I. Find the word which has a different sound in the underlined part. ⇱
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others. ⇱
III. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences. ⇱
IV. Listen and fill in the blank with ONE suitable word/number. ⇱
V. Use the correct form of the word given to complete each sentence. ⇱
VI. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank. ⇱
A career used to be understood as a single ___(26)___ that people did to earn a living. However, in the changing world of work, nowadays people have to keep learning and be responsible for building their future. Therefore, a career is now considered more than a job. Rather, it is an ongoing process of learning and development of skills and experience. Choosing a career path is hard - you have to consider many things. Firstly, you should consider what you like, what is most important to you, what you are good at and who is there to help you. For example, you may care ___(27)___ about earning as much money as possible or you may want to experience job satisfaction, or make a difference to society. Then, you should ___(28)___ account education and learning styles. You may want to follow an academic route of high school, then college or university. ___(29)___, you may opt for vocational training where you learn skills which can be applied directly to a job. Thirdly, you should do your own research to explore possible career paths. For instance, career paths in education include teaching, curriculum development, research or administration. Finally, speak to people. Your parents, your teachers, and even your peers ___(30)___ give you good advice.
VII. Read what Mark says about his food memories. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). ⇱
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE FOOD WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD?
I loved lasagne. It all began when I was three years old. I flew to Australia with my parents on Singapore Airlines. On the plane they served special food for children, and one of the dishes was lasagne. I fell in love with that dish immediately and ate a big portion. Since then, whenever we eat out in an Italian restaurant, I’ve chosen lasagne.
DID YOU HATE ANY FOOD WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD?
Sure, I really hated fish. My mother loved it, so we had it almost every day. Although she cooked different dishes such as steamed fish, fried fish, or fish soup, I still didn’t like the taste, the smell, or anything about it. The strange thing is that I liked fish nuggets at Kuick, and I had them sometimes on Sundays.
WHICH DO YOU PREFER: HAVING MEALS AT HOME OR EATING OUT?
My job involves travelling a lot, so I treasure any meal with my parents at home. It’s our happiest time when we can gather together and share a lot of things. I love eating at home also because my mother is a great cook who can create unusual dishes with everyday ingredients.