Placement test

Part I: Reading comprehension (30 points)

Reading 1: Choose the best paraphrase of each sentence (10 points)
1. We’ve just seen last quarter’s sales …………….and the news is good. We performed very well in all of
our markets.
A. forecast B. figures C. information
2. We’re near the end of the product ………….for the MX-35 so we’re going to launch the MX-40 before
the end of the year.
A. lifecycle B. range C. budget
3. We’re planning an advertising ………..that will focus on the high quality of the materials we use.
A. agency B. campaign C. schedule
4. We’ve done a lot of research about consumer ……………but you can never completely predict what
people will buy.
A. profile B. behaviour C. goods
5. We started work on time and if we …………the schedule, we’ll launch on time.
A. keep to B. implement C. sell
6. I’m going to work on Saturday and Sunday so I can ………….the deadline next Monday.
A. meet B. write C. follow
7. We had to ………….the meeting because the Japanese team were delayed. Tokyo airport was closed
because of a storm.
A. rearrange B. prepare C. plan
8. Tania has just graduated from university and she’s about to start climbing the career …………….
A. path B. ladder C. direction
9. The company is a manufacturer and ………….,which means it sells its products to distributors who then
sell them on to shops.
A. retailer B. wholesaler C. storage
10. Last week, she had an interview for an entry-level accounting job in the ……………….of a
multinational pharmaceuticals company.
A. head office B. warehouse C. conference room

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Reading 2: Read the article and decide these statements are true (T), false (F) or not given (NG) (20
points)

11. Mark Gerzon believes that conflict exists in nearly every part of life. T/F/NG
12. Conflict can occur when people work together. T/F/NG
13. Leaders need to understand only one part of the company. T/F/NG
14. Twentieth-century leaders rarely accepted responsibility of their mistakes. T/F/NG
15. People who disagree with management feared they will lose their jobs. T/F/NG
16. Good mediators are likely to be respected by staff. T/F/NG
17. Using mediation to resolve conflict take time. T/F/NG
18. A competitive team needs one good leader. T/F/NG
19. Conflicts must be handled in a way that does not destroy team harmony. T/F/NG
20. Today, there are 63000 international companies which are responsible for 30% of world's gross
international product. T/F/NG
Part II: Writing
Writing 1: ( 30 points)
Write an informal email to reply the email from your English-speaking friend Harry
Hi! Great news! I have got two weeks free this summer and I’d really like to spend the time touring around
your country. What do you think I should try and see? Another thing, what would be the best way to travel?

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I also need somewhere to stay- but not too expensive, of course. If I do come, will you be free to travel
around with me for some of the time? It would be great if you could.
All the best
Harry
In your email should..
- open and close the email in a friendly way.
- answer all your friend’s questions
- write 120–140 words.

Writing 2: ( 40 points)
Think of an innovative new product you would like to launch. Write an email (120-140 words) to your
manager based on the notes below
- Introduce the product
- describe the product
- consider its main features and benefits for the user

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