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Faculty of Foreign Languages

Term II - School year: 2014
2014-2015

Section: GE and ESP

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Subject : ENGLISH 3

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D. No knowing
Question 6: Although I was angry, I could not help ……………… at his excuse.
A. to laugh
B. laugh
C. laughing
D. laughed
Question 7: Upon arrival at the conference all guests were given ……………… instructions on how to
proceed in the case of an emergency.
A. specific
B. specifics
C. specify
D. specifying
Question 8: I was really ……………… when I saw you. I had thought you were on holiday.
A. surprising
B. surprised
C. surprise
D. surprises
Question 9: Our pricing policy ……………… made sense, and the director would like to restructure it.
A. that
B. never
C. almost
D. much
Question 10: Either the bus driver or the motorcycle rider ……………… responsible for the accident
last night.
A. is
B. was
C. are
D. were
Question 11: ……………… the order was placed after Friday afternoon, the delivery will be delayed an
additional two days.

Question 16: Due to the unusually cool summer this year, we have seen the ……………… sales of air
conditioners in a decade.
A. lowest
B. fewest
C. badest
D. terriblest
Question 17: Do you know the people ……………… car broke down on the way to the airport
yesterday?
A. whose
B. who
C. that
D. which
Question 18: The sales manager has chosen to keep prices low ……………… competitive.
A. staying
B. for stay
C. has stayed
D. to stay
Question 19: His father ……………… a lawyer, but now he’s a politician.
A. is used to be
B. was used to be
C. use to be
D. used to be
Question 20: The question we are debating is ……………… we can expand our research department to
meet our needs.
A. weather
B. whether
C. there
D. that
Question 21: They have certainly studied ……………… to pass the test.
A. hard enough

corporation was purchasing community property.
A. whom
B. which
C. that
D. who
Question 28: He is convinced that the team from his country …………...… the next World Cup.
A. has won
B. will have won
C. will win
D. would win
Question 29: He is trying his best now. He wants ……………… the exam again.
A. to not fail
B. not to fail
C. to fail not
D. failing not
Question 30: Last week, John ……………… an award for his community service.
A. gave
B. was gave
C. was given
D. had been given
Question 31: Job descriptions allow both prospective and current employees ……………… what is
expected of them.
A. to know
B. and know
C. knowledge of
D. knowing
Question 32: What was the ……………… of inviting the media to last week’s meeting?
A. objection
B. objective
C. subjective

Question 38: Owing to an increase in on-site accidents, all visitors will be ……………… to wear hard
hats.
A. required
B. registered
C. restricted
D. retorted
Question 39: In a report released last month, economists ……………… that zero inflation would have
both costs and benefits.
A. tell
B. says
C. claimed
D. arguing
Question 40: I have been living in this apartment ever since I ……………… my house last summer.
A. sell
B. have sold
C. am selling
D. sold

PART II: INCOMPLETE TEXTS (1.2 marks)
There are 12 questions in this part.
Direction: Read the texts below. A word or phrase is missing in some of the sentences. Four answer
choices are given below each of these sentences. Select the best answer to complete the text. Then mark
the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your ANSWER SHEET.
Questions 41- 44 refer to the following notice.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All passengers (41) ……………… are nationals of countries other than the United States or
Canada must (42) ……………… an Immigration Form before arrival in the U.S. Fill out one
for each family member.
Do not write on the back. Write (43)……………… English in all capital letters. Keep the
form until your departure from the United States. Use the white 1-94 form if you have a valid

asking us where they can buy some of the items that have been on display in the
background of a number of our fashion features. It almost seems that the furnishings and
decorative items from those photo shoots have (46) ……………… interest than the
clothes themselves. For this reason, you will notice that, starting on page 78 of this
month’s edition, we have introduced a new feature entitled “Where can I buy…?” This
new section will appear immediately after our main fashion photo feature each month.
We will be listing the designers and manufacturers for just about everything you can see
in each photo, and we will be giving you the numbers and websites you need to find out
more. Many of these items will be made available at a (47) ……………… to magazine
subscribers. All the more reason to take out a subscription!
Take a (48) ……………… and let us know what you think.
Question 45. A. much
Question 46. A. aroused more
Question 47. A. bargain
Question 48. A. break

B. a lot of
B. aroused
B. price off
B. time

C. a number
C. provoked
C. major retailer
C. nap

D. lots
D. made
D. discount
D. look

B. foreman

C. brought
C. development
C. carefully
C. leaders

D. held
D. event
D. in detail
D. supervisors

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PART 3: READING COMPREHENSION (4.8 marks)
There are 48 questions in this part.
Directions: In this part of the test, you will read a selection of texts, such as magazine and newspaper
articles, letters and advertisements. Each text is followed by several questions. Choose the correct
answer to each question and mark the letter (A), (B), (C), or (D) on your answer sheet.

