Test II
Variant I 1.Раскройте скобки, употребив данные глаголы в активном или пассивном залоге:
The drug “Vita 2000” (to be) popular in the nearest future. Now it (to test) in many laboratories. It (to use) for treating flue, pneumonia, colds etc. First the drug (to work out) by Swedish professor Mark Evans. He (to want) to invent a completely new medicine which would cure patients without making any undesirable effects. Millions of people (to fall ill) for 5 years with flue and suffered with different complications. That’s why doctors and scientists (to try) to find a new effective remedy for preventing diseases now. Many means (to create) so far but neither of them (to prove) to be really helpful. So many aspirations (to connect) with this new drug “Vita 2000”. It (to sell) in drugstores in a few months we hope.
2.Трансформируйте следующие предложения из активного залога в пассивный:
1. They offered Mary a new job.
2. The company is talking about a new project.
3. The manager purchased the new equipment yesterday.
4. The bank gave the loan 2 years ago.
5. We will update our facilities.
6. They sometimes pay remuneration.
7. We have observed all regulations.
8. The firm will deny the request.
9. I think Bob will renew the order.
10. They turned down the proposal.
3.Используйте один из глаголов, данных в скобках в следующих предложениях:
1. The new model (produce; was produced) 2 years ago.
2. This enterprise (set; was set) high prices for their goods.
3. The Sales Manager (sold; was sold) the batch 3 days ago.
4. Sandra Brook (established; was established) the firm in 2001.
5. Some new catalogues (have published; have been published) for 3 years.
6. The message (is reading; is being read) by the secretary.
7. Many goods (deliver; are delivered) every year.
8. The papers (were typing; were being typed) for 2 hours.
9. TV sets (make; are made) in Production Department.
10. The problem (will solve; will be solved) in 3 days.
4.Образуйте предложения в активном или пассивном залоге, употребив следующие лексические единицы:
1. The manager – appoint – 2 days ago
2. They – specialize in – economics
3. Various technique (sell) in this department
4. Jessica Gale – take – a bank loan – next year
5. Many departments – establish – for 3 years
6. New production – exhibit – the show
7. The sales volume – drop – last year
8. Much money – spend – next year
9. The problem – investigate – at this moment
10. The meeting – cancel – last week
Variant II 1.Раскройте скобки, употребив данные глаголы в активном или пассивном залоге:
The building of the bank (construct) by this architect. He (know) in many countries because he (design) a lot of wonderful buildings for 10 years. He has an office in Geneva but he often (work) in other cities. A new theatre (design) by him now and it’s going to be terrific. The results of his marvelous activity (discuss) at the world conference next February. New projects (show) to the participants of the meeting. Other famous architects (take part) in the conference and display their works. A Concert Hall (build) according to a new project last year. It (admire) by many people. It (work out) for 3 years but this is really a masterpiece.
2.Трансформируйте следующие предложения из активного залога в пассивный:
1. The bank gave us a loan.
2. We deliver goods by ship.
3. The shares will yield a good return.
4. We won their confidence.
5. They have met the commitments.
6. That company cut down production.
7. Smith enlarged the volume of goods.
8. Our firm has curtailed expenditure.
9. They are implementing these plans into life now.
10. We indemnify all losses.
3.Используйте один из глаголов, данных в скобках в следующих предложениях:
