TEST Exercise 1 .
Tenses Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1 Emma_______ (spend) every school holiday in Scotland.
2 Why are you under the table?_____you _____ (look) for something?
3 In my country we_________ (not have) lessons on Saturday.
4 My wife_________(not like) football, but I _____(love) it.
5 I______ (buy) a new pair of shoes yesterday. _____you____ (like) them?
6 My grandfather____ (live) in Belgium when the Second World War_______ (start).
7 Yasmina_______ (live) in the United States. She_______ (meet) her husband while she _______ (work) for a publisher on Madison Avenue.
12 Exercise 2 .
Questions Make questions about the missing information.
Example She earns____a year. How much does she earn a year?
Peter has_____ (Two? Three?) _____________________________________
I’m reading______at the moment.
____________________________________ They went to_____on holiday last year.
_____________________________________ She works in the_____ (Shoe shop? Book shop?)
_____________________________________ I got up early this morning because
____________________________________ The supermarket closes at______.
____________________________________ I go swimming_______. (Once a week? Once a month?)
_____________________________________ I borrowed______ (Tom’s? Ann’s?)
_____________________________________ 8 Exercise 3 .
Articles Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or nothing.
China has___biggest population in___ ___Yangtze River flows into___East China Sea.
Do you like___Chinese food?
We had some for___lunch___few days ago.
I come to___school by bus, but I get ___lift home with___ 10
Exercise 4 .
Prepositions Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. If no preposition is necessary, write nothing.
I listened___the news___the radio.
I’ll see you___00___the morning.
I’m looking___my neighbour’s car while she’s on holiday.
What are you doing___this evening?
She arrived___England two years ago.
I’m going___ I spoke___Mary a few days ago.
My sister’s coming to stay___19 December 10 Exercise 5 .
Tenses Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: the Present Simple, the Past Simple, or the Present Perfect.
Example I got (get) up at 7.00 this morning.
Carla Brown has a job in advertising. It’s a good job, and she (1)_________(earn) over £30,000 a year. She (2)___________(study) marketing at college, and then (3)___________(find) a job with a small advertising agency in Manchester. Since then she (4)_____________(change) her job several times. Now she (5)____________(work) for Jerome and Jerome, which is a big company with offices all over the world. She(6)__________(be) with the company for three years. The company has clients in America, and she (7)__________(be) there several times on business. Last year she (8)____________(spend) six months there.
8 Exercise 6. There is one mistake in each of the following sentences. Find it and correct it.
How many money have you got?
I only have a little potatoes.
I don’t have many time, so I can’t help you. Sorry.
In New York there are a lot shops.
Close your eyes. I’ve got anything for you.
John lives anywhere near Bournemouth.
Anybody told me you’re getting married. Is it true?
7 Exercise 7.
Present Perfect or Past Simple?
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets: the Present Perfect or Past Simple.
Stephen King__________(write) a lot of books. He__________(write) his first in the XIX century under the pseudonym of Richard Bachman.
__________you ever__________(try) Chinese food?
I__________never__________(be) to Egypt.
When__________you__________(go) there?
I__________(live) in London for eight years, and I don’t want to move.
He__________(live) in Oxford for two years, and then in 1994 he__________(move) to London.
We__________(meet) Tim and Maureen three years ago. How long__________you__________(know) them?
10 Exercise 8.
have to and should The following sentences are all about visiting America. Complete them with have to, don’t have to, or should.
When you go to America, you__________book a hotel room before you go, because there are usually a lot of vacancies.
you__________get a work permit if you want to work there.
you__________visit San Francisco, because many people think it is the most beautiful city in America.
you__________change your money before you go, because there are a lot of 24-hour banks.
you__________hire a car, because it’s the easiest way to travel, and petrol is cheap.
5 Exercise 9 .
Opposites Match each adjective with its opposite from the box.
Example cheap — expensive generous well-behaved pleased tidy quiet beautiful interesting modern poor miserable
1 ugly_________ 6 wealthy______ 2 annoyed________ 7 happy_______
3 noisy________ 8 naughty_______ 4 mean_______ 9 boring________
5 old._______ 10 messy_______ 5 Exercise 10.
Reported statements Put the following sentences into reported speech.
Example ‘They live in Oxford,’ she said.
She said (that) they lived in Oxford .
‘I love you very much,’ she said.
She told him____________________________ ‘I visit her every Sunday,’ he said.
He said that_____________________________ ‘I took her some flowers for her birthday,’ he said.
He said that_____________________________ ‘I’m leaving you forever,’ he said.
He told her_____________________________ ‘I’ve forgotten,’ she said.
She said that_____________________________ 5 Exercise 11.
Passives Put the words in the correct order.
world / is / English / the / all / spoken / over ______________________________________ since/has/nylon/1932/made/been
______________________________________ Mary’s / invited 1I1 to / wasn’t / party / why?
______________________________________ will / when / be / new / the / bridge / built?
_______________________________________ asked / car / design / were / they / to / new / a
________________________________________ 5 Exercise 12.
Time and conditional clauses Complete the sentences with will + the correct form of the verb in brackets, or the Present Simple.
