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e government schemes to set up on their own. 
Circle the correct answer 
11. Which of the following suggestions is a suitable title for the passage? 
a. Self – employment b. Employed or self – employed? 
c. The UK employment market d. Types of employment 
12. A self-employed person 
a. has to carry out instructions b. works for several employers 
c. is paid a wage or salary d. is own employer 
13. The passage suggests 
a. The pattern of employment is not varied in the UK 
b. If you are in a job, you will have it forever. 
c. It is standard practice for many people in the UK to leave school and work for 
themselves. 
d. In the UK people can either have the opportunity or the finances to start in business for 
themselves 
What does each of the following underlined word/phrase refer to? 
14. “..and many of them are classed as self-employed.” (Paragraph 1) 
15. “by 52% between 1981 and 1991 from 2.2 million to 3.3 million people – and most of 
them work on their own.” (paragraph 3) 
Which words in the passage mean the following? 
16. jobs. 
17. to classify .. 
18. state of being no longer needed for any available jobs .. 
Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word from the passage 
19. ..becomes more popular among mothers of young children as they don’t 
have to work the standard 8 a.m to 5 p.m a day. 
20 . Self – employed may ..other people to help them with their business. 
2.3. Writing (20 marks) 
Read this invitation card and write a short description of the Book Fair for a brochure 
 INVITATION TO 2002 BOOK FAIR 
 Youth Cultural Centre 
 Exhibition of Books in Vietnamese and foreign languages 
 Free copies of catalogues 
 Free use of Internet 
 Publishers from over the country and Oxford University Press 
 21 – 28 February, 2002 
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SECTION 1: Language usage (30 marks) 
Circle the correct answer 
1. We believe communication channels within the company will be simplified, .. our 
decision making will be more streamlined. 
a. in order to b. so c. so that d. that 
2. No holiday booking will be accepted ..it is accompanied by the necessary deposit. 
a. if b. whether c. unless d. when 
3. More men than women are self-employed ..this type of work is also popular 
among mothers of young children. 
a. however b. although c. nevertheless d. inspite of 
4. Travel Services is expanding its business to Vietnam, ..is a fast growing 
market. 
a. which b. who c. that d. 0 
5. Coca-Cola employees enjoy high salaries. .., they can claim traveling 
expenses. 
a. In addition b. however c. Therefore d. So that 
6. After considering the advantages and disadvantages of the trip to Chicago, Mr Green 
wants to revise his .. 
a. plan b. agenda c. itinerary d.list 
7. Exports of the company ..of natural gas, cotton, and textiles. 
a. include b. has c. consist d. compose 
8. of currency is American dollar. 
a. unit b. money c. measure d. device 
9. There is a very rapid growth in the computer and data processing market, especially in 
the banking 
a. section b. sector c. part d. department 
10. A group of certain companies the market when they have completely 
controlled over particular commodities. 
a. corner b. advertise c. monopolize d. motivate 
11. We are planning series of travel talks on different holiday resorts. The 
first talk is called “Discover Vietnam” 
a. the b. a c. an d. 0 
12. The sign on the door says “..set menu lunch will be available from 
12:30p.m. we hope you will be able to attend” 
a. the b. a c. an d. 0 
13. The sponsorship will be .those employees with good records of work. 
a. for b. on c. with d. in 
14. The enclosures should be attached ..the letter. 
a. to b. for c. with d. in 
15. Alison has finished her project ..personnel management. 
a. in b. about c. to d. on 
16. The clerical staff will use the desk top system word processor. 
a. like b. same as c. as d. similar to 
17. The Us dollar has risen ..Vietnamese dongs. 
a. to b. by c. against d. opposite 
18. Multinational companies . Rapidly since World war 2, and today some 
have operations in more than 100 countries. 
a. were growing b. have grown c. had grown d. grew 
19. A huge explosion caused extensive damage last night in the new multi-million dollar 
factory of Perfecta Ltd, the well- ladies’ fashion designers. 
a. know b. known c. knew d. knowing 
20. “I am sorry Mr. Dent will not be able to see you tomorrow. He  a meeting 
9:30 tomorrow. 
a. will attend b. is attending c. is going to attend d. attends 
21. Travel Services is discussing  an office in Vietnam to expand their 
business in South East Asia. 
a. to open b. the opening c. opening d. opened 
22. Tourists are strongly recommended . Travel insurance for the period of their 
journey. 
a. the taking out b. to take out c. to be taken out d. taking out 
23. The manager is interested to know 
a. if staff are happy with the new arrangements at work. 
b. whether are staff happy with the new arrangements at work. 
c. are staff happy with the new arrangements at work. 
d. what staff are happy with the new arrangements at work. 
