University of Economics

School of Foreign Languages for Economics

Department of Foreign Languages for General Purposes

PRACTICE TEST 2
PART 1: READING
SECTION 1: Completion
The following sentences are incomplete. Choose one word or phrase marked A, B, C and D that
best completes the sentence. RECORD your choice by CIRLING A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.

1. He reports directly……… the Marketing manager.

A. for B. with C. to D. on
2. I can’t make it ……….. 9:00 a.m tomorrow; I will be having a meeting with the board of directors.
A. on B. at C. in D. to
3. We ……… a new model every year.
A. have launched B. are launching C. launch D. will launch
4. I ………… Mr Blake your message when I see him tomorrow.
A. will give B. gave C. would give D. have given
5. We are pleased to inform you that the order DT/7256 ………… on 30thApril20016.
A. was despatched C. have been despatched
B. is despatched D. aredespatched
6. If we had installed the equipment, we ………… more competitive.
A. would become B. became C. will become D. would have become
7. My receptionist will get the forms _________first thing tomorrow so that wecan fax them to the head
office before the conference call.
A. signed B. sign C. to be signed D. signing
8. Hilary suggests …………………… the morning tea break to 10:30 a.m.
A. change B. to change C. changing D. changed
9. Because the utility bills had not been paid for three months, the electricity was ………..
A. cut off B. cut out C. cut down D. cut into
10. The author met with his editor to ….. the manuscript.
A. talk B. discuss C. order D. say
11. The seminar was very …………and well attended.
A. inform B. information C. informative D. informally
12. We have been looking for a suitable location for an office in Paris, but we …….. have not found one.
A. yet B. still C. already D. anymore
13. There are ten employees in the …………..department. All of them are young.
A. sale B. sales C. selling D. sells
14. The representative from France has not yet arrived; ……………… , we have decided to postpone the
meeting till tomorrow morning.
A. besides B. in addition C. moreover D. therefore
15. This is ………… that the trainee will hardly finish it.
A. such difficult job C. so a difficult job
B. so difficult job D. such a difficult job

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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in
each of the following questions.

16. The new model looks such good that many buyers want to order more.
A B C D
17. Despite we offered a 20% discount, we didn’t get the order.
A B C D
18. Mr Blake has decided opening his own international consulting company.
A B C D
19. Informations about employees’ salaries is considered confidential.
A B C D
20. The quality was not enoughgood for us to accept the goods.
A B C D

SECTION 2: Reading comprehension

In this section you will find that each of the passages has a number of questions about the passage.
You must choose one of the four suggested answers. RECORD your answers by CIRCLING A, B,
C, or D on the answer sheet.

Questions 21 to 25 refer to the following e-mail message.

To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: Shoe Catalog Request

Dear Mr. Thompson,

Thank you for your e-mail inquiry in regards to our 2007 spring collection catalog of our latest line of
fashionable men and ladies’ shoes. We will be more than happy to send you a catalog right away.
Also, at this time, I would like to let you know that we have just started a collection of men and
ladies’ sportswear which you will find in the catalog I will be sending.

And as a token of our good will, we will also include a free sample of our latest men’s shoe polish
that you can try. If you like it and would like to order some, just check the box at the bottom of the
order form included in our delivery.

I will have the delivery sent to you today by express courier. You should receive the package in the
next three days. If you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Serving all our customer’s needs at the click of mouse, www.makana.com.

With best regards,

Dan Ficklestein
Customer Service Representative

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21. Why was the e-mail written?
A. To respond to a request
B. To place an order for shoes
C. To request a company brochure to be sent
D. To receive some samples of goods
22. How did Mr. Thompson get in contact with Mr. Ficklestein?
A. By e-mail B. By phone C. By mail D. By fax
23. Which of the following will NOT be sent to Mr. Thompson?
A. A catalog C. An order form
B. A free gift D. A pair of men’s shoes
24. What should Mr. Thompson do if he has any questions?
A. E-mail Mr. Ficklestein
B. Log on to the company website
C. Get in touch with a service representative
D. Ask the delivery personnel
25. “We have just started a collection of men and ladies’ sportswear which you will find in the catalog I
will be sending.” which refers to
A. A collection of men and ladies’ sportswear
B. Ladies’ sports wear
C. Men’s sports wear
D. The catalog

Questions 26 – 30 refer to the following report.

Here are some statistics that may heighten your interest in the Pacific Basin. Half of the world's wealth
and over half of its population live in the 34 countries and 23 island states that embrace the Basin, which
itself consists of 70 million square miles. Ninety-five percent of the world's natural silk can be found
there as well as 88 percent of its natural rubber, 22 percent of its oil resources, and 64 percent of its
cotton. Well over a thousand languages are spoken in the area, and it is the source of some of the richest
religious and cultural traditions in the world.

The most rapidly expanding economy in the region is Taiwan, with South Korea expected to be amongst
the richest countries in the world in the twenty-first century. Not enough can be said about the market
potential of China. As these countries continue to develop, their manufacturing capabilities will become
increasingly complex and their market for advanced technology will expand. The telecommunications
industry, for instance, will soon take off.

