English Test
Section 1 Grammar exercices
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Durée de l’épreuve : 1 heure 30.
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1. This exam is divided into 4 sections:
Section 1 Grammar exercises 20 questions (15 minutes) Section 2 Find the error 15 questions (20 minutes) Section 3 Vocabulary exercises 25 questions (15 minutes) Section 4 Reading comprehension 20 questions (40 minutes)
Total 80 questions
2. Please use your answer sheet to record your answers. If you think you have made a mistake on the first line of your answer sheet, there is a second line provided and it is this answer which will be taken into account.
3. Each section has its own instructions.
There is only one right answer to each question
Each correct answer receives: 3 points Each incorrect answer receives: -1 point Each unanswered question receives: 0 point
4. At the end of the exam, you will give the supervisor your test paper and your answer sheet.
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UJETSection 1 – Grammar exercices
Choose the correct answer.
1. Tony Blair’s decision to support the USA in Iraq ………… of his EU partners.
a) upset much b) upsetted much
c) upsetted many d) upset many
2. Increasing numbers of companies ………… these days.
a) went global b) gone global
c) have go global d) are going global
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3. The rugby match ………… France and England ended in a victory for France last Saturday.
a) for b) among
c) of d) between
4. It was agreed that the new method was a more eff icient way ………… the business.
a) of manage b) to managing
c) of the management of d) of managing
5. While mobile phones are omnipresent in developed countries, ………… in less-developed countries.
a) they are rare b) they be rare
c) they can rarely d) they exist rare
6. In the next twenty years, space travel ………… a new form of tourism.
a) has become b) can be becoming
c) could become d) becomes
7. When I last met her, she ………… a beautiful red dress.
a) wore b) weared
c) was wearing d) is wearing
8. The teacher had the students ………… groups to do the case study.
a) composed b) to compose
c) composing d) compose
9. Had the students been advised of the difficulty of the exam, they ………… have spent more time revising.
a) should b) would
c) will d) can
10. There wasn’t ………… of the new drug to save all the population.
a) more b) enough
c) some d) much
11. The employees ………… in their job usually achieve good results.
a) who are interesting b) which are interested c) who are interested d) which are interesting
12. The European ………… role was strengthened by the Treaty of Maastricht.
a) Commission b) Commissions’
c) Commission’s d) Commission it’s
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13. ………… frequent diplomatic efforts, the war continued taking thousands of human lives.
a) Despite of b) In spite of
c) Inspite d) Spite of
14. Ideally, managers should spend a lot of time communicating with their employees so that they ………… appreciate the responsibilities they have in the company.
a) full b) are fully
c) fully d) be fully
15. The Millau Viaduct is ………… viaduct in the world.
a) the longer b) a longest
c) the most long d) the longest
16. As we are going to a wedding tomorrow, I would like you ………… the car please.
a) wash b) to wash
c) to washing d) washed
17. Only after a product has been adequately tested …………. . a) it should be launched b) that it should be launched c) should it be launched d) should be launched
18. Procter and Gamble has 26 brands with sales of more than …………. . a) 500 million of dollars b) 500 millions dollars
c) 500 millions of dollars d) 500 million dollars
19. The interest rate decrease announced by the treasury department ………… the economy and likely improve the short term unemployment situation in our country.
a) will stimulate b) stimulated
c) is stimulating d) stimulate
20. If it ………… warmer in the Antartic, there would be more tourists.
a) were b) would be
c) is d) will be
Section 2 – Find the error: A, B, C, or D
21. Benjamin Britten, who / many people consider the greatest British composer, /
A B
completed the War Requiem20 December, 1961. / It was first performed 30 May, 1962.
C D
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22. Insulin it is a hormone / discovered in the late 1920’s. / It is produced from the
A B C
pancreas of cattle and hogs / and is used to treat diabetes.
D
23. Although the school administration refused / to publish the examination results /
A B
there were rumours between the students / that the failure rate was very high.
