PRACTICE TEST 1

SECTION 1: Completion
The following sentences are incomplete. Choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C and D
that best completes the sentence. RECORD your choice by CIRCLING A, B, C or D on the
answer sheet.
1. I think everyone on the staff will benefit ……….the change of management.
A. with B. under C. from D. over
2. The company was set up …………. 25th July 2001.
A. at B. on C. in D. for
3. My receptionist will get the forms……….. tomorrow so that we can fax them to the head office before the
conference call.
A. signed B. to sign C. signing D. sign
4. At present I ……………….. on a project with three other colleagues in different parts of the world.
A. work B. worked C. am working D. had worked
5. We …………… a new model every year.
A. have launched B. are launching C. launch D. will launch
6. Recently the number of car owners ……. dramatically.
A. rose B. is rising C. rises D. has risen
7. My work involves …………….. a lot.
A. to travel B. travel C. travelling D. to travelling
8. If the company ………..properly, it wouldn’t have got into difficulties.
A. acts B. has acted C. didn’t get D. had acted
9. Even though she had a good job with full benefits, she …… when she got married.
A. gave it up B. gave it out C. gave it to D. gave it away
10. The analyst predicted that the company would not …….bankrupt and might even show a profit.
A. have B. make C. go D. do
11. Many ………entrepreneurs are self-taught in the field of business.
A. succeed B. successful C. success D. successfully
12. We need to go through all the terms and conditions before we decide to sign a(n)……….. .
A. letter B. cheque C. agreement D. disagreement
13. We have been looking for a suitable location for a new office, but we………have not found one.
A. already B. still C. never D. yet
14. The information is given orally; ……….., it is printed in the booklets.
A. consequently B. but C. thus D. in addition
15. That salesperson was …….. competent that we gave him a rise and a promotion.
A. such B. so C. too D. very

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
16. In spite of the cost was high, we decided to carry out the project.
A B C D
17. If you’re not well, you had better to ask Ann to go to the conference instead.
A B C D
18. Without operating funds, a firm cannot continue to make business.
A B C D
19. At our company, raises and promotions are based on performance, not on senior.
 A B C D
20. The assembly-line workers will be more productive when the company installs the new equipments.
A B C D
Questions 21 to 25 refer to the following article.

Belgravia Boys’ Grammar School Angelus Boulevard Belgravia Victoria 5009

Currently seeking: Assistant Teacher-Librarian
Full-time for Term 2 with the possibility of continuation
Belgravia B.G.S. requires a qualified and experienced teacher-librarian for its Junior High
School. This will be a full-time position for the second term with the strong possibility of
continuing work on one of our campuses. Experienced and dynamic candidates who possess
either a graduate diploma in education (teacher-librarianship) or a bachelor’s of education
(teacher-librarianship) are encouraged to apply. One of the principle tasks will be to guide
students through the computerized catalog. The successful candidate will also have to train
students in advanced online searching.
Interested applicants are invited to contact the Deputy Principle (Staffing) at 673-2215 should
they have any enquiries regarding the position or the school.
Please send your letter of application, with curriculum vitae, police clearance, and a photocopy
of your teaching diploma, in triplicate, by Wednesday, August 5 to:

The Deputy Principle (Staffing)

Belgravia Boys’ Grammar School
Angelus Boulevard
Belgravia Victoria 5009

21. What is NOT true about this position?

A. The job can lead to a permanent position.
B. A person living in the city is preferred.
C. The selected person will work closely with students.
D. Having a related degree can be beneficial in getting the job.
22. Which of the following is NOT required?
A. A copy of a resume C. An introductory letter
B. A duplicate of a teaching certificate D. A letter of recommendation
23. How can one receive further information about the school?
A. By calling the school
B. By writing a letter to the principal
C. By logging on to the school homepage
D. By visiting the school in person
24. In the sentence: “Experienced and dynamic candidates who possess …” , the word who refers
to:
A. Diplomas C. Candidates
B. Education D. Certificates
25. In the sentence: “Interested applicants are invited to contact the Deputy Principle…”, the word
‘contact’ is closest in meaning to
A. Get in touch with C. Call
B. Log on D. Mail

Questions 21 – 25 refer to the following advertisement and letter.