It is the educated labor force as well as the work ethic that accounts for the growing manufacturing power
of the Pacific nations. Lying on the trade routes to both East and West, this area has a unique advantage,
something that few businesses can ignore.

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26. Who is this report most likely intended for?
A Companies wanting to expand their market reach C Natural rubber manufacturers
B Translators for the Pacific region languages D The Department of Labor
27. Only five percent of what product can be found outside the Pacific Basin?
A Oil C Natural silk
B Natural rubber D Cotton
28. How should readers of this report view the Pacific Basin?
A As an overly populated region with little buying power C As a forbidding competitor
B As a growing market D As a powerful opponent
29. Which industry is likely to excel in the Pacific Basin in the near future?
A Mobile phone manufacturers C Oil refineries
B Rubber tire manufacturers D Clothing manufacturers
30. Why is the Pacific Basin becoming the focus of the business community?
A The cost of labor is considerably less.
B It is well located for great economic expansion.
C The area has superior educational standards.
D There are few trade restrictions in the countries there.

SECTION 3: Cloze

Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. RECORD your answers on the answer sheet provided.
Fill in the blank with the best word from the box

located outflows since establishing alone

against tax operating predicted in
inflows chains exclusively enhancing tariff

A primary catalyst of Vietnam’s growing stature in the electronics supply(31) ________ has been the
emergence of China plus one production models. (32) ________ 2010, many companies have chosen
to relocate production to Vietnam because of its lowered labor costs which average US $174 per
month – almost three times lower thangoing rates in China. In addition to lowering costs and helping
investors to hedge(33) ________ international demand volatility, Vietnam is also perfectly (34)
________ for smooth integration into existing china based supply chains.

As a result, electronics giants, such as Intel, Samsung, and Japan’s Panasonic are some of many that
have turned to Vietnam to manufacture their products. In the past five years (35) ________, Vietnam
has experienced substantial (36) ________ of FDI, which reached an all-time high of 17.5 percent in
2015.

While agreements such as the TPP bring with them (37) ________ reductions for specific nations, all
companies (38) ________ in Vietnam will also benefit from state level reform commitments. Upon
implementation of the TPP, Vietnam will be required to adhere to structural adjustments, such as
enhancing transportation, labor standards, and (39) ________ a more competitive environment for
state-owned businesses. With these adjustments in place, the country’s exports are (40) ________ to
grow by 37 percent by 2025.
PART 2: WRITING
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SECTION 1: Controlled writing

From the following suggested words and phrases in the given sequences, make all the changes and
additions necessary to produce sentences, which together make a complete paragraph.
Follow the example.

EXAMPLE: my aunt / born / England / now / she / live / Perth / Australia

ANSWER: My aunt was born in England, but now she lives in Perth, Australia.

1. Dino Conti Ice Cream Inc. / manufacture / sell/ ice cream / to consumers / California.
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. It / produce / 15 flavors / which it / distribute / mainly / supermarkets / company-owned stores
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. most famous product / classic chocolate ice cream, /sell / under the SupaKool label.
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. Many people / say that / Dino Conti’s / SupaKool chocolate ice cream / be / best / the world.
______________________________________________________________________________
5. Dino Conti / expand / rapidly / in recent years,/ now / growth / slow / down.
_______________________________________________________________________________
6. The following / be / extract from / a company profile / appear / in a business magazine:
_______________________________________________________________________________
7. “Dino Conti can continue / remarkable growth / only if it / solve / its present problems, / develop /
new products, / finds new markets.”
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
8. The fall in profit / disappoint / the management, so they / hold / a meeting / find out its reasons /
solutions.
_______________________________________________________________________________
9. owner, Paulo Conti, / decide / to invest $3 million / his company / keep it growing.
_______________________________________________________________________________
10. It / believe / that / Dino Conti / continue / to expand and become / international business / the next
5 years.
_______________________________________________________________________________

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SECTION2: Sentence transformation

Use the sentences given to rewrite each of them in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
original sentence.

1. Because the boss was displeased with Mary’s lack of punctuality, he sacked her.
Because of………………………………………………………………………………….…..
2. Our government initiated the program of economic reform in the 1980s.
The program…………………………………………………………………………….….…..
3. Despite his not having enough information about that company, he signed the contract.
Although ……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. They spent 2 months renovating the company cafeteria.
It took…………………………………………………………………………………….……..
5. The applicants have all been sent details of our pension scheme.
We have had…………………………………………………………………………….………
6. You have delivered our goods too late, so I have to cancel our orders.
Because ……………………………………………………………………………….………..
7. My boss asked me to book a flight to Rome for him
My boss had me…………………………………………………………………………………
8. She usually entertains the company’s important suppliers at Caravelle restaurant.
She is used………………………………………………………………………………..……..
9. “Why don’t you apply for that job, Susan?”said John.
John suggested………………………………………………………………………….……….
10. I always worked overtime when I was in sales for an import-export company.
I used to………………………………………………………………………………….………

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