ENGLISH TEST

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PART 1

Read the article and choose the right answer to the questions presented below.

Lindsay Owen-Jones is not a big man – about 1.65 meters – but he’s president of  L’Oréal, the wor
This is an international company that has interests in 130 countries, and 30 percent of its sales are
(he comes from Liverpool).  He lives in Paris and speaks perfect French.  In fact, his colleagues say
modern languages from OxfordUniversity and also has a business qualification from Insead in Par
shampoo.  Now he’s CEO. The staff of L’Oréal thinks he is an excellent manager. Two French busin
Jones is now 57 years old. He has a wife and a daughter. He likes rugby, football and driving racing

                                                       Based on an article

1 Mr Owen-Jones has a __________ salary.

 Small
Low
× High

2 L’Oréal __________.

is an American company.
sells only in Europe.
× manufactures cosmetics.

3 Mr Owen-Jones doesn’t __________.

× speak French.
live in England.
like sports.

4 Mr Owen-Jones is __________.

a large man.
× a good manager.
not married.

5 According to the article, Mr Owen-Jones enjoys __________.

sailing.
travelling.
× driving fast cars.

PART 2

Read this memo about three photocopier models and fill in the blanks with the suitable word:

AS – MUCH – TOO - THIS – THAN – THE

To: The Purchasing Manager

From: George Smith
Subject: New photocopier for the training department

Dear Peter,

I have looked at three models: the A122, the B458 and the C920 and I feel _MORE_ comfortable n

The A122 is _____the__ (6) biggest of the three. I think this model is __too_____ (7) big for our cu
The B458 is more expensive ___than____ (8) the C920, but it makes ____much___ (9) better colou
C920.  I recommend that we get _______ (11) model if we want to print in colour.

Please send me your comments ASAP.  We need to make a decision soon!

Best Regards,
Dear Peter,

I have looked at three models: the A122, the B458 and the C920 and I feel _MORE_ comfortable n

The A122 is _____the__ (6) biggest of the three. I think this model is __too_____ (7) big for our cu
The B458 is more expensive ___than____ (8) the C920, but it makes ____much___ (9) better colou
C920.  I recommend that we get _______ (11) model if we want to print in colour.

Please send me your comments ASAP.  We need to make a decision soon!

Best Regards,

George

The A122 is _______ (6) biggest of the three.

AS
MUCH
TOO
THIS
THAN
× THE

I think this model is _______ (7) big for our current needs.

AS
MUCH
× TOO
THIS
THAN
THE

The B458 is more expensive _______ (8) the C920,

AS
MUCH
TOO
THIS
× THAN
THE

but it makes _______ (9) better colour copies and is still within budget.

AS
× MUCH
TOO
 THIS
THAN
THE

It isn’t as wide _______ (10) the C920.

× AS
MUCH
TOO
THIS
THAN
THE

I recommend that we get _______ (11) model if we want to print in colour.

AS
MUCH
TOO
× THIS
THAN
THE

PART 3

In the following paragraph there is one incorrect word in each line.

Write the correct form of the word.

"Unfortunately, I have to report that the launch of Firecrest has been a fail (12). This is partly beca
However, it is also because we were not able to meet the safe standards that the market demand
success with their product, the Gold Rush (15).  They have also found better solvings to technical q

Best Regards,

George

Unfortunately, I have to report that the launch of Firecrest has been a fail (12).

fails
faillures
× failure
This is partly because of difficult economic conditions at the actually time (13).

current
moment
× actual

However, it is also because we were not able to meet the safe standards that the market demand

× safety
safes
save

On the other hand our competitives, have had much more success with their product, the Gold Ru

competence
competitors
× competition

They have also found better solvings to technical questions leading to better reliability (16)."

× solutions
solves
solving

Choose the best word or phrase to complete the frase.

Dear Louis,

Thank you for your e-mail.

We ____ (17) for a reply to our latest proposal to Lex Corporation.