Attention all passengers! The amount of luggage you are allowed to carry on board is limited by weight,
dimensions, and numbers of pieces. You may obtain details from your ticket or your reservations office.
Carry-on luggage is limited to one piece, which should not exceed 10 x 16 x 20 inches or 66 pounds (30
kilos). If room allows, the one-piece rule may be relaxed according to space and availability in the
overhead compartments and the area under the seats. Certain items such as purses and newspapers may
be carried on board, over and above the free luggage allowance, if you keep them on your person. It is
wise to identify your luggage both inside and out and remove any old identifying labels.
Combination locks are advisable. Cash, jewelry, medicines and important documents should be carried
in your hand luggage.

26. For whom is this notice intended for?

A. Security personnel
B. Customs officials
C. Porters
D. Travelers
27. What factor does not affect the carry-on allowance?
A. Numbers of bags
B. Weight of bags
C. Size of bags
D. Ticket class
28. What is the limited weight for carry-on luggage?
A. 10 kilos
B. 20 kilos
C. 30 kilos
D. 60 kilos
29. What should be removed from the luggage?
A. Old identifying labels
B. Combination locks
C. Personal effects
D. Combustible items
30. Where should jewelry be kept?
A. In travelers’hand luggage
B. In the overhead compartment
C. Under the seat
D. Reservation office

SECTION 3: Cloze
Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word from the box. RECORD your answers on the answer
sheet provided.

perform – motivation - motivate - objectives – responsible

contribute – managers - measure – reached - develop

Managers, especially senior managers, have to set (31) …………..for their organization, and then
work out how to achieve them.

They have to be good at communication and (32) ………………. They need to communicate the
organization’s objectives to the people (33) ………………… for attaining them. They have to (34)
………………. their staff to work well, to be productive, and to (35) ………………. something to
the organization. They make decisions about pay and promotion.

Managers also have to (36) …………….. the performance of their staff, and to ensure that the
objectives and performance targets set for the whole organization and for individual employees are
(37) ……………….. Furthermore, they have to train and (38) ……………… their staff, so that
their performance continues to improve

Some managers obviously (39) ……………….. these tasks better than others. Most achievements
and failures in business are the achievements of failures of individual (40) ………………...

PART 2: WRITING
SECTION 1: Controlled Writing
From the following suggested words and phrases in the given sequences, make all the changes
and additions necessary to produce sentences, which together make a complete paragraph.
Follow the example.
EXAMPLE: my aunt / born / England / now / she / live / Perth / Australia
ANSWER: My aunt was born in England, but now she lives in Perth, Australia.
1. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia / be / Australian multinational bank / businesses across many
country/.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. It / be founded / 1911 / Australian government
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. It /offer / wide range / integrated banking and financial products / services.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………...
4. /2017 it / have/ 45614 employee / in Australia /include/ employees from all subsidiaries.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. It / always aim / at provide / its clients / customers / creative financial solutions.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….

