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.

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 the services that they provide . It is also good to know who the customers are and who the major competitors are. Practice makes perfect. It will also make you feel more confident and relaxed. So, practice your answers to common. Make a list of questions to ask, too. Almost all interviewers will ask if you have . This is a great opportunity for you to show your keenness, enthusiasm, and knowledge.

Make a great impression . The interview is your chance to show that you are the best person for the job. Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified. Now it is up to you to show how your skills and experience match this position and this company. The employer will be looking and listening to determine if you are a good fit. He site will be looking for a number of different qualities, in addition to the skills that you possess. To make the best impression, dress appropriately; express your strengths; arrive early, by about 10 – 15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly; be an active listener; sit up straight and maintain eye contact; and ask.

After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note. This is a chance for you to restate your interest and how you can benefit the company. Your best bet is to by to time it so that the note gets there before the hiring: decision is made. You should also follow up with a phone call if you do not hear back from the employer within the specified time.

Question 9. What shouldn’t you do to make the best impession?

A. listen actively

B. a firm hand shaking

C. being properly-dressed

D. weakness

Complete the sentences with the words/ phrases from the list. Make changes to the words where necessary.

1. Some people believe that skyscrapers are a ___________________ of big cities.

2. We have to _______________ more schools to meet the demand of the increasing numbers of children in the area.

3. Ho Chi Minh City is like a _____________ of people from different areas.

4. While visiting Da Nang, we _____________ all the World Heritage Sites nearby.

5.The ______________ is a kind of circular junction, where traffic flows continuously around a centre island.

6. It is difficult to _________________ the rapid pace of change in big cities.

7. The _______________ area includes the city itself, and the surrounding suburbs or other urban areas.

8. During the morning and evening rush hours, cities often become ____________ with people and vehicles.

III. Find a word or a phrase that means.

1. think of (an idea, a plan,etc.)_______________________________________________________________

2. connect by phone____________________________________________

3. people who do skilled work, making things with their hands____________________________________________________

4. an interesting or enjoyable place to go or thing to do______________________________________________________________________

5. a particular place_________________________________________________________

6. make someone remember or think about something_____________________________________________________________________________________________7. walk around a place to see what is there_____________________________________________________________________________________________

8. a thing which is skillfully made with your hands_____________________________________________________________________________________________

9. start something (a business, an organization,etc.)_____________________________________________________

10. take control of something (a business, an organization,etc.)___________________________________________

IV. Fill in each numbered blank with one of the given words to make a complete paragraph (1.6p)

with          example          becoming        because        finally         easily       stress        other

There are many reasons for (1) _________ a volunteer. First, volunteering is good for you (2) _________it can provide physical and mental rewards. When you do voluntary work, you can reduce your (3) _________ and improve your health because you feel more joyful to bring happiness to other people. Second, volunteering saves money (4) _________ valuable community services. For (5) _________, the estimated value of volunteer's time is up to 15.39 USD per hour according to the recent statistics in America. Third, volunteering brings people together. Volunteers support families with daycare and eldercare, tutoring and (6) _________ activities after school. They can create a close friendship in the community. (7) _________, doing voluntary work helps you develop your knowledge. You can learn a lot through outdoor activities and community senders. It is (8) _________ understood that more and more people are doing voluntary work today because of these reasons.

Ex 16. Make up questions for the underlined words:

5. I used to go to school by bus when I was at high school.

à ……….....................

SPEAKING Read the prompts. Then in pairs, make predictions using the future continuous or future perfect and a suitable time expression. Do you agree with your friend?

1 Scientists / find a cure for most diseases.

2 Most people / live to 200

3 New diseases / appear

4 Computers / manage all major companies

5 The Earth / fight wars against other planets

A: I think / don't think scientists will have found a cure for most diseases by the end of the century.

B: I'm not sure I agree. / That's what I think too.

II. Rearrange the words/ phrase given to make complete sentences:

1.     country/ with/ Vietnam/ 54/ is/ multi-ethnic/ a/ groups/ ethnic//.

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2.  minorities/ make/ population/ Ethnic/ up/ 15 percent/ of/ the/ of/ about/ Vietnam//.

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3.  Most/ live/ of/ ethnic/ in/ minorities/ the/ the/ areas/ in/ north/ the/ mountainous//.

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4.  Vietnam/ Tay/ second/ the/ largest/ are/ the/ ethnic/ in/ group//.

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5.  are/ The/ known/ Nung/ including/ music and poetry/ for/ folk-art/ richness/ traditions/ their/ of//.

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