Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises.

1.1. (10 x 1 points) Supply the articles where necessary. Write your answers (a, an, the or ‘− ’) in the boxes.

a) It’s ___(1)___ good market for our goods. We know prices on ___(2)___ world market for this type of ___(3)___ compressors.

b) Rossexport was ready to offer Mr. Walker 20 machine-tools of ___(4)___ latest model at ___(5)___ price of 20 $ per ___(6)___ unit. But Mr. Walker couldn’t accept ___(7)___ price.

c) I’d like two tickets for ___(8)___ 11.30 express to Manchester. Which platform is ___(9)___ train due to arrive at?

d) I’ll have to look into ___(10)___ matter.

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X 1 points) Supply the prepositions where necessary. Write your answers in the boxes.

a) We look forward ___(1)___ establishing business relations ___(2)___ your company.

b) The exhibition was held ___(3)___ the motto: Peace ___(4)___ economic cooperation.

c) We thank ___(5)___ you ___(6)___ your enquiry ___(7)___ the 23^rd March ___(8)___ pumps ___(9)___ the delivery ___(10)___ June.

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X 1 points) Supply the correct tense and voice. Write your answers in the boxes.

a) What discount ___(1)___ (to give) us, if we ___(2)___ (to place) a trial order for 500 computers.

b) You once ___(3)___ (to deliver) me an order with a six month’s delay.

c) If the two companies ___(4)___ (to establish) business relations, they ___(5)___ (to be able) to conclude profitable transactions.

d) All right, I ___(6)___ (to give) you one last chance.

e) It ___(7)___ (happen) some years ago.

f) Before he ___(8)___ (to go) there last Monday he ___(9)___ (to discuss) some business matters with his director and ___(10)___ (to get) necessary instruction from him.

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X 1 points) Use the correct forms of Complex Object/Complex Subject. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. The manager heard ___(1)___ (we, to promise) to deliver the machines promptly.

2. We hope you will let ___(2)___ (we, to have) your comments on our offer.

3. When I came to the office I saw ___(3)___ (a secretary, to type) a report.

4. We’d like ___(4)___ (some faulty parts, to replace).

5. We expect ___50)___ (shipping documents, to send) today.

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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. Please don’t make me go to anotherboredomsales meeting.

A B C D

2. We’re interested in the woman sat in the last chair of the first row.

A B C D

3. The receptionist suggested coming back or telephoning later, but

A B

the job applicant resented to be turned away and persuaded her

to let him wait.

4. It was decided that he deserved credit for the efforts

A B

he has to maketo create new marketing opportunities.

C D

5. Being inherited the money, she knew that things would now be

A B C

much better.

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Х 2 points) Translate into English.

1. Начальник производства сказал, инженеры сейчас испытывают машины, прежде чем отправить их покупателю.

2. Я как раз собирался выйти, когда секретарь принесла мне почту.

3. Г-н Блейк знал, что потребуется не более трех часов, чтобы доехать до завода.

4. Вам следует приложить к письму последние каталоги на модель АВ 20.

5. Когда я позвонил ему, он еще не вернулся с завода.

Business Communication. Telephoning and Business Letters.

X 1 points) Complete the telephone talk with the appropriate telephone phrases. Write your answers in the boxes.

	Secretary: Blake: Secretary: Blake: Secretary: Blake: Secretary:	The Engineering Co. Can ___(1)___? Could ___(2)___ Mr. Smith, please? Hold ___(3)___ I’m ___(4)___. Hello, are ___(5)___? Yes. I’m sorry, ___(6)___. Thank you. Good bye. ___(7)___.
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2.2. (10 х 1 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.call my assistant B.Human Resources Director C.copies of D.thank you for E.would be interested in

F.Accounting G.seeing them H.Accounting Department I.am enclosing J.I look forward to

September 9, 20___ Mr. T. Wiggles __(1)__ The Spindex Corporation 1809 35th Street Mayfield, AL20812 Dear Mr. Wiggles: I recently received my master's degree in__(2)__ from Pitt University and am currently seeking a position as an accountant. I graduated from Carson College with a bachelor's degree in Economics and worked for three years as a bookkeeper for Harrison Telemarketing, Inc. before I entered graduate school. I __(3)__ applying for any opening you may have for an accountant. I __(4)__my resume and two letters of reference. I also have __(5)__my college transcripts available if you are interested in __(6)__. Sincerely, Gina Lenaro