SECTION 2: Sentence transformation

Use the sentences given to rewrite each of them in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the original sentence.
1. Although the salary was excellent, I decided to leave the job.
 In spite …………………………………………………………………………………………
2. I asked my secretary to find the lost sales report.
I had …………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. They spent two hours discussing this year’s advertising budget.
It took ……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I didn’t get the job because I didn’t have the necessary qualifications.
If ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. Whenever they went to Rome on business, they always stayed at the same hotel.
They used ……………………………………………………………………………………….
6. They have changed the date of the meeting.
The date …………………………………………………………………………………….
7. If the company doesn’t take legal steps earlier, it will face the crisis.
Unless …………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Tom is more careful than all other workers in our company.
No other worker ……………………………………………………………………………….
9. Mr Graber started working as a sales manager 3 years ago.
Mr Graber has…………………………………………………………………………………
10. It is unhelpful to argue with your co-workers.
To argue ………………………………………………………………………………………
 PRACTICE TEST 2
PART 1: READING
SECTION 1: Completion
The following sentences are incomplete. Choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C and D that best
completes the sentence. RECORD your choice by CIRCLING A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.
1. Construction of the new plant began …….2017 but was halted when the budget was cut.
A. on B. at C. in D. to
2. Linda is responsible …………monitoring our products and trying to improve their quality.
A. in B. for C. with D. of
3. Our company ……………. a new office in Ha Noi three months ago.
A. is opening B. open C. has opened D. opened
4. Our newest franchise …….in two months, so we need to start hiring new employees.
A. would open B. will open C. had opened D. has opened
5. If the product had been adapted to local tastes and preferences, sales …….dramatically.
A. would increase B. increased
C. will increase D. would have increased
6. A lot of foreign companies get their product brochures……………into Japanese.
A. to translate B. translates C. translated D. translating
7. We normally export a lot to Japan, but we …………… many orders at the moment.
A. aren’t getting B. don’t get C. didn’t get D. hadn’t got
8. Let me ………… your report by Friday.
A. to have B. have C. had D. have had
9. We are ……..receiving your first order.
A. looking up to B. looking forward to C. looking up D. looking for
10. If there are fringe benefits, I will consider …………..for the position.
A. apply B. to apply C. applied D. applying
11. During the past year a great many important political changes have taken …….. .
A. spot B. part C. place D. position
12. They were …………… in winning the contract.
A. successful B. likely C. failed D. glad
13. The weather was bad; ………….., we have decided to postpone our trip.
A. since B. consequently C. because D. as
14. I’m sorry it is taking so long, but I haven’t had a reply from head office …………….
A. already B. still C. yet D. just
15. This job is …………… difficult for the trainee to finish.
A. such B. so C. very D. too

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.

16. Small businesses often confine theirs operations to a single neighborhood.

A B C D
17. Despite of offering them a 20% discount, we didn’t get the order.
A B C D
18. Computers used to being much bigger than they are today.
A B C D
19. Do you have any previous experiences of this type of work?
A B C D
20. Of the three advertising agencies, Dentsu Inc. has had the higher sales.
A B C D
SECTION 2: Reading comprehension
In this section you will find that each of the passages has a number of questions about the passage.
You must choose one of the four suggested answers. RECORD your answers by CIRCLING A, B, C,
or D on the answer sheet.
Questions 21 to 25 refer to the following e-mail message.
To: sjthompson@sxp.com
From: dan.ficklestein@makana.com
Subject: Shoe Catalog Request

Dear Mr. Thompson,

Thank you for your e-mail inquiry in regards to our 2007 spring collection catalog of our latest line of
fashionable men and ladies’ shoes. We will be more than happy to send you a catalog right away. Also, at
this time, I would like to let you know that we have just started a collection of men and ladies’ sportswear
which you will find in the catalog I will be sending.
And as a token of our good will, we will also include a free sample of our latest men’s shoe polish that you
can try. If you like it and would like to order some, just check the box at the bottom of the order form
included in our delivery.
I will have the delivery sent to you today by express courier. You should receive the package in the next
three days. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Serving all our customer’s needs at the click of mouse, www.makana.com.

With best regards,

Dan Ficklestein
Customer Service Representative

26. Why was the e-mail written?

A. To respond to a request
B. To place an order for shoes
C. To request a company brochure to be sent
D. To receive some samples of goods
27. How did Mr. Thompson get in contact with Mr. Ficklestein?
A. By e-mail B. By phone C. By mail D. By fax
28. Which of the following will NOT be sent to Mr. Thompson?
A. A catalog C. An order form
B. A free gift D. A pair of men’s shoes
29. What should Mr. Thompson do if he has any questions?
A. E-mail Mr. Ficklestein
B. Log on to the company website
C. Get in touch with a service representative
D. Ask the delivery personnel
30. “We have just started a collection of men and ladies’ sportswear which you will find in the
catalog I will be sending.” The word which refers to
A. A collection of men and ladies’ sportswear
B. Ladies’ sports wear
C. Men’s sports wear
D. The catalog
Questions 26 – 30 refer to the following report.

