
| 1. | My little brother tends to the truth, so you can't believe everything he says at face value.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| embellish | embellish |
| 2. | Mr. Philips is running for a position in the local government in the elections.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| upcoming | upcoming |
| 3. | What can we do to all the accomplishments our company has had?
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| highlight | highlight |
| 4. | In my opinion, the asking price for that painting far its real value.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| exceeds | exceeds |
| 5. | Sharon was with indecision over where to go to college.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| fraught | fraught |
| 6. | Her book is a brief, history of World War I.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| concise | concise |
| 7. | Too many people accuse students of ignorance about or toward international issues.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| apathy | apathy |
| 8. | The politician wrote a tell-all book in which she her experience during the campaign.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| recounted | recounted |
| 9. | Risking my entire life savings on a single horse race is not a(n) I'm willing to take.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| gamble | gamble |
| 10. | My mother was a very woman, but she only wanted the best for my sister and me.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| deduct | demanding |
| 11. | If you lend me money today, I can you after I get paid on Friday.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| redirect | repay |
| 12. | Every time the plane hit turbulence, he the armrests tightly.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| clutched | clutched |
| 13. | The purpose of the canal was to the river and provide water to more farmland.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| redirect | redirect |
| 14. | Thankfully, Maria was a tremendous help as I made the into my new position.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| transition | transition |
| 15. | Twenty years ago, this was a wealthy, community.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| thriving | thriving |
| 16. | Please remember that we need to taxes from your paycheck.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| deduct | deduct |
| 17. | The virus disabled the software, so we needed to to an earlier version.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| revert | revert |
| 18. | I know you're excited about the possibilities, but please try not to it.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| overdo | overdo |
| 19. | Many lost a lot of money when the stock market fell last month.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| investors | investors |
| 20. | My employer offers a(n) benefits package that is difficult to give up.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| comprehensive | comprehensive |
| 21. | All right, it's time to pack our things and move to the new office upstairs.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| up | up |
| 22. | The counselor suggested that Felipe talk his problems with his brother.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| through | through |
| 23. | Thomas has always been, nothing else, a diligent and responsible student.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| if | if |
| 24. | I find it inconceivable that anyone could turn a free trip to the Caribbean.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| down | down |
| 25. | Jordan bought three cases of bottled water fear that the storm would cause serious damage.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| for | for |
| 26. | all means, please make yourself at home.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| By | By |
| 27. | Stephen looked in horror as the fire consumed his apartment building.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| on | on |
| 28. | After such a long day of work, I want to go home and treat myself a big piece of chocolate cake.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| to | to |
| 29. | We're all the same boat; so let's try to be nice to one another.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| in | in |
| 30. | His question came of the blue and caught me by surprise.
| Your answer | Correct answer | |
| out | out |
Questions 31 to 40 are based on the following passage.
Patrick is in a bit of a financial (31) right now. He could use all the help he can get. Ever since he graduated from college, he's been fairly (32), moving around a lot and working lots of small odd jobs. He can't seem to decide what he wants to do. He had been working for a law firm, but he recently got laid off. Now he's having difficulty paying his rent, and his (33) is threatening to evict him. Unless things turn around, Patrick might soon be a new (34) at his old law firm! What a(n) (35)!
I usually make it a rule to not lend money to friends, but Patrick's in a bad situation. I'm going to make an exception and give him a small (36). I do expect him to pay me back. He's always been known for his (37), so I'm not really worried about it.
It's difficult not to (38) with Patrick. It could happen to anybody. I'm in a much better situation, (39), so I feel a sense of responsibility to help him out. (40), Patrick has a job interview next week so things might turn around for him before we know it!
| Your answer | Correct answer | ||
| (31) | slump | slump | |
| (32) | aimless | aimless | |
| (33) | landlord | landlord | |
| (34) | client | client | |
| (35) | hassle | hassle | |
| (36) | loan | loan | |
| (37) | honesty | honesty | |
| (38) | sympathize | sympathize | |
| (39) | financially | financially | |
| (40) | Fortunately | Fortunately |
Questions 41 to 45 are based on the following passage.
You've written your resume. You've fine tuned your cover letter. You've completed the application. You've lined up your references. Finally, you've been invited to an interview for a job! Interviewing for jobs can be a daunting (yet exhilarating) prospect. Like anything, you will get better with practice. However, the more practice you have in job interviews usually means you're also racking up the rejections, and no one likes to experience too much rejection.
Now that you've landed an interview, what's the best way to impress the hiring official, be invited back for a second interview, and get offered the job? You need to be prepared, and, surprisingly, it's incredibly important to know what not to say during an interview. One slip could mean the difference between a job offer and a rejection. With that in mind, here are the things you should never say during a job interview.
How much does the job pay?
As a general rule, wages and salaries are not usually discussed during a first interview. Asking about this makes you seem like you only care about money. Even if you are invited to a second or third interview, let the employer bring up the topic of money. Be prepared to tell them how much you're expecting. Give a range of what you'd accept rather than a specific amount. Estimating too high or too low might automatically knock you out of the running. It's important to do your research, though. How much do other employers pay? What's the going rate for the position?
What does your company do?
If you don't know what the company makes or does, why are you interviewing for them? Do your research. With the unbelievable amount of information available on the Internet and at the local library, there's absolutely no excuse for ignorance. You should walk into the interview knowing a lot about the company.
I didn't get along with my old boss because . . .
Criticizing a previous employer implies that you may do the same to them when you leave. Instead, explain how you overcame a difference of opinion and how you managed difficult situations. Don't dwell on negative issues, and make your answer short.
I don't have any questions for you.
Of course you do. Saying you don't have any questions indicates you aren't very interested in the job or don't know much about the company. Do your research and walk into the interview with questions. Try to think of questions that the interviewer won't answer as part of the introduction. For example, ask about expansion plans or future development within the company.
I've been going through a rough patch at home . . .
Interviewers will probably ask you to share something about yourself. Remember to keep your response pertinent to the job and position. Talk about your education, previous employment, goals, and ambitions. If you mention hobbies or personal interests, keep it short. Do not discuss personal problems.
In five years, I want to live on a tropical island.
| When asked about your future, employers want to know how your goals will benefit their company. Saying anything else will tell them that you aren't ambitious or interested in the job at hand. What do you want to achieve in this job or in this industry? |
| 41. | Of the following, which is the least likely place you would find this article? | |||
| A. Business magazine. | ||||
| B. College newspaper. | ||||
| C. Management textbook. | ||||
| D. Online blog. | ||||
| 42. | Which of the following would make the best title for this article? | |||
| A. What Not to Say in a Job Interview | ||||
| B. Landing the Perfect Job | ||||
| C. Acing Your Next Job Interview | ||||
| D. How to Get a Job Interview | ||||
| 43. | According to this article, what is an acceptable topic of discussion in a job interview? | |||
| A. Details of your "dream job". | ||||
| B. Hobbies and personal interests. | ||||
| C. Details of a recent divorce. | ||||
| D. Disagreements you had with a previous employer. | ||||
| 44. | Based on this information, potential employers are interested in which of the following qualities? | |||
| A. Apathy. | ||||
| B. Sympathy. | ||||
| C. Honesty. | ||||
| D. Ambition. | ||||
| 45. | With which of the following statements would the writer of this article agree? | |||
| A. There are only six things you shouldn't say during an interview. | ||||
| B. In a job interview, you should answer all questions as quickly as possible. | ||||
| C. You should share as little about yourself in an interview as possible. | ||||
| D. Every answer you give during an interview should be well thought out | ||||