If you__________ (eat) another cake, you __________ (be) sick.
You__________ (fail) your exam if you __________ (not study) hard.
What__________you__________ (do) if you __________(fail)?
Our children and grandchildren__________ (suffer) if we__________ (not look after) ourplanet.
I__________ (do) my homework as soon as this programme ____________
(finish).
When she__________ (read) my letter, she__________ (understand) my problem.
Where__________he__________(stay) when he__________(go) to New York?
We__________ (stay) in the classroom until the teacher__________ (tell) us to leave.
8 Exercise 13 .
Verb patterns and infinitives Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verb in brackets: the infinitive or the –ing form.
I enjoy___________ (swim) in the sea very much.
John managed_____________ (tidy) his room before his mother came home.
There were no taxis so he decided____________ (walk) home.
I’d like_____________ (go) to India.
It’s very difficult_____________ (learn) how to ski.
She suggested____________ (see) a doctor.
I hope ____________ (go) to America in July.
7 Total 100 CV, Covering letter and Interview Translate these expressions into Russian. You may use some of them when speaking on the topic CV, Covering letter and Interview.
Word Definition Translation applicant n a person who applies for a job
application form n a printed form sent out by an organization, on which a formal request is made
appoint v to choose somebody for a job or responsibility benefit n 1 an advantage that you get from your company in addition to the money that you earn
2 a particular way in which a product can help you blue-collar adj a blue-collar worker does manual work, usually in a factory, which requires physical effort
broker n a person who buys and sells shares for other people
commission n U an amount of money that is paid to somebody for selling goods and which increases with the amount of goods that are sold
competition n rivalry between businesses that are operating in the same market
covering letter n a letter that you send with a document, for example a CV or a fax, explaining why you are sending the document and giving any other information that is necessary
CV n (British English) curriculum vitae: a document written by job applicants giving their personal, educational, and professional details (American English = resume)
deadline n the date by which something has to be completed dealer n a person who specialises in trading a particular type of goods
debt n if you have debts, or if you are in debt, you owe money to someone
employment history n a list of all the jobs you have had, from the earliest to the most recent
enclosed adj included in a letter or package executive n a person who has an important job as a manager of a company or an organization
freelance adj working, usually at home, for different organizations
higher education n U education and training at college and university, especially to degree level
income n the money that a person, a company, etc. earns from work or from business
marital status n U (used on forms) the fact of whether you are married, single, etc.
objectives n pl what you are aiming to achieve pay 1 n money earned by an employee as a salary or wage
2 v to give money to someone in exchange for items or services
personal details n pl information about yourself promote v to make people aware of a product or service and want to buy it through advertising, public relations, or other means
promotion n a move to a more important job in a company or an organization
redundant adj if somebody is redundant, they are no longer employed because there is not enough work for them to do
reference n a letter written by somebody who knows you, giving information about your character and abilities, to a new employer
retire v to stop doing your job because you have reached a particular age
rival n a competitor in the same market salary n an amount of money paid every month to an employee in exchange for their services
shift work n U a system where work is divided into periods, each worked by a group of workers who start work as another group finishes
subsidiary company n a company of which at least half the share capital is owned by another company, called a parent or holding company
taxpayer n any person or organisation that is liable to pay tax
vacancy n a job that is available for somebody to do white-collar adj a white-collar worker works in an office rather than in a factory
Read the text and translate it in the written form.
Cyprus The hotel you’ve dreamed of…
Cyprus has long enjoyed a world wide reputation for the high standard offered in hotels. A number belong to large international groups, but many are still family-owned. All offer guests warm Cypriot hospitality. There is a wide range to choose from, some are small and traditionally styled, decorated with local stone and furnishings, whilst others are new and very modern, built to European style with Cypriot flair and attention to detail. All have the unique ability to combine a relaxed friendly atmosphere with business efficiency. Whenever you have time away from the conference table you will want to relax in the sunshine and enjoy a good swim. All hotels have beautiful pools, and if you fancy a dip in the clear waters of the Mediterranean, there are a number of excellent beaches in each of the coastal resorts. Twenty-nine beaches in Cyprus have been awarded the prestigious European Blue Flag award for their high standard of cleanliness and safety. Although the amenities provided by hotels vary, the high standard of rooms offered to guests does not. Rooms are spacious, well-designed with comfortable furnishings and air-conditioning for added comfort during the summer months, and reception staff will quietly and efficiently meet all your business requirements, leaving you time to enjoy the hotel’s leisure amenities. Cyprus is well known for its delicious cuisine which is an interesting combination of European and Middle Eastern dishes and local specialities. Hotel food and beverage managers will happily design and со- ordinate special menus for your company’s private functions and business dinners to be enjoyed in the luxury of the hotel’s function rooms, and can advise on the wide variety of excellent local wines available.