The European Film Festival (EFF) box office is located in the Victory Building at the
Brandenburg Plaza. It is open 5:00 p.m. to 9:p.m. on weekdays when films are scheduled. It is
open 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. On days for which there are no scheduled
screenings, the box office is not open. For a pre-recorded program, please call 365-8000; to hear
60-second reviews call 365-7786.

The EFF accepts American Express, Visa and MasterCard. Phone orders can be made by calling
221-8937 during box office hours. Members may also reserve tickets by phone five days in
advance. These reservations are held until 20 minutes before showtime. A current membership
card is required for all member transactions. There is a limit of two member-price tickets per
show. Parking at the Brandenburg Plaza is free from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with theater
validation.

26. Who would be interested in this notice?

A. Victory Building office workers
B. Actors and actresses
C. Job applicants
D. Show goers
27. What event would you be likely to see at the Brandenburg Plaza?
A. A play
B. A movie
C. A boxing match
D. A car race
28. What number gives a listing of shows?
A. 365-8000
B. 221-8937
C. 365-7786
D. 800-EFF-SHOWS
29. What is a benefit of membership in the EFF?
A. Free tickets
B. Scheduled pre-screenings
C. Advance ticket reservation
D. 10% discount
30. What is needed for all member transactions?
A. Current membership card
B. Parking ticket
C. MasterCard
D. Reservation

SECTION 3: Reading Cloze

Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word from the box. RECORD your answers on the answer
sheet provided.
filled – advertise – replaced – resigns – promoted –
employment – promising - recruit - interviews
Employees who leave a company are not always (31) ………… . Sometimes the company examines the job
(32) ……………. for the post, and decides that it no longer needs to be (33) …………... On other occasions
the company will replace the person who (34) ……….. with an internal candidate who can (35) ………… to
the job. Or it will (36) ………….. the position in newspapers or trade journals, or engage a(n) (37)
…………. agency to do so. For junior management positions, employers occasionally (38) …………… by
giving presentations and holding (39) ……………… in universities, colleges and business schools. For
senior positions, companies sometimes use the services of a firm of headhunters, who already have the
details of (40) …………… managers.

PART 2: WRITING
SECTION 1: Controlled Writing
From the following suggested words and phrases in the given sequences, make all the changes and
additions necessary to produce sentences, which together make a complete paragraph.
EXAMPLE: my aunt / born / England / now / she / live / Perth / Australia
ANSWER: My aunt was born in England, but now she lives in Perth, Australia.
1. Amazon.com / be / American electronic commerce company / the headquarters / the state of
Washington.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. It / be // largest Internet-based retailer // United States.
………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Amazon.com / start / an online bookstore, but soon sell / a variety / products.
....................................................................................................................................................
4. / company/ be founded / Bezos / 1994
………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. For many years, Amazon / attract / a large number / customers thanks / its innovative techonologies /
good customer service.
………………………………………………………………………………………………..

SECTION2: Sentence transformation

Use the sentences given to rewrite each of them in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
original sentence.
1. She spent 3 hours preparing the monthly financial report.
It took ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. John had better discuss his research proposal with his boss.
I advise John …………………………………………………………………………………….
3. It’s difficult to manage your time well.
To manage ……………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Jessica began working in a supermarket in 2016.

