Đ thi tuy n d ng FPT – Ti ng anh B – Đ 1ề ể ụ ế ề
THE CORPORATION FOR FINANCING AND
PROMOTING TECHNOLOGY
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ENGLISH TEST
Time allowed: 60 minutes
50 questions
PART 1
Read the letter below and choose the opinion A, B, C or D which best fits each gap.
Dear Mr. Hill,
With (1)_____ to your advertisement in the educational Gazette I would like to (2)_____ for one of the scholarships
your Trust is offering to students who wish to continue their (3)_____ at a British university.
I am 22 years old and have just (4)_____ in English Philology from the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain. I
am very interested in doing a master’s degree in English Literature. My (5)_____ interest is the English playwright
Arnold Wesker. However, it is almost impossible for me to study Wesker here in Spain, as he is not very well-
known. I would really need to come to Britain. Unfortunately, the (6)_____ cost of university fees in your country
makes that almost impossible. I would be leaving away from home. My parents could contribute something towards
my keep but that’s all.
My (7)_____ of English is good. I passed the Cambridge First Certificate examination last year with grade A. I hope
you will (8)_____ my application.
Yours sincerely,
Carmen Moreno
1. A connection B reference C relation D concern
2. A demand B request C inquire D apply
3. A career B studies C interests D subjects
4. A completed B finished C graduated D studied
5. A peculiar B general C individual D particular
6. A big B extremely C high D expensive
7. A level B proficiency C grade D stage
8. A pass B consider C agree D regard
PART 2
Read the text below and fill each gap with one suitable word. An example is given.
THE FOUR-YEAR-OLD UNDERGRADUATE
A child prodigy of four is receiving computer lessons at Brunel University, in London. Nicholas
MacMahon (0)__i__ studying at university because he is (9)_____ clever for school. A senior lecturer at the
university, Valso Koshy, said (10)_____ boy was remarkably intelligent.
Nicholas spoke fluently before he was one and (11)_____ the time he was 18 months old he was taking telephone
messages. This (12)_____ soon followed by conversational French. These are the trademarks of a highly-gifted
child, unusual (13)_____ not unique. The strange thing (14)_____ Nicholas is his reading- he taught(15)_____ to
read before he could speak. Ms Koshy, (16)_____ expert on gifted children, says Nicholas is quite exceptional. Yet
‘exceptional’ understates his amazing ability (17)_____ read, almost from birth. ‘He was talking when he was
one (18)_____ we realized from the start he (19)_____ read,’ his father said. ‘Soon after, he was correcting my
spelling, words like caterpillar. Now he identifies insects by (20)_____ Latin names’.
The list (21)_____ achievements is impressive, but frightening. A four-year-old who (22)_____ tell a Boeing 747
from a DC10, devours encyclopaedias, reads The Daily Telegraph and is well on the way to becoming a violin
virtuoso is (23)_____ normal.
PART 3
Complete this summary of Marisol’s trip. Fill each gap with a word or expression to do with airports and traveling by
air from the box below. An example is given.
duty-free took off immigration departure lounge gate runway
stewardess check-in passengers excess baggage landed customs
scheduled charter baggage claim boarding card crew aisle
Last autumn, Marisol went to England for a holiday. She took a (0)__charter___ flight rather than a (24)_____ one
because it was much cheaper. She arrived at the airport and went straight to the (25)_____ desk where the ground
steward gave her a (26)_____ with her seat number on it. She had too much luggage and she was almost charged
for (27)_____ . Unfortunately, she was too late for a window seat and had to sit by the (28)_____ . Afterwards, she
went to the (29)_____ and waited for her flight to be called. Eventually, after a short delay, she was told to go
to (30)_____ number 19 and boarded the plane. The captain welcomed the (31)_____ aboard on behalf of himself
and the rest of the (32)_____ . The plane (33)_____ from the (34)_____ and the flight went smoothly. After she had
had a meal, the air (35)_____ came round offering (36)_____ goods. Marisol bought some perfume and cigarettes.
As soon as the plane had (37)_____ at London Airport, she went to the (38)_____area to pick up her luggage. At
first, she thought she had lost it and gave a description to a clerk. Fortunately, just as she was about to leave the
airport, the luggage turned up. Half an hour later, she passed through (39)_____and (40)_____ and met her friend
and her parents who had been waiting for her.
