Test

This test is divided into two parts:

Part One Grammar/Vocabulary (Questions I 50)

Part Two Reading (Questions 51 60)
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Time (Part 1 + 2): 50 minutes

Please note the test must be taken by you personally and without any use of aids such as a dictionary.
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Grammar and Vocabulary

1. My teacher is Japanese. She comes______ Osaka.
a) in
b) of
c) by
d) from
2. 1___ a lot of homework to do.
a) am
b) has
c) have
d) are
3. Did you pass the exam? No, /____
a) did
b) havent
C) didnt
d) dont
4.I gave ______ the science book.
a) she
b) her
C) he
d) they
5. Please do not talk so loud_ here! Its a Iibray.
a) in
b) out
c)off
d) on
6. Many students ______ part time jobs in the summer.
a) have
b) has
C) are having
d) having
7. We _______ to the lecture this morning.
a) go
b) gone
c) went
d) been

8. / was ill and stayed______ all week.

a) at the bed
b) in the bed
c) at bed
d) in bed
9. Please use a pen and write _____ black.
a) with
b) on
c) in
d) by
10. Ill call from the residence as soon as I _____ there.
a) get
b) shall get
c) got
d) will get
11. His opinion is ___hers.
a) different that
b) the same that
c) the same as
d) the different from
12. Its his birthday. Im going to give ____
a) to him a present
b) him a present
C) a present him
d) some present him
13. Im going to stay at home and_________ for the test.
a) remember
b) learn
c) revise
d) read
14. Could you ______ me your notes?
a) borrow
b) lend
c) take
d) supply
15. Please photocopy on both _______ of the paper.
a) edges
b) surfaces
c) faces
d) sides
16. I love studying in the library. I________ every day.
a) come there
b) visit

C) go there
d) go here
17.1 ____ the news on the radio.
a) was listening to
b) was hearing
c) were listening
d) were hearing
18. Studying overseas is becoming __________ popular with ambitious students.
a) increasingly
b) increase
c) much
d) a lot
19. Shes a very social person so she _____ many clubs at university.
a) entered
b) combined
c) mixed
d) joined
20. She ____ to pass this exam. She has been studying for months!
a) ought
b) would
c) will
d) should
21. When Kamal got a part-time job, he stopped _______
a) study
b) studying
c) studies
d) to study
22. My grades are ________
a) as good as yours
b) as good as your ones
c) so good as yours
d) so good as your ones
23. She used to study English with a private tutor every day but he ___to England last
month.
a) was moving back
b) has moved back
c) moves back
d) moved back
24. What on earth have you ___. You look really stressed.

a) to do
b) been doing
c) do
d) be doing
25. I had the ______ to go to the USA when I was a high school student.
a) probability
b) risk
c) opportunity
d) likelihood
26. She has a___ knowledge of international business.
a) heavy
b) large
c) wide
d) strong
27. If you want to sleep better you should ______ caffeine.
a) Cut down on
b) cut off
c) cut up
d) Cut into
28. Im going to university___ my career prospects
a) for improving
b) in order improve
c) for improve
d) to improve
29. / dont miss many lectures, ________
a) Brian doesnt that either
b) so doesnt Brian
c) neither does Brian
d) Brian doesnt too
30. With my masters degree Ill be able to get a better ___
a) job
b) employ
C) work
d) employment
31. No, you didnt give the book to me. You must have given it to
a) another
b) other person
c) someone else
d) some else
32. He ___in his presentation.
a) did a lot of faults
b) made a lot of mistakes

C) did a lot of mistakes

d) said a lot of mistakes
33.I want to study business. Marketing is the area ______
a) Im interested in
b) what Im interested about
C) Im interested on
d) what Im interested in
34. She decided to take the exam _____ she hadnt prepared properly.
a) in case
b) in spite of
c) even
d) although
35. We were in the office for at least 15 minutes waiting _____ arrive.
a) for the professor
b) the professor to
c) the professors
d) for the professor to
36. I ________ you earlier but Ive been extremely busy studying.
a) must have visited
b) should have visited
c) had to visit
d) ought to visit
37. Now Im studying Mechanical Engineering which isnt really for me. I wish I____
choose something more suitable.
a) could
b)can
c) should
d) would
38. Julie didnt turn _____ for her presentation and failed the module.
a) out
b) up
c) off
d) in
39. It was___ difficult exam. I thought I had failed.
a) a so
b) so
c) such a
d) such
40. Ive___ finished my dissertation, only 5000 words to go.
a) quite
b) soon
c) nearly
d) approximately

