English test/Unit Nine

1. Read the following text carefully, and then choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

   Today, we talk to Mr. Ghanem, a businessman based in Amman  who  often visits China.  We asked him when he first started doing business with China. "I've been doing business with China for many years. My first trip there was in 2004 CE, and it was not very successful. "

   . .........................The underlined pronoun there refers to

   • Amman 
   • China
   • doing business
   • first trip

2. Read the following text carefully, and then choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

   Why was it not successful?

   "I worked for a small computer company in Amman. They sent me to China when I was quite young.  If only the company had realized that the Chinese respect age and experience more than youth! '

   Did you make any mistakes on that visit?

   'Yes!  I wish I had researched  Chinese culture before I visited the country. In order to be successful in China, you need to earn their respect. Chinese business people will always ask about the company's successes in the past. However, because I worked for a new company, I could not talk about its track record. We did not do any business deals on that first trip.‟

   Mr Ghanem’s first business trip to China was not successful because .............................................................. 

   • he didn’t have enough knowledge about the culture of China, and he was too young.
   • He worked for a computer company in Amman.
   • The company had  realised that the Chinese respect age and experience more than youth!
   • He had researched  Chinese culture before he visited the country.

3. Read the following text carefully, and then choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

   "Of course! I arrived on time. You must not arrive late, as this shows disrespect. Then,  when I met the company director, I shook hands with him gently. I began the meeting by making small talk about my interesting experiences in China. During the meeting, I  made sure that my voice and body language were calm and controlled. I never told a joke,  as this may not be translated correctly or could cause offence."

   The phrase that means ''said something to make people laugh'' is .........................................................

   • shook hands
   • making small talk
   • cause offence
   • told a joke

4. Read the following text carefully, and then choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

   In addition, you should know exactly which people you are speaking to, and what their needs are. For example, if they represent a middle-class department store in a  humble neighbourhood, be ready to explain why your particular product would suit customers who do not have lots of money. What makes your product perfect for them?  Most of all, you need to believe in what you're selling, and the best way to do that is to use it!

   The expression ''department store'' means .............................................. 

   • people who are identified as possible customers
   • a large shop that sells many different types of things
   • a presentation made by someone who is trying to sell a product
   • a set of people of similar age

5. Read the following text carefully, and then choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

   Keep your presentation short and simple. Start with some friendly comments. For example, thank your hosts for allowing you to speak to them, and compliment their company. Remember to speak slowly and clearly. It is important to appear confident   (even if you're nervous!). While you're speaking, don't keep your head down. Instead,  look round the room and make eye contact with your audience. Smile!  When you've finished speaking, invite questions. If you don't know the answers, don't pretend! Thank the questioner and promise to find out the answer (and do it!). 

   The two examples of friendly comments stated in the text are ......................................................... 

   • look round the room and make eye contact with your audience.
   • thank your hosts  for allowing you to speak to them, and compliment their  company.
   • Thank the questioner and promise to find out the answer
   • Remember to speak slowly and clearly.

6. Read the following text carefully, and then choose the suitable item from those given below to answer the following question.

   First, let's look at exports. Jordan is rich in potash and phosphate, and the extraction industry for these minerals is one of the largest  in the world.  Not surprisingly, two of Jordan's largest exports are chemicals and fertilisers. Pharmaceuticals and other industries represent 30% of Jordan's Gross Domestic Product  (GDP), and 75% of Jordan's pharmaceuticals are exported. However, the majority (65%)  of the economy is dominated by services, mostly travel and tourism. Most of Jordan's exports go to Iraq, the USA, India and Saudi Arabia.

   Many of Jordan’s fertilisers are made from two minerals. Mention them.

   • Pharmaceuticals and other  industries represent
   • chemicals and  fertilisers
   • potash and phosphate
   • travel and tourism

7. Read the following text carefully, and then choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

   Now let's look at imports. Unlike some other countries in the Middle East, Jordan does not have large oil or gas reserves. For that reason, Jordan has to import oil and gas for its energy needs. Its other main imports are cars, medicines and wheat. In 2013 CE, 23.6 % of   Jordan's imports were from Saudi Arabia. This was followed by the EU, with 17.6 % of its imports. Other imports have come from China and the United States.

   The sentence which shows the reason behind importing a lot of oil and gas is ......................................................................................  

