ENGLISH TEST

Part 1
1. Can I park here?
a. Sorry, I did that
b. It’s the same place
c. Only for half an hour

2. I can’t understand this email

a. Would you like some help?
b. Don’t you know?
c. I suppose you can

3. I’d like two tickets for tomorrow night

a. How much did you pay?
b. Afternoon and evening
c. I’ll just check for you

4. His eyes were ……… bad that he couldn’t read the number plate of the car in front
a. Such
b. Too
c. So
d. Very

5. Don’t put your cup on the ………. Of the table – someone will knock it off
a. Outside
b. Edge
c. Boundary
d. Border

6. I’m sorry – I didn’t ……….. to disturb you

a. Hope
b. Think
c. Mean
d. Suppose
7. The singer ended the concert ……….. her most popular song
a. By
b. With
c. In
d. As

8. Would you mind ………. These plates a wipe before putting them in the cupboard?
a. Making
b. Doing
c. Getting
d. Giving

9. …….. tired Melissa is when she gets home from work, she always makes time to say goodnight to
the children
a. Whatever
b. No matter how
c. However much
d. Although

10. The shop didn’t have the shoes I wanted, but they’ve ………. A pair specially for me
a. Booked
b. Ordered
c. Commanded
d. Asked

11. Have you got time to discuss your work now or are you ………. To leave?
a. Thinking
b. Round
c. Planned
d. About

12. She came to live here …….. a month ago

a. Quite
b. Beyond
c. Already
d. Almost

13. Once the plane is in the air, you can …….. your seat belts if you wish
a. Undress
b. Unfasten
c. Unlock
d. Untie
 14. I left my last job because I had no ……… to travel
a. Place
b. Position
c. Opportunity
d. Possibility

15. I’d rather you ……….. to her why we can’t go

a. Would explain
b. Explained
c. To explain
d. Will explain

Part 2
To : All Staff

From : HR Department

Please remember that your manager must agree any holiday dates before ypu complete a form

16. Why is the HR department sending this email?

a. To ask staff for some information
b. To explain how something is done
c. To tell manager about a problem

FINEFOODS

Agents required for nationwide distribution. Some experience in food retail an advantage. Refrigerated van
provided.

17. Finefoods requires an agent to:

a. Own a suitable vehicle for delivery
b. Be a specialist in food distributor
c. Deliver goods all over the country
 To All Staff
Cc
Subject Account Course
Staff wishing to enroll for the Accounts course should contact Jane Fellows,
Who needs to know numbers
18. Staff should tell Jane Fellows
a. How many people have enrolled for the course
b. If the are interested in doing the course
c. Which of the courses the have decided to do

Phone Neil Smith at our showroom for a free quotation, or to arrange a visit from our representative.

19. Contact Neil Smith if you want to

a. Obtain information about the company’s prices.
b. Arrange a visit to the showroom.
c. Speak to a representative about special offers.

Part 3
Business English

Business case study: OFC Co-operative

This week we take a look at the Scottish company, OFC Co-operative

OFC Co-operative is a supplier of industrial chemicals and, in terms of job applications, it is
currently one of the most popular employers in Aveburn. Unlike a number of its competitors,
which are currently running At a loss, OFC has reported its most successful year ever, mainly due to a
major new contract early in the year. The company has plans to expand its core business in the coming
year. A key factor in the company’s success has been its wish to create a highly skilled and motivated
workforce, as highlighted in its mission 20………..

One of Stewart Green’s first actions on becoming the new Managing Director last year was to 21…........
his employees’ training needs. He then established a training programme to enable all staff to work
towards natonally 22…………. Qualifications. The cost of this ambitious scheme was partially met by local
enterprise agencies. Stewart said that motivating his staff was very important for him, adding, ‘As well as
making sure employee have 23…………. to training and good working conditions. I’ve tried to ensure that
staff at all 24…………………. of the company are fully informed about the activities of the co-operative and
made to feel part of a unique organisation. The future of the company is 25………………. good. Having
invested in both training and new facilities, this co-operative is now a major supplier of premium
products, not just in the UK, but throughout Europe.
20. A. Statement B. Announcement C. Promise D. Undertaking
21. A. Assess B. Value C. Reckon D. Figure
22. A. Classified B. Recognised C. Indentified D. Regarded
23. A. Access B. Entrance C. Availability D. Admission
24. A. Ranks B. Statures C. Levels D. Positions
25. A. Seeming B. Showing C. Looking D. Appearing