ТРЕНИРОВОЧНОЕ ТЕСТИРОВАНИЕ 1 КУРС 1 СЕМЕСТР

TEST 1
2.Reading
2.1. Read the article divided into paragraphs (1 – 7) and choose the best title (A – H)
for each paragraph. Use each letter only once.
A.Checking in at the airport E. Organizing a trip
B. Travel management F. New technologies vs travel
C. Travel destinations G. Reasons for business travel
D. Hotel facilities for business travelers H. Alternatives for air travelers

Business Travel
1. Business travel has a long history. However, it has become as important as it is
today only in the last decades due to globalization and overall technological progress.
And there are as many reasons to go on a business trip as there are places to go.
Firstly, it is vital to explore new markets and to see what possibilities exist there.
Secondly, businesspeople need to meet their existing and potentialcustomers. Finally,
in today’s global workplace staff members and other (external) employees have to
meet together and get to know each other.
2. In general, business or corporate travel involves all travel-related arrangements
such as transportation, accommodation and subsistence allowance (money given to
pay for food and other costs during travel). Depending on the size of a company and
its travel management policy, corporate travel management (CTM) is carried out by a
corporate travel manager most of the time. However, many companies decide to
outsource this job, so the actual booking and sometimes even travel management is
often delegated or outsourced to so-called Travel Management Companies.After the
trip, an employee is routinely expected to give a full financial account of the trip to
the respective superiors.
3. Successful business travel requires preparation.The key feature of the planning is
the travel itinerary that covers flight and train costs, accommodation, car rentals or
taxi services as well as parking arrangements. All of these aspects of travel can be
researched and are increasingly undertaken online. Flights can be selected either from
websites that calculate possible routes and costs by comparing flights or a trusted
travel partner. When booking, it is essential to takeinto accountdifferent times across
different time zone,public holidays and other implications as well as seating and
dietary preferences. Electronic tickets, containing the reservation number, and
boarding passes can be downloaded and printed in advance. To check in for a flight
with an e-ticket, the passenger usually goes to the check-in counter in the usual
manner. There they may be required to present some personal identification, a credit
card or the e-ticket itinerary receipt.
4. Nowadays people who go on a business trip mostly travel by air as it is the fastest
means of transportation. Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours
before the departure time on international flights and an hour on domestic flights, as
there must be enough time to complete the necessary airport formalities.Passengers
must register their tickets, weigh and drop-off the luggage.Most airlines have at least
two classes of travel: first class and economy class, which is cheaper. In most cases,
each passenger has a free luggage allowance. Excess luggage must be paid for except
for some articles that can be carried free of charge. Each passenger is given a
boarding card topresent at the departure gate and then again to the flight attendant
when boarding the plane.
5. Business travel insurance protects employees against trip loss and medical
emergencies, saving companies and business travelers from paying thousands of
dollars in healthcare costs. Medical emergencies can occur at any time, including
during business trips. On business trips to attend conventions or meetings where it’s
important to look professional, lost or stolen baggage can be stressful. Business travel
insurance helps take the stress out of such situations, covering the costs to purchase
replacement clothing and other personal items. Business travelers who experience
any of the above mentioned travel incidents may not be reimbursed for the expenses.
Some companies may not be liable for reimbursing their employees for medical bills,
lost baggage, and more, leaving their employees with up to thousands of dollars in
healthcare bills and other costs. Travel insurance protects employees traveling on
business trips against the potential financial risk involved with traveling abroad.
6. Another aspect of business travel is the hotel industry. Fixed high costs have led
to the development of hotel chains all over the world. Each chain is a brand and
wherever you go you know exactly what kind of service you are going to get
there.Many large hotel chains offer special rooms for business travelers. Amenities
range from data ports for laptops to two-line phones and specialized conference
rooms. Another hotel amenity is the on-site business center, equipped with copiers,
fax machines, computers, and Internet access – all for the benefit of business
travelers. Accommodations can be reserved online. Further arrangements such as
parking, airport shuttle, car rental or taxis should be carefully organized with written
confirmations obtained.
7. Travel is very tiring. Jet lag hits most people harder on their return than it does in
the first days of their travel. This is the reason why many business travelers are
beginning to question the importance of travelling at all. Some of them say that after
the initial face-to-face contact further discussions can take place by means of
videoconferencing on the Web.

2.2. Read the text. For each question (1 – 8), mark one letter (a, b or c) to choose the
correct answer.
1. There are many reasons to go on a business trip because
a) it is a great way to build a career;
b) the number of global companies is increasing ;
c) it is an opportunity to develop new business contacts .

2.Corporate travel management (CTM)

a) is seldom outsourced;
b) isgenerally carried out inside an organization;
c) isa responsibility of a traveler.
3. Making travel arrangements
a)you should only rely on trusted travel agencies;
b)you can consult travel Web sites;
c) is a stressful process.

