Limba engleza pentru afaceri an II sem.

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Modele de subiecte pentru evaluarea pe parcurs nr 2 – Set exercitii nr 1

1. Choose the appropriate word so that the sentence is meaningful.

Now that everyone’s here, let’s get down to business and start with the ... .
a. presenting
b. presentation
c. present
2. Choose the appropriate word so that the sentence is meaningful.
‘Who will be in the …… at tomorrow’s meeting?’ asked the assistant manager.
a. chair
b. sofa
c. armchair
3. Choose the appropriate word/phrase so that the sentence is meaningful.
The manager is away on a .............. and won't be back until next week.
a. business journey
b. business tour
c. business trip
d. business expedition
4. Choose the appropriate word/phrase so that the sentence is meaningful.
A ................. is a visit made to a place for work purposes, typically one involving a journey
of some distance.
a. business excursion
b. business travel
c. business journey
d. business trip
5. Choose the appropriate word/phrase:
It is easier for two parties to reach .................. than for three.
a. agreed
b. agree
c. agreement
6. Choose the appropriate words / expression / phrase so that the sentence is
meaningful.
A …… is a list of numbers, facts, or information arranged in rows across and down a page.
a. bar graph
b. table
c. pie chart
7. Choose the appropriate word/phrase so that the sentence is meaningful.
A .................... has good visual impact but does not show movement.
a. diagrams
b. graph
c. pie chart
d. bar charts

8. Choose the appropriate word so that the sentence is meaningful.

The person in charge of a meeting is called the ……
a. employer
b. chairperson
c. employee
9. Choose the appropriate words / expression / phrase so that the sentence is
meaningful.
48% can be described as ……
a. precisely 50%
b. considerably more than 50%
c. almost 50%
10. Choose the appropriate words / expression / phrase so that the sentence is
meaningful.
60% can be described as ……
a. precisely 50%
b. almost 50%
c. considerably more than 50%
11. It is not necessary to describe every single movement on a graph; an outline of the
main trends is enough. To describe changing circumstances, we can use the following
verbs/phrases:
a. to remain steady, to remain constant, to remain stable.
b. to improve, to increase, to go up, to recover, to rise.
c. to grow, to recover, to remain constant, to remain stable.
12. It is not necessary to describe every single movement on a graph; an outline of
the main trends is enough. To describe stability, we can use the following verbs/phrases:
a. to remain steady, to remain constant, to stay at the same level.
b. to remain constant, to stay at the same level, to improve, to grow.
c. to recover, to increase, to grow, to rise.
13. Choose the appropriate expression / phrase so that the sentence is
meaningful.
A formal letter/email should include a salutation, for example, ...
a. Dear Sir/Madam,
b. Hi Tom,
c. Sir Tom
d. Mister Tom
14. Choose the appropriate expression / phrase so that the sentence is
meaningful.
In the sentence, ‘Many companies reimburse common travel costs such as tickets,
hotel, food and local transport.’ the verb ‘to reimburse’ means ...
a. to pay money back to someone that they have spent because of their work
b. to give someone money, information etc. when you do not really want to
c. to give someone money that is due for a debt you incurred
d. to pay a person who has lost your money
15. Choose the appropriate expression / phrase so that the sentence is
meaningful.
In the sentence, 'In the conclusion of a presentation, you summarize what your
message was.' the verb 'to summarize' means ...
a. to enlarge
b. to increase
c. to sum up
d. to expand
16. Choose the correct word/words:
My boss is … bad-tempered person that no one can work with him for long.
a. such a
b. so
c. such
17. Choose the correct word/words:
It was … dark that we could hardly see.
a. such a
b. so
c. such
18. Choose the correct word/words:
...... the fact that he worked very hard, he didn’t manage to pass the exam.
a. Although
b. In spite of
c. Though

19. Choose the correct word/words:

...… earning a low salary, Tom helped his parents.
a. Although
b. In spite of the fact that
c. Despite

20. Choose the correct word/words:

...… my employer is beautiful, everybody hates her.
a. Although
b. In spite of
c. Despite

21. Choose the correct word/words:

...... Tom has a cold, he wants to come to the meeting.
a. Although
b. Despite
c. In spite of

22. Choose the correct word/words:

...... I appreciate her as a person, I dislike her managerial style.
a. Despite
b. However
c. Even though

23. Choose the correct word/words:

The interview had gone well and, ...... the fact that there had been three other
candidates, the job was hers.
a. despite
b. in spite
c. although

24. Choose the correct word/words:

… intelligent you may be, you will still need to study hard for this test.
a. However
b. No matter
c. Though
25. Choose the correct word/words:
… having all the necessary qualifications, they didn’t offer me the job.
a. Despite
b. Although
c. In spite
26. Choose the correct word/words:
We put an advertisement in the paper …… find an electrician for our business.
a. so
b. to
c. in order that

27. Choose the correct word/words:

Mary studied economics at university …… find a position with a bank.
a. in order to
b. so that
c. in order that

28. Choose the correct word/words:

He stayed at work late …… he could complete the report.
a. in order to
b. so that
c. to

29. Choose the correct word/words:

We’d better postpone the meeting …… Mary’s plane has been delayed.
a. so
b. although
c. since

30. Choose the correct word/words:

My manager always dresses smartly …… people will notice him.
a. in order to
b. so that
c. to