PART 4
Read the passage and answer questions 41-50.
HOW TO WRITE A WINNING RESUME
The main purpose of a resume is to convince an employer to grant you an interview. There are two kinds. One is
the familiar “tombstone” that lists where you went to school and where you’ve worked in chronological order. The
other is what I call the “functional” resume- descriptive, fun to read, unique to you and much more likely to land you
an interview.
It’s handy to have a “tombstone” for certain occasions. But prospective employers throw away most of those
unrequested “tombstone” lists, preferring to interview the quick rather than the dead.
What follows are tips on writing a functional resume that will get read- a resume that makes you come alive and
look interesting to employers.
Put yourself first: In order to write a resume others will read with enthusiasm, you have to feel important about
yourself.
Sell what you can do, not who you are: Practice translating your personality traits, character, accomplishments
and achievements into skill areas. There are at least five thousand skill areas in the world of work.
Toot your own horn! Many people clutch when asked to think about their abilities. Some think they have none at
all! But everyone does, and one of yours may just be the ticket an employer would be glad to punch- if only you
show it.
Be specific, be concrete and be brief!
Turn bad news into good: Everybody has had disappointments in work. If you had to mention yours, look for the
positive side.
Never apologize: If you’re returning to the work force after fifteen years as a parent, simply write a short paragraph
(summary of background) in place of a chronology of experience. Don’t apologize for working at being a mother; It’s
the hardest job of all. If you have no special training or higher education, just don’t mention education.
How to psych yourself up: The secret is to think about the self before you start writing about yourself. Take four or
five hours off, not necessarily consecutive, and simply write down your every accomplishment in your life, on or off
the job, that made you feel effective. Don’t worry at first about what it all means. Study the list and try to spot
patterns. As you study your list, you will come closer to the meaning: identifying your marketable skills. Once you
discover patterns, give names to your cluster of accomplishments (leadership skills, budget management skills,
child development skills etc.) Try to list at least three accomplishments under the same skills heading. Now start
writing your resume as if you mattered. It may take four drafts or more, and several weeks, before you’re ready to
show it to a stranger (friends are usually too kind) for a reaction. When you’re satisfied, send it to a printer; a printed
resume is far superior to photocopies. It shows an employer that you regard job hunting as serious work, worth
doing right.
Isn’t that the kind of person you’d want working for you?
1. The author calls one type of resume a ‘tombstone’ (line 2) because:
A it lists your achievements in chronological order.
B it lists what you’ve done in the past rather than what you can do in the future.
1. ‘Quick’ (line 6) means:
A fast.
B efficient.
C alive.
1. ‘Toot your own horn!’ (line 15) means:
A don’t be modest.
B tell the employer what you’ve done in the past.
1. ‘Many people clutch when asked to…’ (line 15) means:
A many people panic.
B many people underestimate themselves.
1. ‘One of yours may be just the ticket an employer would be glad to punch…’ (line 16-17)
A a good indication of your abilities.
B something an employer might find interesting.
C exactly what is required.
1. ‘How to psych yourself up…’ (line 25) means:
A make a list of your abilities before you write your resume.
B how to prepare yourself mentally before writing your resume.
C what to do.
1. Two kinds of resume are
A chronological and descriptive resumes.
B tombstone and functional resumes.
1. Which kind of resume should you send to an employer
A a printed resume.
B a photocopied resume.
C a handwritten resume.
1. What should you practice translating into skill areas
A personality traits.
B character.
C accomplishments and achievements.
D all the above.
1. How many skill areas are there in the world of work
A at least 4000
B at least 4500
C at least 5000
KEY:
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1. B26. Boarding card
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2. D27. Excess baggage
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3. B28. Aisle
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4. C29. Departure lounge
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5. D30. Gate
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6. C31. Passengers
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7. A32. Crew
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8. B33. Took off
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9. Too 34. Runway
10. The 35. Stewardess
11. By
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12. Was
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13. But
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38. Baggage claim
14. About
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15. Himself
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40. Immigration
16. An
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17. To
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18. And
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19. Could
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20. Their
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21. Of
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22. Can
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23. Not/hardly
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24. Scheduled
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25. Check-in
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Đ thi tuy n d ng FPT – Ti ng anh B – Đ 2ề ể ụ ế ề
THE CORPORATION FOR FINANCING AND
PROMOTING TECHNOLOGY
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ENGLISH TEST
Time allowed: 60 minutes
50 questions
PART ONE
The following people want to attend evening classes. Look at the information about evening classes for the autumn term.
