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TRNG I HC KINH T TP.HCM

( thi c 06 trang, bao gm 80 cu)
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PRACTICE TEST
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PART 1: READING
SECTION 1: Grammar, Structure and Vocabulary
PHN 1: Ng php, cu trc v t vng
The following sentences are incomplete. Choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C and D that best completes the
sentence.
Cc cu sau cha y . Chn mt t hoc cm t c nh du A, B, C v D l tt nht hon thnh cu.
1: Customers should the store supervisor immediately if they are not satisfied with our service quality.
Khch hng nn ni vi ngi gim st ca hng ngay lp tc nu h khng hi lng vi cht lng dch v
ca chng ti.
A. tell
B. offer
C. speak
D. give
2: The contract, as submitted, contained several omissions.
Hp ng, nh gi, c nhiu thiu st ng k.
A. late
B. separated
C. significant
D. service
3: The committee will about the program at lunch.
y ban s ni chuyn v chng trnh vo gi n tra.
A. agree
B. discuss
C. accept
D. talk
4: If you have an advanced degree, there are more job opportunities available to you.
Nu bn c bng cp cao, c nhiu hn c hi vic lm c sn cho bn.
A. seldom
B. many
C. too many
D. few
5: John prefers dealing with the clients directly, Steve prefers having distance between himself and the
customers.
Trong khi John thch lm vic vi cc khch hng trc tip, Steve thch c khong cch gia mnh v cc
khch hng.
A. Since
B. Whether
C. While
D. These
6: During the past year a great many important political changes have taken
Trong nm qua mt nhiu thay i chnh tr quan trng ln din ra.
A. spot
B. themselves
C. part
D. place
7: First, determine which software program will solve your problem; buy a compatible computer.
u tin, xc nh chng trnh phn mm s gii quyt vn ca bn, Tip theo, mua mt my tnh tng
thch.
A. furthermore
B. besides
C. next
D. therefore
8: . . had Mrs. Newton left for work than the postman came.
Ngay khi b Newton i lm hn ngi a th n.
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A. The sooner
B. No sooner
C. Sooner
D. Any sooner
9: CT Telecommunications offers telephone customers the selection of cellular phones available in the
city.
CT Vin thng cung cp in thoi cho khch hng la chn rng nht ca in thoi di ng c sn trong
thnh ph.
A. widest
B. most widely
C. more widely
D. wider
10: The restaurant chain has been looking for an old house for sale can be transformed into a countrystyle restaurant.
Chui nh hng c tm kim mt cn nh c bn m c th c chuyn i thnh mt nh hng
phong cch thn qu.
A. that
B. what
C. who
D. where
11: The new automobile by Grand Automotive is powerful and very fuel-efficient.
t mi c thc hin bi Grand t l mnh m v rt tit kim nhin liu.
A. making
B. made
C. makes
D. make
12: Investment professionals quickly learn the difference between good and bad investments.
Chuyn gia u t nhanh chng tm hiu nhn ra s khc bit gia u t tt v xu.
A. to recognize
B. recognized
C. are recognition
D. recognize
13: The council will contact you as as they have made a decision.
Hi ng s lin lc vi bn ngay sau khi h thc hin mt quyt nh.
A. far
B. soon
C. long
D. much
14: The program is not doing as the staff hoped.
Chng trnh ny khng phi l lm cng nh cc nhn vin hy vng.
A. worse
B. fine
C. good as
D. well as
15: Mr. Lee watched the technician the broken pump.
ng Lee xem cc k thut vin sa cha my bm b hng.
A. had repaired
B. repaired
C. repairs
D. repair
16: All employees are expected the retirement party for Mr. Miguel, the outgoing head of sales.
Tt c cc nhn vin c d kin s tham d ba tic v hu cho ng Miguel, ngi ng u i bn hng.
A. attend.
B. attending
C. to be attended
D. to attend
17: the language barrier, we are confident that we will be able to communicate.
Mc d ro cn ngn ng, chng ti t tin rng chng ti s c th giao tip.
