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Test 1. Put The Appropriate Words Into The Sentences

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Test 1. Put The Appropriate Words Into The Sentences

This document contains examples of fill-in-the-blank, reordering paragraphs, choosing prepositions, and other grammar and vocabulary exercises. The exercises cover topics around professions, job applications, cover letters, resumes and CVs.

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TEST

1. Put the appropriate words into the sentences:


1. In the modern world these professions __a___ high technical skills.
a) require b) employ c) promote
2. The economic crisis resulted in great ___c___ all over the world.
a) promotion b) training c) unemployment
3. Have you got any work ____c____?
a) salary b) position c) experience
4. I have ____b____ this meeting for 5 p.m.
a) selected b) appointed c) made
5. Have you already filled in the ____a_____ form?
a) application b) resume c) appointment
6. Our ___b___is a very flexible and honest person. We like to work with him.
a) worker b) employer c) businessman

2. Put the paragraphs of the covering letter in the right order:


1) Robert L. Frasier,
458 Charles Street,
Southfield, MI 48034,
(734)-446 7626.
Email: [email protected]
2) Date: July 3, 2010.
3) Mr. Vernon M. Melancon,
Civic Motors Ltd.,
117, Candle Street,
New York, NY 12345-6789.
4) Dear Melancon,

5) I am a friend of Stuart Bell, and he encouraged me to forward my resume to


you. I know Stuart through the Yellow Group, where I am working as design
engineer. We worked together on several projects. I am interested in relocating to
the New York area in the near future. Please find my updated resume enclosed
with this letter that would give a brief outline of what I have been doing.
Previously, I was working with Lycra Automobile Ltd., where my job
responsibility was of engine structure design. I was doing designing for light and
heavy motor vehicle engines
6) During my last job, I learnt that if I have to succeed in this field, I need to start
from a medium-sized company. My job aim is to be a design engineer either in
automobile design or engine structure. Relocation is not a problem with me. I am
open to any situation that is challenging and that which helps me make good use of
my skills.
7) Please feel free to keep me updated with any suggestion that can help me
improve.
8) I will be waiting for a positive response from you.
9) Sincerely,
Robert L. Frasier.

3. Use prepositions in the sentences:


1. He is confident_________ designing projects?
a) of b) in c) on
2. My resume is enclosed _____ this letter.
a) with b) in c) to
3. She is interested ____joining the company.
a) on b) in c) to
4. The position will involve reporting ________ the Director General.
a) after b) on c) to
5. They will make sure______you meet the requirements.
a) that b) of c) on

4. Put the headings of the CV in the correct order:


1) Career History

2)Personal summary
3)References
4)Personal skills and competencies
5)Academic Qualifications

Michael Andrews
Graduate architect
a) ______2________
A team player with excellent communication skills and academic qualifications,
who has recently graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering and Architecture.
Possessing a proven ability to ensure projected architectural designs that are
functional, safe and economical and meet the needs of the client. Excellent
communication skills to keep in touch with clients to ensure that the project
designs match their needs Easy going by nature and able to get along with both
work colleagues and senior managers, currently looking for a suitable architect
position.

b) _______5_______
Civil Engineering with Architecture (BEng) Cardiff East University 2007-2010

c) ______1_______
Barton Primary School -Salford
ARCHITECT(TEMPORARY) April 2010-Present
Employed with a small architects firm and currently involved in working on a
variety of exciting new projects throughout the UK.

d) _______4__________
Sound knowledge of Building Regulations and British Standards.
Proficient with Vectorworks and knowledge of Microstation or AutoCad.
Having the ability to think and create in three dimensions.
Able to work as part of a team or individually.
A bility to prioritize and plan effectively.
CAD proficient and have good design & technical skills.

e) _____3_______ - available on request.

5. Choose the appropriate modal verb:


1. The new joystick _____ remotely control gears and steering mechanism of the
mobile robot.
a) can b) should c) mustn’t
2. I think the improved laser drill_____not only cut into rock, but also melt it when
necessary.
a) can b) must c) should
3. The new type of smoke detector ________ detect smoke in this way according
to EU standards.
a) can b) should c) has to
4. The updated Internet search engine _________process hundreds of thousands of
pages in parallel every second.
a) can b) should c) has to
5. You ________not smoke here as this is a laboratory.
a) can b) must c) should
6. Your modified laser isn’t very good as it ________not target a single cell in the
human body without damaging the other cells around it.
a) can b) must c) should

6. Use one of the adjectives in the sentences:


1. It has a _________point that writes on the paper.
a) cubic b) triangular c) square
2. The area is one hundred _____metres in total.
a) cubic b) triangular c) square
3. The measurements of the box are 3cm*3cm*3cm. So it’s 27
________centimetres in total.
a) cubic b) triangular c) square
4. Football in England uses a _________ball, but a football in the USA is of a
different shape.
a) circular b) spherical c) square
5. It was a long time before the first people discovered that a ________shape
would be useful. Nowadays it’s hard to imagine life without the wheel.
a) circular b) spherical c) rectangular
6. There is a small______wooden box on my table.
a) circular b) spherical c) rectangular

7. Complete the story with the corresponding form of the word in brackets:
1. The translucent properties of this ceramic (1)_______(first/discover) by
NASA ceramic engineers.
2. They (2) _________(carry out) research to (3)______(develop) tough new
materials when they suddenly (4)______(notice) that light (5)_____(pass)
through one of the ceramics.
3. Now, however, the ceramic (6)_______(commonly utilise) by dental
engineers for (7)_______(make) protective braces, or restraints, for
children’s teeth.

1) a) were first discovered b) had been first discovered c) have been first
discovered
2) a) carried out b) had carried out c) were carrying out
3) a) developing b) develop c) have developed
4) a) have noticed b) noticed c) were noticing
5) a) passed b) was passing c) had passed
6) a) commonly utilised b) was commonly utilised c) is commonly
utilised
7) a) making b) being made c) make

8. Read the following product design specification. What product is


described?

Description a kitchen appliance that heats and cooks food by


exposing it to electromagnetic radiation
Performance quick and efficient food heating
Ergonomics * a dial-type timer
* a digital control panel for operation (liquid crystal
or vacuum fluorescent display, numeric buttons for
entering the cook time, a power level selection
feature)
Dimensions 50*30*35 cm
Weight 10.5 kg
Safety one should be cautious while operating it
a) a stove b) a microwave oven c) a multicooker

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