You must choose the best answer to complete the sentence.. Select the best answer to complete the text.. Questions 53-55: Travel Free with the North-Rail Rewards Program With the North-
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Faculty of High Quality Training
ANSWER KEY
ENGLISH 3 - Code: ENGL330337 Semester I - School year: 2014-2015
Duration: 90 mins Date: Dec 29 th 2014
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This paper has 100 questions, on 23 pages No materials whatsoever allowed No further explanation allowed
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Directions: In each sentence, you will find a word or phrase missing Four answer choices are given
below each sentence You must choose the best answer to complete the sentence Then mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or D on your ANSWER SHEET
1 I did not see _ of my friends at the party
2 A number of automobile _ agencies are located on the lower level of the airport
A renting B rents C rental D rented
3 We have been working on the balance sheet _ two days now
4 The Matsuno Corporation manufactures small kitchen _ such as electric food
processors, mixers, and knife sharpeners
A applicants B appliances C aptitudes D amplifiers
5 He is convinced that the team from his country _ the next World Cup
A has won B will have won C will win D would win
6 This device can detect the _ of even small amounts of carbon monoxide gas
A presents B presentations C presence D present
7 Put your carry-on luggage under the seat in front of you or in the overhead _
A apartment B department C appointment D locker
8 This dish _ better if you use fresh herbs and garlic
A will be tasting B tastes C would have tasted D tasted
9 The _ of transducers should arrive later today
A ship B shipping C shipment D shipshape
10 I am completely _ as to who wins the local election
A different B uncaring C indifferent D rigid
11 This sports car is equipped with a _ eight-cylinder engine
A powerful B powering C power D powerfully
12 I do not know _ he can make enough money by working only ten hours a week
Trang 3A why B how much C that if D how
13 Many _ entrepreneurs are self-taught in the field of business
A successful B succeed C success D successfully
14 The tour _ about an hour to complete
15 The water treatment plant _ by the flood
A damaged B was damaged C damaging D has damaged
16 When I take a trip, I like to get an early _
A beginning B start C going D leaving
17 Are you planning to talk to Ms Petrov on the phone or meet with her _ person?
18 We did not have questions for the lecturer
19 The company could save money if it bought a fleet of more vehicles
A economize B economic C economics D economical
20 The cafeteria begins serving lunch at noon and stays open three
21 I cannot work at home because there are too many there
A attractions B detractors C distractions D contractors
22 Mr Nakamura was put in charge of the media department, was recently reorganized
A who B in which C which D which it
23 The Buckingham Hotel has very reasonable for single rooms
24 Marbelis is looking for a job in advertising or public relations
25 We are planning our clients out to dinner tonight
A taking B take C taken D to take
26 Jerry made his children on Saturday
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C to do some chores D did some chores
27 Anna in this department since January
A have been working B works C has worked D has been worked
28 This fax from Mr Dubitski was at 11 A.M Eastern Standard Time
A transplanted B transferred C transported D transmitted
29 Ms Ingram was to the marketing department from the executive office staff
A transplanted B transferred C transported D transmitted
30 Liquid assets are converted into cash
31 The government appointed a labour mediator to act as a in the dispute between the union and the auto industry
A refusal B referendum C refugee D referee
32 The was defeated by a few votes
A refusal B referendum C refugee D referee
33 Tom: “I’m getting married tomorrow.”
Jerry: “ .”
A I don’t mind B You’re welcome C Congratulations D Not at all
34 The heat was so that the fire-fighters had to evacuate the building
A intense B contents C intends D contends
35 When he dropped the bag, the spilled out on the floor
A intense B contents C intends D contends
36 Helen: “Sandra, I am arriving in Chicago at 11.00 Would you be able to meet me at the airport?”
Sandra: “ I have an important meeting.”
A Thank you I’d appreciate that
B I’m sorry, but that’s not possible
C No, thanks
D That’s very kind of you but
37 I will be happy to provide a for you when you apply for another job
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38 If I the president of the United States, I increase spending on healthcare
A am/would B were/would C was/would have D am/will
39 Scientists believe that very soon we to live in space
A can B will be able C could D have
40 You play computer games this evening if you clean your room first
PART 2: INCOMPLETE TEXTS
Directions: Read the texts that follow A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences Four
answer choices are given 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 41-43 refer to the following notice
THIS WEEK IN ART
Connected by history but more than an ocean away, the Canary Islands and San Antonio are getting
to know each other better _ cultural exchanges
42 A a
B the
C each
D those For this year's Fotoseptiembre Festival, seven contemporary photographers from the Canary Islands are set to attend a reception from 6 to 8 P.M Tuesday for their exhibit, “A Ojo De Canario.” Their
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43 A camera
B display
C ceremony
D attendance
Questions 44-46 refer to the following letter
To:“ Steve Cashman”
From:“ Ivan Cocker”
Date: Monday, February 12, 20 9:05 p.m
Subject: Re: Video Presentation
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Hi Steve,
Regarding the technology you want to use on your upcoming Web-based video presentation, I think you are on the right track I know that, theoretically at least, it is possible to use JavaScript to control a video player when it is embedded in a Web page I have also _ that it's not likely to work across different browsers and platforms - but it's probably okay in an intranet environment where you can control the delivery media
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Questions 47-49 refer to the following advertisement
GET 50% OFF THE SUNDAY PAPER
When You Purchase Your Favorite Magazine!