A. Even though
B. Since
C. As
D. Despite
18: the computer seemed like a good investment, they decided against it.
Mc d my tnh c v nh mt s u t tt, h quyt nh chng li n.
A. However
B. Although
C. Because
D. But
19: Household furnishing should be designed primarily for .
Trang tr ni tht gia nh phi c thit k ch yu cho thoi mi.
A. housing
B. everlasting
C. comfort
D. beautiful
20: Mr. Cole will ask for your on the printing project at todays meeting.
ng Cole s hi kin ca bn v d n in n ti cuc hp ngy hm nay.
A. lines
B. ideals
C. book
D. opinion
Decide which of the four underlined words/phrases marked A, B, C, or D would not be considered
correct.
Quyt nh ca bn t / cm t gch chn nh du A, B, C, D s khng c coi l chnh xc.
21: The position that Mr. John was offered sounded quite challenged to him.
A
B
C
D
V tr m ng John c cung cp c v kh thch thc vi anh ta. (Fix challenge )
22: The officer in charge of student affairs for fourth-years students is planning to organize
A
B
C
a field trip this month.
D
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Nhn vin ph trch sinh vin cho sinh vin nm th t ang c k hoch t chc mt chuyn i thc t trong
thng ny. (Fix b s : Nm th t ch khng phi 4 nm)
23: Because of the flood, we will have to drink bottling water instead of tap water.
A
B
C
D
V l lt, chng ti s phi ung nc ng chai thay v nc my. (fix : bottled b ng)
24: I prefer not to take a lot of luggages with me on a business trip.
A
B
C
D
Ti khng mun mt rt nhiu hnh l vi ti trn mt chuyn i kinh doanh. (fix: b s)
25: Susan had better to change her study habits if she hopes to be admitted to a good university.
A
B
C
D
Susan tt hn thay i thi quen hc tp ca c nu c hy vng s c nhn vo mt trng i hc
tt.
(fix : cu trc Have better + V khng to)
26: The download will not be completed if your computer did not have sufficient internal memory.
A
B
C
D
Vic ti v s khng c hon thnh nu my tnh ca bn khng c b nh trong. (fix: did => does)
27: By this time next year, sales have increased considerably.
A
B
C
D
28: The important of this invention will not be known for at least several years.
A
B
C
D
29: She refused to tell us where was she going.
A
B C
D
30: I have hardly never had the opportunity to fly in a helicopter.
A
B
C
D
SECTION 2: Reading comprehension
In this section you will find that each of the passages has a number of questions or unfinished statements
about the passage. You must choose one of the four suggested answers or ways of finishing.
Questions 41 to 46 refer to the following passage
Although the composition and role of the board of directors of a company will vary from one
organization to the next, a few generalizations may be made. As regards the composition of the
board, customarily some directors are prominent men and women selected to give prestige to the
group. Others are usually chosen from among retired executives of the organization for their
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specialized knowledge of the company.
It is generally true that, as long as the top management maintains the confidence of the board
of directors, the directors will not actively intervene to dictate specific policies. This is the same
administrative procedure usually followed by the board of trustees of a college or university, and is
similar in many respects to the parliamentary system of ministerial responsibility practiced in Great
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Britain.
31: The title below that best expresses the ideas in this passage is
A. The Board of Trustees
B. Management
C. The Parliamentary System
D. The Board of Directors
32: Who generally formulates policies for a company?
A. Top management
B. Retired executives
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C. The board of directors

