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University of Economics, HCMC Paper Code: Module 2 – SAMPLE TEST

School of Foreign Languages

Division of English for General Purposes

EXAM IN ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (75 MINUTES)

Read the instruction carefully. RECORD your answers on your answer sheets.

Section 1: Language knowledge (40 marks)

I. Select and fill in each blank in the passage below with ONE suitable word.

Thank you for sending me a copy (1) …………… your latest ceramics catalog. You have been (2) …………… us your catalog here at the museum for several years now, (3) …………… I always look forward to reading it. I was (4) …………… yet again at the variety and creativity (5) …………… you have displayed in your work! (6) …………… ladybug bowls are quite exquisite. They look so (7) …………… ! They really (8) …………… resemble the plants and animals they are modeled (9) …………… . I would like to order 50 of the ladybug bowls. If they are popular, I will consider (10) …………… more.

A. with B. of C. in D. to
A. dispatching B. delivering C. shipping D. sending
A. and B. so C. but D. yet
A. interested B. pleased C. amazed D. keen
A. whose B. which C. when D. whom
A. Their B. Its C. His D. Your
A. realistic B. realist C. realistically D. realism
A. did B. do C. have D. ought
A. after B. for C. in D. with
A. producing B. exporting C. ordering D. selling

II. Choose the best answer

Those who will sign any contract are advised to review the terms of the …………… .

A. production B. agreement C. consideration D. newsletter

Great interpersonal skills and untiring perseverance are the key …………… of an excellent sales executive.

A. acquisitions B. boundaries C. characteristics D. enterprises

There are …………… a small number of job openings in the sales positions.

A. quickly B. highly C. currently D. originally

If we are not able to …………… this contract, we will face serious financial problems.

A. decline B. consider C. renew D. remodel

It will be very helpful if you thoroughly …………… the background of the applicants.

A. refer B. check C. exchange D. advertise

If you do not file a tax return before October 23rd, you will have to pay a fine of $ 200. This …………… will be automatically deducted from your future earnings by the Inland Revenue Service.

A. service B. product C. receipt D. charge

We offer a free delivery service, and we can give buyers discounts for …………… purchases.

A. bulk B. infrequent C. urgent D. nearby

Nowadays, in order to stay competitive in the market, many retailers are trying …………… their online and offline operations.

A. to deal B. to bargain C. to integrate D. to check

We …………… about safety procedures when the fire alarm went off.

A. talked B. are talking C. were talking D.have talked

Ms Luxton and her team of specialists …………… a new marketing strategy since the beginning of the year.

A. are developing B. were being developed C. have been developing D. would develop

The factory manager reports that currently all the machinery …………… at full capacity.

A. will have been operated B. was operating C. had operated D. is operating

The report …… by pointing out the need for further investment if the group is to continue its expansion policy.

A. conclude B. concluded C. concludes D. will conclude

Ford …………… to corner 10% of car sales in the Asia- Pacific region within the next 10 years.

A. is aiming B. aimed C. has aimed D. will have aimed

We carefully checked all the figures; …………… , our supervisor found a number of mistakes.

A. while B. although C. however D. therefore

Meetings were postponed …………… unexpected power cut.

A. despite B. as a result of C. while D. nevertheless

…………… the Marsdsen Literary Society was founded last year, it already has over 200 registered members.

A. Although B. Because C. In spite of D. Besides

The personnel manager has decided to hire the candidate with the degree in engineering

…………… he interviewed last week.

A. what B. which C. whom D. whose

Applicants can express their interest in the role simply …………… filling out the attached form and returning it to Ms. Claire Jones.

A. by B. as C. for D. with

The Port Wells Teater asks the audience to remain seated at all times …………… the performers are on stage.

A. during B. throughout C. while D. except

You need to pay the parking ticket in full …………… the next 20 days, or you will face further penalties.

A. within B. on C. through D. for

The vice president has the …………… office on this floor.

A. most spacious B. more spacious C. space D. as spacious

The rate of salary increases was …………… higher, compared to just 3% last year.

A. so B. very C. most D. far

The manager said that there would be special year-end bonuses for …… who surpass their annual sales targets.

