GVEC1 MOCK EXAM FIRST TERM

Name and surnames:

Grammar,
vocabulary /30 /20
and Reading
Writing
/10 /20
Listening
/10 /20
Speaking
/10 /20
First Term English
Exam Year 2021-
2022

READING, VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (____/31)

1. Read the text and answer the questions below. 1 point each. ( /5)
Six out of ten CV’s which are prepared by Information Technology professionals
fail to meet the basic standards and are turned down without even being read
fully, according to a recruitment company. As a consequence, thousands of
candidates are excluding themselves from attractive job opportunities.

Although the company handles over 60,000 CV’s per year, it estimates that at
least 60% would not be admitted if they were sent directly to potential clients
due to basic errors.

The company Marketing Director said, “Sadly it’s often the most highly qualified
candidates whose CV’s are so poorly constructed that they are literally dead on
arrival. Attractive job opportunities in the IT industry often generate intense
competition and there is often little to choose between the candidates”.

“Advice on the presentation format of CV’s in relation to the requirements that

they are being submitted for should be an Industry standard so as to add real
value to the candidates that you are representing and indeed to fulfil your
professional obligations to your clients”.

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“Writing a CV can be extremely difficult and too often a CV turns out to be a
generic overview including a lot of information that is irrelevant. People should
remember that an employer typically spends between 15 and 30 seconds
scanning each CV and you have that one chance to make an impression”.

“A good CV is more than just documentation of your career path; it is a

marketing tool designed to present your professional career experience
according to the new job specification. It should also include details of past
professional successes that effectively demonstrate your ability to undertake the
job responsibilities outlined”.

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 2. VOCABULARY. Vocabulary revision. ( /8). 0.5 each.
Define these words:
- QUALITY:
- PAYMENTS:
- GIVE A REDUCTION:
- RUN LOW ON:
- RUN OUT OF:
- DELIVERY:
- DISCOUNT:
- PAYMENT DATE
Then, write a sentence with each one:
SENTENCE 1
SENTENCE 2
SENTENCE 3

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SENTENCE 4
SENTENCE 5
SENTENCE 6
SENTENCE 7
SENTENCE 8

3. VOCABULARY ( /5).
Read the dialogue between a customer (A) and a supplier (B) and circle the
best response.
1. A: It’s Angela from Divani Jewellers. I’d like to order some supplies.
B: a. I’ll check if we have any.
b. Certainly. What do you need?
c. Both of them are correct.
d. None of them are correct.
2. A: We’re running lo won gift cards.
B: a. What quantity do you need?
b. Yes, we sell gift cards
c. Both of them are correct.
d. None of them are correct.

3. A: What’s the price per unit?

B: a. It’s 5 euros per packet, so that’s 5 c per card.
b. How many do you need?
c. Both of them are correct.
d. None of them are correct.

4. A: We’ll take five packets of gift cards.

B: a. I’m afraid I’ve only got three boxes in stock.
b. There are 25 units in a box.
c. Both of them are correct.
d. None of them are correct.

5. A: How much discount can you give me?

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 B: a. I’m sorry, but we haven’t got any in stock.
b. We can give you a 10% discount.
c. Both of them are correct.
d. None of them are correct.

4. GRAMMAR. ( /12)

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WRITING ( /10). 10 points.
Write an email requesting a quote. Include all the necessary information, and at
least 6 items.

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LISTENING (______/10)
Listen to these two audios and answer the questions below. Each recording will
be played twice.
LISTENING 1. MARRIAGE PREPARATION.
The woman realizes that her brother is getting married ___.
next month
in a week
tomorrow

According to the conversation, what is his girlfriend like?

She's a compassionate person.
She's outgoing and friendly.
The woman is very honest.

Jasmine, the man's girlfriend, _____

has bright green hair
has interesting body art
wears a lot of crazy clothes

The man probably isn't ready for marriage because he _____.

has been in many unsuccessful relationships
is still financially dependent on his parents
doesn't have a good paying job to support them

The man and Jasmine agree on the number of children they want.
False
True
Unclear

According to the man, _________.

Jasmine will be in charge of the chores
he and Jasmine will do it together
he is going to take care of it

LISTENING 2: SMARTPHONES
The young man needs a new phone because ____.
his parents took his last one
someone stole his last one
his phone is an older model

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How many phones does the young man already have?
three
two
four

According to the conversation, what are the young man's parents like?
kind
friendly
generous

What do his parents want their son to do to get a phone

ask his brother if he can use an old phone
take out money from his bank account
find a job and work to earn money

What is the BEST word to describe the young man's personality?

talkative
self-centered
mean