A. OUT B. AWAY C. OFF D. UPIII. FILL IN EACH BLANK WITH ONE SUITABL...

15.

A. out

B. away

C. off

D. up

III. Fill in each blank with one suitable word to complete this passage. (10 points)

ADVICE TO YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT TO START WORK

In these days of high unemployment, it is often difficult (1) __________ young

people to find a job. If they are lucky (2) __________ to be asked to go for an interview,

they may find (3) __________ there are at least 20 other applicants for the (4)

__________. If a company is thinking of offering (5) __________ a job, they will ask

you for at least one reference from either your previous employer (6) __________

someone who knows you well. (7) __________ taking up your job, you may have to sign

a contract. You will probably have to do some training, (8) __________ help you to do

the job more successfully. Once you have decided that this is your chosen career, you will

then have to work (9) __________ to try and get promotion, which usually brings more

responsibility and more money! If you are unlucky, you may be made redundant, and not

be able to find (10) __________ job. It is also a good idea to pay some money

into a pension scheme, which will help you to look after yourself and your family when

you are retired. Finally, good luck!

D. WRITING (20 points)

I. Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold, in such a way that it means the

same as the one given. Do not alter these words in any way. (10 points)