D. A dictator
33: The author mentions all of the following as having similar administrative procedures EXCEPT
A. the members of Congress in the United States
B. the board of trustees of a college
C. the board of directors of a company
D. the members of parliament in Great Britain
34: The word "prominent" in line 3 could best be replaced by
A. elderly
B. important
C. ethical
D. professional
35: The word "Others" in line 4 refers to
A. executives
B. companies
C. directors
D. boards
36: Who would not be a likely candidate to be chosen as a member of the board of directors of City Bank?
A. a respected lawyer
B. a state senator
C. a retired president of City Bank
D. a City Bank employee
Questions 47 to 54 refer to the following passage

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The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with
knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have
not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in
negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts.
Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement.
It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must
understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of
the negotiation.
In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and
impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multimilliondollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator's
role becomes that of an impersonal purveyor of information and cash.
In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to
confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator's position. Two traits in
particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the
American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals.
Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and
may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may
opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator.
Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of
negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must
put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding.

37: What is the author's main point?

A. Negotiation is the process of reaching an agreement.
B. Foreign perceptions of American negotiators are based on stereotypes.
C. American negotiators need to learn more about other cultures.
D. Foreign languages are important for international business.
38: According to the author, what is the purpose of negotiation?
A. To undermine the other negotiator's position
B. To reach an agreement
C. To understand the culture of the negotiators
D. To communicate back and forth
39: The America negotiator is described as all of the following EXCEPT
A. perceived by foreign negotiators as wealthy.
B. known for direct interactions.
C. willing to invest time in relationships.
D. interested in short-term goals.
40: The word "undermining" in line 14 is closest in meaning to the phrase
A. making weak
B. making clear
C. making known
D. making brief
41: The word "that" in line 12 refers to
A. role
B. price
C. corporation
D. bargaining
42: The word Furthermore in line 16 can be replaced by
A. Therefore
B. Nevertheless
C. Moreover
D. Otherwise
43: The paragraph following the passage most probably discusses
A. knowledge of foreign languages.
B. ways to increase cross-cultural understanding.
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C. traits that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding.

D. relationships between negotiators.
44: The word it in line 18 refers to
A. time
B. impatience
C. directness

D. relationship

Questions 55 to 60 refer to the following passage

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After you decide what kind of car you want, which options you need, and how much you can
afford to spend, you should shop at several dealerships. Buying a car is one of the few purchases that
you will make in the United States that allows for negotiation. In the case of cars, new and used, the
sticker price posted on the window is not fixed, and the car dealer will expect you to bargain. It has
been estimated that fewer than 20 percent of all new car buyers end up paying an amount even close
to the list price.
To save the most money, use the following strategies when you negotiate. In the first place,
don't mention that you have a car to trade in until you have agreed on a price for the car you want to
buy. If the salespersons know in advance, they may quote you a high price for the trade-in, but the
price of the new car may be adjusted to include the added amount. In addition, buy a car that is
already on the dealer's lot instead of ordering a car.
The dealer has to pay insurance and finance charges for every car in the inventory and is usually
willing to sell one for less money in order to reduce the overhead expenses. Furthermore, try to buy
your new car at the end of the year, just before the next year's models arrive in the fall. Dealers are
usually glad to move these cars off their lots to make money for the new models. If you can't wait
until fall to buy your car, at least wait until the end of the month, when the dealer is trying to reach a
set sales quota in order to earn a bonus from the manufacturer.
Finally, don't mention to the car dealer that you intend to pay cash or use a bank for financing
until the deal is closed. Some dealers will offer a lower price if they believe that they will have the
opportunity to arrange the financing and collect a commission.

45: What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage?

