Practice test 3 KEY

SAMPLE TEST REVIEW
PART ONE

READING COMPREHENSION

The following sentences are incomplete. Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or
phrases, marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
1. Michael wants to have a lot of money so he’s trying to find a job with a ………….
A. large office
C. high salary
B. friendly boss
D. mobile phone
2. If you bought …………..., you might make more money.
a. much share
b. more shares
c. more share
d.much shares
3. We normally offer 15% off …………… catalog price for all orders of 20 units or more.
a. a
b. some
c. any
d. the
4. She served …………… in the company cafeteria.
a. himself
b. herself
c. she

d. he

5. We want to start the meeting ……………………. time, so please don’t be late.
a. in

b. on
c. at
d. for
6. The number of employees in my company ………………….. approximately ten thousand.
a. were
b. is
c. are
d. will
7. Our costs were too high last year. This year, we …………. our costs.
a. had reduced
b. reduced
c. are going to reduce

d. reduce

8. Have you finished …………. the computer?
a. use
b. to use
c. using

d. used

9. ……………….. all the references to verify the information.
a. Look to
b. Look to
c. Look by

d. Look up

10. If you experience any problems, …………… the human resources immediately.

a. contacting
b. contact
c. will contact
d. may contact
11. Next month, a technician will …………… new security cameras on every floor of the building.
a. install
b. be installed
c. installing
d. installed
12. ………………… the demand for our product is growing, we are making plans to increase production.
a. Because
c. Consequently
b. Because of
d. Though
13. He seems ………………………. than he is.
a. more qualified
c. very qualified
b. qualified
d. most qualified


15. Kuala Lumpur, ……………….the capital city of Malaysia, is a major trade centre in
Southeast Asia.
a. is
b. Ǿ
c. which
d. who
16. I like my work because I have the ………….. to make my own decisions.
a. freed
b. freely

c. freedom
d. free
17. This is the first time he comes late for a meeting. He was always very ………………….
a. patient
c. ambitious
b. helpful
d. punctual
18. To succeed in business management, one should have good ……………….. skills, which
means that he or she should know how to deal well with other people.
a. interpersonal
b. personal
c. intrapersonal
d. meeting
19. Mary is a very …………………………. person and she has come up with a lot of interesting
ideas for the company’s development.
a. polite
b. creative
c. friendly
d. disorganized
20. He works as a furniture ………………….. who buys and sells tables and chairs in large
quantities to the local shops.
a. retailer
b. assistant
c. wholesaler
d. manager
21. I have just finished ………………… assignment.
a. a thirty pages
c. thirty pages
b. thirty-page
d. a thirty-page

22. If you have ………………….. account with this bank, you can do most of our banking on the
Internet.
a. any
b. an
c. some
d. the
23. We are pleased to inform ……… that the missing order has been found.
a. yourselves
b. yours
c. your
d. you
24. I think I’ll wait ………… Thursday before making a decision.
a. before
b. until
c. on
d. in
25. Almost every member of the board and employee in the company ……… of the choice of Mr Brown
as the new managing director.
a. are approving
b. don’t approve
c. approve
d. approves
26. I …………… the figures very carefully last week
a. have checked
b. had checked
c. would check

d. checked

27. She apologized for ……….. the book without your permission.

a. to borrow
b. borrow
c. borrowed
d. borrowing
28. This is the time of year when stores mark …………. their prices so you can get good deals.
a. down
b. on
c. away
d. off


29. If the results of the survey …………… released, your division could not receive the necessary funds.
a. was
b. were
c. had
d. have
30. Three- quarters of the land …………… sold to investors.
a. will
b. have
c. have been
d. has been
31. ………………….they were tired, they worked overtime.
a. Because
b. In spite
c. Since
32. Their prices have always been …………… than ours.
a. highest
b. the higher
c. higher

d. Although

d. the highest

33. Do you work slowly and …………………… .
a. care
b. careful
c. cared

d. carefully

34. The people ………… this office are very ambitious.
a. work
b. are working
c. in

d. work in

35. Most meetings are not as ………….. as this one was.
a. interested
b. interestingly
c. interest

d. interesting

36. There isn’t enough room for all our staff. Everyone is crowded into small offices. We really need a /
an ………… office.
a. spacious
b. small
c. old

