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below
each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet.
1. ________ you please send us a copy of your CV and certificates as soon as possible? - Sure, I will.
A. Could B. Had C. Did D. Must
2. At the moment, they ________ to buy their top competitor.
A. are planning B. planning C. is planning D. plan
3. In my presentation today, I'll ________ you some basic information about Facebook Inc.
A. talk B. say C. give D. explain
4. Our university normally ________ a job fair at the end of academic year.
A. holds B. hold C. holding D. is holding
5. Could you ______ me through to customer services, please?
A. transfer B. put C. lead D. connect
6. This is the emergency exit so we ________ put a desk in front of it.
A. don’t have to B. should C. don’t need to D. mustn’t
7. That might be OK ________ you can pay in full on the day of delivery.
A. otherwise B. provide C. unless D. as long as
8. What ________ you like to do for your birthday?
A. could B. can C. would D. are
9. You ________ take the bus – It's an easy way to get there, or you can go by taxi, which takes you at the door.
A. shouldn’t B. should C. have to D. must
10. Normally he goes to the mountains on his vacation, but this year he ________ his vacation at the beach.
A. is spending B. spends C. spent D. is spent
11. Taking a career ________ can give you a fresh perspective on your life and work.
A. break B. ladder C. plan . D. path
12. Our company lost ________ in China, but sales in America were still high.
A. parent company B. investment plan C. head office D. market share
13. He also got a ________ for bringing in new clients.
A. salary B. pension C. money D. commission
14. The gaming industry ______ enormous career opportunities.
A. climbs B. decides C. offers D. earns
15. As one of the biggest _____ companies in Vietnam, Traphaco claims to provide high-quality medicines.
A. pharmaceutical B. transport C. engineering D. electrical
16. There’s usually a 14-day cooling-off ______for financial products.
A. supplier B. purchase C. refund D. period
17. This is Ms. Ann. She is in ______ of our work accommodation.
A. responsible B. place C. charge D. lead
18. He also has an Australian ________ that he visits once a month.
A. share price B. subsidiary C. customer service D. workforce
19. The goods have been sitting in a ______ for months because a strike has prevented distribution.
A. supply B. stock C. warehouse D. storage
20. Ambitious people even decide on a career ________ while they are still freshmen at university.
A. plan B. break C. move D. profession

PART II. READING (10 points)

In this part, you will read a selection of texts. Each text is followed by several questions. Select the best answer for
each question and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.

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Questions 21-23 refer to the following advertisement.
The Sage Database
The Sage Database offers the best international business
research available on CD-ROM.
We've got a powerful research engine to help you find what you're looking for:
* More than 33,000 author references
* 2,000 publisher references
* More than 32,000 English language references and over 5,000 in Dutch, French, or German.
* Select from any of 1,164 descriptors and 1,795 synonyms arranged in 292 categories.
* Select from 1 of 12 main research categories, 292 sub-categories, or 2,959 research terms.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
You will find what you need with Sage Systems.
Requirements: IBM-COM drive.
21. What is this offer for?
A. An international business directory B. A computer research system
C. A computerized telephone book D. An educational tool
22. Which of the following is a feature of the Sage Database?
A. 33,000 publisher references B. References in Dutch and Russian
C. A complementary CD-ROM D. Broad research criteria
23. What is required to access the system?
A. A computer with certain specifications B. Any kind of computer
C. A library card D. An international business license

Questions 24-26 refer to the following advertisement.

TWO AMBITIOUS PEOPLE NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL SALES TEAM

International publishing company requires diligent, articulate personnel to sell advertising for our worldwide
family of magazines.

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training in London. Posting to Singapore, Dubai, or
Toronto follows. Generous base salary plus one of the highest commissions in the industry. Some top agents
have earned up to $45,000 in their first year. Experience in international sales very desirable.

Initially do not send CV but call the Personnel Office mornings only.

24. In which city will successful candidates work on a temporary basis?

A. Toronto B. London C. Dubai D. Singapore
25. What is NOT mentioned as a requirement for the position?
A. Expressing their thoughts clearly B. Being careful
C. Being able to sell advertising D. Being accurate
26. What should someone interested in one of these positions do first?
A. Mail a CV to the company B. Contact a particular department
C. Come to the office for an interview D. Attend the training session

Questions 27-30 refer to the following email.

