X 1 points) Complete the text with the words from the list. Write your answers in the boxes.

Вариант № 2.

(Выполняется студентами, фамилии которых начинаются

С букв О – Я).

Раздел 1.

Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises.

1.1. (5 points) Phonetics. Find in which line ‘U’ has the same pronunciation in every word. Tick (√) the correct variant(s) in the boxes.

1: duty, execute, mute, bugle, cue, due, fusion

2: fur, curl, occur, curtain, current, burden

3: cure, during, cucumber, cushion, bluish, burial

1.2. (10 x 1 points) Supply the articles where necessary. Write your answers (a, an, the or ‘−’) in the boxes.

As it was ___(1)___ trial order Rossexport found it possible to give ___(2)___ Buyers ___(3)___ 2% discount off ___(4)___ value of ___(5)___ contract. That settled ___(6)___ price problem. After ___(7)___ engineers discussed all the matters ___(8)___ Managing Director of Rossexport invited Mr. Walker to visit ___(9)___ Bolshoi Theatre to see ___(10)___ ballet performance there.

X 1 points) Supply the prepositions where necessary. Write your answers in the boxes.

a) We have bought some carpets lately ___(1)___ a lower price. – Then I’m sure their quality is worse than the quality ___(2)___ our carpets. You will see it yourself if you come ___(3)___ our shop. We are open ___(4)___ 7 o’clock ___(5)___ the evening. I’m sure you’ll be satisfied ___(6)___ the quality.

b) You should take ___(7)___ consideration that the reliability ___(8)___ these compressors is different ___(9)___ that ___(10)___ the previous model.

X 1 points) Supply the correct tense and voice. Write your answers in the boxes.

a) – How long your friend __(1)__ (to learn) Spanish? – For 2 years.

b) Last month Lavrov had to go on business to London. Before he ___(2)___ (to go) there he ___(3)___ (to discuss) some business matters with his director.

c) It began snowing after I ___(4)___ (to come) home.

d) – Have you sent for the doctor?

– Yes, the doctor ___(5)___ (to send) for a few minutes ago.

e) The world exhibition ___(6)___ (to arrange) lately.

f) The goods ___(7)___ (not to deliver) on time because the plant was heavy with orders.

g) – When ___ 8)___ (to complete) the construction of the new hotel?

– It ___(9)___ (to complete) by last June.

h) Accommodation ___(10)___ (to reserve) for Lavrov before he left for London?

X 1 points) Use the correct forms of Complex Object/Complex Subject. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. I heard ___(1)___ (somebody, to call) my name.

2. When I came to the beach I saw ___(2)___ (they, to swim).

3. When do you want ___(3)___ (the new computers, to advertise)?

4. You expect ___(4)___ (a new feature film, to broadcast) today, don’t you?

5. We would like ___(5)___ (new models, to introduce) into the market.

X 2 points) In the sentences below, identify the one underlined word or phrase that is incorrect.  Write your answers (letters A, B, C or D) in the boxes and make the corrections.

1. The office assistant doesn’t know where did Mrs. Park go, but

A

he says is sure she will return before 3:30, so we can speak with

B                                                               C

her later this afternoon.

D

2. Surprisingly, it was discovered that the best service was found in

A                                                      B

countries where is the labour supply both abundant and cheap.

C                                     D

3. This figure could yield a return enough high  to provide a healthy

A              B     C                    D

pension.

4. Have warningof the danger, I took extra  precautions.

            A        B                             C      D

5. I had to make so many international calls last month that now

A                                  B              C

I am faced at a huge bill.

D

Х 2 points) Translate into English.

1. Каждый год в городе строится много новых зданий.

2. После того, как контракт был подписан, представителей фирмы пригласили в ресторан.

3. Почему вы пришли так поздно? Вам следовало бы прийти пораньше, так как обсуждение вопроса, который вас интересует, уже началось.

4. К предложению должен быть приложен каталог, а также технические характеристики оборудования.

5. Спрос на эту модель очень велик. Мы не можем согласиться с тем, что наши цены не обоснованы. Однако, если вы пожелаете увеличить заказ, мы могли бы предоставить вам скидку 5%. С нетерпением ждем вашего ответа.

- Every year many new buildings were built in the city.

- After the contract had been signed, the representatives of the firm were invited to the restaurant.

- Why did you come so late? You should come earlier as the discussion of the matter, you are interested in, had already begun.

- A catalogue must be enclosed with your offer, as well as technical characteristics of the equipment.

- There is a great demand for this model. We cannot agree that our prices are not reasonable. However, if you wish to increase the order, we could give you a 5% discount. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Раздел 2.

Business Etiquette. Telephoning. Business Letters.

X 1 points) Business etiquette. Complete the telephone talk with the appropriate telephone phrases. Write your answers in the boxes.

2.2. (4 points) Supply the correct order of the telephone conversation.Write your answers in the boxes.

a. Fine. Good bye, Mr. Stanley.

b. Glad to meet you, Mr. Black. Take a sit, please. Did you have a good trip?

c.Good bye, Mr. Black.

d. Good morning! I’m Black. Here is my card.

e. Let’s meet in two days’ time.

f. We would like to make an order for 150 units. And we require them for immediate shipment.

g. Well, let’s get down to business now. I know you’d like to place an order with us.

h. Well, we can accept your delivery terms. When shall we meet to discuss the price and terms of payment?

i. Well, you see, we are heavy with orders at the moment and can offer you only 50 units for now.

j. Yes, it was quite nice, thank you.

Points) Rearrange the parts of the letter into the correct order. Write your answers in the boxes. Then rewrite it according to the rules of letter writing.

a. Amy Watson

b. Dear Mr. Cambell,

c. Our plant has started producing new motors. The goods are of high quality.

d. Sincerely yours,

e. Subject: new motors

f. The other day the company received an enquiry for the motors from Johnson & Co. They want to buy 50 motors from our company. We are going to have talks with Mr. Johnson.

g. They also meet requirements of the customers. A lot of foreign companies are interested in buying the motors.

h. To: Jack Cambell

Раздел 3.

Reading and comprehension.

X 1 points) The organization is in trouble. Match the problems with the correct departments. Write your answers in the boxes.

a. I’m very sorry, sir. I’ve tried to reach his secretary several times but there is no reply.

b. If this doesn’t work, I’ll send an engineer to you this afternoon.

c. If we don't start producing some more useful ideas soon, they'll close down the laboratory

d. I'm very sorry, madam. We certainly asked the taxi to be here at three o'clock.

e. Last month, there were problems with 0.31% of the bottles. This month I want that figure to be zero

f. The latest survey shows that the majority of 18- to 25-year-old women think our perfume smells terrible.

g. The unions have just asked for another10%

x 1 points) Complete the text with the words from the list. Write your answers in the boxes.

In addition to famous (1) … ’ brands, there are also (2) … ’ and retailers’ brands. Furthermore, most large supermarket (3) … now offer their "own-label" brands, many оf which are made bу one оf the (4) … manufacturers.

Brand names should bе easy to recognize and remember. They should also bе easy to pronounce and, especially for international brands, should not mean something (5) … in а foreign language!

Besides а name and а (6) … , many brands also have easily recognizable packaging. Of course packaging should also bе (7) … : in other words, the container or wrapper should protect the product inside, bе informative, convenient to open, inexpensive to produce, and (8) … (preferably biodegradable).