24. The manager came to see me and asked “.”. 
a. What other changes to the working conditions do you think we should make? 
b. What other changes to the working conditions you think we should make? 
c. If you think we should make other changes to the working conditions? 
d. If other changes you think we should make to the working conditions 
25. will be a new year party at 8:00 in the evening. It will be held at the 
Continental Hotel. 
a. There b. It c. This d. That 
Complete each sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets 
26. (EMPLOY) The new salary scheme is to the benefit of all . 
27. (VARY) The company will increase the  of products offered for sale. 
28. (PROFIT) It would be more  to set up a subsidiary. 
29. (FINANCE) HSBC provides . Services all over the world. 
30. (EXTREME) The figures show an .. good year for the company. 
SECTION 2: Language use (70 marks) 
2.1 Choose ONE suitable word for each sentences from the list below (20 marks) 
 competition diminish increase management economy 
 sales reduce measure bear particular 
 average planned monopoly rate economic 
1. Besides essential commodities, people also buy non-essential commodities which 
provide some  personal satisfaction. 
2. Utility is related to our decisions about priorities in production, particularly in a 
centrally  economy. 
3. The Vietnamese economy grew by an annual .. of 8% between 1991 and 
1998. 
4. In 1999, growth slowed down with a 5% increase in GDP. 
5. GDP’s growth  stood at 6% in 2000 – 2001 and is projected as 7% this year. 
6. Economists the services which people provide for financial rewards. 
7. Entrepreneurs make decisions on production and . the risk of success or 
failure. 
8. among sellers of the same commodities has an influence on its market 
prices. 
9. Most nations hold a .. on such essential commodities as electricity and water. 
10. The consumer’s desire for a commodity tends to . As he gets more units 
of that commodity. 
2.2 Reading comprehension (30 marks) 
Read the passage below and then do the tasks that follow 
The number of people working part-time has increased dramatically over the last ten 
years, not just in Britain but also throughout the European Community. In many cases 
companies are converting full-time jobs to part time positions. For example, in late 1992 
Burtons announced that 1000 full-time shop jobs were to be replaced by up to 3000 part-
time posts. 
The main difference, of course, between working part-time and working full-time is in 
the number of hours worked. A part-time employee will work less than the standard 
opening hours of the company. In some cases two part time employees might job share 
one full-time job – i.e. they do the work between them. 
Employers may prefer part-time staff because the company’s wage bill is reduced. The 
employer also saves on National Insurance payments if part-time staff earn less than the 
lower earnings limit. Part-time staff are more flexible. They can be used to cover for 
absent staff and work extra hours when the company is busy or wants to open longer 
hours. In addition, part-time staff do not have the same legal rights in employment law as 
full-time staff unless they work more than 16 hours a week. Those working fewer than 
eight hours a week can never gain protection. This means they cannot claim for unfair 
dismissal and do not receive other benefits such as maternity or pension rights. 
Circle the correct answer 
11. Which of the following suggestions is a suitable title for the passage? 
a. Full-time or part-time b. Employing part-time staff 
c. Working part-time d. Converting full-time jobs to part-time positions 
12. Part-time workers 
a. gain the same employment rights as in other European countries. 
b. do not get the same benefits as full-time staff in employment. 
c. can expect their employers to pay for their training. 
d. are not readily available to companies when they need them. 
13. The passage suggests 
a. British companies tend to employ more staff on a part-time basis. 
b. Companies in Britain can grow faster if they increase part-time staff. 
c. part-time jobs benefit employees. 
d. part-time work enables a person to earn some money and yet have more time for 
leisure. 
What does each of the following underlined word/phrase refer to? 
14. “They can be used to cover for absent staff and work extra hours 
.”(Paragraph 3) 
15. “ .This means they cannot claim for unfair dismissal and ” (Paragraph 
3) 
Which words in the passage mean the following 
16. changing from one form to another  
17. employees do the work between them .. 
18. loss of job  
Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word from the passage 
19. Working part-time is a useful way of earning some income for those who cannot 
work .(e.g. students, pensioners who want to supplement their pension) 
20. He spent all his  without thinking about how hard it was for him to make 
this money. 