If they accept our offer then we will be able to sign the contract ____ (18) the end of this week.
I reckon the binder was sent to you a week ago. ____ (19) you please confirm that you have receiv
I apologize ____ (20) not contacting you before.
Unfortunately, they ____ (21) with the length of the service contract, but we are positive we’ll sol

Best regards
Matthew
We ____ (17) for a reply to our latest proposal to Lex Corporation.

still wait
waited still
have waited
× are still waiting

If they accept our offer then we will be able to sign the contract ____ (18) the end of this week.

in
till
× by
to

I reckon the binder was sent to you a week ago. ____ (19) you please confirm that you have receiv

Must
Should
Might
× Could

 I apologize ____ (20) not contacting you before.

to
in
that
× for

Unfortunately, they ____ (21) with the length of the service contract, but we are positive we’ll sol

× don´t agree
are not agree
are not agreeing
were not agreeing

Part 4

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable tense and structure.
most suitable tense and
structure.
You must use two words.
You must use two words.

The best coffee ___________________ (grow) in Colombia.

 growns
growed
× is grown

As our food stock ___________________ (use) too fast, we resorted to rationing.

× were used
used
were use

The staff ___________________ (be) quarreling for hours about what needs to be done.

were
× had been
was been

Where were you yesterday? I wanted to talk to you!       

-I’m sorry, the monthly meeting I was in ___________________ (last) than usual.

× lasted longer
is longer
longest

If the shares ___________________ (increase), our P&L wouldn’t have looked so bad.

× had increased
were increse
was increases

PART 5

Choose one suitable word or phrase.

OF - HAD MET - MUCH - BY - INTO - WHOSE

Could you let me know ___________ report is this?

of
had met
much
by
 into
× whose

Our Zone President stated that if we ___________ our goals, the reward would have been substan

of
× had met
much
by
into
whose

By outsourcing some activities we helped reduce twice as ___________ of our overhead cost as la

of
had met
× much
by
into
whose

I shall look ______________ the matter ASAP and get back to you soon.

of
had met
much
by
× into
whose

The graph clearly shows that our prices have grown ______________ 20% in the past three quarte

of
had met
much
× by
into
whose

In this chart we can measure innovation priorities ______________ underperformers versus outpe

× of
had met
 much
by
into
whose

PART 6

Choose the correct answer / best alternative

How long had you been in the position before you were asked __________ that application?

× to run
running

 I don’t mind __________ to our hotel but I’d rather get a taxi.

to walk
× walking

I can’t make a decision. I keep __________ my mind on the best figure to invest.

to change
× changing

Why did you change your decision? What made you __________ your mind?

to change
changing
× change

 ____________ the fall in our sales, the marketing department trusts the brand will recover.

× Despite
Therefore
However
Although
As a result of

The start of the year was a promising. _____________, numbers of visitors fell towards the end.

Despite
 Therefore
× However
Although
As a result of

 _____________ our quality was the best in the market, customers were under the opposite impre

Despite
Therefore
However
× Although
As a result of

PART 7

Match these phrases with their meanings

A long shot

sounds familiar
too dificult
× unlikely to succeed
be direct
wait patiently
in denial
full time availability

Cut to the chase

sounds familiar
too dificult
unlikely to succeed
× be direct
wait patiently
in denial
full time availability

Sit tight

sounds familiar
too dificult
unlikely to succeed
be direct
× wait patiently
in denial
full time availability

Rings a bell

× sounds familiar
too dificult
unlikely to succeed
be direct
wait patiently
in denial
full time availability

Over your head

sounds familiar
× too dificult
unlikely to succeed
be direct
wait patiently
in denial
full time availability

Head in the sand

sounds familiar
too dificult
unlikely to succeed
be direct
wait patiently
× in denial
full time availability

24./07

sounds familiar
too dificult
unlikely to succeed
be direct
wait patiently
in denial
× full time availability
 PART 8

Choose the sentence with a similar meaning (only one).

By failing to deliver the required product, we have greatly upset one of our key customers.