41. I want to do a PhD when I_____ my masters.

a) II have finished
b) ye finished
c) II finish
d) d finish
42. During the exam he ___at the clock to see how much time was left.
a) regarded
b) viewed
c) glimpsed
d) glanced
43. Carman___ that recycling is one of the best ways in which people can help protect
the environment.
a) persuaded
b) told
C) convinced
d) argued
44. The ______ of living in developing countries is not acceptable in the modern world.
a) condition
b) standard
c) capacity
d) degree
45. The government hasnt___ about the economic recession.
a) done anything
b) to do something
c) do nothing
d) to do a thing
46. We have an _____ from the government that they will lower interest rates.
a) confirmation
b) argument
c) assurance
d) assistance
47. What _____ did you get in the test?
a) note
b) grade
c) class
d) number
48. Im sony to _____ you when you are studying but can you help me with my essay?
a) interfere
b) bother
c) intrude
d) molest
49. New versions of this software are ________ every month.
a) reloaded

b) realised
c) resent
d) released
50. Im pleased to say your letter of acceptance ____
a) has arrived two days ago
b) arrived two days ago
c) has arrived since two days
d) has arrived since two days ago
Reading
51. Where is the following piece of writing from?
It was great to hear from you again.
a) A composition
b) An informal letter
c) A formal letter
52. Where is the following piece of writing from?
The large hail means the Brighton Centre would make an ideal venue for our
conference.
a) A story
b) An informal letter
c) A business report
Read each section carefully and answer the questions based on each text For the
following questions answer:
TRUE If the statement agrees with the information
FALSE If the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN If there is no information on this
Everybody who experiences a new culture suffers from culture shock to some degree.
The first thing to do is remember who you are and that you have a lot to offer your new
culture. Other people from your culture can provide support and familiarity but dont rely
on them too much .This is a unique experience so you should immerse yourself and
learn as much as you can.
You will especially need to learn the language. Get used to the slang and the speed
native speakers speak. Even people who have studied a language for many years are
often shocked at how little they know. Dont worry it will get easier1
Culture shock is a form of stress and exercise can help reduce this. Find out where you
can swim or join a gym. If you like team sports you will be able to meet new friends with
common interests If you are not sporty try an arts class or any other hobby where you
can meet other people and unwind. There will be lots of things you want to do and
places to explore but remember to try to relax as well.

Remember it wont always be easy but neither will it always be hard. You are not alone
in feeling culture shock its natural so allow yourself to feel sad.
Its important to keep in contact with friends and family and with the internet, messenger
and cheap phone cards it is easier and cheaper than ever.
Take control! If there are things you dont like about your new culture, find ways to avoid
them and concentrate on the things you enjoy and are interested in. Think about why
you came to the country in the first place and what you want to achieve there. Your
goals may change or you might not achieve them all but the important thing is to enjoy
the moment as much as you can
53. The best way to learn a language is to live in a country that speaks that language.
a) True
b) False
c) Not given
54. Socialising can help reduce culture shock.
a) True
b) False
c) Not given
55. Try to like everything about the new culture.
a) True
b) False
c) Not given
Questions 56-60
New graduate, new job. Summer turns most peoples thoughts to holidays, but those
leaving university or school will be thinking about the big, wide world of work. Whatever
job you decide to tackle first, it will prove to be a valuable training ground. Filing or
typing memos may not be your idea of a great career move, but be prepared to learn
these lowly tasks. You may have a top degree, but no boss will hire you if you cant
answer the telephone in a proper manner.
Most graduates and school leavers will be coming into the employment market in the
summer, so competition will be tough. Start searching sooner rather than later. You
should highlight any work experience you have and say you are keen to learn. It also
helps to research the firms and what the job involves. Remember that most junior hiring
decisions are made on personality. Firms are looking for reliable, conscientious and
punctual employees. While most employers want Junior staff to take the initiative and
be receptive to their ideas, you must be realistic about timeframes for promotion. And
even if you end up spending your career doing something other than your first job, bear
in mind that you will learn very useful and often transferable skills in the process.
Aim to be hired by the firm that has the best reputation for employee training. At the
interview you should ask about what sort of experience you will gain. The faster you can
pick up the experience, the faster you can move up the corporate ladder. A good
company will start you in a proper job, which is mixed with technical and personal
training.
As well as learning computer and other professional skills, good firms also offer training
which focuses on interaction with colleagues. In many companies trainees are allotted a
mentor, a senior member of staff (not their immediate boss) who they can consult on

difficult areas. New employees are encouraged to socialize and network with other
trainees, which is again another way of finding support and advice but this time through
their peers.
In fact once installed in your new position, the first thing is to work out the pecking order.
Many people try to deny it but office politics does exist. If youve never been in a work
environment before, use your first job to learn about how to handle it or how to avoid it.
56. The writer points out that in a first job you have to.
a) use your qualifications.
b) expect to do menial jobs.
C) be good at communication
d) go through rigorous training
57. What should jobseekers do?
a) Make sure they know the competition
b) Work n a temporary summer )ob first
c) Show evidence of any previous positions
d) Apply for a range of jobs
58. The writer warns people in their first jobs,..
a) not to want to move on too quickly
b) not to waste time learning nontransferable skills
c) they should be model employees to make an impression
d) that they will have to accept the companys ideas
59. The writer suggests that if you get a job with a company which offers training, you
will...
a) gain worthwhile experience quickly
b) benefit from its good reputation
c) meet senior people
d) be trained in the latest technology
60. What are new employees advised to find out about initially?
a) The way to process new orders
b) The times of breaks
c) The office hierarchy
d) The schedule for the office gym