a) You ___(1)___ (to discuss) the terms of delivery yet? – Not yet. We ___(2)___ (to discuss) them since 10 o’clock and I ___(3)___ (to think) we ___(4)___ (to finish) only in an hour.
b) Last month we ___(5)___ (to place) a trial order with Brown and Co with whom we ___(6)___ (not to do) business before.
c) The director ___(7)___ (to write) an answer to the letter from GML for half an hour.
d) I think, Paul ___(8)___ (to finish) his work by 5 yesterday.– Yes, he ___(9)___ (…). I ___(10)___ (to phone) him at 4.50. He already ___(11)___ (to leave) the office.
e) The manager ___(12)___ (to be) in the office when you phoned him? – No, he ___(13)___ (…). When I ___(14)___ (to phone) him he ___(15)___ (not to come) to the office yet.
f) The contract ___(16)___ (to sign) next week.
g) Many contracts ___(17)___ (to make) by our company every year.
h) TV equipment ___(18)___ (to export) to many countries?
i) The building is very impressive. What it ___(19)___ (to use) for?
j) The contact form ___(20)___ (to study) yet?
| 1. | 11. |
| 2. | 12. |
| 3. | 13. |
| 4. | 14. |
| 5. | 15. |
| 6. | 16. |
| 7. | 17. |
| 8. | 18. |
| 9. | 19. |
| 10. | 20. |
1.4. (10 x 2 points) Use the correct forms of Complex Object/Complex Subject. Write your answers in the boxes.
1. We want ___(1)___ (Green and Co, the goods, to deliver) in May.
2. He expected ___(2)___ (they, to arrive) at 5.
3. Do you want ___(3)___ (they, to stay) at the hotel or with us?
4. Do you want ___(4)___ (I, to show) you the sights of the city?
5. I want ___(5)___ (she, to tell) me the news in brief.
6. He expected ___(6)___ (the meeting, to hold) in the Red Room.
7. I would like ___(7)___ (they, to make) an appointment with me for Tuesday.
8. Did you hear ___(8)___ (the chairman, to make) an announcement?
9. Nobody expected ___(9)___ (the president of the company, to come) to the party.
10. We want ___(10)___ (she, to introduce) us to the president.
| 1. |
| 2. |
| 3. |
| 4. |
| 5. |
| 6. |
| 7. |
| 8. |
| 9. |
| 10. |
1.5. (10 x 1 point) In the sentences below, identify the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect. Write your answers (letters A, B, C or D) in the boxes and make the corrections.
1. Did you hear the surprised news? Ann is going to be the new
A B C D
manager.
2. I found this tearing piece of paper on your desk. Why did you
A B C
destroy the document?
D
3. We are considering granting membership to foreign firms and
A
allowing them to challenge our markets, expanding their products,
B C
and to compete openly with us.
D
4. They asked if the products we exported must have been tested
A B C
next year and if we were worried about future problems.
D
5. A cover letter did not have to accompany a resume; however,
A B
those who consider themselves experts in job placement
would advise sending both.
C D
6. Potential users will be asked whether or not they need this
A B
product, how much would they be willing to pay for it, and
C
which of the packing designs they prefer.
D
7. The important question is how the new rates will give
A B
customers regular more options for their basic service.
C D
8. It may be advantageous to new workers to receive prior training.
A B C D
9. Please deliver an equipment to the cafeteria, which is located
A B
down the hall opposite the elevator.
C D
10. After working fifteen hours at the office, the new lawyer is
A
finally putting away his papers and heading homely.
B C D
| Mistake Correction |
| 1. |
| 2. |
| 3. |
| 4. |
| 5. |
| 6. |
| 7. |
| 8. |
| 9. |
| 10 |
1.6. (10 х 2 points) Translate into English.
1. Не так давно мы установили деловые отношения с английской фирмой “Браун энд Ко”. Мы никогда не торговали с этой фирмой раньше, но много о ней слышали.
2. Я понял, что фирма заинтересована в торговой сделке.
3. Несколько дней тому назад Петров должен был поехать на завод вместе с представителями иностранной фирмы.
4. Секретарь поинтересовалась, кто должен принять г-на Брауна.
5. В сентябре в Дели, столице Индии, состоится международная выставка. Она расскажет посетителям о достижениях промышленности и сельского хозяйства.
6. Письмо должно быть переведено к 5 часам.
7. Мы будем признательны Вам, если Вы пришлете нам Ваши предложения на компьютер модели С10.
8. Мы ожидали, что нам закажут номер в гостинице.
9. Машины фирмы GMI пользуются большим спросом на мировом рынке.
10. Мы рады представить вам наше предложение на новую модель компьютера.