Questions 53 through 55 refer to the following advertisement.
Christmas Gift Wrap
In celebration of the coming holiday gift-giving season, we are pleased to announce the following
special offer. Beginning December 1st, all mall customers spending at least $50 at any store are
eligible for free gift wrapping during this holiday season. Just bring your gifts and sales receipts to
the fourth floor of Clifford’s Family Mall, and we will wrap your gifts free of charge. This free
offer is only available during weekdays. A small fee will be charged for gift wrapping on
weekends. Please, only three packages per customer, per day. No packages over fifty pounds.
Offer expires December 24th.

D. Principal McMathews
Question 57: What will the punishment be for cheating students?
A. Go to the principal’s office
B. Take away their cell phones
C. An F and a two-day suspension
D. Be sent to another school
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Question 58: What does the principal want the teachers to do?
A. Stop giving exams
B. Give more difficult exams
C. Teach students about honesty
D. Take away their cell phones before each exam
Questions 59 through 61 refer to the following advertisement.

FOR SALE
1986 Celebrity Eurosport.
Low mileage and one careful previous owner.
Don’t miss this one! Classic F-platform. Has original doors and
GM/Delco stereo! New exhaust, shocks, tires, and brakes.
All replaced within last 6 months. Need a paint touch-up and some
minor repair work on fenders, rear bumper, and engine. Seat covers
and Ziggy window shade included. Reliable transportation for a
student, or as a second car. $400 or best offer. Cash only please.
Call Randy, 398-3412, weekdays before 5 p.m.

Question 59: What part of the car needs repair?
A. Shocks
B. Fenders



Question 63: Where will the successful Candidates live?
A. In a free apartment
B. In New York
C. Greenwich Continuing Education Center
D. It does not say.
Question 64: How can candidates apply for the audition?
A. They must call a special phone number.
B. They should send an email.
C. They must send a fax.
D. They have to send a text message.
Questions 65 through 68 refer to the following short article.
Science Life Weekly: A review of the New Scientist Seminar
Many different topics were being discussed at the New Scientist Seminar held last Saturday at
the Royal Port Convention Center in Centerville. This international seminar, held annually,
provides a chance for some of the world’s top scientists to present new ideas and research. Dr.
Thomas Avery, a leading expert in the field of medical ethics, gave the most interesting
presentation called, “What if people were eaten by cows?” The main idea was about how we
would feel if we were kept in a small field all our lives and then used for food. The presentation
was humorous, but it also made people think about how we treat the animals that we eat. Dr.
Avery said, “I was given an invitation only last week, so I had little time to prepare.” However,
everyone agreed that it was the best presentation of the day. People came from all over the world
to attend this year’s seminar. One professor from India said, “I have been coming to these
seminars for twenty years. This is the best one ever.” Next year’s seminar will be held in
Beijing. This will be the first time that the seminar has been held in Asia.

Question 65: Where was the New Scientist Seminar held?
A. India
B. A field of cows

about a poor product or service. This time, however, I have the pleasure of writing to commend
all those at your restaurant for a job well done.
Last Wednesday evening, I was suddenly asked by my company to treat a group of
prospective clients to dinner. Though I had never eaten at Debbie’s before, I had always heard
good things about your restaurant, and thus decided to give it a try. To my pleasant surprise,
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everything I had heard was true. The food was excellent and reasonably priced, and the service
was prompt and impeccably polite. I was particularly impressed with the patience and
friendliness shown by one waitress–Julie, I believe her name was. My guests were seven
business people from Asia making their first trip to our country. As it was their first time in an
American restaurant, they required some extra time and assistance to make their meal
selections. Julie was very pleasant and helpful, carefully explaining the items on the menu and
making appropriate suggestions.
So, thank you for a very pleasant dining experience. I will certainly be bringing future
clients to your establishment.
Sincerely,
Rodrigo C. Mendez
International Account Manager
Question 69: What aspects of his experience at Debbie’s did Rodrigo Mendez NOT mention?
A. The cleanliness of the restaurant
B. The cost of the food
C. The performance of an employee
D. The quality of the food
Question 70: Why did Rodrigo Mendez decide to take his guests to Debbie’s?
A. International foods are served there.
B. It is near his office.
C. His guests wished to go there.
D. He had heard it was good.

Question 73: What do the freshman students have to take with them to the orientation?
A. Their parents
B. Some money for food
C. Their ID cards and class schedules
D. Their schoolbooks
Question 74: Where is the orientation going to be?
A. At Tim Grimley’s house
B. In the cafeteria
C. In the library
D. In the gymnasium
Question 75: Who is Tim Grimley?
A. A teacher speaking at the orientation
B. A former student from the school
C. The school’s principal
D. The surprise guest at this year’s orientation
Question 76: When do freshman classes begin?
A. On Wednesday September 2nd
B. At 9 a.m.
C. On Thursday September 3rd
D. They have already started.