1. The documents (draw up; are drawn up) in time.
2. The talks (will resume; will be resumed) tomorrow.
3. We (limited; was limited) expenditure last year.
4. The cost of living (reduced; was reduced) in 2003.
5. Many interviews (arrange; are arranged) every year.
6. The new project (is working out; is being worked out) now.
7. Many customs’ duties (have abolished; have been abolished) for 3 years.
8. They usually (ship; are shipped) goods by air.
9. He (falsified; was falsified) many documents since last year.
10. This bank (warrant; is warranted) loans.
4.Образуйте предложения в активном или пассивном залоге, употребив следующие лексические единицы:
1. Thompson – break down – 4 years ago
2. Jane Fume – solve problems – every day
3. David – organize – joint venture – in 1998
4. The news – just - receive
5. The taxes – pay – next month
6. The work – finish – yesterday
7. The problem – tackle – last Friday
8. They – earn much – regularly
9. The good – just – by me – buy
10. The situation – analyze – by – The Board of Directors – at this moment
Variant III 1.Раскройте скобки, употребив данные глаголы в активном или пассивном залоге:
This model of mobile phone (develop) 2 months ago. It (prefer) by businessmen ladies and children because of its unusual design and small and ultra slim size. It (test) for 2 years and has proved to be really good. This model (call) “Modern” and (use) everywhere. Now it (advertise) in mass media and (buy) by many people. The company which produces this model (try) to promote it heavily. They (apply) new spare parts and new technology to manufacture this phone. Mobile phones (be) popular only for a few years that’s why the volume of their production still (increase).
2.Трансформируйте следующие предложения из активного залога в пассивный:
1. I took a credit.
2. They make up catalogues.
3. The director discusses plans.
4. Bob reserves hotel rooms.
5. We met the Sales Manager.
6. The firm increased prices.
7. We improved quality of goods.
8. Brown lost profit.
9. He received the money.
10. I will buy new equipment.
3.Используйте один из глаголов, данных в скобках в следующих предложениях:
1. This perfume (admire; is admired) by many women.
2. The plan (will execute; will be executed) in the nearest future.
3. We always (upgrade; is upgraded) the quality of our cosmetics.
4. He (got; was got) a patent on his invention.
5. Your request (is considering; is being considered) by the Board of Directors now.
6. The commission (will validate; will be validated) the law.
7. The shares (will issue; will be issued) next year.
8. She (has put forward; has been put forward) a plan.
9. I’m afraid the manufacture of this technique (will cease; will be ceased).
10. The problem (exaggerate; is exaggerated) by the manager.
4.Образуйте предложения в активном или пассивном залоге, употребив следующие лексические единицы:
1. Victoria – become – a director – in 1997
2. The cosmetics – produce – in this company
3. The first TV – invent – many years ago
4. Linda – establish – a company – next year
5. Ben Samuels – lose – profit – 2 years ago
6. The question – discuss – now – by the manager
7. The company – set up – last year
8. We – develop – a new calculator – now
9. The book – just – publish
10. The cable – receive – tomorrow
Test III
Variant I
1. Употребите глаголы в скобках в форме герундия, инфинитива, причастия I или причастия II:
We want (analyse) the situation in the company “Western technique”. Our income dropped last year and our production is of low demand. We are interested in (increase) profit and try (work out) a strategy of our future activities. We have produced recorders for 10 years but (manufacture) of old models has become unprofitable. Now we are planning (develop) a portable recorder of unusual design which we hope will be bought by people (listen) to music every day at home and (travel) people. We also decided (advertise) the new model. It will help (show) its advantages. I’m sure this new recorder (produce) by our firm will be one of the most successful in the market.
2. Совместите начала предложений, данные слева, с окончаниями, указанными справа:
| 1. The director wants | a. is very fast. | ||
| 2. Jimmie is fond of | b. manufacturing computers. | ||
| 3. David managed | c. discussing news. | ||
| 4. The Production Manager likes | d. are sold in many shops. | ||
| 5. Mr. Sykes refused | e. to have holidays in the summer. | ||
| 6. Delivering goods by air | f. to negotiate with French partners. | ||
| 7. TV sets developed by the firm | g. to sign the papers. | ||
| 8. We are trying | h. to raise quality of our equipment. | ||
| 9. They stopped | i. to criticize. | ||
| 10. The staff prefer | j. to promote new products. | ||
3. Заполните пропуски в тексте следующими лексическими единицами: to produce; working; manufacturing; using; to invent; setting up; manufacturing; make contract:
“Deep colours” began … make up in 1987. Since then they managed … millions of pounds and have had serious losses. First the company try … a completely new effective and nonallergic cosmetics for elderly ladies but later they started … make up for younger women. Now they are interested in … subsidiaries in other countries. They would like … with Italian and Spanish firms and cooperate with them. They’ve got their know-how and their production is really helpful. Thousands of people enjoy … these cosmetics. The staff … for the company are very efficient.
