SECTION VIII: VERB TENSE

I. SIMPLE TENSE

01 Mr. Chen (finished, finish) reviewing the summary yesterday.

02 We often (announce, will announce) the date for reviews in a local paper.

03 The board (convened, will convene) an executive session tomorrow.

04 Many workers (go, went) abroad in 2003.

05 Next Tuesday, the ship (will leave, left) the harbor at 12 p.m.

06 Ms. Cooper (met, meets) one of her European clients three days ago.

07 The hotel’s recreational facilities ……….a swimming pool and tennis courts.

(A) include
(B) inclusion
(C) includes
(D) to include

09 Some experts predict that urban area………….98 percent of the world’s popular by 2050.

(A) hold
(B) will hold
(C) held
(D) holding

08 Last week’s conference ……….. opportunities for employees to learn ideas and meet new
people.

(A) creating
(B) created
(C) creates
(D) will create

10 Several computer manufacturers ………… their new lines in the next several months.

(A) introduce
(B) introduction
(C) will introduce
(D) be introduced
II. CONTINUOUS TENSES

01 Mr. Tracy (is preparing, was preparing) the annual report now.

02 Our CEO ( will be attending, was attending) an important workshop at this time yesterday.

03 This time tomorrow, Chris ( is attending, will be attending) am important conference.

04 She (worked, was working) on her report when the fire took place.

05 Mr. McCain (is returning, was returning) to Korea now.

06 We (were making, will be making) arrangements for the Trade Conference tomorrow.

07 Mr. Thomas ………..in the employee development session at 3o’clock yesterday.

(A) participates
(B) is participating
(C) to participate
(D) was participating

09 Wellton supermarket …………its customers a 20 percent discount until Monday.

(A) offered
(B) will be offering
(C) is offering
(D) was offering

08 The manufacturer …...........changes to its billing procedures now.

(A) implements
(B) implementing
(C) implemented
(D) is implementing

10 The memo informed us that the company………the renovation of the office next month.

(A) is carrying out

(B) has been carrying out
(C) will be carrying out
(D) is being carrying out
III. PERFECT TENSES

01 Mr. Heath (has appointed, will have appointed) Richard as a financial officer by next May.

02 Before the results came in, she (had already gone, will have already gone).

03 The price of gas (increases, has increased) considerably since 2000.

04 The revenue of the company (falls, has fallen) significantly for two years.

05 The cost of living in the country …… by 17 percent over the last 15 years.

(A) will rise

(B) rising
(C) has risen
(D) rise

06 Mr. Jantick ……….in the military for six months by the end of the year.

(A) been served

(B) will serve
(C) has served
(D) will have served

Questions 7 and 8 refer to the following advertisement.

We are looking for a corporate trainer. Applicants should hold a master’s degree in business or
communications studies. Also, five years of experience is required. The Business Training
Program (7)………..the most popular of all the programs we have offered over the past two years.
The qualified candidate (8)……….training programs related to marketing strategies and
management starting next month. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Barry at 555-
7800.