C D
24. There are many methods used in marketing / but the one that has created most
A B
controversy / is the one what uses / brain scanning to test consumer tastes.
C D
25. The frequently visited London Docks, / down river from the Festival Hall, /
A B
have been beautifully modernised / with the conversion of warehouses in flats.
C D
26. British pubs are known / throughout the world for theirs warmth and hospitality /
A B
and they are among the best places / to have a reasonably priced good lunch.
C D
27. Alike other forms of energy, / solar panels are used to heat homes, / provide abundant
A B C
hot water / and even run some prototype cars.
D
28. The terrorist was arrest in conditions that / the authorities did not want to comment on. /
A B
However, one journalist claims that he was / witness to a scene with a lot of violence.
C D
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29. He said he could not attend / the graduation ceremony but fortunately / there were
A B C
some developments / which made that possibly.
D
30. The first heart transfer, / performed by Dr. Barnard the 3 December, 1967 in
A B
Johannesburg, / was an operation of more than 10 hours length / that revolutionised
C D
cardiac surgery.
31. American negotiators are known for their / desire to reach a fast decision, /
A B
whereby Japanese negotiators take more time / in order to get to know you well first.
C D
32. In the aftermath of the terrible tsunami, / the devastated countries must to / put in
A B
place a global warning system / which guarantees that fewer lives are lost.
C D
33. Although no country has exactly the same culture / like any other country, / there
A B
are certain basic values / that all developed countries share.
C D
34. The behave of students / is sometimes totally unacceptable / as, for instance, when
A B C
they use their laptops / to communicate via MSN during a course.
D
35. It was Margaret Thatcher which / pulled the UK out of a catastrophic situation, /
A B
but Tony Blair has done well too, / in creating almost full employment in the UK.
C D
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Section 3 – Vocabulary 1
Choose the word/words wich has/have the closest meaning to the word/words underlined.
36. Three students have been rewarded this year for their outstanding contribution to the reputation of the school.
a) recent b) unusual
c) established d) exceptional
37. Research and development engineers are involved primarily in developing innovative products that will attract new customers.
a) above all b) somewhat
c) after all d) always
38. A team of experts came to the conclusion that the manuscript was authentic.
a) valuable b) genuine
c) complete d) readable
39. The market’s reaction to our new product has been rather sluggish.
a) slow b) erratic
c) quick d) strange
40. The Federal Reserve influences the cost and availability of money through the issue of government securities.
a) guarantees b) bonds
c) protection d) confidence
41. The composition of the European Commission is always conf irmed by the European Parliament.
a) modified b) considered
c) examined d) approved
42. The company reimburses employees their out of pocket expenses.
a) lost money b) miscellaneous expenditure c) money stolen by pickpockets d) hotel and restaurant bills
43. It is advisable to engage in some small talk with potential customers before getting down to serious negotiations.
a) informal chat b) dwarf language
c) short speech d) pep talk
44. Actually we have changed our marketing strategy in order to react to the drop in sales.
a) presently b) in fact
c) currently d) nowadays
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45. My boss chose me for the new project because he felt I was the most reliable employee in his department.
a) dishonest b) sociable
c) dominant d) trustworthy
Vocabulary 2
Choose the word wich has a similar meaning to the word in bold type.
46. dwindle
a) disagree b) decrease c) disappear d) die
47. fringe benefits
a) small profit b) large profits c) perks d) commission 48. fussy
a) difficult b) vague c) amusing d) talkative
49. plummet
a) recover b) fluctuate c) decrease d) jump
50. setback
a) decrease b) failure c) souvenir d) breakthrough 51. impinge upon
a) intrude b) improve c) modify d) forbid
52. adapted
a) added b) adjusted c) admitted d) adopted
53. awareness
a) distance b) competence c) capability d) knowledge 54. commercial
a) newspaper ad b) TV ad c) marketer d) salesman
55. bleak
a) grey b) rosy c) bright d) blank
56. entertain
a) undertake b) educate c) host d) share