4. Arrival at an airport in advanceis vital as it

a) gives you time to deal with any complications;
b) helps to avoid missing your flight ;
c) gives you time to find the correct place to check in.

5. When travelling abroad

a) business travelers don’t face any risks;
b) travel insurance policy is advisable ;
c) only personal safety of employee is vital .

6. Hotel chains are popular because

a)they are cheap ;
b) they guarantee the level of service;
c) their services are not standard.

7. Some businesspeople
a) have serious doubts about the effectiveness of travel;
b)do all business online ;
c)prefer continuous personal contact .

2.3. Read the text with blanks and the sentences given below. Choose one sentence
(A – G) to fill in each blank (1 – 6)
Business Travel Expenses
Britain’s business travelers need to work as many as 3.5 million extra days every year
to cover the cost of unaccounted-for travel expenses.Business travelers from six
European countries estimatedthat they were left out of pocket by nearly 23 pounds
per month. And the only reason for this problem was forgetting to claim back
business travel expenditure, or losing expense receipts.(1)………
Visa conducted interviews with European business travelers in order to ascertain
their attitude towards travel expenditures. The research revealed that executives find
it easier to manage their expenses if they use a company payment card for most of
their expenditure. The survey found that many British business travelers have to fund
their trips completely out of their own pockets.(2)………. . Around half
businesspeople said that they were not given cash prior to going away on business,
and over 80% said that they had to rely on using their personal credit cards.
In contrast, Spanish and Italian companies general supply their executives with
cash.(3)………. . Getting your money back is further hindered. (4)………. .
Companies are losing out too. The survey shows that British business travelers
spend 7.8 million working days every year filling out their expense forms. (5)……….
The present situation requires the business travelers to take cash to pay for incidental
expenses. (6)………. . In this way, the inconvenience of using cash can be avoided.

A.Two thirds of business travelers from these countries said their company gave them
cash in advance.
B.But a solution is in sight.
C.After that they have to wait for months to be reimbursed by their company.
D.While many travel expenses can be deducted, those that are lavish or extravagant
in nature, or those that are for personal purposes, are excluded.
E.However, leading card providers are developing plastic cash, a card which can be
used like a debit card.
F.And the only reason for this problem was forgetting to claim back business travel
expenditure, or losing expense receipts.
G.And the reason is the fact that almost 20% of European companies refuse to give a
refund to employees who cannot produce valid evidence of expenditure.

4. Doing tests
4.1. Fill in the gaps in the text below by choosing one variant (a, b, c or d).
Flying high
Global air travel has been changed dramatically by low-cost or no-frills airlines. They
offer low …(1)… but eliminate all non-essential services, such as complimentary
food, in-flight entertainment systems and business-class seating. These airlines will
typically cutoverhead by flying from more remote airports (with lower access
charges) and by using a single type of aircraft. Aircraft cabin interiors may be fitted
out with minimum comforts. Should meals be served, they must be paid for in full. If
your luggage is just over the allowed weight they will charge you a fortune for
…(2)… luggage. At the same time you can’t …(3)… a refund if your flight is
delayed.
But are all low-cost airlines also ‘no-frills’ airlines? Actually, some of them
started to add frills, becausebusiness travelers who havetaken enthusiastically
to…(4)… for money air travel are now being offered packages more commonly
associated with mainstream airlines.
To date, the attraction of no-frills airlines has been …(5)… on price. Forget the more
convenient…(6)… points, standard comforts or ease of scheduling. EasyJet, Ryanair
and Virgin Express have allundercut leading …(7)… by as much as 70 per cent on
high volume routes.
However, in the wake of increased competition and aggressiveprice-cutting from
mainstream airlines such as KLM UK, some no-frills airlines are changing their tack.
For example, Virgin Express is increasing …(8)… and is contemplating the launch
of frequent-flyer program.
Other low-cost airlines are standing firm. Even so, EasyJet, which markets itself on
lowest price, has now introduced a 10-pound charge to allow its passengers to…(9)…
from one flight to another. This is effectively a concession to the business traveler,
who needs more…(10)…. .
 Attempts by Virgin Express and other low-cost airlines to move upmarketare
viewed by some as the beginning of a consolidation in the sector. With so much
competition on price, it seems likely that some players in the low-cost airline
business will fail to survive.

1. a) payments b) costs c) fares d) expenses

2. a) surplus b) overload c) overweight d) excess
3. a) demand b) claim c) request d) require
4. a) worth b) benefit c) valued d) profit
5. a) based b) depending c) focused d) build
6. a) departure b) exit c) getaway d) takeoff
7. a) transporter b) carrier c) delivery d) vehicle
8. a) leg area b) leg place c) leg space d) legroom
9. a) transfer b) relocate c) move d) transport
10. a) elasticity b) flexibility c) softness d) plasticity