2.3. Writing (20 marks) 
Read this invitation card and write a circular letter to book publishers. 
 INVITATION TO 2002 BOOK FAIR 
 Youth Cultural Centre 
 Exhibition of Books in Vietnamese and foreign languages 
 Free copies of catalogues 
 Free use of Internet 
 Publishers from over the country and Oxford University Press 
 21 – 28 February, 2002 
 ĐỀ SỐ 3 
SECTION 1: Language usage (30 marks) 
Circle the best answer 
1. I ..in connection with your letter of 10 November, 2000. 
a. am writin b. write c. will write d. have written 
2. We . Both Enterprise 1 & 2, and now are ready for the final exam. 
a. have been studying b. studied 
c. have studied d. had studied 
3. John Hartz . A lecture when he was interrupted 
a. delivered b. had deliverd c. was deliverd d. was delivering 
4. We delayed .the product because of technical problems 
a. being launched b. launching c. launch d.to launch 
5. The consultant advised us  a subsidiary in the North. 
a. to set up b. setting up 
c. set up d. a & b are correct 
6. Thank you, I have passed the exam. Without your help I .. 
a. would have failed b. failed 
c. would fail d. had failed 
7. The receptionist asked Alison .. 
a. that she has made a reservation 
b. if she has made a reservation. 
c. has she made a reservation. 
d. whether she had made a reservation 
8. The managing wanted to know. 
a. how much has their turnover risen. 
b. how much their turnover had risen. 
c. that how much their turnover had risen. 
d. that how much their turnover has risen. 
9. In 1999 the P & G spent 30 million pounds ..research & development. 
a. on b. about c. with d.to 
10. The turnover showed an increase 5%. 
a. by b. to c. of d. on 
11. The demand .this product is growing fast. 
a. on b. for c. of d. in 
12. , we should advertise this job locally. 
a. in my opinion b. according to me 
c. on my opinion d. according to my opinion 
13. All foreign investors must comply .. the law on foreign investment. 
a. with b. in c. about d. on 
14. How long have you been in ..oil industry? 
a. an b. the c. a d. no article 
15. smoking is not allowed in the library. 
a. a b. the c. an d. no article 
16. We are making intensive preparations .. the new product can be launched 
before Tet. 
a. in order b. for the purpose c. so that d. in order to 
17. The MD  is going to retire, has recmmended Mr Blake as his successor. 
a. who b. that c. who d. ,that 
18. The business performance did not improve . The appointment of the new 
MD. 
a. when b. until c. since d. where 
19. Home sales have shown a strong performance, exports are well below the 
target. 
a. however b. but c. nevertheless d. and 
20. we invest more in R & D, we are likely to fall behind our competitors. 
a. If b. When c. Unless d. Whether 
21. We’ve started a join .. program with a Canadian company. 
a. project b. firm c. venture d. company 
22. With the new pension plans employees can . To take early retirement. 
a. afford b. allow c. demand d. think 
23. The Chief Accountant resigned from the company for Reasons 
a. personnel b. individual c. personal d. all are correct 
24. We’ve spent a large part of our on advertising. 
a. sharply b. slightly c. steadily d. dramatically 
25. We’ve spent a large part of our . on advertising. 
a. budget b. costs c. expenses d. amount 
Complete each sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets 
26. (deliver) The price include charge 
27. (success) We hope the new product will ..in the home market. 
28. (attend) Why don’t teachers check the of students nowadays? 
29. (impression) Most consumers are .by our new product. 
30. (hard) You should work .. to make up for your lack of 
intelligence. 
SECTION 2: Language use (70 marks) 
2.1. Gap – filling (20 marks) 
Choose ONE suitable word for each sentences from the given list below 
Strictly payment inelastic tends accumulates 
Reward satisfy study elastic saves 
Budget capital economic fairly labour 
1. The economist is not coneerned with the services which people provide for no 
financial . 
2. Profit is the surplus which .. as a result of productive work. 
3. There is always some .. involved in financing a business. 
4. Commodity of different kinds . our wants in different ways. 
5. According to the Law of Supply, a rise in prices to increase supply 
6. Supply is .when it can be increased or decreased rapidly in response to market 
prices. 