d. clean
37. There are a lot of changes in our company at the moment, and staff are worried about ………… their
jobs.
a. getting
b. keeping
c. having
d. losing
38. One of our sales team is not a team player. He doesn’t ………… well with colleagues.
a. angry
b. work
c. fight
d. live
39. Our biggest problem is that we spend too much. We need to ………… costs because we are having
problems paying our bills.
a. increase
b. bear
c. cover
d. cut
SECTION 2: READING PASSAGES
Worldwide Commodities Service helps companies to monitor worldwide developments
The service provides information 24 hours a day, 5½ days a week. The information includes news of:
 Major political and economic events that influence commodities such as metal, coffee, cotton and
other natural and synthetic fibers.
 Government decisions
 Selected commodity prices
 Mergers and other changes in commodity companies
 Price changes and production statistics
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The service provides the most comprehensive, up-to-the-minute information available. It’s quick,
convenient and reliable.
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Worldwide Commodities Service?
It provides the most comprehensive, up-to-the-minute information about the world.
It enables companies to monitor worldwide developments in commodities.
It provides information 24 hours a day, 5½ days a week.
It informs companies of quick, convenient and reliable TV programs.

2. What hours does Worldwide Commodities Service operate?
a. 5½ days a week
c. All day and all night
b. 12 hours
d. No information is given.
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.

How do traders get up-to-the-minute information of all factors that can influence the market?
They use Worldwide Commodities Service.
They ask for help from Television Service.
They use production statistics.
They read and talk to each other.

4. The word “available” is nearest in meaning to ___________.
a. free to be seen
c. easily understood
b. free to be talked to
d. easily obtained
5. Worldwide Commodities Service does not give prices of _________.
a. natural and synthetic fibers
c. coffee
b. metals
d. rubber
Questions 6-10 refer to the following email.
From: Helen Martin
To: All advertising associates
Subject: Employee Lunch
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to remind you all that the annual employee luncheon will be held this
Friday, March 16 th. It will be held at 1 p.m. at the Emerald Country Club. Lunch will be
provided, but we would like each associate to bring one dessert. There is a sign-up sheet
in the break room next to the water cooler. Also, this year we will be celebrating the
achievements of Bob Hopley, the Director of Advertising, who will be retiring at the end
of March. Mr. Hopley has worked for Best Advertising for thirty years, and was
responsible for the successful merger with McKinley Advertising in 2004. He will be
missed greatly, and we are asking each associate to contribute $25 for a goodbye gift.
The gift will be handed to him at luncheon. Please give the money to Barbara Whales in
Human Resources by Thursday, March 15th.

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Thanks,
Helen Martin
6.
a.
b.
c.
d.

What information is discussed in the email?
A possible merger with another company
A plan to hire a new director
A schedule for an upcoming event
A request to reschedule a meeting

7.
a.
b.
c.
d.

When will the party be held?
On March 15th
On March 16th
At the end of March
No information is given.

8.
a.
b.
c.

d.

What will advertising associates do if they want to take part in the party?
Bring one desert
Go to the break room
Contribute $25
Sign-up for it

9.
a.
b.
c.
d.

What will Bob Hopley most likely receive on March 16th?
A promotion
A retirement present
Retirement benefits
A campaign proposal

10. Why does Helen Martin also want people to celebrate Bob Hopley?
a. Because he has got great achievements
b. Because he has been responsible for the successful merger with McKinley
Advertising
c. Because he will be retiring
d. Because he has just been promoted to the Director of Advertising
Reading 2
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Busy architectural firm seeks independent hard worker to be our
office assistant. Responsible for answering phones, making

appointments and schedules, maintaining database, typing letters
and documents, and other tasks as needed. High school diploma
required, some college desirable. Must have knowledge of word
processing and database software. Send resume to Mr. J. Woo,
Architect, Modern Designs, Inc., 51 River Street, Middletown,
California 94945
Mr. J. Woo
Modern Designs, Inc.

