Unit 6: Future Jobs

TEST 1
Phonetics
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others:
1. A. interviewed B. impressed C. occupied D. employed
2. A. character B. teacher C. chemist D. technical
Choose the word whose main stress is different from the rest:
3. A. interview B. impression C. company D. formally
4. A. stressful B. pressure C. prepare D. future
Vocabulary
5. Closest Meaning: When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying
or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in C. pay all attention to D. express interest to
6. Opposite Meaning: The seat next to him was vacant.
A. occupied B. empty C. deserted D. hollow
7. He was offered the job thanks to his _____ performance during his job interview.
A. impress B. impression C. impressive D. impressively
8. There are many __________ history book in our library
A. American interesting old C. interesting old American
B. old American intereting D. interesting American old
9. Let me ______ you some pieces of advice on how to prepare for a job interview.
A. do B. make C. pay D. give
10. In the Soviet Union, Serbia, Austria, and Hungary, there has always been habit of __________ shoes
and wearing slippers when they have come home.
A. taking off B. taking up C. putting on D. putting off
11. So many_____ people applied for the position that we won’t be able to make a decision for several
weeks.
A. well – qualified B. well- behaved C. well- known D. well – mannered
12. I’ve been working two jobs so we can buy a car, but I’m very tired. I’m burning the ___ at both ends.
A. lamp B. candle C. torch D. match
13. Can you tell me some information that ______ to the job?
A. indicates B. expresses C. interests D. relates
Speaking
14. Anne: “Nothing can replace the feeling of reading paper books.”
Bob: “______________. Audio books are more interesting.”
A. That’s right. B. I totally agree.
C. That’s not entirely true. D. What do you do?
15. - Tom: “I’m sorry. I forgot your birthday.” - Jane: “_______.”
A. Same to you. B. Good idea. C. Never mind. D. Thanks a lot.
Article + Preposition
16. Preparing for _____ job interview can be stressful.
A. the B. an C.  D. a
17. It is of great importance to create a good impression ____ your interviewer.
A. in B. on C. at D. for
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18. When I was a newly-trained (A) teacher, I was used to (B) work till (C) late every night to prepare (D)
lessons .
19. Diabetes is (A) an (B) illness causing (C) by too much sugar in (D) the blood.
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20. The cinema (A) remained closed for the fifth successful (B) month because of (C) the covid-19
pandemic (D).
Grammar : Relative Clauses
21. Yesterday he lent me the book _______ I need.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
22. Most folk songs are ballads ______ have simple words and tell simple stories.
A. who B. when C. where D. which
23. The man _____ told me this refused to give his name.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
24. The woman ________ I met last night is a famous writer.
A. whom B. when C. which D. whose
25. They are the students _______ I love most.
A. whom B. where C. which D. whose
26. The lady _____ house we rented lives overseas.
A. which B. what C. whose D. who
27. These adults, ______ come to my night class, are very eager to learn.
A. whose B. who C. that D. when
28. Regina, ______ you have never met before, is a genius in painting.
A. that B. whose C. whom D. whoever
29. Her motorbike, ______ I used to lend 2 weeks ago, has now been stolen.
A. who B. whom C. which D. whose
30. She was probably the hardest working student ____ I've ever taught.
A. who B. that C. whom D. which
31. She talked about the people and places _________ she had visited
A. whose B. that C. whom D. which
32. My father works for a construction company in Winchester, _____ is a city in the U.K.
A. which B. that C. where D. when
33. The house ____________ I live is near my workplace.
A. who B. which C. where D. whose
34. The house ____________ I bought last month is Alice’s.
A. who B. which C. where D. whose
35. I know a place _____ you can have good meals.
A. which B. why C. that D. where
36. He likes shopping between 1.00 and 3.00 p.m. _____ most people are at home.
A. when B. where C. in which D. at that
37. I would like to know the reason _____ he decided to quit the job
A. why B. which C. that D. when
38. I must thank the man. I got the present from him.
A. I must thank the man from whom I got the present.
B. I must thank the man from which I got the present.
C. I must thank the man from whom I got the present from him.
D. I must thank the man whom from I got the present.
39. The woman spoke to me. She was very helpful
A. The woman spoke to me who was very helpful
B. The woman who was very helpful spoke to me.
C. The woman, who was very helpful, spoke to me
D. The woman, that was very helpful, spoke to me.
40. They are children. Their team won the match
A. They are children which team won the match
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 B. They are children that team won the match
C. They are children whose team won the match
D. They are children who team won the match.
Reading comprehension
Preparation is a key to a successful interview. Does the idea of going to a job interview make you feel a
little nervous? Many people find that it is the hardest part of the employing process. But it is not really true.