2. Business Communication. Telephoning and Business Letters.
2.1. (7 x 1 point) Complete the telephone talk with the appropriate telephone phrases. Write your answers in the boxes.
| Secretary: Petrov: Secretary: Petrov: Secretary: Petrov: Secretary: Petrov: Secretary: Petrov: | Hello, Mr. Bird’s office. Can ___(1)___ ? I’d like ___(2)___ . I’m sorry Mr. Bird ___(3)___ . When ___(4)___ ? I think in a couple of hours. Can I ___(5)___ ? Yes, please. Could you tell him Mr. Petrov phoned and ask him ___(6)___ . He knows my telephone number. ___(7)___ . Goodbye. Thank you. Goodbye. |
| 1. |
| 2. |
| 3. |
| 4. |
| 5. |
| 6. |
| 7. |
2.2. (10 x 2 points) This task refers to the following two e-mails. Put the correct word or phrase in each blank. Choose from the following list. Use each item once only. Write your answers (letters A, B … or J) in the boxes.
| A. however B. thank you for C. look forward D. we are pleased E. our benefits expert | F. with real regret G. welcome H. again I. we are sorry J. unfortunately | |
| October 25, 20_ Mr. William Prince 1785 Honeycutt Boulevard Marysville, IL 53028 Dear Mr. Prince: __(1)__ to offer you the position of Budget Assistant at Systems, Inc. We would like you to start work on Monday, November 10. You will report to your supervisor, Ms. Chen, in room 44. We are happy to offer you the salary that we discussed in your interview. Other benefits include health insurance for you and your family. __(2)__ that we cannot offer life or dental insurance at this time, but we may be able to in the future. You will also get 20 vacation days and 5 sick days per year. Stock options and a pension plan are also available. I would suggest that you make an appointment to come in and speak with Emma Park, __(3)__, very soon, and she can explain the full benefits package to you. At the same time you can fill out some paperwork for us. __(4)__ to Systems, Inc. We __(5)__to working with you. Sincerely, James Jones | ||
| October 31, 20_ Mr. Ivan Katz Human Resources Director Systems, Inc. 1700 Main Avenue Chicago, IL 53147 Dear Mr. Katz: __(6)__ your offer of a position at Systems, Inc. __(7)__, I have decided to take another position. I say this __(8)__ as I am sure that I would enjoy working at Systems, Inc., and the benefits are very attractive. __(9)__, I believe my new position at the Horizon Company will be better for me. Systems, Inc. has offered me a higher salary and twice as many vacation days as Horizon, but Horizon has offered me the same type of job and it's closer to my home. I find that location is very important. It would take me over an hour just to get to work if I had the job at Systems, Inc. Because of my family and other commitments, I cannot agree to put myself in such a situation. Thank you __(10)__ for the offer. Sincerely, William Prince | ||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
2.3. (5 x 2 points) For questions 1-5, you have to choose the option (А, В, С or D) which best matches the information in the letters (task 2.2).
| 1. What insurance benefit does Systems, Inc. offer?? | (A) Life insurance (B) Health insurance (C) Dental insurance (D) Automobile insurance |
| 2. Who is the benefits expert at Systems, Inc.? | (A) Ms. Chen (B) Ms. Park (C) Mr. Katz (D) Mr. Prince |
| 3. Why did Mr. Prince NOT accept a new position at Systems, Inc.? | (A) The salary is too low. (B) The benefits are not good. (C) The location is inconvenient. (D) The job isn't interesting. |
| 4. What job did Mr. Prince take with Horizon? | (A) Budget Assistant (B) Human Resources Director (C) Budget Supervisor (D) Insurance Salesman |
| 5. How many vacation days a year will he get at Horizon? | (A) 5 (B) 10 (C) 20 (D) 40 |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
3. Reading.
3.1. (3 x 2 points) This task refers to the following table. You are to choose the one best answer (А, В, С or D) to each question. Answer all the questions based on what is either stated directly or implied in the table.
| REASONS FOR NO FRANCHISES AT PRESENT IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES | ||
| RESPONDENTS | ||
| REASON | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| 1. Government or legal restrictions 2. Insufficient foreign demand for products 3. Lack of market information 4. Trademark and/or copyright obstacles 5. Products not adapted to foreign consumers 6. Excessive geographic distance 7. Other | 14 8 16 2 3 20 13 | 32.6 18.8 37.2 4.7 7.0 46.5 |
| Total respondents | 43* | - |
| *Multiple answers given by some | ||
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
1. What type of firm did the respondents to this survey represent?
(A) Those that had several franchises abroad
(B) Those that refused to ever expand abroad
(C) Those that were presently expanding in other countries
(D) Those that were established in only one country
2. What reason is stated most often?
(A) Lack of proximity
(B) Not enough research
(C) Laws forbidding products
(D) Too much trouble
3. How many participants responded to the survey?
(A) 20
(B) 40
(C) 43
(D) 76
3.2. (4 x 2 points) Read the following advisory. For questions 1-8, you are to choose the option (А, В, С or D) which best matches the information given in the text.
Having the proper documentation when you travel abroad is very important. Remember that immigration and customs officials are very document-minded, so failing to obtain the proper paperwork before entering a country or losing your passport in a foreign city can cause many complications. When traveling, you should always know where your passport is. Always carry it in a safe place on your person or, if not going far, leave it in the hotel safe. Do not leave it lying about in your hotel room or easily visible in a pocket. If staying in a country for several weeks, it is worthwhile to register at your embassy or consulate. Then, if your passport is stolen, the process of replacing it is simpler and faster. It is also recommended to keep photocopies of essential documents as well as some additional passport-sized photographs.