A. To sell new cars
B. To offer advice to prospective car buyers
C. To complain about car dealers
D. To explain how to finance a car
46: According to the author, when should a buyer purchase a new car?
A. Near the first of the month
B. In the fall
C. At the end of the week
D. In December
47: The author recommends all of the following strategies for getting the best price on a new car EXCEPT
A. negotiating a lower price than the one that appears on the sticker.
B. financing the new car at the dealership.
C. not telling the dealer that you have a car to trade in.
D. buying a car that is on the dealer's lot instead of ordering one.
48: The word "inventory" in line 12 could best be replaced by
A. the cars that the dealer has sold.
B. the cars that the dealer must sell every month.
C. the cars that the dealer has to sell.
D. the cars that the dealer will order.
49: The word "one" in line 13 refers to
A. the dealer
B. you
C. insurance
D. a car
50: It can be inferred from the passage that
A. negotiating a price for most purchases is not common in the United States.
B. new cars are very expensive in the United States.
C. car dealers in the United States are not honest.
D. most shoppers have a car to trade in.
SECTION 3: Cloze
Choose the word or phrase ( A, B, C or D ) that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
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The US President Barack Obama has criticised China for not allowing its (51), the yuan, to rise in
value.
President Obama's comments (52).. China are amongst his strongest to date. In general the US
government has preferred to (53).. its feelings known behind closed doors, cautious about upsetting one of
its biggest trading partners.
During a news conference, Mr Obama said many economists believed the yuan was (54).. by
between 20 and 25%, making exports to China from the US much more expensive and imports much cheaper.
He said China had to (55). by the same rules as everyone else. Earlier China's foreign ministry (56)
. a statement saying President Obama was told by his counterpart, Hu Jintao, (57).. the problems
in the American economy wouldn't be solved by an (58).. of the yuan.
President Obama is certainly under pressure on the domestic front. With the American economy (59).
flagging, calls from politicians are mounting for tougher measures to be (60) to force China to
change its stance.
51:

A. currency

B. money

C. cash

D. bill

52:

A. complaining

B. disagreeing

C. criticizing

D. rowing

53:

A. speak

B. disclose

C. reveal

D. make

54:

A. undervalued

B. underestimated

C. devalued

D. reduced

55:

A. follow

B. apply

C. operate

D. compile

56:

A. communicated

B. provided

C. issued

D. offered

57:

A. because

B. why

C. when

D. that

58:

A. appraisal

B. appreciation

C. application

D. approval

59:

A. still

B. is

C. yet

D. be

60:

A. made

B. taken

C. put

D. issued

SECTION 1: Controlled writing (15 marks)

In this section, each sentence in the choices A, B, C or D is built from the given words or phrases printed
before it. Choose the best one.
61: Michael Dell/ born / February 2nd, 1965 / Texas
A. Michael Dell was born in February 2nd, 1965 in Texas
B. Michael Dell was born on February 2nd, 1965 on Texas
C. Michael Dell was bore on February 2nd, 1965 in Texas
D. Michael Dell was born on February 2nd, 1965 in Texas

62: He live/ Austin / his wife and four children.

A. He live in Austin with his wife and four children.
B. He lives in Austin with his wife and four children.
C. He lives with Austin with his wife and four children.
D. He lives in Austin with his wife, four children.
63: He / first get / interested / computer / the age of 12.
A. He first got interested on computer at the age of 12.
B. He first got interested in computer of the age of 12.
C. He first got interested in computer at the age of 12.
D. He first get interested in computer at the age of 12.
E.
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64: He / found / Dell Computer Corporation / 1984 / only a thousand dollars.

A. He found Dell Computer Corporation in 1984 with only a thousand dollars.
B. He founded Dell Computer Corporation on 1984 with only a thousand dollars.
C. He founded Dell Computer Corporation in 1984 by only a thousand dollars.
D. He founded Dell Computer Corporation in 1984 with only a thousand dollars.
65: His idea / be / provide / affordable personal computers / college students.
A. His idea was provide affordable personal computers to college students.
B. His idea was provided affordable personal computers for college students.
C. His idea was to provide affordable personal computers to college students.
D. His idea was to provide affordable personal computers with college students.
66: 1992 / he / become / the youngest CEO / history
A. 0n 1992, Michael Dell became the youngest CEO in history.
B. In 1992, Michael Dell become the youngest CEO in history.
C. In 1992, Michael Dell became the youngest CEO of history.
D. In 1992, Michael Dell became the youngest CEO in history.
67: 1996/ he / start / sell / computers / the Web.
A. In 1996, he started selling computers over the Web.
B. On 1996, he started selling computers on the Web.
C. In 1996, he started to selling computers over the Web.
D. In 1996, he started selling computers in the Web.
68: 1999/ he / write / a best selling book / include/ his business philosophy.
A. In 1999, he wrote a best selling book which including his business philosophy.
B. In 1999, he wrote a best selling book which includes his business philosophy.
C. On 1999, he wrote a best selling book including his business philosophy.
D. In 1999, he writes a best selling book which includes his business philosophy.
69: Dell / list / as one / the richest men / the world.
A. Dell has been listed as one of the richest men in the world.
B. Dell has listed as one of the richest men in the world.
C. Dell has been listed as one in the richest men in the world.
D. Dell has been listed as one of the richest men on the world.
70: He / be / an entrepreneur / who / revolutionize/ the personal computer industry.
A. He was an entrepreneur who revolutionized the personal computer industry.
B. He is an entrepreneur who revolutionizes the personal computer industry.
C. He is an entrepreneur who revolutionized the personal computer industry.
D. He is an entrepreneur whom revolutionized the personal computer industry.

