Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

• systems

• goods

• letters

• groups

Answer explanation

systems, goods, letters /z/

groups /s/

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

• cow

• below

• know

• show

Answer explanation

below, know, show /əʊ/

cow /aʊ/

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions.

• washes

• teaches

• changes

• likes

Answer explanation

washes, teaches, changes /iz/

likes /s/

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of main stress in each of the following questions.

• interview

• impression

• company

• formally

Answer explanation

interview, company, formally (1)

impression (2)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of main stress in each of the following questions.

• vacancy

• remember

• impression

• experience

Answer explanation

remember, impression, experience (2)

vacancy (1)

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

The pronoun it refers to ___. 

• the job  

• the interview 

• the interviewer 

• the preparation

Answer explanation

Sentence 2, 3: 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.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

What does the writer advise you to practice?

• Asking and answering questions related to the job.

• Making products that the company produces.

• Providing services that the company serves.

• Meeting some customers and competitors. 

Answer explanation

Sentence 11: So, practice your answers to common questions.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Which should not be shown during your interview? 

• Punctuality 

• A firm hand shaking

• Being properly dressed

• Weaknesses 

Answer explanation

punctuality: sự đúng giờ

a firm hand shaking: một cái bắt tay tự tin

being properly dressed: ăn mặc phù hợp

weakness: điểm yếu

Paragraph 2: To make the best impression, dress appropriately (C); express your strengths; arrive early (A), by about 10_15 minutes; be enthusiastic; shake hands firmly (B);

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

You can show your qualifications in the ___

• dressing style and punctuality 

• competing with the competitors

• resume and letter of application

• eye contact with the interview  

Answer explanation

Paragraph 2: Your application or resume has already exhibited that you are qualified.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Which is not included in the writer's advice? 

• You should not communicate with the interviewer after the interview. 

• You should make the best impression in the interview.

• You should write a note to say thanks to the interviewer after the interview.

• You should telephone the interviewer for any information after the interview.  

Answer explanation

Paragraph 3: After the interview, follow up with a thank-you note.