07 (A) will be
(B) was
(C) had been
(D) has been

08 (A) conducts
(B) will conduct
(C) conducted
(D) has conducted
Visiting Siem Reap ☼ LANGUAGE FOCUS
 explore
Siem Reap is a small town near the world-famous temple of When traveling, you should
Angkor Wat. The town is charming and worth exploring, with explore this charming
some fine examples of Khmer and French colonial architecture corner of
set among the more modern developments. Nowadays, visitors Italy.
are flocking in, using it as a base for visits to the nearby
temples.  flock
Tourists still flock to the
A Carved City Tower of London.
From the 19th to the 14th centuries, when Europe was still
struggling out of the Dark Ages, the Cambodian Empire of  struggle
Angkor covered most of present-day Cambodia, Laos, She was struggling to
Vietnam, and Thailand. The heart of this empire during the cope with the demands
12th century was the ancient capital of Angkor Thom, near of her work.
present-day Siem Reap, the site of the world’s largest temple
complexes, which were rediscovered in 1861. This  Cover
spectacular city was built over 30 years under the reign of King A dense forest covers
Suryavarman II (1113-1150). The area covers about 400 the lower slopes of the
square kilometers and is full of the finest examples of Khmer mountain.
art and architecture. Tourists are always amazed at the scale
 rediscover
of the place. In Ankor Wat, you will find more than 100 stone
The ancient wall was
monuments and temple buildings, each of which contains
rediscovered by builders.
countless statues, sculptures, and reliefs that have
weathered extremely little over the last 800 years. To see the  contain
whole thing can take several days. The most important temples There were four or five
to visit in the area are Angkor Wat, especially at sunrise or boxes containing toys and
sunset; Angkor Thom, the remains of the capital; Ta Prohm, a books.
palace overgrown by jungle; and Bayon.
 require
Getting a Visa Car insurance is required
Visas are required to enter Cambodia. You can obtain one on by law in most countries.
arrival at Siem Reap International Airport for $20, and one
passport photo is required per person. You will also need  obtain
another passport photo for the Angkor Temple Entrance Pass. Long delays in obtaining
Pleasure ensure you take comfortable walking shoes, light passports and visas often
clothing, and plenty of water to drink as it is very hot there. The occur.
most commonly accepted currency in Cambodia is the US
dollar.  ensure
Our new system ensures
that everyone gets paid
on time.
IV. VOCABULARY PRACTICE

01 Toxic Chemicals should always be (practiced, handled, prevented) with care.

02 Effective advertisements (broaden, attract, convene) many new customers.

03 If you wish to attend the seminar, do not (expand, consider, hesitate) to contact me.

04 Computer programs are (labored, utilized, proceeded) in the shipment of orders.

05 A deposit of $50 is required to ………. seats for the upcoming season.

(A) respond (B) connect (C) appoint (D) reserve

06 The annual meeting ……….as planned last month without any interruption.

(A) reviewed (B) proceeded (C) obtained (D) marched

Questions 7 and 8 refer to the following advertisement.

From: Julia Banks, Crack English Publishing

To: Cathy Jones, Customer Service

Dear Ms. Jones,

Due to defects in the audio tapes we ordered from your company, we have received numerous
complaints from our customers. As we think that this problem could have been (7)…………if you
had not sent us faulty merchandise, we believe that your company should seriously (8) ……….
how we can be compensated for the losses. We would like to hear from you as soon as possible.

07 (A) protected
(B) solved
(C) reported
(D) prevented

08 (A) counsel
(C) consider
(B) impact
(D) notify
VI. PARAPHRASING PRACTICE

01 We are looking to simplify our ordering procedures.

= We are trying to make our ordering procedures…………...
(A) safer (B) easier

02 It would make me very happy to take on the project you proposed.

= I will definitely…………….the assignment that was suggested by you.
(A) accept (B) except

03 I am writing to debate the claims you recently made in your article.

= I…………….with some of the statements made in your article.
(A) dissatisfy (B) disagree

04 The least amount of time needed to complete the project is seven days.
= In order to complete the project, we will require a …………of one week.
(A) minimum (B) lowest

05 I wanted to thank you for meeting with me and letting me express my thoughts.
(A) I appreciate your giving me the time to share my ideas with you.
(B) I would like to express my gratitude for your ideas suggested at the meeting.

06 It is suggested that the filters be changed at least every four months.

(A) The four filters need to be replaced.
(B) The filters need to be replaced regularly.

07 If you happen to lose your card, notify our representative at the toll-free number listed.
(A) The company issues a replacement card at no cost.
(B) When a card is lost, customers should call our office at no charge.

08 We are invited to a welcome party for recently hired employees.

(A) The event is to honor new staff members.
(B) The event is to reward a group of employees.

Question 9 refers to the following memorandum.

To all staff members:

The company has decided to charge our spending policy. Office operating costs must be kept to a
minimum. This is because the recent economic downturn has led to much lower profits this year.
All departments are encouraged to find ways to reduce spending. At the next staff meeting, we
would like a representative from each department to present cost cutting suggestions.

09 What is the purpose of this memorandum?

(A) To notify employees of a staff meeting
(B) To inform employees of a new company policy
(C) To report the annual profits of the company
Question 10 refers to the following memorandum.

To: The staff of Weston Clarkson, Inc.

