REVISION FOR MID- SECOND TERM – GRADE 12

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the
other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. secure B. expert C. apprentice D. academic
Question 2: A. resurrect B. survive C. specialise D. advise
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the
position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. employment B. confidence C. articulate D. compassionate
Question 4: A. temporary B. interviewer C. applicant D. available
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 5: For careers that truly interest you, consider asking each person if you can..…him or her at work.
A. follow B. search C. shadow D. monitor
Question 6: …….…....receive an average of 60 applicants for every advertisement for a low-skilled job, and 20 for
every skilled job.
A. Employers B. Employees C. Employment D. The employed
Question 7: She said that her father…………………a car the day before.
A. would buy B. would have bought C. had been bought D. had bought
Question 8: If I …………Japanese, I would apply for a temporary job in that company.
A. know B. knew C. had known D. were known
Question 9: He talked as if he…………….an expert.
A. had been B. were C. was D. is
Question 10: The lady ……………the boys not to pull the cat’s tail or it would scratch them.
A. reminded B. suggested C. hoped D. warned
Question 11: The old farmer nodded ……he had understood every word.
A. as B. so C. as though D. although
Question 12: Don’t take my advice if you don’t want to. You can do………….you like.
A. like B. as C. although D. but
Question 13: If you’re required to fill out an application form, you’ll still need to……..the best way to present your
skills and experience.
A. exercise B. make out C. work out D. come up
Question 14: Children who……..their parents are regarded as disrespectful.
A. get on with B. talk back to C. think back of D. keep up with
Question 15: There are many options for school leavers nowadays,…………..?
A. aren’t there B. are there C. aren’t they D. are they
Question 16: If your application is impressive enough, you’ll be called……..a job interview.
A. on B. at C. for D. to
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 17: The successful use of antitoxins has virtually eradicated the threat of malaria, yellow fever and other
diseases.
A. improved B. removed C. discovered D. announced
Question 18: The repeated commercials on TV distract many viewers from watching their favorite films.
A. businesses B. advertisements C. economics D. contests
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 19: Many high school students nowadays think of having a temporary job during the summer vacation.
A. well-paid B. full-time C. permanent D. stable
Question 20: Working as a researcher may involve doing tedious experiments and writing long reports.
A. interesting B. challenging C. boring D. dangerous
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the
following exchanges.
Question 21: Jim: “I’m going to participate in a volunteer campaign this summer!”
Laura: “________. Be sure to tell me all about your work.
A. That’s right B. There’s no doubt about that C. Sounds like fun D. Sorry to hear that
Question 22: Annie: “Do you prefer traveling by plane or by train?”
 Peter: “_____________”.
A. I don't really like either B. No, not at all. C. Sometimes. D. It terrifies me.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
Question 23: If you (A) are considering a career as (B) a mechanic, ask one of your relatives (C) follow that career (D)
if you can shadow him.
Question 24: High school (A) graduates may decide (B) whether (C) he should enter the (D) workforce or go straight to
university.
Question 25: A great teacher assesses (A) his teaching throughout the lessons and finds (B) new way to present
material (C) to make sure that every student (D) understands the key concept.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the
following questions.
Question 26: Teacher: “Don’t forget to do your homework”
A. Teacher reminded whether I not to do my homework B. Teacher reminded me to forget my homework
C. Teacher reminded me to do my homework D. Teacher asked me if not to forget my homework
Question 27: Pete: “No, I can’t tell you about the director’s salary because that information is confidential”.
A. Pete refused to tell me about the director’s salary because that information was confidential.
B. Pete refused to tell me about the director’s salary because that information is confidential.
C. Pete complained about the director’s salary because that information was confidential.
D. Pete refused to tell me about the director’s salary now but he would tell me later.
Question 28: Jane lent me the money. I was able to buy the car
A. If Jane hadn't lent me the money, I wouldn't have been able to buy the car.
B. If Jane had borrowed me the money, I wouldn't have been able to buy the car.
C. As I was able to buy the car, Jane lent me the money.
D. Unless Jane had borrowed me the money, I would have been able to buy the car.
Question 29: Marry loved her stuffed animal when she was young. She couldn’t sleep without it.
A. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so as not to sleep with it.
B. As Marry couldn’t sleep without her stuffed animal when she was young, she loved it.
C. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal though she couldn’t sleep without it.
D. When Marry was young, she loved her stuffed animal so much that she couldn’t sleep without it
Question 30: I do my homework and schoolwork in separate books. I don’t get muddled up.
A. Having two separate books at home and at work helps me avoid getting muddled up.
B. I do my homework and schoolwork in separate books so that I don’t get muddled up.
C. I would get muddled up if I did not separate homework from schoolwork.
D. I do not get muddled up due to the separation between homework and schoolwork.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
Take a close look at the ideal candidate required from the job advertisement. Ask yourself this question, “What
qualifications is this (31) _____ employer looking for?”
There are some qualifications, like a university degree, for example, that are regarded as relevant information in most
circumstances. Then there are other qualifications, such as a first-aid course, may be seen as useful and even relevant
for some jobs, but would look (32) _____ being listed for others as it is not relevant to the position.
Your number of years you have been working will also help you decide what to include and what to (33) _____.
Individuals who are still in their first five years of work should note that their educational background is very important
and should be listed in reasonable detail. For those with more than 5 years of employment experience, you should be a
bit more selective about (34) _____ you use. Reason is because some qualifications become outdated quickly. For
example, would it make (35) _____ to claim to be a computer expert on the basis of a computing degree obtained 15
years ago? You will not look very convincing. In this instance, the evidence you provide about recent work in the field
will account for a lot more.
Be clear, concise and always use the job advertisement as reference to make sure your information is relevant.
Question 31: A. present B. past C. coming D. potential
Question 32: A. fine B. good C. odd D. rare
Question 33: A. leave out B. leave off C. pick up D. pick out
Question 34: A. what B. how C. why D. when
Question 35: A. ability B. practice C. sense D. judgment
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 36 to 42.
Without a doubt, the most important part of any job application is the résumé. Along with a covering letter, it is the first
impression a prospective employee makes on a potential employer. Therefore, it is important that a résumé provide as
much relevant information as possible while remaining brief. A résumé should be no more than one full side of a sheet
of paper. All too many candidates make the mistake of submitting several pages which, more often than not, don’t even
get a second glance.
A résumé must be neatly printed, with at least three-quarter inch margins on all four sides. Use underlining, capital
letters and asterisks to highlight important information. A résumé should be single-spaced with an extra line between
blocks of information.
Begin a résumé with your name, address, and contact information including telephone or fax numbers and email
address. Do not include age, marital status, or other personal facts. Next, many résumé state the position sought or
career goal. Then comes perhaps the most important part: a chronological outline of work experience-starting brief
description of relevant duties and skills used or acquired. Finally, include an outline of your educational background
from the most recent backwards. Make sure to list dates of completion, full names and locations (if not common
knowledge) of school, and diplomas or certificates awarded.
Question 36: Which of the following can be along with your résumé?
A. A duplicate of your certificate B. A duplicate of your diploma C. A covering letter D. Your photo
Question 37: Which of the following should NOT be on your résumé?
A. your nationality and the fact that you are single C. Your name, telephone and fax number
B. The year you received your bachelor’s degree D. A description of tasks performed in your last job
Question 38: What is true about a résumé?
A. Résumé should be brief but very informative B. Important information should be underlined
C. A résumé should have a three-quarter inch margins on both sides
D. An outline of educational background should end with the most recent information
Question 39: Which word is closest in meaning to the word “prospective”?
A. Likely to become or be B. effective C. potential D. talented and hardworking
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT included as part of résumé?