Jessica has ……………………………………………………………………………................
5. If they don’t offer better salaries, they won’t attract the best people.
 Unless ……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Busy people ask party services to organize their parties.
Busy people have ………………………………………………………………………………
7. The instructions were so complicated that we couldn’t understand them.
The instructions ……………………………………………………………………………….
8. Tim is more creative than John.
John is …………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. The company has ordered some new equipment.
Some new equipment……………………………………………………………………………
10. Although we offered a 20% discount, we didn’t get the order.
Despite………………………………………………………………………………………….
 PRACTICE TEST 3
PART 1: READING
SECTION 1: Completion
The following sentences are incomplete. Choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C and D that best
completes the sentence. RECORD your choice by CIRCLING A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.

1. Many parts of the country have experienced an increase ……… unemployment.

A. by B. onto C. of D. in
2. We are pleased to inform you that the order DT/7256 was dispatched ………… 30th June 2017.
A. on B. at C. in D. to
3. I’m afraid the Managing Director is busy at the moment. He ….… a meeting with the auditors.
A. is having B. has C. will have D. had
4. If you aren’t prepared to take risks and fail, you …………...
A. wouldn’t succeed B. won’t succeed C. wouldn’t have succeed D. didn’t succeed
5. David …………… for Compact Systems since he left college.
A. will work B. had worked C. has worked D. worked
6. This project is well worth ……………...
A. consider B. to consider C. considered D. considering
7. The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam …………..every year.
A. increases B. would increase C. increased D. had increased
8. The government is encouraging small businesses ………..for financial assistance.
A. apply B. applying C. to apply D. applied
9. They claim to have a 40% worldwide market ……………..
A. research B. share C. segment D. demand
10. The level of unemployment remains fairly ……………. at around 10%.
A. constant B. constantly C. constants D. constancy
11. Due to a record low in profits, the firm is thinking of ……..their operations into foreign markets.
A. inflating B. raising C. expanding D. enhancing
12. We haven't received the payments from him …………….
A. already B. still C. just D. yet
13. The new arrangement of machines on the factory floor ……….a number of advantages over the old
arrangement.
A. is B. has C. makes D. takes
14. The goods were sent two weeks ago;…………….,they haven’t arrived.
A. nevertheless B. therefore C. thus D. accordingly
15. Lisa was …………a hard worker that she was soon promoted.
A. so B. too C. such D. very

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.
16. This method is not enough good for us to solve the problem.
A B C D
17. You had better to repeat the main points at the end of your presentation.
A B C D
18. In spite of he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
 A B C D
19. If our plane arrived late, we will miss our meeting with Mr Paul.
A B C D

20. I asked if we could have just a little more times to prepare for the meeting.
A B C D
SECTION 2: Reading comprehension
In this section you will find that each of the passages has a number of questions about the
passage. You must choose one of the four suggested answers. RECORD your answers by
CIRCLING A, B, C, or D on the answer sheet.
Questions 21 through 25 refer to the following passage.

For seven years, Kenshin Oshima had a very good job at the firm Mitsui and Co. But at the age of 29, he
did something very rare for a Japanese manager in his position – he resigned.

Oshima earned a good salary at Mitsui, but he wanted to make a lot of money, and to be very rich. He
needed to have his own company. He couldn’t afford to start a company immediately, but during his years at
Mitsui he spent very little money, and saved as much as he could. In 1978, he invested his money, $236,500
in total, in his new company. Shohkoh Fund and Co specialized in lending money to business, but in small
sums. His first client was a firm in Tokyo, which paid back the money that it owed at an interest rate of 24%.

Oshima now specializes in smaller loans (a typical client borrows only $40,000), and he personally
examines the references of every new client.

21: When did Kenshin Oshima join Mitshui and Co?

A. At the age of 22 B. At the age of 29 C. In 1992 D. In 1978
22: Why did he resign from his job?
A. Because his ambition was to become the richest person in the world.
B. Because his salary was very high.
C. Because he wanted to work for another company.
D. Because he wanted to earn a lot of money.
23: Why didn’t he start his company before 1978?
A. Because the interest rate on back loans was high.
B. Because he didn’t want to be rich.
C. Because he spent a lot of money.
D. Because he didn’t have enough money.
24: Where did he get his money to launch his business?
A. He borrowed it from a bank. B. He saved money from his salary.
C. A friend lent it to him. D. His parents gave it to him.
25: What does his company do?
A. It borrows money. B. It lends money. C. It owes money. D. It saves money.