Beginning February 17, _ the Denver Express News every Sunday for 50% off the newsstand price when you purchase one of these magazines at a participating FER Grocery Store:
Talk about a super Sunday! Stop by your local FER today!
49 A story
B article
C coverage
D reporter
Questions 50-52 refer to the following letter
Glacier Real Estate
P.O Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620
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Roberta Van Stansen
225 Cruise Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
Dear Ms Van Stansen,
I am a real estate broker with Glacier Real Estate and _ had a client call me regarding a Montana City/East Helena property that is listed in your name The property is located at:
50 A daily
B clearly
C rapidly
D recently
1 Jackson Creek Road
Montana City, Montana MT 59634
My client is very _ in exploring the possibility of purchasing this property from you If this
is of interest to you, I would appreciate you contacting me at your earliest convenience You can call me at (406) 458-8840
Harper Rathmann
Glacier Real Estate
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Directions: In this part you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper articles,
letters, and advertisements Each text is followed by several questions Select the best answer for each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or D on your answer sheet
Questions 53-55:
Travel Free with the North-Rail Rewards Program
With the North-Rail Rewards Program, your business will earn travel points for every North-Rail business-class ticket purchased with a company credit card Travel points can later be redeemed for commuter train tickets, allowing businesses with employees who travel often to ride North-Rail trains for free to presentations, meetings with clients, and other business-related events
Signing up to receive travel rewards is easy:
* First, visit www.north-rail.com/business and register your company's credit card information
* Next, choose up to five employees who will have authorization to use the company credit card
to purchase North-Rail tickets
* Then, visit our Web site and complete a reservation form to reserve tickets, or call
1-800-447-3339 You can also purchase tickets at any regional North-Rail train station
53 What type of tickets must customers
B Their travel itinerary
C The names of five employees
D The city they are traveling to
55 What is NOT listed as a way for customers to purchase tickets?
A Visiting an office
B Calling a phone number
C Going to a train station
D Completing an online form
From: The Hilton Preservation Society [membermail@preservehilton.org]
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Subject: A special offer for HPS members
to help restore historic buildings and landmarks Century Bank's Century Platinum Card also offers HPS members these additional benefits:
a Discounts at affiliated hotels and airlines,
b 0% APR on high-interest balance transfers and cash advances,
c No annual fee and low APR on all purchases, and
d Secure online access to your account information
56 What is the purpose of the e-mail?
A To request membership fees
B To advertise an upcoming event
C To offer Ms Arie a credit card
service
D To remind Ms Arie to renew her
membership
57 For what will money be donated?
A Restoring historic buildings
B Funding environmental projects
C Producing a monthly newsletter
D Supporting political campaigns
58 What is stated about annual fees?
A They are not collected
B They depend on account activity
C They can be paid in installments
D They make up 15 percent of funding
Questions 59-61:
From: Daniel Travers [dtravers@soundbyte.com]
To: Sandrine Walters [waternsand@fijiweb.com]
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Dear Ms Walters,
Thank you for purchasing from the Sound Byte online store Your order has been received, processed, and will be shipped within 2 business days Please review this summary of your order and notify customer service if there are any discrepancies
Order Reference Number: 7833091
1 Greyson 5-disc CD Player $129.99 $129.99
with Remote Control
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59 According to the e-mail, what
happened to Ms Walters' order?
Last week I met with Mr Hendrix to discuss our overseas marketing campaigns As you know,
we now have retail stores operating in South Africa and Argentina, in addition to having our products carried by department stores in France, China, and Japan
Although our sales are at a satisfactory level, Mr Hendrix would like to increase our brand recognition abroad to make Fields Sports' apparel more competitive with both local and foreign equivalents This will also help us introduce our sporting equipment line to international consumers
To discuss this matter further, I would like the entire marketing staff to meet on Wednesday, March 14 at 11 A.M At the meeting, we will discuss ways to further the presence of Fields Sports' apparel through special events, sponsorship, celebrity endorsement, and any other tactics
Thank you and see you on Wednesday
Charlize
62 In what country are Fields Sports' products NOT sold?
A In China
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C In France
D In Australia
63 What is indicated about Fields Sports?
A Their sales are declining
B They primarily produce sports apparel
C They host a variety of sports competitions
D Their products can only be purchased in department stores
64 When will the staff meeting be held?
A On March 11
B On March 12
C On March 14
D On March 20
65 What topic will be addressed at the staff meeting?
A Increasing brand recognition
B Sponsoring local sports teams
C Introducing new products overseas
D Opening a retail store in South Africa
Questions 66-70:
Ashton Black Named President of InfoQuest
By Karina Todd
In November, Ashton Black was appointed President of InfoQuest after serving seven years as
their chief financial officer
Black, who attended Yale School of Management near his hometown in Connecticut, began his career as a financial analyst at Robertson, Inc Soon after, he was promoted to Head of Research
at the brokerage firm
Working alongside Burt Edwards, named CEO of InfoQuest in June, Black plans to make InfoQuest more competitive Despite earning nearly $775 million in profits on advertising sales,