HCMC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTRE pes ‘Student's name: ‘Student number: .. END-OF-TERM TEST COURSE: ENGLISH 4 ‘TIME ALLOWED: 50 MINUTES PARTI Directions: A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are givert below each sentence, Select the best answer to compiete the sentence, Then mark,the letter (A) (B) (C) or (0) on your answer sheet. 1, The offices are located the fourth floor of the building. ‘Aon B. over Cin D.at 2. The indigenous people are proud the huge screen made out of snow in their village, A from B.by c.with D.of 3. The garage said they've found a problem with the brake system on the car, which means they're going to us more. A cit B, charge pay D. need 4, Extensive tests have been ‘on the patient. ‘A carried out B. taken off turned down D. worked out 5. Alternative energies will never become economical unless governments incentives to homeowners and corporations. Ais providing 8B. provide C. provided D. will provide 6. The operator Mr. Smith If she knew where to reach him, ‘A. wil call 8. had called C.called D, would call 7. The job requires a programmer |s capable of writing the complex code needed for the software. A. whose 8. what which D. who 8, They met to discuss the possibilty of a joint project; they failed to come to an agreement. A, however B, therefore C.s0 D, but 9, That is the position for which Mr. Kastov has applied, buta final decision ‘A. has not yet been made B. was not yet been made C. have not made . has not made yet 10, The sales representative's presentation was difficutt to understand he spoke very quickly. A although B. because . so that D. than 111, Advancement in computer technology has made the standard ‘aptop to all economic classes. A. afford B. affordable C. affordably D. affordability 12. Igor Sikorski was the first person ‘a modern helicopter. A. to develop | B. develop C. developed D. developing 13. Even the bid arrived after the deadline, it wil stil be considered. A. where B. so although D. though 14, Liquid assets are converted into cash, ‘A. easy B. easily easier D. ease 45. Inthe 1940's, television first began to compete with radio for audiences and advertising. A high B. late last D. later 16. Paris is famous the many sidewalk cafés that align its boulevards. A. ith B.in C. for D. about Ava He 2010 116 1 September 2010LHLCNC UNIVERSITY OP TECHNOLOGY a ‘POREIGN LANGUAGE CENTRE pes es 17, The trainers for the seminar had the crew. their equipment to the conference center. A. move B. moving C moved D. moves 18. The top candidate will be offered exciting and lucrative career position. Aa Ban Ceach D. other 419. Mr. Kim worked as an before launching his own company. ‘A. account ®. accountable C. accountant D. accounting 20. Ms, Sato admitted that the sales of her division have been ___ but said she expected better results next month. ‘A. disappointed 8. csappointing C. disappointingly D. disappointment 2i. The Caribbean islands are still one of the most popular tourist during the winter season. A situations B. positions directions . destinations 22, Inflation has risen almost 396 since last year. Aat B.by from D. with 23. Mr. Evans, head of account, received a favorable from his colleagues and managers for his outstanding work ethic. ‘A. evaluate 8, evaluation . evaluating D. evaluated 24, The World Bank has approved a $100m to Iraq to help reduce overcrowding in the country’s schools loan B. mortgage C.debt D. charge 25. Owing to an increase in on-site accidents, all visitors will be to wear hard hats. ‘A. required B. registered restricted D. retorted 26. The research that countries with higher tax rates have lower investment rates. A. points B. withdraws . appears D. indicates 27. Almost everyone at the office is in agreement that Jane is____ suited for the position of team manager. A ideal 8. ideality ideally D. idealize 28. The company will the necessary arrangements for you. A. make B.do put D. state 29. My driving license at the end of this month. ‘A. passes out 8, retires . concludes D. expires 30. In.a memo to all department mariagers, the employees __more flexible working hours, A. inquired B. asked ©. said D. requested 31, The new overtime reguiations wil take at the start of next month. A. affect B. effect C. affection D. efficiency 32, Due to the unusually cool summer this year, we have seen the sales of air conditioners in a decade. A. lowest B. fewest c. bad D. terrible 33.°A_good employer understands that happy employees are far more likely to remain __ to the company. A royal 8. working C. loyal D. stay 34, Trying to do three things at once is a very Use of time because none will be done well. ‘A, substantial 8, efficient inefficient D. insubstantial 35, The bank has tured my application for my loan due to lack of necessary collaterals. re) 8, down to D. forward AVA Hs 2010 26 1 September 2010HMC UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY FORRIGN LANGUAGE CENTRE pes. G PART IT Directions: Read the text that follows. A word or phrase Is missing In some of the sentences. Four answer choices are iven below each of the sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C) or (D) (on your answer sheet. Questions 36-38 refer to the following memo. To all employees: Mr. Sachimoto of the Tokyo office will be visiting our offices next week. This will be his first visit with us. Since he has been here before, please do all you can to make sure he leaves here with good impression. While we plan 36. A never B. often . seldom D. occasionally to keep our guest very busy during the work day, we aiso want him to enjoy some time with us. 37. Krelax B. relaxed relaxing D. relaxation ‘A reception is planned for Friday evening, and all staff are strongly encouraged to attend. While each of you may have ‘other occasions to meet and talk with Mr. Sachimoto during the week, we consider Friday's event of his Visit. We hope to see all of you there, 38. A. important BB. more important the more important D. the most important Questions 39-42 refer to the following memo. Memo To: All staff From: Personnel Re: Upcoming vacancies Date: September 30" This is just to everyone that with the decision to open a third branch, we will be needing to increase our staff 39. A. remember B. reminder C. remind D. reconcile by at least 30, We will be advertising in the Daily Heraid this coming Friday. We would also like to ask _staff if 40. A. already B. existing C essential D. prospective they know of any suitable candidates who would be interested in joining the Greyford team. If you know of someone who could make a useful addition to Greyford, please ask them to copies of their resumés. We value your input on 41, A surender B. enter . submit D. seal ‘our hiring decisions since it is important to us that we maintain the current harmony and level of cooperation we here at Greyford. 42. A. enjoy | B. celebrate Clive D. rejoice ‘Thank you. AVA He 2010 36 J September 2010