If we didn’t deliver the required product, we would greatly upset one of our If we didn’t deliver the
× Had we not failed to deliver the required product, we wouldn’t have upset our key customers.
Should we not fail to deliver the required product, we will have greatly upset our key customers.
None of the above.

Can you understand Tom’s handwriting?

Tom’s handwriting is difficult to see out.

Tom’s handwriting is difficult to put in for.
× Tom’s handwriting is difficult to make out.
Tom’s handwriting is difficult to make out.

We haven’t been granted an overdraft extension allowance but we are in the black.

Although being in the black, the bank didn’t grant an overdraft extension allowance to the company
× Being in the black, the bank didn’t grant an overdraft extension allowance to the company.
Despite being in the black, the bank didn’t grant an overdraft extension allowance to the company.
None of the above.

Would you mind not talking shop here?

I’d rather you talked about business somewhere else.

I wish you could have talked about business somewhere else.
× You’d better talked about business somewhere else.
None of the above.

PART 9

Use at least three words to express the same idea, including the word in brackets.

Example:   I heard the news right from the source (mouth)

“I heard the news right from the horse’s mouth.”

It took a long time for both parties to agree. (agreement) -> It took a long time for both parties to
 came to an agreement
× come to an agreement
become to agreement

The consultants recommended cutting back on staff. (redundant) -> The consultants recommende

was redundant
redundant
× be made redundant

Before we can answer that question, there are several factors we need to consider. (account) ->Be

× taken into account

took into account
accountable

PART 10

Choose the best synonym for the phrase or word in quotes " ".

He started the business all by himself "with almost no capital at all".

With scratch
× From scratch
On scratch

A good manager should not continuously "look over your shoulder".

× Breathe down your neck

Blow down your neck
Tie a ribbon in your neck

ASDA a Supermarket capital stock was recently "acquired" by an American Multinational.

Taken off
Taken on
× Taken over

By spending more on advertising we have managed to boost demand and sales "have soared".

× Have picked up
Have plummeted
Have gone under
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nted below.

president of  L’Oréal, the world’s largest cosmetics company, and he has a salary of 6.8 million USD. 
and 30 percent of its sales are from the US.  L’Oréal is a French company and Owen-Jones is British
ch.  In fact, his colleagues say he speaks four languages or more.  Owen-Jones is a graduate in
alification from Insead in Paris. His first job with L’Oréal was as a sales representative, selling
nt manager. Two French business magazines made him ‘Best Manager of the Year’ in 1998. Owen-
by, football and driving racing cars.

Based on an article in The Guardian

ks with the suitable word:

I feel _MORE_ comfortable now giving you my comments.

__too_____ (7) big for our current needs.

____much___ (9) better colour copies and is still within budget. It isn’t as wide __as_____ (10) the
rint in colour.

soon!
n a fail (12). This is partly because of difficult economic conditions at the actually time (13).
ards that the market demands(14). On the other hand our competitives, have had much more
d better solvings to technical questions leading to better reliability (16)."
ards that the market demands(14).

ith their product, the Gold Rush (15).

o better reliability (16)."

_ (18) the end of this week.

e confirm that you have received it?

, but we are positive we’ll solve  this issue soon.

_ (18) the end of this week.

e confirm that you have received it?

, but we are positive we’ll solve  this issue soon.

to rationing.

t needs to be done.

) than usual.

ve looked so bad.
ward would have been substantial.

___ of our overhead cost as last year.

_ 20% in the past three quarters.

underperformers versus outperformers.

______ that application?

re to invest.

the brand will recover.

isitors fell towards the end.

were under the opposite impression.
 of our key customers.

of our If we didn’t deliver the required product, we would greatly upset one of our key If we didn’t deliver the required product, we w
upset our key customers.
y upset our key customers.

are in the black.

ion allowance to the company.

ance to the company.
on allowance to the company.

d in brackets.

long time for both parties to …

The consultants recommended that the employees …

ed to consider. (account) ->Before we can answer that question, several factors need to be…

erican Multinational.

d and sales "have soared".

iver the required product, we would greatly upset one of our key customers.