I am pleased to announce the promotion of Edmund Park from the regional sales manager to the
vice– present of marketing. Mr. Park has been with our company for the past 25 years. He started
as a student intern and worked his way up in the company. In his role as a sales manager, Mr.
Park has proved his talents by improving sales by 27 percent. We are excited to see what his
leadership and ideas will bring to our overseas marketing department.

10 What is NOT stated about Edmund Park?

(A) He joined the company as a student.
(B) He was successful as a sales manager.
(C) He has been working in foreign countries.

Question 11-12 refer to the following memorandum.

From: Joe Hawkins, Building Maintenance Department

To: All Staff
Subject: Building Renovation
The Severance Building, which contains our employee gym, will be renovated. The work will be
performed in two phases. Phase I will begin on the first of July and be completed in October. It will
include the demolition of the old front wall of the building and the erection of a glass wall. Phase II
will take place from November through January of next year. The work involves remodeling the
fitness center, employee lounge and cafeteria. During the renovation period, the staff is asked to
use the Sun Fitness Center, located at Maple street. The full cost of memberships, including locker
rental, will be covered by the company. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

11 Why was the memorandum written?

(A) To notify employees of a change in health benefits.
(B) To request funds for the renovation project.
(C) To invite people to register for the company.
(D) To inform staff of a plan to remodel.

12 Which area is NOT included in Phase II?

(A) The gym
(B) The staff room
(C) The building wall
(D) The cafeteria
1. Question about production concerns 7. The falling price of Chinese-made
should be ….......... to Ms. Helen Yan. electronics ……….. a number of companies
A. direction to plan innovations to their products.
B. directed A. causing
C. directs B. has caused
D. director C. is caused
D. are caused
2. Employees are encouraged to sign up
early for workshops, as the number of 8. The newest model ………. to give the
participants …………. to 50 per session. engineers an advantage over their
A. limit competition.
B. limits A. expects
C. is limited B. is expected
D. limiting C. expected
D. had expected
3. The upcoming sessions ………… on the
5th floor of the Stafford Suite Building. 9. As part of our latest marketing strategy,
A. will be held this coupon ……….. customers to save
B. will be holding money on purchases within a certain time
C. are holding period.
D. hold A. allows
B. allowing
4. The enclosed notice ………… information C. is allowed
related to each part of your bill. D. are allowed
A. providing
B. had been provided 10. All members of the staff will be ………..
C. would be provided with a bonus and two extra vacation days.
D. provides A. refused
B. rewarded
5. Several staff heads ………… a better C. renewed
understanding of the importance of D. restocked
motivation and teamwork from the last
workshop. 11. Even though construction …………. by
A. gaining unexpected electrical storms, the new office
B. will gain building was still finished in a timely
C. gained manner.
D. were gained A. interrupts
B. to interrupts
6. Please ………. Ms. Condell that no one C. was interrupted
has received their paychecks yet. D. be interrupted
A. notify
B. notifying 12. Ever since Mr. Johnson joined the staff,
C. has notified the director has ……….. the marketing team
D. is notified for its excellent results.
A. to be praised
B. praise
C. been praising operations.
D. been praised A. be
B. will be
13. Many problems with locks ………… by a C. is being
simple repair or adjustment. D. been
A. solved
B. could solve 19. Because the boardroom is being
C. can solve painted, the meeting this afternoon will
D. can be solved ………….. in the conference room on the
fourth floor.
14. Next year we ………. several A. have held
employees to work in the new factory in B. be holding
Kuala Lumper. C. hold
A. will send D. be held
B. be send
C. will be sent 20. Ever since Mr. Drerricl joined the staff,
D. are sent Mr. Zapata and Ms. Coleman
have………….. the marketing team for its
15. The awards ceremony will be ………. on excellent results.
the third floor of the Park Station Hotel.
A. held A. to be praised
B. taken B. praise
C. raised C. praising
D. granted D. been praised

16. Civil engineer Lorenzo Raspallo 21. The Awards Committee, which consists
……………… as the guest speaker at the of board members, shareholders and
fifth annual Bridge Conservation Colloquium department leaders, ………….. all
next month. nominations by April 15.
A. to confirm A. was reviewed
B. to be confirmed B. has reviewed
C. has been confirmed C. will be reviewed
D. having been confirmed D. will review