Questions from 26 to 30 refer to the following information and job advertisement.

AERONAUTIC SYSTEM, INC., the Berlin-based company also known as AeroSys, has made an
agreement with three of the world’s major international airlines to provide a satellite system for voice and
data communications, a company spokesperson announced last week. This agreement is a major leap
forward for the company, which began operations just three years ago, and has now gained the business of
three of the airline industry’s largest companies.
 The agreement with Skyways, Air Online, and Travelers International will provide communications
between aircraft and on-ground systems for operational control and air-traffic services. The agreement was
signed last month, and AeroSys will begin providing services to the airlines before the end of the years.

26: Where is AeroSys based?

A. In New York B. In London C. In Tokyo D. In Berlin
27: According to the passage, what will be provided by the agreement?
A. Aircraft B. Air traffic services
C. A satellite system D. On-ground systems
28: Which of the following is NOT a part of this agreement?
A. A satellite system B. A system of voice and data communication
C. Communication between aircraft D. Ticketing service
29: How many airlines have made the agreement with AeroSys?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 1
30: When was the agreement signed?
A. last week B. 3 years ago C. last year D. last month

SECTION 3: Cloze
Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. RECORD your answers on the answer sheet provided.

printed – commercials – buy – image – promote – for - are – increase

– with - industry - depends – preserve – promotions – based – reduce -

Advertising is a message designed to …………………… (31) or sell a product, a service, or an idea. In

everyday life, people come into contact …………… (32) many different kinds of advertising. ……………..
(33) ads are found in newspapers and magazines. Poster ads …………….. (34) placed in buses, subways,
and trains. …………………. (35) interrupt radio and television programming.

Advertising is a multibillion dollar ………………. (36) (more than $100 billion a year) in the U.S. In many
businesses, sales volume …………………. (37) on the amount of advertising done. Manufacturers try to
persuade people to …………… (38) their products. Business firms use advertising to promote an
"……………………." (39) for their company. Businesses use advertising to gain new customers and
………………. (40) sales.

PART 2: WRITING
SECTION 1: Controlled writing
From the following suggested words and phrases in the given sequences, make all the changes
and additions necessary to produce sentences, which together make a complete paragraph.
Follow the example.
EXAMPLE: my aunt / born / England / now / she / live / Perth / Australia
ANSWER: My aunt was born in England, but now she lives in Perth, Australia.

1. Mark& Spencer / be / British multinational company / base/ London

………………………………………………………………………………..
2. The company / establish / Michael Marks / Thomas Spencer / 1884

…………………………………………………………………………………..

3. It / specialize / sell / clothing, home products / luxury food products

…………………………………………………………………………………..

4. It / have / workforce / 80 million people all over the country / sell / its products worldwide.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. For many years, Marks & Spencer / become / one / the UK’s best loved / most popular department store /.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

SECTION 2: Sentence transformation

Use the sentences given to rewrite each of them in such a way that it means exactly the same as
the original sentence.
1. It’s useful to make a to-do list.
To make ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. If business doesn’t improve soon, the company will have to close.
Unless ………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. The software is so smart that it can detect and correct any mistakes.
It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. The previous investment is not as profitable as this.
This investment ……………………………………………………………………………….
5. Tim had better not be late for the meeting again.
I advise ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. They will complete the project before the deadline.

The project ………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. I asked a travel agent to arrange a vacation for me.
I had ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. I got to the meeting on time although I missed my bus.
In spite ………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. The financial performance of the company didn’t improve, so it reduced the number of staff employed.
If ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. He began managing his family business five years ago.
He has ………………………………………………………………………………………….