The more you prepare and practice, the more comfortable you will feel. You should find out as much as possible
about the company before you go to the interview. Understand the products that they produce and services that
they provide. Practice makes perfect. It will make you feel comfortable and relaxed. So, practice your answers
to common questions. To make the best impression, dress appropriately, arrive early, by about 10– 15 minutes,
be enthusiastic, shake hands firmly, sit up straight, and ask questions. After the interview, follow up with a
thank- you note .You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the employer within
the specific time.
41. The words it refers to _____
A. the job B. the interview C. the interviewer D. the preparation
42. What does the writer advise you to practise?
A. Asking and answering the questions related to the job.
B. Making the products that the company produces.
C. Providing services that the company serves. D. All are correct.
43. Practice makes you feel _____
A. comfortable B. relaxed C. perfect D. A & B
44. Which should not be shown during the interview?
A. Punctuality B. A firm hand shaking C. Being properly dressed D. Weakness
45. Which is not included in the writer’s advice?
A. You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview.
B. You should make the best impression in the interview.
C. You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview.
D. You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview.
Cloze Test
Many people work in order to earn (46) _____and produce goods and services. Goods are either
agricultural (like maize and milk) or manufactured (like cars and paper). Services are such things as education,
medicine and commerce. Some people provide goods; others provide services. (47) ________, in the same
garage, a man may buy a car or some services which helps him to (48) _____ his car.
The work people do is called economic activity. All economic activities together make up the economic
system of a town, a city, a country or a world. Such economic system is the sum total of what people do and
want. The work people undertake provides either what they need or provides the money with (49) _______
they can buy essential commodities. Of course, many people hope to earn enough money (50)
________commodities and services which are non- essential but which provide some particular personal
satisfaction, like toys for children, visits to the cinema and books.
46. A. life B. their lives C. a living D. one’s money
47. A. For example B. But C. However D. Therefore
48. A. take care B. maintain C. restore D. decorate
49. A. which B. where C. when D. that
50. A. buy B. buying C. bought D. to buy

TEST 2
Phonetics
Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others:
1. A. succeeds B. concentrates C. pays D. brings
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2. A. interview B. minute C. question D. suitable
Choose the word whose main stress is different from the rest:
3. A. employment B. remember C. concentrate D. position
4. A. express B. effort C. office D. comment
Vocabulary
5. Closest Meaning:.
Before an interview, you have to send a letter of application and your resume to the company.
A. recommendation B. reference C. curriculum vitae D. photograph
6. Opposite Meaning: To be quite honest with you, I don’t think he’s the right person for the job.
A. truthful B. sincere C. frank D. deceitful
7. The company was started ten years ago by two young computer ____________.
A. enthuse B. enthusiasts C. enthusiastic D. enthusiastically
8. She went home and sat on her __________ bed.
A. comfortable old wooden B. old wooden comfortable
C. wooden comfortable old D. comfortable wooden old
9. I’ve _________ an effort to drink less tea and coffee.
A. made B. put C. paid D. done
10. He took a drop in ___________ when he changed jobs.
A. salary B. fee C. fare D. tax
11. The agency will let you know if they have any suitable _____.
A. redundancies B. vacancies C. abilities D. capabilities
12. The Wilsons have found it terribly hard to make _____ meet ever since they both lost their jobs?
A. coins B. ends C. strings D. limits
13. _________ were asked to discuss their feelings about the salary they want to get.
A. interviews B. interviewers C. interviewees D. interviewings
Speaking
14. Olga: “ I don’t like this program.” - Paul: “ __________.”
A. I’ll turn it on B. Let’s turn it off then C. You didn’t take it off D. I like, too
15. John: “ Susan studies very hard.” - Mark: “ __________”
A. Yes, she is B. I hope she is C. I think not D. Does she ?
Article / Preposition
16. Knowing your skills and strength is _____ important part of the job search process.
A. a B. an C. the D. þ
17. Good preparations ______ your job interview is a must.
A. with B. upon C. in D. for
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18. This morning, they asked me what (A) did happen (B) the previous night (C) but I was unable (D) to tell
them.
19. The duties of a (A) secretary are taking phone calls, to type (B) reports, mailing the correspondence and
(C) making an appointment for (D) the boss.
20. You worry (A) about teenagers (B) because (C) they’re at such an impressive (D) age.
Grammar: Relative Clauses
21. Is there anything _________ I can do for you?
A. who B. which C. that D. whose
22. Sydney, _____ has a population of more than three million, is Australia’s largest city.
A. whom B. that C. which D. where
23. This city, _____ you’d like to visit, is not safe.
A. where B. that C. which D. what

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24. This is the most expensive dress _____ she has ever bought.
