ВОПРОСЫ К ЭКЗАМЕНУ ПО ДИСЦИПЛИНЕ
АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК
IV СЕМЕСТР
I. Контрольная работа.
II. Лексический минимум.
III. Собеседование по теме
FINAL PROGRESS TEST (IV TERM)
Section 1: Grammar and Lexis
Part A
Re-write the sentences beginning with the words given.
1 Could I use your phone?
I wonder if ___________________________________?
2 He’ll call you back later.
He says ___________________________.
3 They think prices will continue to fall.
They said that _______________________.
4 How much time do you need?
My boss asked me___________________.
5 I don’t know the answer. I can’t tell you.
If I knew______________,_______________.
6 He works from home. He isn’t stressed.
If he _________________________________________.
Part B
Complete this conversation in a restaurant using the words in the box.
of with of in for to |
A: So what exactly are you in charge (7) __________ at Walter and Thomas?
B: I’m responsible (8) __________ product development. New ideas – that kind of thing.
A: So do you report (9) __________ Vicki Sheard?
B: That’s right. Do you know her?
A: Yes. Oh here’s the menu.
B: Have you eaten here before?
A: Yes, it’s the best Italian restaurant in town. I really like the Vongole. It’s a type
(10) __________ seafood. It’s served (11) __________ pasta.
B: Sounds great. Let’s order that. Anyway, I’m really interested (12) __________ the proposal...
Part C
Match the words. See the example.
after-sales social tea human coffee silver | networks machine surfer trolley service resources |
Example:
coffee machine
13 __________ __________
14 __________ __________
15 __________ __________
16 __________ __________
17 __________ __________
Section 2: Reading
All of the sentences below are comments about gossip and chatting. Each sentence 18–23 is linked to a sentence A–G. Match the pairs of sentences. See the example.
Example:
Gossip isn’t a bad thing. _B__
18 In my place of work gossip is the only way of finding out about the company strategy. ___
19 Freedom of speech is a basic human right. ___
20 Having started a new job a year ago, I made an effort never to engage in gossip.___
21 A friendly and chatty work environment makes employees happy which results in a better level of work and more money for the company. ___
22 Gossiping about someone is a delicious pastime. ___
23 Some of my biggest insights into problems at work come from having a brief chat about totally unrelated matters. ___
A It can be very damaging to your career and general workplace relations.
B I see it as a healthy activity and part of working in an office.
C The management refuse to talk to most of the staff.
D Solutions can occur just by taking a break and talking by the coffee machine.
E Any employer who bans office gossip will lose money by making the workforce less productive.
F However, there’s a fine line between harmless and hurtful remarks.
G Unless you are the one being gossiped about.
Section 3: Listening
(Class Audio CD2 track 36)
Listen to the recording and decide which of the following disadvantages relate to e-commerce (e) and which relate to traditional shopping (t)?
24 Poor after-sales service __
25 Waiting for the postman to arrive __
26 Limited opening hours __
27 Delivery problems __
28 Payment security __
29 Limited product stock __
30 Less competitive prices __
Section 4: Speaking (31 – 35)
You are staying at a hotel. There are three problems with your room:
- The television doesn’t work.
- The shower only has cold water.
- There isn’t an internet connection for your laptop.
Your partner is a helpful hotel receptionist. Discuss the problems with your partner.
You will be given one mark for each of the following:
Did you… | Tick | Marks |
…say good evening? | 1 | |
…describe the first problem politely? | 1 | |
…describe the second problem politely? | 1 | |
…describe the third problem politely? | 1 | |
…thank the receptionist for his/her help? | 1 | |
TOTAL MARKS = |
Лексический минимум:
high-profile jobs - профессии, требующие высокого уровня подготовки;
software industry - производство программного обеспечения;
headhunters - (фиг) охотники за головами;
lure top executive away - сманить сотрудника высокого уровня;
headquarters - штаб-квартира;
manufacture goods - производить товары;
the CEO of Microsoft - генеральный директор компании "Microsoft";
chief executive - член совета директоров;
managing director - исполнительный директор;
chairman - председатель;
to step down/resign/leave a job - уволиться;
found/establish/set up - основать;
university qualification/degree - диплом;
employ/hire - нанимать;
responsible for/in charge of - ответственный за;
promote - повышать по службе;
dismiss/sack/fire - увольнять;
spare time/leisure time - свободное время;
That's very kind - очень мило с вашей стороны;
Excise me, but - прошу прощения, но;
M-m, that"s interesting - о-о, как интересно;
Sorry to cut off/to interrupt - извините, что перебиваю;
To make an excuse - придумать оправдание;
to have a quick look at - просмотреть мельком;
take one"s time - не спешить;
Can I lend you... - могу я предложить вам...
By the way, ... - кстати, ...
check in - зарегистрироваться, пройти таможню;
go through passport control - пройти паспортный контроль;
to book a flight - забронировать билет на самолет;
to miss a flight - опоздать на самолет;
to book in advance - забронировать заранее;
boarding pass/card - посадочный талон;
no smoking seat - некурящие места;
front seat - переднее кресло;
aisle seat - боковое кресло;
to confirm a seat - подтвердить забронированное место;
to ignore/break rules - игнорировать, нарушать правила поведения;
to solve a problem - решить проблему;
claim/receive/offer a refund - потребовать/получить/предложить полное возмещение стоимости.
Темы для собеседования:
Tell about any successful business. Tell about the economic situation in Russia. Working conditions. Tell about any progressive business idea. Introduce yourself properly. What are dos and don'ts for business air travellers. Air travel. Air rage. Negotiation. Negotiation and air travel.