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51 River Street
Middletown, California 94945
Dear Mr. Woo
I saw your ad in last Sunday’s City Times looking for an office assistant. I am
well-qualified for the position you offer. I am very organized and
hardworking. I have the computer skills and educational level you require. I
am particularly interested in this position since in the future I would like to
enter your profession. In fact, I am taking a night class at the university now,
and hope to enter as a full-time student after I gain a few years of work
experience. I am enclosing my resume, and you may call my high school if
you would like to see a copy of my high school record. I hope to hear from
you soon.
Sincerely,
Lu Wang
Lu Wang
6. According to the ad, what will the new office assistant have to do?
A. Photocopy documents
C. Maintain computers

B. Make phone calls
D. Make appointments
7. What kind of computer program does
B. Web browser
Lu Wang know how to use?
C. Word processing
A. E-mail
D. Architectural software
8. What kind of job does Lu Wang want in the future?
A. Architect
C. University professor
B. High school teacher
D. Computer programmer

9. What is Lu Wang doing now?
A. Studying in high school
D. Working as an office
B. Taking a university class
assistant
C. Seeking a job as an architect
10. What has LuWang enclosed with her letter?
A. Her resume
B. Her schedule

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C. Her high school record
D. Her university’s catalog

PART TWO
SECTION 1:
Example:
Answer:

WRITING
CONTROLLED WRITING
I/ be / happy / get / letter / offer me / job / your company
I was happy when I got your letter in which you offer me a job in your
company.

1. Thien Long is one of the leading enterprises, which produces ball-point pens and stationery in
Vietnam.
2. It was founded in 1981.
3. Thien Long Production-Trading Co. Ltd. was officially established in 1996.
4. Besides ball-point pens, Thien Long provides other kinds of stationery.
5. Its total annual sales volume fluctuates from US$5 million to US$10 million.
6. The number of employees is over 1000 people.
7. Its main markets are North America, South America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Eastern
Asia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Oceania.
8. Quality is its top priority.
9. It continually invests in advanced technologies and human resources development.
10. Vietnamese schoolchildren are now very familiar with the products labelled Thien Long.
11. Vinamilk is the biggest dairy company in Vietnam.
12. It was established in 1976 under the name of Southern Coffee - Dairy Company.
13. In December 2003 its name was changed into Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock
Company.
14. It manufactures a variety of products such as milk, yoghurt, ice-cream, refreshment drinks and
other related-milk products.
15. It has a network of 183 agencies throughout all 64 provinces.

16. It aims at satisfying the demand of Vietnamese consumers.
17. Sales in/of the domestic market account for more than 80% of the total sales.
18. The company’s main export markets are the Middle East countries, Cambodia, the Philippines
and Australia.
19. Vinamilk was listed in the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange on 19 January 2006.
20. In 2008 Vinamilk spent more than VND 17 billion on its charity activities.
21. Pannonia Furniture Company specializes in manufacturing and retailing office furniture.
22. It is located in Sneged, the south of Hungary.
23. It has 8 stores located throughout the country and employs altogether 144 people.
24. Last year, Pannonia Furniture Company generated sales of 38.7 million euros, which
represented a 19% increase of the previous year.
25. The/ Its earnings before interest and tax are 4.6 million euros.
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SECTION 2:
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (15 marks)
Use the words given to rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means
exactly the same as the original sentence.
Example:
Answer:

I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years.
It's years since I enjoyed myself so much.

1. Because of a national holiday, we won’t go to work tomorrow.
Because there is a national holiday, we won’t go to work tomorrow.
2. I got the secretary to type my report.
I had my report typed by my secretary
I had the secretary type my report

3. Industrial revolution helped to develop new technologies.
New technologies were developed by industrial revolution
5. “Can you please explain this project to me?” she asked the team leader.
She asked the team leader if he could explain this project to her.
6. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
I would rather leave the meeting without saying goodbye
8. “Why didn't you come over for dinner at the weekend?” he asked her.
He asked her why she hadnot come for dinner at the weekend
9. We spent three months looking for a new premise.
It took us 3 months to look for a new premise.
10. Joan will stay on at school unless she finds a good job before September.
If Joan doesn’t find a good job before September, she will stay on at school.
11. Subway Japan set up 195 franchise stores between 1992 and 2001.
195 franchise stores were set up between 1992 and 2001 by Subway Japan
12. I agreed to work in a branch in Singapore in spite of my dislike to working abroad.
Although I disliked to working abroad, I agreed to work in a branch in Singapore

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