A. that B. them C. those D. these

The hotel provides travelers with …………… convenient options in order to attract tourists.

A. several B. each C. another D. much

He wants to quit his present job because he cannot stand working …………… hours anymore.

A. unsociable B. social C. socialistic D. anti-social

That IT shop has been acquiring more and more customers since it offered …………… credit last month.

A. free-interest B. interest-free C. interest rate D. interested

Any charity or non-governmental organization within the area can …………… for funding from the Sanstead Community Trust.

A. apply B. applied C. applying D. application

…………… more customer service specialists is the top priority for Personnel at the moment.

A. Recruitment B. Recruiting C. Recruit D. Recruited

The new management board has come up with a much more …………… way to increase staff productivity.

A. effected B. effectively C. effective D. effect

The company’s sales have …………… improved since last month thanks to the staff’s efforts.

A. signification B. significantly C. signify D. significant

Section 2: Language use (60 marks)

I. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree or diploma course could find a good career quite easily. Companies toured the academic institutions, competing with each other to recruit graduates. However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and nowadays graduates often face strong competition in the search for jobs.

Most careers organizations highlight three stages for graduates to follow in the process of securing a suitable career: recognizing abilities, matching these to available vacancies and presenting them well to prospective employers.

Job seekers have to make a careful assessment of their own abilities. One area of assessment should be of their academic qualifications, which would include special skills within their subject area. Graduates should also consider their own personal values and attitudes, or the relative importance to themselves of such matters as money, security, leadership and caring for others. An honest assessment of personal interests and abilities such as creative or scientific skills, or skills acquired from work experience, should also be given careful thought.

The second stage is to study the opportunities available for employment and to think about how the general employment situation is likely to develop in the future. To do this, graduates can study job vacancies and information in newspapers or they can visit a careers office, write to possible employers for information or contact friends or relatives who may already be involved in a particular profession. After studying all the various options, they should be in a position to make informed comparisons between various careers.

Good personal presentation is essential in the search for a good career. Job application forms and letters should, of course, be filled in carefully and correctly, without grammar or spelling errors. Where additional information is asked for, job seekers should describe their abilities and work experience in more depth, with examples if possible. They should try to balance their own abilities with the employer’s needs, explain why they are interested in a career with the particular company and try to show that they already know something about the company and its activities.

When graduates are asked to attend for interview, they should prepare properly by finding out all they can about the prospective employer. Dressing suitably and arriving for the interview on time are also obviously important. Interviewees should try to give positive and helpful answers and should not be afraid to ask questions about anything they are unsure about. This is much better than pretending to understand a question and giving an unsuitable answer.

There will always be good career opportunities for people with ability, skills and determination; the secret to securing a good job is to be one of them.

Choose the best answer

In paragraph 1, ‘those days are gone, even in Hong Kong’, suggests that:

A. in the past, finding a good career was easier in Hong Kong than elsewhere

B. nowadays, everyone in Hong Kong has an equal chance of finding a good career

C. it used to be harder to find a good job in Hong Kong than in other countries

D. even in Hong Kong companies tour the universities trying to recruit graduates

According to paragraph 4, graduates should:

A. find a good position and then compare it with other careers

B. ask friends or relatives to secure them a good job

C. get information about a number of careers before making comparisons

D. find out as much as possible and inform employers of the comparisons they want

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

A. until recently it was quite easy for graduates to get good jobs in Hong Kong

B. job seekers should consider as many as possible of the factors involved

C. businesses used to visit the universities in Hong Kong to recruit graduates

D. graduates sometimes have to take part in competitions to secure a good career

What does each of the following underlined words/ phrases refer to?

To do

this

, graduates can study job vacancies and information in newspapers …(paragraph 4)
This

is much better than pretending to understand a question … (paragraph 6)

Which words/phrases in the passage mean the following?

possible, potential
to obtain, to get
available position

Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word from the passage. Put it in its correct form or tense if necessary.

He …………… to have no knowledge of her whereabouts.
Continuous …………… is made of all students’ work.

II. Writing:

Read the following job advertisement on www.glassdoor.com and the candidate’s profile.