Variant II
1. Употребите глаголы в скобках в форме герундия, инфинитива, причастия I или причастия II:
Banks make their profits by (lend) money to their clients. Many people are interested in (take) bank loans to set up their own companies. One must be a bank customer (borrow) money. If a loan is granted banks authorities usually decide (pay) a fixed sum immediately available for a fixed period of time. They usually try (arrange) that the loan and interest are repaid in equal regular installments over the period of the loan. A separate account is opened for (record) the payments as they are made. Managers usually want (know) a number of things before (grant) a client’s results. A client need (tell) him something about the purpose of the loan. Personal loans are usually repaid out of an income (receive) by the person who takes the loan.
2. Совместите начала предложений, данные слева, с окончаниями, указанными справа:
| 1. The Managing Director refused | a. discussing news. |
| 2. Jessica was fond of | b. to establish the Department. |
| 3. The accountant wanted | c. to post the letter. |
| 4. They are interested in | d. typing the papers. |
| 5. The director agreed | e. to be informed fast. |
| 6. We worry about | f. to talk to the clerk. |
| 7. Larry Brown tries | g. producing high-quality goods. |
| 8. Our clients like | h. to solve the problem. |
| 9. David forgot | i. paying taxes. |
| 10. The secretary went home after | j. to get much profit. |
3. Заполните пропуски в тексте следующими лексическими единицами: expand; become; be; having; producing; finance; give; употребив их в форме инфинитива, герундия или инфинитива:
“Lucky chance” was set up 5 years ago and since then it has been involved in … electronic technique. It won the European market in 2000 and began … its activities in Eastern countries. Now they are interested in a new musical centre with extremely crisp sound. Two banks decided … this project. They agreed … a loan with 5% interest a year. … a good reputation the company directors try … world-famous. They compete with some rival companies and hope … the best.
Variant III
1. Употребите глаголы в скобках в форме герундия, инфинитива, причастия I или причастия II:
There are stock exchanges in most capital cities. Stock exchanges tend to (facilitate) saving and investment through (make) it possible for investors to dispose securities quickly. Stock exchange employees try (prevent) fraud and sharp practice. The efficient work of stock exchangers depends on good (function) of its staff.
The British Stock Exchange (found) in 1703 developed from informal exchangers in coffee houses in the City of London. It is engaged in (sell) and (buy) of shares. The market value of the securities (quote) on the exchange is about £120 million. Index numbers (indicate) changes in the average prices of shares are called share indices. Index numbers are published by several daily papers and weekly journals.
2. Совместите начала предложений, данные слева, с окончаниями, указанными справа:
| 1. The secretary agreed | a. to talk to Chris Flow. |
| 2. We are interested in | b. working at week-ends. |
| 3. The director refused | c. to improve service. |
| 4. They are planning | d. to postpone the meeting. |
| 5. This company is proud of | e. to call the director. |
| 6. I decided | f. enlarge goods volume. |
| 7. The staff is afraid of | g. to fire Eliza. |
| 8. He managed | h. being the best in the market. |
| 9. Tom Lane refused | i. promoting production. |
| 10. They decided | j. to reserve a plane ticket. |
3. Заполните пропуски в тексте следующими лексическими единицами: maintaining; to make; to deliver; competing; place; to spend; to be; to develop; to be:
“Walter and Scott” decided … a new model of washingmachine in 1999. Now it is popular in all countries and many shops want … a contract with this firm. The Managing Director of the company is interested in … business relations with other companies. They want … their product to Eastern and Western countries. The company is not afraid of … because their income is really high. The managers of the company tend to … advertisements in well-known papers and magazines. The company plan … much money on … new household technique and hope … a success for many years.
VOCABULARY
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account (n) – счет accountant (n) – бухгалтер achieve (v) – достигать activity (n) – деятельность additional (adj) – дополнительный advance (n) (in advance) – аванс (заранее) advertise (v) – рекламировать advertisement (n) реклама agree (v) – соглашаться apply (v) – претендовать на должность applicant (n) – претендент на должность arrange (v) – устраивать (встречу) arrive (v) – приезжать attract (v) – привлекать