September 30, 20 Ms. Gina Lenaro 71 Fern Lane Mayfield, AL20812 Dear Ms. Lenaro: __(7)__your letter expressing interest in working for the Spindex Corporation. You have an impressive background. I was especially interested to see that you went to the same graduate school that I did. We generally find that the best way to get a professional position in a large company like Spindex is to begin in one of the lower level jobs. Then you have the opportunity to show what you can do, and when an opening in your field comes up, you are well positioned to apply for it. We currently have an opening in our __(8)__, which you might be interested in applying for. It is for an administrative assistant. If you are interested in such a position, please __(9)__, Ms. Rogers, at 593-555-0954 to set up a time for an interview. When you come in, please bring the documents you mentioned in your letter. __(10)__meeting you. Sincerely, T. Wiggles

X 1 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. Why did Ms. Lenaro write the letter?	(A)To ask for advice (B)To answer an ad (C)To apply for a job (D)To ask for a reference
2. What job does Mr. Wiggles offer to Ms. Lenaro?	(A)Accountant (B)Bookkeeper (C)Telemarketer (D)Administrative assistant
3. Where did Mr. Wiggles go to graduate school?	(A)Pitt University (B)Carson College (C)Harrison College (D)University of Mayfield
4. Who is Ms. Rogers?	(A)Head of the Accounting Department (B)Ms.Lenaro's former employer (C)Mr. Wiggles's assistant (D)Director of Spindex
5. What should Ms. Lenaro take with her to the interview?	(A)Her resume (B)Her phone number (C)Her college transcripts (D)Her letters of reference

Reading.

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.

NUMBER OF MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYED IN SALES BY REGION
REGION	CURRENT YEAR	SEVEN YEARS AGO
	MEN	WOMEN	MEN	WOMEN
A B C D E F G H I J K L M
TOTAL

1. What is the most notable information given in this table?

(A) The increase in the number of sales employees

(B) The lack of employees seven years ago

(C) The increase in the number of women employed

(D) The expansion of Sales Region E

2. What is true about Region I?

(A) It had the smallest increase in the number of male employees.

(B) It had the greatest increase in the number of female employees.

(C) It has the most employees overall.

(D) It has the fewest employees overall.

3. In what region did the greatest increase in personnel occur?

(A) A

(B) C

(C) E

(D) J

X 2 points) Read the following article. For questions 1-8, you are to choose the option (А, В, С or D) which best matches the information given in the article.

The increasing cost of energy has caused many companies to make permanent changes in their offices. On a small scale, office managers are purchasing energy-efficient office machines and encouraging recycling programs to cut energy costs. On a larger scale, architects and builders are responding to the demands of companies for more energy-efficient buildings.

Buildings constructed or renovated in the last few years have incorporated energy-saving measures. Office maintenance workers have sealed cracks around windows and doors. Builders have installed sets of double doors to reduce the exchange of indoor and outdoor air when doors are opened.

This has reduced transfer of air in and out of the building. While it has had cost-saving benefits, it has caused personnel-related costs such as increased employee absences due to illness. Since the interior air is recirculated and little fresh air is allowed in, everyday contaminants such as dust and germs remain in the air. Employees in energy-efficient buildings breathe the same air again and again. They suffer from an increase in headaches, colds, dry skin, and dry throats, and in severe cases respiratory problems.

1. Why was the construction of office buildings changed?

(A) To make construction easier

(B) To use better building materials

(C) To reduce energy consumption

(D) To make the offices more attractive

2. How is construction different now?

(A) Offices have fewer entrances.

(B) Windows and doors fit tightly.

(C) Air conditioning has been eliminated.

(D) Sprinkler systems are used.

3. What unexpected problem has this caused?

(A) It takes longer to enter the building.

(B) Employees are not warm enough.

(C) Offices cannot be cleaned.

(D) More workers take sick leave.

4. What illness increased among workers in these buildings?

(A) Headaches

(B) Muscle aches

(C) Rashes

(D) Nausea