Excellent facilities. As a conference and business destination, Cyprus has much to offer all types of organisations and every year hosts over 600 business events, welcoming companies and organisations from all over the world but mainly Europe and the Middle East. Cyprus is the ideal place to meet, talk and exchange ideas in the relaxed and comfortable surroundings of the island’s excellent conference facilities. The International Conference Centre in Lefkosia is the island’s flagship for conferences. It was purpose-built twelve years ago using the latest in design and technology and offers comfortable seating for up to 1,200 delegates. If you are planning something on a smaller scale, there are a wide range of excellent venues that are perfect for seminars, lectures, exhibitions and fashions shows. Staff at your DMC will offer information and advise on choosing the one best suited to your company’s requirements.
Practical help and warm Cypriot The warmth and friendliness of the Cypriot people is renowned the world over, and adds a very special and personal touch to everyone’s visit to the island. The Cypriots are naturally hospitable and love to meet people from other countries. It is not unusual for a stranger in one of the villages to be greeted with the word Kopiaste-come and join us. Throughout the planning stages you will be delighted with the friendliness and high level of personal service you will be given by staff at all levels. Communication is easy as many local people speak English, German, French and other European languages. The Cypriots are extremely courteous and will always begin a conversation with the greeting Kalimera — Good Morning, followed by a friendly inquiry to ensure that you are well and that everything is going to plan. Nothing is ever too much bother and everyone will work quietly and efficiently behind the scenes to ensure that your company’s trip to Cyprus is a memorable and successful one. As they bid you a fond farewell, it will be quickly followed with a warm invitation to return soon…
Let us do all the hard work…Trying to organize a conference or incentive can be a daunting prospect when there are not enough hours in the day, and the appointment diary is full for months ahead! Specialised staff from the Destination Management Companies and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation can help with advice about destinations, hotels and amenities. They can prepare a successful bid document and can propose exciting conference and social programmes. With their skill and in-depth knowledge they will be able to suggest unusual venues for meetings, and innovative theme ideas for social events. A wide range of literature is available in a number of languages, and video and slide presentations will assure you that you have made the right decision. From the moment you make your first telephone call, to the moment you are back behind your desk, you can rest assured that help is at hand to make all aspects of your company’s conference go smoothly — just the way you planned it…
A year of colourful pageantry — perfect for incentives The island’s colourful festivals and celebrations can be successfully used as the social highlight for both conferences and incentives. Many of the festivals are closely interwoven with the passing seasons and are rich in both history and tradition. Cypriots love to celebrate, and warmly invite visitors to join in all the fun. The year begins in the spring with Carnival, when everyone dresses up and joins in colourful processions through the streets and the parties continue for ten days! Easter is the largest religious festival in the Orthodox calendar. During Holy Week the priest can be heard calling everyone to church. On the Saturday night everybody gathers in church for the special service that reaches a crescendo at midnight as the priest proclaims Christos Anesti — Christ is raised. Fireworks fill the sky and signal the beginning of three days of celebrations. In May, the Cyprus International Fair in Lefkosia is held. It is one of the largest fairs in the eastern Mediterranean, which reflects the growing economic and trade activity of the island, and attracts 1,000 exhibitors.
Fifty days after Easter is Kataklysmos, a festival unique to Cyprus that commemorates ‘the great flood’. Celebrations take place in all seaside areas and there is music and dancing until late into the night. Throughout the year, the churches in Cyprus celebrate their own Saint’s Days when the streets are lined with tables overflowing with delicious food and local wine and there are games for everyone to enjoy. These festivals lend themselves to great incentive fun giving the chance to everyone to enjoy the traditional way of life. In June rally enthusiasts from all over the World arrive to watch the thrills and spills of the famous Cyprus World Rally Championship event.
During the summer there are special cultural events including a Shakespearean production at Ancient Kourion and the Aphrodite Festival in Pafos. Major art and music festivals are held in all towns. These major cultural events can be the social highlight for conferences and the perfect theme for incentives. The end of a successful grape harvest is always a good cause for celebration. The Lemesos Wine Festival is held for ten days every September and is a major event; giving visitors the marvellous opportunity to sample the island’s best wines and enjoy the local folk dancing and music.
Christmas is an increasingly popular time for visitors who revel in the island’s mild winter climate and good sport. On the 6th January, Epiphany is celebrated with a special service held in all coastal areas. The bishop casts a silver cross into the water and the young boy who successfully retrieves it is assured of good luck for the rest of the year….
Exercise1. Write 5-7 main sentences which give you an idea of every passage.
Exercise 2. Answer the questions
What kind of hotels are there in Cyprus?
What facilities are offered in Cypriot hotels?
How many beaches have been awarded with the European Blue Flag award?
What is known about Cypriot cuisine?
What events does Cyprus host?
When and where was the International Conference Centre built?
Which traits of character of the Cypriot people are famous all over the world?
What languages do local people speak?
Who can help you to organize a conference or incentive?
What facilities are available for organizing social events?
What festivals are celebrated by Cypriot?
Exercise 3 Which words go together, according to the text?
friendly business coastal leisure high delicious conference amenities resort atmosphere standard cuisine table efficiency
Exercise 4.
Translate these words into Russian.
Facilities Amenities Hospitality Furnishing Venue Incentive Air-conditioning
Beverage Exercise 5 Find and write all the sentences with the present perfect.
Exercise 6 Underline the conditional sentences and translate them into Russian.
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