THE RICHMOND HOTEL
Chicago, Illinois

Dear Mr. Purcell:

Mr. Scarlotti, our general manager, passed on your letter requesting information regarding our convention
facilities and asked me to respond. I am happy to comply.
As you can see from our brochure, we offer large meeting rooms for plenary sessions and display areas, and
an ample number of small "breakout" rooms for workshops and concurrent meetings. Banquet facilities are
also available. Our centralized location is convenient to other hotels, fine restaurants, and all the sights of

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 downtown Chicago, as you can see from the map I've sent. I'm also enclosing a list of special room rates for
convention attendees.
I think you will find the Richmond Hotel the perfect host for your convention. Our experienced and
courteous staff really knows what it takes to make a convention run smoothly. Please let me know if there is
any other information or help I can provide.

Sincerely,
Diana Lockhurst,
Convention and Banquet Manager
27. What is the main purpose of this letter?
A. To ask for further information B. To respond to a request
C. To confirm a reservation D. To explain the general manager's opinion
28. What does Richmond Hotel NOT provide?
A. Meeting rooms B. "Breakout" rooms C. Banquet facilities D. Restaurants
29. What word below is closest in meaning to “ample” in the passage?
A. small B. large C. moderate D. fat
30. Which of the following is NOT enclosed?
A. A schedule of events B. A publicity brochure
C. A map of downtown Chicago D. A list of room rates

Questions 31-35 refer to the following announcement.

Organization: UNESCO
Job type: Science and Technology
Job reference: EU/TP/ITA/SC/0822
Apply: Click here

Job offer description: Research Scientist

City: Trieste
Country: ITALY

RESPONSIBILITIES
Research: To undertake front-line research in the areas of Mathematics, specifically, probability
(pure or/and applied) or dynamical systems.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral level in Mathematics.
Experience:
At least 5 years of research experience at an international level after completion of Ph.D.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Others:
A positive attitude towards the international and multicultural characteristics of the assignment.
31. Where is this job announcement most likely found?
A. on a job center bulletin board B. in a newspaper C. on the internet D. in a magazine
32. What job is being offered?
A. technician B. researcher C. doctor D. math teacher
33. What is true for the successful candidate?
A. He or she must be Italian. B. He or she must be English.
C. He or she must speak English. D. He or she should have just graduated with a Ph.D.
34. What will the research be about specifically?
A. probability B. international mathematics
C. attitudes to multiculturalism D. a mathematician
35. What word below is closest in meaning to “equivalent” in the passage?
A. similar B. different C. equipment D. high
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Questions 36-40 refer to the following letter.

Roger Griffin
3425 Hallow Street
Benton, ID 83809

Dear Mr. Griffin:

I am writing to inquire about the assistant position advertised in the classified section of last Sunday's edition of The
Harrington Tribune. I understand that it is a part-time position, which is perfect because I am currently a fourth-year
student at Harrington College working on my thesis.

This gives me great flexibility, and I am available to work at least twenty hours a week, though I may be able to
work more depending on your needs. I believe that I am the ideal candidate for a number of other reasons as well.
For one, last semester I worked as a personal assistant for Professor Hartley at the university. In this capacity, I
answered phones and made appointments and travel arrangements for Professor Hartley. These skills, and others I
gained during this experience, are undoubtedly very important for any assistant.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me by phone at 407-555-2831.

Sincerely,
John King
36. Which of the following best describes the relationship between Mr. Griffin and Mr. King?
A. professor – student B. employer – job candidate
C. junior student – senior student C. writer – employee
37. Where was Mr. King likely to see the job advertisement?
A. Newspaper B. TV C. Radio D. College forum
38. What statement is NOT true about Mr. King?
A. He can work more than twenty hours a week. B. He is looking for a part-time job.
C. He graduated from Harrington College. D. He is confident that he is appropriate for the position.
39. What tasks did he do as a personal assistant before?
A. Fix appointments B. Answer emails C. Schedule interviews D. Travel for business
40. What word below is opposite to “undoubtedly” in the passage?
A. extremely B. obviously C. questionably D. doubly

PART III. WRITING (10 points)

You are doing an internship in the Research and Development department of Hasana, a fashion firm in Vietnam.
You want to apply for a full-time position there after graduating next month. Write an email of about 100 words
to the head of R&D department, Ms. Kate. In the email, you should
 show your interest in a full-time position in R&D department
 explain why you would like to work there (at least 2 reasons)
 describe what you can offer the company (qualifications, skills, languages, etc.)

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