Questions 77 through 80 refer to the following advice.
Tips for shopping through the mail
Every year, thousands of people successfully order goods from mail order catalogs. However,
some more unfortunate individuals find that the goods they ordered look nothing like the
pictures, arrive damaged, or don’t arrive at all. Here are some tips to help protect yourself when
you shop through the mail.
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D. Sales tax and shipping costs.
Question 78: What should a buyer keep record of?
A. Return policy
B. Fine print
C. Operator name
D. Shipping costs
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Question 79: When could it be a bad idea to buy something through the mail?
A. At busy times
B. If you need something quickly
C. Because the goods are damaged
D. If you don’t like the catalog.
Question 80: Who should you contact if you have problems?
A. Family or friends
B. The post office
C. A consumer advocacy group
D. The phone directory
Questions 81 through 85 refer to the following letters.
12 Singlewell Road
Northfleet, NY
22109
Juan’s Taco Co.
8231 La Junta Way
Oxnard, CA 91344
Dear Sirs,
I recently bought three packages of Juan’s taco shells from my local grocery store. I had
bought these to use for my daughter’s 8th birthday party. She loves tacos, and I had promised
that she and her friends could have them at her birthday party. However, when I opened the

D. Nothing
Question 83: How many tacos did Mark Martin buy?
A. Three
B. Three packs
C. $10
D. Eight
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Question 84: What does the letter from Juan’s Taco Co. offer?
A. A complaint
B. A suggestion
C. An apology
D. Advice
Question 85: What can the coupons be used for?
A. Planning another party
B. Buying Juan’s Taco products
C. Going to a local grocery store
D. Having a special occasion
Questions 86 through 90 refer to the following letter and chart.
22 High Street
Everton
nd
May 22 , 2005
Margaret McCarthy
14 Martins Street
Everton
Dear Ms. McCarthy,
Thank you for your recent inquiry about PowerGen Electricity. I apologize for not replying
sooner; however, we have been having some trouble with our customer address database. This

Average Energy Cost
4¢/week
77¢/week
1.1¢/hour
9.9¢/hour
11.0¢/10hours
16.6¢/10hours
22.9¢/10hours
2.3¢/hour
2.5¢/hour
12.6¢/hour
11¢/hour
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Question 86: Who would be interested in this chart?
A. The owner of a hardware store
B. People who want to save money
C. Department stores
D. Real estate agents
Question 87: Which appliance uses the least energy?
A. Washing machine
B. Oven
C. Clock
D. Hair dryer
Question 88: Powergen is probably what kind of company?
A. A utilities company
B. A high street retailer
C. A medical supplied company
D. An electrical appliances supplier

available to all full-time staff and faculty who have been working at the college for at least
three months. To register for classes:
1. Obtain a class request from the department secretary.
2. Make sure your classes do not interfere with your normal work schedule.
3. Present your selections to your supervisor and obtain his or her signature.
4. Register for your classes online through the college website.
5. When you are asked for payment method, enter your departmental code. Your confirmation
for registration will be sent to your email account within one working day.

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Question 91: Why did Sally send an email to the community college?
A. She wants a job in the canteen.
B. She wants to find out about degree programs.
C. She wants to find out free programs.
D. She wants to complain about fees.
Question 92: Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Sally is eligible for the course.
B. Sally is a community college employee.
C. Only full-time staff and faculty can take free courses.
D. Confirmations are sent by email.
Question 93: How can a person register for classes?
A. On the telephone
B. In the department C. By mail
D. Online
Question 94: According to the second step, what must applicants do?
A. Talk to the supervisor
B. Pay for the classes
C. Check their work schedule

have a stand? There is no price on the posters, so I was wondering if it was free. I hope so, but
even if there is a charge, I still want to display. Please let me know.
Many thanks.
Amanda Wallace
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Question 96: What time will the show begin?
A. March 15
B. Friday
C. 4:00 p.m.
D. 9:00 a.m.
Question 97: Who will be signing a new book?
A. Many artists
B. Janela Hampton C. Amanda Wallace D. Local artists
Question 98: Which area influenced Janela Hampton’s work?
A. Central Unites States B. Middle America C. Central America D. North America
Question 99: Which of the following does Amanda Wallace probably NOT produce?
A. Watercolor paintings B. Bowls
C. Plates
D. Dishes
Question 100: Why does Amanda Wallace think stands at the show are free?
A. They are not very popular.
B. They were free last year.
C. There is no price in the advertisement.
D. She is an artist.

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