A. which B. that C. where D. when
25. Martin tried on three jackets __________ fitted him.
A. , none of them B. , none of which C. none of which D. none of them
26. Mr. Cartel, to _____ I spoke on the phone last night, is very interested in our plan.
A. who B. whom C. which D. that
27. The pool in ___________ we swim is very far from city center.
A. who B. whom C. which D. that
28. Don is a friend __________ I stayed with in Australia.
A. whom B. who C.  D. all are correct
29. Sorry! I’ve lost the pencil _______ you lent me yesterday.
A. whom B. who C.  D. whose
30. Ms. Young, _______ works in the school library, often lends me reference books.
A. whom B. who C.  D. whose
31. It is only recently that ballets have been bases on themes ______ American life.
A. reflects B. reflecting C. reflected D. that is reflected
32. The children _____________ in my house are my nephews and nieces.
A. who stays B. stayed C. who was stayed D. staying
33. Champagne, ____________ in France, is exported all over the world.
A. to be produced B. which produces C. producing D. produced
34. She is the fifth person _________ the question perfectly.
A. answering B. to answer C. to be answered D. who was answered
35. The only applicant ____________ today is Peter.
A. choosing B. chosen C. to be chosen D. who chose
36. Here are the papers for you _______________ today.
A. signing B. to be signed C. who signed D. to sign
37. Please book all the tickets _______are available .
A. that B. who C. where D. whom
38. I live in a flat in London. I paid a high rent for it.
A. I live in a flat in London where I paid a high rent for.
B. I live in a flat in London for that I paid a high rent .
C. I live in a flat in London for which I paid a high rent.
D. I live in a flat in London for where I paid a high rent.
39. It was a kind of accident. Nobody was really to blame for it.
A. It was a kind of accident for whom nobody was really to blame it.
B. It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame.
C. It was a kind of accident for which nobody was really to blame it.
D. It was a kind of accident, whom nobody was really to blame for.
40. The last person that leaves the room must turn off the lights.
A. The person who turns off the lights must leave the room.
B. The last person to leave the room must turn off the lights.
C. The last person to turn off the lights must leave the room.
D. The one who turns off the lights in the room is the last person.
Reading comprehension
At the school- leaving age, some school- leavers go into college and others go directly into workplace. For
children that go directly into workplace, there needs to be a certain amount of academic preparation.
Firstly, decide on a future career. If your child knows that college is not the path they want to take, they
need to have a good idea of what they want to do. A 10th grader should have a good idea of what it is they
want to do when they are done with their schooling.
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 Secondly, once your students have decided on a future career, you need to map out a plan of action. They
will need to spend some time becoming an authority in their area of interest.
Thirdly, the students need to take a part time job and get internships in order to gain experience.
41. At the school-leaving age, _____
A. most school-leavers go directly into workplace.
B. all school-leavers are eager to enter colleges or universities.
C. some school-leavers need an academic preparation to enter college.
D. school-leavers who want to go to work directly need to have an academic preparation for their future
work.
42. It is necessary for school-leavers _____
A. to have a good idea of what they want to do when leaving high schools.
B. to decide that college is not the path they want to take.
C. to decide on a future career before going into college or university.
D. to go to work to earn their own money.
43. Once the students have decided on their future career,
A. the teacher needs to spend some time becoming an authority in his / her area of interest.
B. the teacher should read as any industrial periodicals as possible.
C. the teacher needs to map out a plan of action to help the students to get some knowledge of their area
of interest.
D. they need to ask the teacher for some advice.
44. According to the passage, students who want to get directly into workplace should _____
A. take any job before deciding their career.
B. take a part time job and get internships to gain experience.
C. do something to demonstrate that they are skilled.
D. gain experience after they have applied for the job.
45. The main idea of the passage is _____
A. what the teacher should do to help the students to go into the workplace.
B. many various kinds of jobs for school-leavers.
C. there is tendency for school-leavers to go directly into workplace.
D. some useful steps for school-leavers to follow if they want to go directly into workplace.
Cloze Test
37-year-old Timothy Lindlaw is now designing (46) _____ for offices - from the director’s suit to the
secretarial office. Lindlaw had always had a lot of good ideas. After he (47)_____ a highly successful computer
business for two years, he started his second business in a small garage, selling and installing kitchen furniture.
He had made his first million pounds by the time he was thirty. (48) ________ he went on to earn over five
million in three years. But, after (49) _____ with the managers of his company, he suddenly dismissed them.
Within six months the business had gone bankrupt. And so had Lindlaw. “ Now I've learned several lessons
(50) _____ I'll never forget.” he said.
46. A. furniture B. furnitures C. some furnitures D. a furniture
47. A. has run B. runs C. was running D. had run
48. A. When B. While C. For example D. Then
49. A. quarrel B. quarrelling C. quarreled D. have quarreled
50. A. which B. who C. whom D. why