17. By the time Ms. Okada ……………. in
Incheon for the sales meeting, she had
already completed preliminary negotiations
by telephone.
A. arrives
B. arrived
C. has arrived
D. will arrive
18. Today, Wichner Industries announced
that it …………. opening an office in Kuala
Lumpur to coordinate its overseas
22. Please note that this brochure is
intended as information only and does not
replace or ………….. the product warranty.
A. supplement
B. supplements
C. supplemented
D. supplementing
23. Some officials still need ……………. of
the importance of separate playing fields for
young football and baseball players.
A. convince
B. to be convinced 29. By the time the magazine article on
C. be convincing home security devices………….. on the
D. have convinced newsstands, the pricing information was
already outdated.
24. Guests ………….. that some services A. appear
available on the premises, including B. appeared
telephone and tax, are charged separately C. will appear
from the room fee. D. appearing
A. reminded
B. are reminded 30. The number of visitors to the Hannaford
C. would remind Museum of History has…………. to exceed
D. had been reminded the goal set for this year.
A. often
25. The cost of repairing the water damage B. always
to the museum after the storm ……………. C. yet
to be more than one million dollars. D. sometimes
A. expects
31. After several unforeseen delays, the
B. is expecting manuscript will be ready for
C. expected publication…………. .
D. is expected A. else
B. already
26. ………….. in the late 1800’s , many of
C. often
the coastline’s lighthouses remain standing
D. soon
today, having withstood the forces of nature
for decades. 32. Ms. Nwokolo is the ideal leader for the
A. Built project because she has………………
B. Building worked in both business management and
C. Been built textile design.
D. Having built A. yet
B. especially
27. Liza Baley recently ……………. positive
C. previously
reviews for her performance in Mike Keric’s
D. ever
new drama Nightfall.
A. receives 33. The technician ………….. repairs on the
B. was receiving machinery, so production of the X220 will
C. is received resume when she has finished.
D. received A. making
B. had made
28. Mr. Thomas and Ms. Vasquez……… to
C. will have been made
work together on the market research
D. has been making
project.
A. assigned 34. At the end of the next month, executive
B. assigning chef Tracy Nakagawa…………….. the
C. will assign kitchen at the Hokulea Café for ten years.
D. have been assigned A. has supervised
B. will have supervised 40. Two years ago, some of the
C. had been supervising athletes………………… school to pursue a
D. is supervising professional career or the Olympics.
A. leave
35. Sales of Fonseca electronic equipment B. left
have been increasing steadily …………. the C. will leave
past five years. D. was left
A. from
B. toward 41. Companies……………….. send out their
C. by free samples with discount coupons to
D. over encourage consumers to buy their products.
A. nearly
36. Construction will begin on the new water B. often
park…………….. all city permits are C. highly
authorized. D. ever
A. as soon as
B. due to 42. By the time Mr. Greenfield returns from
C during his business trip, the company’s new
D. up to policy……… .
A. was decided
37. First City Bank assured its customers B. will be deciding
that it………. exceptional service in spite of C. had decided
the ongoing renovations in several D. will have been decided
branches.
A. maintaining 43. Aster Broadcasting Group…………..
B. maintain yesterday that it expects the semiconductor
C. will maintain market to enter full recovery mode next
D. to maintain year.
A. announced
38. The plant supervisor, Mr. Lee, recently B. have announced
………… a tour of the company’s main C. announcing
production facility for our clients. D. announce
A. conduct
B. conducted 44. Mr. Powers has asked that the board of
C. to conduct directors……………. the issues, strategies
D. will conduct and solutions identified in response to the
NHHRC final report.
39. After the current model year, the A. considering
automobile manufacturer CFG………… B. considered
three older models and introduce two new C. consider
ones. D. are considering
A. to discontinue
B. will discontinue 45. The supervisor of the marketing
C. discontinued department, Ms. Smith, ………… all the
D. have discontinued statistics that were needed for the report.
A. to provide
B. provided
C. provide
D. providing