DE 3 KEY

University of Economics
School of Foreign Languages for Economics
Department of Foreign Languages for General Purposes

PRACTICE TEST 3
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. I think everyone on the staff will benefit ………the change of management.
A. from
B. onto
C. at
D. to
th
2. The board meeting is ……………… September 6 at 9:30 a.m.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. of
3. I’m afraid the Managing Director is busy now. He ……… a meeting with the auditors.
A. is having
B. has
C. will have
D. had
4. In 2004 30% of its output ………….
A. are exported
B. has been exported C. is exported
D. was exported
5. David …………… for Compact Systems since he left college.
A. will work

B. had worked
C. has worked
D. worked
6. They would have gone out of business years ago if they……..in new technology.
A. had invested
B. hadn’t invested
C. didn’t invest
D. wouldn’t invest
7. John had his secretary …… the figures.
A. checked
B. checks
C. checking
D. check
8. The health department requires the operators of restaurants ……sanitary conditions.
A. to maintain
B. maintaining
C. maintain
D. maintained
9. Temporary workers were needed to ……….for permanent workers who were out sick.
A. fill up
B. fill
C. fill out
D. fill in
10. She said that the report was a bit ……….
A. confused
B. confuse
C. confusing
D. confuses
11. It …….the man two hours to fix the air conditioner.
A. took

B. spent
C. made
D. did
12. To curb the decline in profits, the company asked all managers to control …….in their areas.
A. pay
B. costs
C. entry
D. sales
13. The council will contact you as …..as they have made a decision.
A. long
B. far
C. much
D. soon
14. The plans for the new subway system were drawn up last year; ……., they still have not been
approved.
A. however
B. therefore
C. thus
D. accordingly
15. Our present office is ……… small for us to work in. We need a larger one.
A. enough
B. very
C. too
D. so

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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 position that Mr. John was offered sounded quite challenged to him.
A
B
C
D
17. You had better to repeat the main points at the end of your presentation.
A
\B
C
D
18. In spite of he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
A
B
C
D
19. At the rate we are going we have completed orders for two of our main customers by the
A
B
C
D
end of this month.
20. There is several people in the meeting room waiting for the meeting to begin.
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 through 25 refer to the following job advertisement and reply.
Position Offered
A well-respected educational organization needs an organized, out-going person with strong word
processing and interpersonal skills to coordinate production and planning of public presentations and
management seminars. Desktop publishing and graphic arts a definite plus. The ideal candidate will be
educated to the graduate level (master’s degree), have at least six years managerial experience and be a
self-starter, capable of working alone, and of motivating others.
If you fit this profile, please send your resumé to Alessandra Badu, Job Applications, PO Box 7789,
Westchester DE3 5HH by February 23rd. No applications postmarked after this date will be considered.
Due to the large response anticipated, we regret that we will only be able to contact short-listed
candidates. No telephone or email enquiries please.

3333 Big Bear Creek,
Circle Road, Riverview
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SE2 B66
February 18th
Alessandra Badu,
Job Applications,
PO Box 7789,
Westchester
DE3 5HH
Dear Ms. Badu,
It is with great pleasure that I summit my application for the position advertised in the Daily Herald on
February 10th. Please find enclosed my resumé. I am confident that you will find my qualifications and
experience more than meet your needs.
As you can see from my resumé, I have a master’s degree in graphic design. For the last three years, I

have been working as a design team manager for Griffy’s Graphics. While I have enjoyed this position
and have learned a lot about how to coordinate a group of individuals in order to bring them together as
a team, I am eager to start the next stage of my career.
I am a confident, well-organized person with excellent communication skills. I have been giving
presentations in front of large groups since my university days, when I was an active member of the
university debating society. I enjoy the pressure of working towards a deadline and am never late with
my work.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide any further information.
Sincerely,
Jessica Simpson
21. What is this an advertisement for?
A. A package tour
B. A job vacancy
C. A position wanted
D. A course of classes
22. Which of the following people should reply to the advertisement?
A. One with six years of typing experience who has never worked with the public
B. An introverted graphic artist with library experience
C. A confident art major with consulting and computer experience
D. A former sports coach who is insolent, organized, and used to public acclaim.
23. Which of the following might the successful candidate expect to do?
A. Help run a school
B. Do a lot of typing and organizing of files and attend seminars
C. Plan presentations on new educational opportunities
D. Organize and produce presentations and seminars on management
24. What example does Jessica give of her public speaking experience?
A. Three years as design team manager
B. Master’s degree in graphic design
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C. Membership in a debating society
D. Ability to keep to a deadline
25. What will probably prevent Alessandra Badu from contacting Jessica?
A. Her writing skills
B. The submission of her application after the deadline
C. Her personality
D. Her lack of experience

Questions from 21 to 25 refer to the following information and job advertisement.
Bradley Clarke & Associates
Bradley Clarke & Associates is the leading promotional marketing firm in Dallas and among the best
in the nation.
We specialize in the promotion of product-specific campaigns for various Fortune 500 companies as
well as new companies entering the market. We’ve also recently signed several new clients and have
expanded into sports product promotions.
Our direct marketing methods are personal, highly effective and capable of reaching our clients’ target
market. Our work environment is fun and dynamic, and the focus is always on helping our clients
reach a higher level of success. There is no ceiling, advancement is a must, and the earning potential
is unlimited.