7. The economist’s method should be .. objective and scientific. 
8. The . Reform in Vietnam has achieved remarkable results. 
9. Vietnam is not only rich in national resources, but also has an abundance of.. 
10. Raising . for development is one of Vietnam’s main priorities. 
2.2 Reading comprehension. 
Read the passage below and then do the tasks that follow 
Business is a word that is commonly used in many different languages. But exactly what 
does it mean? The concepts and activities of business have increased in modern times. 
Traditionally, business simply meant exchange or trade for things people wanted or 
needed. Today, it has a more technical definition. One definition of business is the 
production, distribution, and sale of goos and services for a porfit. To examine this 
definition, we will look at its various parts. 
First, production is the creation of services or the changing of materials into products. 
One example is the conversion of iron or into metal car parts. Next, these products need 
to be moved from the factory to the market place. This is known as distribution. A car 
might be moved from a factory in Detroit to a car dealership in Miami. 
Third is the sale of goods and services. Sale is the exchange of a product or service for 
money. A car is sold to someone in exchange for money. Goods are products that people 
will either need or want. For example cars can be classified as goods. Services, on the 
other hand, are activities that a person or group performs for another person or 
organisation. For instance, an auto mechanic performs a service when he repair a car. A 
doctor also performs a service by taking care of people when they are sick. 
Business then is a combination of all these activities: production, distribution and sale. 
However, there is one other important factor. This factor is the creation of profits or 
economic surplus. A major role in the functioning of an American business company is 
making a profit. Profit is the money that remains after all the expenses are paid. Creating 
an economic surplus or profit is, therefore, a primary goal of business activities. 
1. Which of the following suggestions is a suitable title for the passage? 
a. What are important factors of business? 
b. How are goods produced? 
c. What is business? 
d. How important is business? 
2. Which of the following statements is FALSE? 
a. Today business means exchange of goods for money. 
b. People produce goods and services. 
c. Business involves various activities. 
d. Economic surplus is a major element in business. 
3. “Today it has a more technical definition”(Paragraph 1). The sentences means 
a. It is related to techniques. 
b. It is the definition of technology 
c. The definition is more specialised 
d. The definition refers to a technical subject 
The underlined word means 
4. “Traditionally, business meant exchange or trade for things..”(Paragraph 1) 
a. According to our traditions b. In the past 
c. In traditional terms d. As a custom 
5. “from a factory in Destroit to a car dealership” (Paragraph 2) 
a. an exhibition b. a showroom 
c. a garage d. a shop 
Which words in the passage mean 
6. changing 
7. carries out 
8. usually 
9. most important/main 
Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word from the passage. 
10. Prices play an essental .in the market. 
11. A close look at various parts of business will help better .its definition. 
Write short answers to the following questions. 
12. What is distribution? 
13. Why do people carry out business? 
What does the underlined word refer to ? 
14. “To examine this definition ” (Paragraph 1) 
15. “Today, it has a more technical definition” (Paragraph 1) 
2.3 Writing (20 marks) 
Write a letter to Mr Nguyễn Văn Nam, Sales Manager of Coca-Cola Vietnam. 142/B1 
Đien Bien Phu Rd. Binh Thanh Dis; HCMC. Arrange a meeting with him on 1 February, 
at 10:30 in his office. You want to renew the ..contract. 
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SECTION 1: Language usage (30 marks) 
Circle the best answer 
1. Alison is in the MD’s office. She is . for the post of assistant manager. 
a. interviewed b. being interviewed 
c. interviewing d. having interviewed 
2. Alison looks happy now. She well at the interview. 
a. performed b. had performed 
c. has performed d. was performed 
3. The teacher entered the classroom when some of his students .fun of the new 
comer. 
a. were making b. made 
c. were made d. have made 
4. The management is considering .a new branch in Hanoi. 
a. to open b. opening 
c. open d. being opened 
5.This information helps management ..a final decision on the shortlists for 
interview. 
a. make b. to make 
c. making d. a & b 
6. Thanks for providing the information. I .the report without it. 
a. did not finish b.would not have finished 
c. have not finished d. had not finished 
7. The manager wanted to know 
a. if the order had been delivered b. that the order had been deliverd 
c. whether the order has been delivered d. had the order been delivered 
8. The receptionist asked Alison  
a. how long she was going to stay. b. that how long she was going to stay. 
c. how long are you going to stay. d. that how long she will stay. 
9. The head of the department agreed .. the proposal to expand production. 
a. to