Sales and Marketing Manager

Cathay Pacific – HCMC

Key Responsibilities

+ Develop strategic plans and direction of the team

+ Identify brand-building opportunities through the sponsorship of events and

organizations

+ Evaluate and develop sales and tactical promotions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or equivalent major

At least 05 years of experiences in Sales and Marketing (with 03 years in a managerial

position)

Candidate’s profile

+ Khang Tran, 28-years-old

+ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, University of Finance and Marketing

+ Marketing Intern (02 years) and Marketing Manager for StudyLink (04 years)

Write an email of job application for the position advertised. Make up information where necessary.

Subject: Sales and Marketing Manager, Khang Tran

Dear Mr. Bach Nguyen,

I am

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…

As you can see

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

With a B.A degree

………………………………………………………………………………………………

Thank you ……………………………………………………………………………… .

Yours ……………… ,

Khang Tran

III. Listening

Audio: https://tinyurl.com/3wnhh9wh

PART ONE: Listen to the conversations twice and choose the appropriate answer to each question

Conversation 1: Questions 1 – 2

1.When will the meeting be held?

Today B. Tonight C. Tomorrow morning D. Tomorrow afternoon

2. Where does the woman want to have the meeting?

A.In the cafeteria B. In the reading room

C. In the assistant’s office D. In the conference room

Conversation 2: Questions 3 – 5

3. When is the man leaving for his vacation?

A. On Monday B. On the weekend C. In two weeks D. In a month

4. Where will he spend his vacation?

A. In the mountains B. On a boat C. At the beach D. By a lake

5. How often does he take a vacation?

A. Once a month B. Once a year C. Twice a year D. Three times a year

PART TWO: Listen to an advertisement twice and complete the notes.

Andre’s Warehouse: offering a weeklong (6) ………………………… , ending Friday, midnight;

· Prices on desks, chairs and computer tables: (7) …………… by …………… ;

· Free delivery on purchases (8) …………… …………… , and only available for (9) …………… …………… ; charges applied for delivery outside the region;

· Any questions about delivery, just ask the on-site (10) ………………………… .

KEY

SECTION 1 (40ms)

I. CLOZE

(B) of
(D) sending
(A) and
(C) amazed
(B) which
(D) Your
(A) realistic
(B) do
(A) after
(C) ordering

II. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY

11 B agreement

12 C characteristics

13 C currently

14 C renew

15 B check

16 D charge

17 A bulk

18 C to integrate

19 C were talking

20 C have been developing

21 D is operating

22 C concludes

23 A is aiming

24 C however

25 B as a result of

26 A Although

27 C whom

28 A by

29 C while

30 A within

31 A most spacious

32 D far

33 C those

34 A several

35 D anti-social

36 B interest-free

37 A apply

38 B recruiting

39 C effective

40 B significantly

SECTION 2 (60 ms)

I. READING

A
C
D
to study the opportunities available for employment and to think about how the general employment situation is likely to develop in the future
being prepared to ask questions about things they don’t understand

6 prospective

7 to secure

8 vacancy

9 pretended

10 assessment

WRITING:

SUGGESTED ANSWERS

Subject: Sales and Marketing Manager, Khang Tran

Dear Mr. Bach Nguyen,

(Introduction: 5 marks)

I am responding with enthusiasm to your job posting on www.glassdoor.com for the position of Sales and Marketing Manager. I believe my extensive experience and skills in this field are an excellent match for the job.

(Body: 10 marks)

As you can see in my CV, I worked as Sales and Marketing Manager for StudyLink for 4 years. During that time, I developed strategic plans and my team was successfully achieved the goals set up. We built and raised brand awareness by being the main sponsor for competitions held at universities.

With a B.A. degree in Marketing and the experience accumulated while working as a

Marketing Intern for StudyLink, I have a full understanding of the importance of sales and tactical promotions.

(Closing: 5 marks)

Thank you for your time and consideration. I can be reached anytime via this email address or my cell phone (0164 …….. )

Yours sincerely,

Khang Tran

III. LISTENING

Part one:

1 C

2 A

3 A

4 B