SECTION 2: Sentence transformation

Chose the best sentence A, B, C or D so that it is nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before it.
71: You didnt offer good terms, so we couldnt do business with you.
A. If you had not offered good terms, we could not have done business with you.
B. If you had offered good terms, we could have done business with you.
C. If you offered good terms, we could do business with you.
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D. If you offer good terms, we can do business with you.

72: We spent more than 5 years building up the company image.
A. It takes us more than 5 years to build up the company image.
B. It took us more than 5 years building up the company image.
C. It took more than 5 years to build up the company image.
D. It took us more than 5 years to build up the company image.
73: John asked his secretary to make copies of his documents.
A. John had his secretary make copies of his documents.
B. John had his secretary made copies of his documents.
C. John had copies of his documents made by his secretary.
D. A and C are correct.
74: When Mary worked for KPMG, she often traveled a lot for her job.
A. Mary used to travel a lot for her job when she worked for KPMG.
B. Mary used to travelling a lot for her job when she worked for KPMG.
C. Mary used to travel a lot for her job when she works for KPMG.
D. Mary used to travelled a lot for her job when she worked for KPMG.
75: You can get the money only if you send the documents immediately.
A. The money can be got only if you sent the documents immediately.
B. The money can been got only if you send the documents immediately.
C. The money can be got only if you send the documents immediately.
D. The money could be got only if you send the documents immediately.
76: Although he had good leadership skills, they didnt recruit him.
A. In spite of his good leadership skills, they didnt recruit him.
B. In spite his good leadership skills, they didnt recruit him.
C. In spite of his good leadership skills, they dont recruit him.
D. In spite of good leadership skills, they didnt recruit him.

77: The idea was so very good that their profit rose by 25 per cent a year.
A. It was so a good idea that their profit rose by 25 per cent a year.
B. It was such good idea that their profit rose by 25 per cent a year.
C. It was such a good idea their profit rose by 25 per cent a year.
D. It was such a good idea that their profit rose by 25 per cent a year.

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78: Immediately after the appointment of Julia Lewis as head of sales, our sales went up.
A. No sooner Julia Lewis been appointed as head of sales than our sales went up.
B. No sooner had Julia Lewis appointed as head of sales than our sales went up.
C. No sooner had Julia Lewis been appointed as head of sales than our sales went up.
D. No sooner had Julia Lewis been appointed as head of sales our sales went up.
79: Its unfortunate that Maria cannot work for that company for a long time.
A. Maria wishes that she can work for that company for a long time.
B. Maria wishes that she couldnt work for that company for a long time.
C. Maria wishes that she could work for that company for a long time.
D. Maria wishes that she cannot work for that company for a long time.
80: Where is the Managing Directors office, Michael? asked the new staff.
A. The new staff asked Michael where the Managing Directors office is.
B. The new staff asked Michael where was the Managing Directors office.
C. The new staff asked Michael where the Managing Directors office was.
D. The new staff asks Michael where the Managing Directors office was.
This is the end of the test. Good Luck!

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