   • For that reason, Jordan has to import oil and gas  for  its  energy needs.
   • Unlike some other countries  in the Middle East, Jordan does not have large oil or gas  reserves.
   • In 2013 CE, 23.6 % of   Jordan's imports were from Saudi Arabia.
   • Unlike some other countries  in the Middle East,

8. Read the following text carefully, and then choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

   Jordan has more free trade agreements than any other Arab country, and it trades freely with many countries, including the USA, Canada and Malaysia. Which other areas are important for Jordan's trade? Jordan first signed a trade agreement with the EU in 1997 CE. It signed a free trade agreement with Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia in 2004 CE. In 2011 CE, another trade agreement was made with the EU, Egypt,  Morocco and Tunisia. Trade with the EU and North Africa in particular is likely to grow.

   The underlined pronoun It  refers to ............................ 

   • the USA
   • Canada
   • Jordan
   • Malaysia

9. Read the following text carefully, and then choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

   „Of course! I arrived on time. You must not arrive late, as this shows disrespect. Then,  when I met the company director, I shook hands with him gently. I began the meeting by making small talk about my interesting experiences in China. During the meeting, I  made sure that my voice and body language were calm and controlled. I never told a joke,  as this may not be translated correctly or could cause offence.‟

   The collocation that means" having an informal chat with someone in order to start a conversation" is ........................................................

   • making small talk
   • told a joke
   • shook hands
   • cause offence.

10. Read the following text carefully, and then choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    Now let's look at imports. Unlike some other countries in the Middle East, Jordan does not have large oil or gas reserves. For that reason, Jordan has to import oil and gas for its energy needs. Its other main imports are cars, medicines and wheat. In 2013 CE, 23.6 % of   Jordan's imports were from Saudi Arabia. This was followed by the EU, with 17.6 % of its imports. Other imports have come from China and the United States.

    The country that Jordan imports nearly 24% of its imports from is ................................................. 

    • the United States
    • China
    • Saudi Arabia
    • the EU

11. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    If you are polite, you won't ........................ offence or upset anybody.

    • earn
    • make
    • do
    • cause

12. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    In business, when you meet someone for the first time, it's polite to .....................

    • shake hands
    • ask questions
    • make a mistake
    • make small talk

13. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    When each side changes their position a little so that they can agree, they have managed to ................................ .

    • negotiate
    • compromise
    • conflict
    • track record

14. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

     Before you apply for a job, check that you have the correct ..........................

    • qualify
    • qualified
    • qualification
    • qualificationally

15. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    Congratulations on a very ........................ business deal. 

    • successful
    • succeed
    • success
    • successfully

16. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    With children, it is important to ...................... the right balance between love and discipline.

     

    • achieve 
    • achieved
    • achievable
    • achievement

17. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    Jordan  exported a lot of metals (16.8%) as well as manufactured goods (11.2%). Smaller amounts of food, live animals and machinery ....................................to the EU.

    • were importing
    • were exported
    • exported
    • was exported

18. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    I'm sorry I made you angry last night. I wish I ......................... at you.

     

    • hadn’t shouted
    • didn't shout
    • hasn’t shouted
    • had shouted 

19. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

     I regret the deal now. I wish we.................... it.

    • didn't do
    • had done
    • hadn't done
    • did

20. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    Ziad is not very good at basketball.  He wishes he ....................... taller!

       

    • is
    • were   
    • had been
    • has been

21. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    Jordan needs to import a lot of oil. If only it ......................... larger oil reserves.      

     

    • has   
    • had had
    • had  
    • didn't have

22. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    Ahmad should have done his homework better.

    ..........................................................Ahmad wishes 

    • he hadn’t done his homework better
    • he has done his homework better.
    • he done his homework better.
    • he had done his homework better.

23. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

     

    I can’t do this exercise.I wish I .................................. it.

     

     

    • understood
    • understand   
    • didn’t understand
    • understanding

24. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    I feel ill. I wish I ....................... so many sweets.

     

    • don’t eat
    • haven’t eaten
    • hasn’t eaten
    • hadn’t eaten

25. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    I’ve broken my watch. I wish I ......................... it.

     

    • don’t drop
    • haven’t dropped
    • hadn’t dropped
    • dropped

26. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    Sultan forgot to do his Science homework.

    If only.............................................................

    • he didn't forget to do his Science homework.
    • he hadn’t forgotten to do his Science homework.
    • he haven’t forgotten to do his Science homework.
    • he will forget to do his Science homework.

27. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the following sentence.

    I wish I'd known more about the company. If .....................................I'd done some research.

    • had
    • as
    • only
    • hadn't