Name………………………………… Grade X- ………. GROUP B December ..

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WRITTEN TEST
Exercise 1 Reading comprehension (7 points)
Read this extract from a job application form.
Outline why you are applying for this job. Use this space to describe your relevant
qualification, skills and experience and indicate why they are suitable for this role.
I am interested in this job because I am currently looking for an opportunity to use the skills I
learnt in my college. I have recently completed a 16-week part-time accounting course (AAT
Level 2 Certificate). The course covered book-keeping, recording income and receipts and
basic costing. We used a wide range of computer packages, and I picked up the accounting
skills easily. I was able to work alone with very little extra help. I passed the course with
merit. I believe my success was due to my thorough work, my numeracy skills and my
attention to detail. During the course, I had experience of working to deadlines and working
under pressure. Although this was sometimes stressful, I always completed my work on time.
Unfortunately, the course did not include a work placement, so I have not practiced my skills
in a business setting, and I am now looking for an opportunity to do so. I am particularly
looking for a job in a small company such as yours, as I believe I will be able to interact with a
wider range of people, and as a result, learn more skills. I would like to progress within a
company and gain more responsibilities over the years.
Although I do not have work experience in finance, I have experience in working in an office
environment. Before starting the accounting course, I worked for 6 months in a recruitment
office as a receptionist. My duties involved meeting and greeting clients and visitors, taking
phone calls, audio and copy typing and checking stock. I also had to keep the petty cash and
mail records. Through this work, I developed my verbal and written communication skills. I
had to speak confidently to strangers and deliver clear messages. I enjoyed working in a team
environment. I believe the office appreciated my friendly manner and efficient work.
Are the following statements true or false? Choose 'not in text' if the information is not
there.

1. The candidate wants to learn on the job. 

2. The candidate has a maths qualification. 
3. The candidate can work by herself. 
4. The candidate intends to study a further accounting course. 
5. The candidate believes herself to be a careful worker. 
6. Deadlines do not stress the candidate. 
7. The candidate is applying for a job in a large firm. 
Exercise 2Vocabulary. Choose the item that best completes each sentence. (6
points)
1. Mike`s car often breaks ………………...
A. off B. down C. out D. into
2. He `s afraid of …………………his friends when he moves to his new house.
A. Losing B. forgetting C. missing D. leaving

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 3. Looking up at the night sky, I often …………… if there`s any intelligent life
out here.
A. Think B. wonder C. worry D. question
4. The decided to put …………………their trip because of the cold weather.
A. Up with B. through C. out D. off
5. People depend ……… police officer to protect them.
B. On B. in C. to D. at
6. Brian is on a low ……………………but he really enjoys his job.
C. income B. payment C. salary D. earnings

Exercise 3Grammar. Choose the item that best completes each sentence (8 p)

1. Why …………………. at me like that? Is there something wrong with my hair

A. Are you looking B. will you look c. do you look
2. He …………………..for the bus when the accident happened.
A. Waited B. was waiting c. had waited
3. This time tomorrow , we ………………………(fly ) to America.
A. Will fly B. will be flying c. are flying
4. John is ………………………tall and slim .
A. Much B. enough c. quite
5. The photographer spent a week …………………………..the forest
A. To wander B. wander c. wandering
6. Mark ………………………………. of buying a new suit.
A. Is thinking B. will think c. thinks
7. He `s the …………………efficient employee in the company.
A. Much B. many c. most
8. The meeting ……………..by 3 o`clock .
A. Will not finish B. is not finish c. will not have finished

Section 3.
Exercise 4: Transform the second sentences so that they mean the same as the first
(6 points)

1. When I was younger, I didn’t like hanging out at malls, but now I love it. Used to
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2. The ship sank within an hour. TOOK
It ……………………………………………….to sink. James had never seen an electric
train before. FIRST
It ………………….. James had seen an electric train. I`ll wait for Helen to come back
and the I`ll leave. UNTIL
I won`t ……………………………..back. Brian is less patient than his sister. AS

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 Brian …………………………………his sister. In the past I watched horror films,
but now I can’t stand them! Used to
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Exercise 5 Word Formation.

Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in capitals. (6 points)
1. Don`t worry, I sure John will be here any minute , He`s the most
……………………( rely) person I know.
2. Helen`s almost twenty, but she`s still very ………………….(mature). She often
does silly things
3. John will need a few months to make full ………………..(recover) after the car
accident.
4. A(n) ………………………works for a newspaper or a magazine (EDIT)
5. He can get easily ………………………(bore)
6. She never remember where her things are; she`s so ……………………..(forget)

Exercise 6 Writing:
In some countries, teenagers have jobs while they are still students. Do you think
this is a good idea? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details..
Your account should be between 100-120 words. ( 8 points)
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Points 0- 9 10-15 15 -20 21- 26 27- 32 33 - 37 38 -41
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Good luck