Decide which class would be the most suitable for each person. Mark the correct letter (A-H) on the answer sheet for
questions 1-5. There is some headings (A-H) which you do not need to use.
Example:
Part one
0 A B C D E F G H
A Advanced French Language
Monday. Wednesday. 7.00 – 9.00 p.m.
This course is for people who have already done French for at least five years. It will consist of reading and discussion.
There will also be lessons in French composition. There will be an examination at the end of the course, and a certificate
for successful students.
B Car Repairs
Wednesday. Thursday. 7.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Save money on garage bills by learning to look after your own car and do simple repairs at home. This is a course for
beginners. No previous experience is necessary.
C First Aid
Tuesday. 6.30 – 8.30 p.m.
Why not study for a certificate in First Aid? People on this course will learn to deal with accidents in the home and at
work: what to do in the case of burns, cuts, broken bones and other common injures.
D Beginning Spanish
Wednesday. 7.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Have fun learning Spanish for your holidays! It will be simple conversational Spanish- the chief purpose of the course is
enjoyment. Previous knowledge of the language is unnecessary- anyone can join this course.
E Discovering Our City’s History
Monday. Thursday. 6.30 – 9.00 p.m.
Are you curious to learn about the history which is buried beneath the streets of our city? The area has a fascinating
history. This term the class will concentrate on the first five hundred years of our city’s past.
F Twentieth Century Literature
Thursday. 7.00 – 9.00 p.m.
Study the works of the major twentieth century writers, including foreign novels and poetry in translation. This informal
group will read and discuss a different novel or poem each week.
G Keep Up Your Office Skills
Tuesday. Thursday. 7.00 – 9.00 p.m.
At last an opportunity to learn to use the latest electronic office equipment. Increase your typing speed. Find out about
new business methods and get to know how to run a modern office.
H Nature Studies
Tuesday. Thursday. 7.00 – 9.00 p.m.
A practical course in which students will learn to recognize plants, wild animals and birds in the countryside. There will
be monthly trips to various places of interest to watch animals and birds in their natural world.
1. Jane Brown is a housewife. She is not interested in getting a qualification, but wants to go to a class one evening a
week where she can talk to people.
2. Bill Jones studied both French and Spanish for five years at school but he failed his exams. Now he thinks he
might get a better job if he has a language qualification.
3. Sam Cartwright is out of work. He used to work in a factory as a clerk. He feels that his present skills need to be
brought more up to date.
4. Jack Tanner manages a large office. He is very busy and can only attend classes once a week. He wants to do a
course which will help him to relax. He is planning to tour France and Spain on holiday.
5. Christine Black wants to learn something practical and useful. She is not free on Wednesdays or Thursdays.
PART TWO
Look at the statements below about passengers arriving at an airport. Read the text to decide if each statements is correct or
incorrect. Mark T (True) on your answer sheet if you think the notes are right and mark F (False) if you think the notes are
wrong.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS
Arrival
When the plane lands, you are requested to keep your seat belt fastened until the light goes off and remain in your seat until
the plane stops moving. This is for your own comfort and safety.
Leaving the airport
If you are ending your journey at this airport, you should go up the escalator to passport control and customs. If you are
travelling further by rail or coach, you will find an information desk outside the customs hall, as well as a bank where you
can change money.
Catching another flight
If you are planning to change planes, you should follow the signs to the waiting lounge, where you should check in and wait
to board your connecting flight. There will be an announcement when your flight is due to take off. Our ground staff will be
happy to tell you.
Leaving the plane
All passengers leaving the plane should make sure that they take everything with them. If you have checked in any luggage,
you should remember to collect it from the baggage area inside the airport.
Continuing on this flight
We regret that passengers who are continuing their journey on this flight may not get off the plane. You may not smoke while
the plane is on the ground.
Thank you for flying with us. We hope to be able to welcome you on board again soon.
1. All passengers must leave the aeroplane.
2. You must wait until the light goes out before undoing your seat belt.
3. Passengers who are leaving the airport must first go to passport control.
4. Passengers continuing by another plane must go through customs.