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(      ) 30. I hated my job because of the low ____. 
(A) cost        (B) pay 
(C) price        (D) charge 
(      ) 31. Please make yourself home. Sit ____ you   
like. 
(A) somehow       (B) nowhere 
(C) anytime        (D) anywhere 
(      ) 32. If you don’t enjoy your job, then why don’t   
you ____? 
(A) deliver        (B) quit 
(C) hire         (D) collect 
(      ) 33. Jenny is a(n) ____ girl. She seldom needs   
help. 
(A) jealous        (B) independent 
(C) exciting        (D) talkative 
(      ) 34. ____ money is an important part of a   
cashier’s job. 
(A) Handling       (B) Following 
(C) Guiding        (D) Producing 
(      ) 35. After visiting ____ places in Tokyo, I will   
drive to Osaka. 
(A) a little        (B) little 
(C) a few        (D) few of 
Part 2 Short Passage Questions (3% each) 
Read the passage and choose the answer. 
36-39 
   What kind of job do you dream about? Some of us 
know what we want to do before we grow up. Other 
people have a harder time deciding what they would 
like to do. A dream job allows you to be yourself and 
follow your interests. To find the perfect job, the first 
thing you need to do is decide what makes you happy. 
Confucius said, “Find a job you enjoy, and you’ll 
never work a day in your life.” If you’re doing 
something you love, you’ll never feel unhappy or 
bored. 
(      ) 36. According to the passage, what is a dream   
job? 
(A) A job that makes you rich   
(B) A job that makes you really tired 
(C) A job that makes you happy   
(D) A job that you’re bored with 
(      ) 37. What is NOT true about having a dream job? 
(A) You have to know what you want. 
(B) You have to know what it is right away. 
(C) You have to know what your interests   
are. 
(D) You have to be yourself. 
(      ) 38. Which of the following statements about a   
dream job is TRUE? 
(A) Everyone knows what they want to do   
when they are little. 
(B) It’s impossible to find a dream job. 
(C) A dream job will make you feel bored. 
(D) A dream job doesn’t feel like work. 
(      ) 39. (A) It tells you what a dream job is. 
(B) It tells you how to find a job. 
(C) It tells you to listen to Confucius. 
(D) It tells you about different jobs in the   
world.   
40-42 
 If you never travel, you may regret it one day. Some 
people use the excuse that it’s too expensive or say 
that they are too busy. Your trip doesn’t have to be 
long and expensive, though. You can save money by 
staying at budget hotels. Many travel agents have 
special packages. For safety, you may prefer to travel 
with a tour group. Going to new countries opens up 
your world. You can experience new foods, cultures, 
and activities. The best part, though, is meeting new 
friends. So don’t limit yourself—take a trip 
somewhere! 
(      ) 40. What is mentioned as an excuse people give   
for not traveling? 
(A) Their English is not good enough. 
(B) They don’t like the food in other   
countries. 
(C) They can’t find people to travel with. 
(D) They don’t have time. 
(      ) 41. According to the passage, how can you save   
money while traveling? 
(A) Travel with your friends 
(B) Stay with friends or family 
(C) Stay in a cheap hotel 
(D) Travel on weekdays 
(      ) 42. What is said to be the best part of traveling? 
(A) Getting to know different people   
(B) Trying foreign food 
(C) Taking part in new activities   
(D) Getting lots of exercise 
43-45 
Sixty-six percent of Americans work before the 
age of 16. Around 47 percent of American teenagers 
have a part-time job right now. They often deliver 
newspapers or work in theaters, grocery stores, or 
restaurants. For 32 percent of Americans, their first job 
was in a restaurant. While some teenagers work 
because they come from poor families, many of them 
are encouraged to find work by their parents for other 
reasons. Mothers and fathers sometimes believe 
having a job can teach their children to be responsible. 
Some say it helps their kids learn to work with a team. 
What’s your opinion? Would you want your kids to 
have part-time jobs someday? 
(      ) 43. Which of the following statements is TRUE?   
(A) Fewer than half of Americans work   
when they are 16 years old. 
(B) About a third of Americans had their   
first job in a restaurant. 
(C) They deliver newspapers but don’t   
usually work in a restaurant. 
(D) Most people hope to find their first job   
in a restaurant. 
(      ) 44. All of the jobs are mentioned BUT . . . 
(A) serving customers.   
(B) delivering things. 
(C) working in a movie theater. 
(D) writing newspaper articles. 
(      ) 45. Why do many parents believe getting a job   
is good for their children?   
(A) They can get something to eat. 
(B) They can get free newspapers. 
(C) They can learn important lessons about   
life. 
(D) They can handle a lot of movie tickets.