A. Some personal information C. Work experience in order of time
B. Educational background in order of time D. A list of dates of completion
Question 41: The word “chronological” is in closest meaning to…..
A. Logical B. illogical C. following time order D. well-organized
Question 42: Educational background should cover all of the following information EXCEPT…
A. Your full name B. names of schools attended
C. addresses of schools attended D. qualifications awarded
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions from 43 to 50.
Most college students see their time at university as the first step in their career path; afterwards, they will go out into
the working world and get a job. But some students have great ideas that simply cannot wait until graduation day. With
many free resources and technologies available to them, more and more university students are finding ways to start
small businesses while they are still in school. Let’s take a look at a few enterprising undergraduates and their
companies.
As a student at the University of Missouri, Brian used to sell refurbished cell phones on eBay as a hobby. But when
Brian realized how much money he could make by buying, fixing, and reselling phones, he decided to create his own
website to resell the phones. His parents loaned him money, and he received money from his local government to
found a company called Green Mobile, which now has local retail stores and about twenty employees. Brian said
balancing work and studies was challenging, but he didn’t forget to pay attention in class. “I was learning important
business concepts while I was using them in my own business,” he said.
Whitney William has always been creative, and she enjoys making things in her spare time. While in elementary
school, she sold handmade stationery to people in her neighborhood, and later she expanded her offerings to include
one-of-a-kind purses. When Whitney visited Italy as a student at Texas Christian University, she fell in love with the
handmade jewelry she saw there. It inspired her to start her own jewelry business. Instead of partying with friends or
travelling, Whitney spent most of her weekends for the next 2 years selling her high-quality jewelry at small shows
and private sales. As a result, the Whitney’s collection is now produced and sold around the world. Whitney hopes to
eventually expand her brand to include shoes, clothing and accessories.
As a competitive swimmer, Zac Workman became very familiar with energy drinks. However, Zac found problems
with most energy drinks. They either tasted bad, used chemicals that weren’t healthy, or made the user feel tired again
when its sugar energy was used up. This spurred Zac to do some research when he got to the University of Indiana.
Using an old family recipe for fruit punch, Zac developed an energy drink with natural ingredients and found a partner
to produce it. His energy drink, called Punch, became popular on his campus. As his business grows, Zac says he’s
learning on the job. “People would think it would be difficult to balance class and a business,” he said, “but I’m
learning more now than I ever have in the classroom.
Question 43: Nowadays university students start small businesses while they are still in school thanks to__
A. their free time and hobbies C. their skills and interests
B. their money and free time D. their business skills and money
Question 44: Brian is the only person who ________
A. turned a hobby into a business C. thought big and didn’t listen to people who told him “No”
B. spent time on the work to be successful later D. started the company while still in university
Question 45: What best describes the secret behind Brian’s success?
A. find the simplest way to sell his products, even if he had to pay extra for the service.
B. find a partner to make his products ad launch the campaign to sell them.
C. ask the local government and family for big loans to start the company.
D. sell products from his own store or website to save money.
Question 46: All of the following are true about Whitney EXCEPT that ________
A. She worked at weekends and didn’t see her friends.
B. She fell in love with someone who has the same interest as her.
C. She made unique purses and high quality jewelry
D. She had the intention of producing shoes, clothing and accessories.
Question 47: Which best describes Zac’s energy drink Punch?
A. a drink made especially for swimmers C. a fresh sports drink that Zac made everyday
B. an all-natural drink that help athletes D. a sugar-free energy drink for athletes
Question 48: The word “spurred” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. illustrated B. indicated C. varied D. stimulated
Question 49: The word “refurbished” can be best replaced by _________.
A. restored B. reshaped C. recycled D. restretched
Question 50: According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. The first steps of the career path are always easy to everyone who don’t attend parties and travelling.
B. College start-ups are the easiest especially to undergraduates in business.
C. The three samples in the passage are all successful with their business ideas.
D. The three samples in the passage started their business as early as possible to be successful.

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