Bradley Clarke & Associates invites you to join us
We are currently welcoming new graduates and individuals with little or no marketing and advertising
experience to join our company.
We need candidates who are career-minded, results-driven, work well in a fast-paced environment
and possess a professional image. The positions are for immediate hire.
All interviews are conducted one-on-one with our management staff – NO PHONE INTERVIEWS.
Requirements
All openings are fulltime and for immediate hire. No experience is required – any customer service,
marketing, or sales background is a plus. If you are a new graduate, or someone who is aggressively

pursuing a change in career, please email your resume to: Jodi Clarke at

26. What has the company recently done?
A. Finalized a merger deal
C. Recruited new employees
B. Opened a new branch
D. Signed contracts with new clients
27. What is NOT stated about the company’s work environment?
A. Dynamic
C. Client-oriented
B. Stressful
D. Fun
28. Which characteristics are required for potential candidates?
A. Team spirit
C. Results-driven
B. Positive attitude
D. Outgoing
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29. What is true about the interview?
A. The management will interview the candidates.
B. It will be conducted by phone.
C. Some of the applicants will be interviewed.
D. It will be conducted in small groups.
SECTION 3: Cloze
Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word. RECORD your answers on the answer sheet provided.
arrangement
and
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subproject
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further
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approved
progresses
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As
countries
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The World Bank (WB) announced (31) ________recently approved additional funding of USD$119
million for the ongoing Urban Water Supply and Wastewater Project in Vietnam.
(32) ________by the WB Board of Executive Directors in May 2011, the project includes 14
subprojects across 10 (33) ________with an average population size of 100,000 in the urban centers.
Most of the additional funding has been earmarked for a wastewater and drainage(34) ________in the
southern province of Binh Dương. (35) ________remaining funds will be used to cover cost overruns
due to the appreciation of the US dollar (36) ________offer the Ministry of Construction technical
support to prepare a new water supply project in the Mekong Delta.
(37) ________a result, 65,872 households with 450,382 people will have access (38) ________clean
water, and 312,050 Urban residents will enjoy (39) ________sanitation. “With this, achievements under
the original project will be (40) ________consolidated and sustained, and more people in Binh Dương,
in southern Vietnam, will enjoy better wastewater and drainage services,” said Achim Fock, the World
Bank’s Acting Country Director for Vietnam.

PART 2: WRITING
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. Herman & Corrie Teas / found / Herman / Corrie Van Etten / Rotterdam in 1888.
___________________________________________________________________________
2. The firm / privately own / and described / “green company” / its values / and ethical principles.
___________________________________________________________________________
3. It / import / and package / teas, / selling its products / mainly / Europe, the US / Australia.
___________________________________________________________________________
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4. Recently, / large multinational drinks company, Universal Cola Corporation, / make / offer / buy
Herman & Corrie Teas.
___________________________________________________________________________
5. management / must decide / recommend / shareholders / accept the offer.
___________________________________________________________________________
6. Last week, / Chief Executive / hold / a meeting / 2 major shareholders, / a staff representative / a
senior manager.
___________________________________________________________________________
7. The first argument / the offer / be / that their profits / be impressive / the last 3 years.
___________________________________________________________________________
8. Herman & Corrie Teas / also admit / they / have a limited range / suppliers and products.
___________________________________________________________________________
9. Finally, they / have / problems / attract / top-class executives / fill management position.
___________________________________________________________________________

10. How Herman & Corrie Teas / might / benefit / the sale / discuss / the next meeting.
___________________________________________________________________________
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. Despite his ability to do the job, he wasn't given the position.
Although………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. They always ride a motorbike to work in half an hour.
It always takes………………………………………………………………………………….
3. It is my pleasure to invite you to our grand opening ceremony.
To invite you……………………………………………………………………………………
4. Besides working hard, Mary also has creative solutions.
Mary not only…………………………………………………………………………………...
5. She couldn’t understand his letter because his bad handwriting was too bad.
Because of………………………………………………………………………………………
6. John asked “Why don’t you ask for a day off, Mary?”
John suggested…………………………………………………………………………………
7. Can you accompany me to a business trip abroad?
Would you mind………………………………………………………………………………..
8. To speak Chinese is more difficult than to speak English.
It is……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Shall I use your fax machine?
Do you mind……………………………………………………………………………………
10. Woo Park produced the first digital HDTV in 1991.
The first digital HDTV ……………………………………………………………………

Answer key 3:
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Approved
provinces

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Controlled writing
1. Herman & Corrie Teas was founded by Herman and Corrie Van Etten in Rotterdam in 1888.
2. The firm is privately owned/is owned privately and described as a “green company” that
has/with its values and ethical principles.
3. It imports and packages teas, selling its products mainly in Europe, the US and Australia.
4. Recently, a large multinational drinks company, Universal Cola Corporation, has made an offer
to buy Herman & Corrie Teas.
5. The management must decide whether to/if it should recommend the/its shareholders to accept

the offer.
6. Last week, the Chief Executive held a meeting with 2 major shareholders, a staff representative
and a senior manager.
7. The first argument for the offer was that their profits had not been impressive in the last 3 years.
8. Herman & Corrie Teas also admitted that they had a limited range of suppliers and products.
9. Finally, they had problems attracting top-class executives to fill management positions.
10. How Herman & Corrie Teas might benefit from the sale will be discussed in the next meeting.
Sentence transformation
1. Although he was able to do the job, he wasn't given the position.
2. It always takes them half an hour to ride a motorbike to work.
3. To invite you to our grand opening ceremony is my pleasure
4. Mary not only works hard but also has creative solutions.
5. She couldn’t understand his letter because of his bad handwriting.
6. John suggested that Mary should ask for a day off.
7. Would you mind accompanying me to a business trip abroad?
8. It is more difficult to speak Chinese than to speak English.
OR: It is easier to speak English than to speak Chinese.
9. Do you mind if I use your fax machine?
10. The first digital HDTV was produced in 1991 by Woo Park.

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