Second assessment exam (units 9 & 10)

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. ‟ 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 realised that the Chinese respect age and experience more than youth! '! 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 had researched  Chinese culture before he visited the country.
   • he didn’t have enough knowledge about the culture of China, and he was too young.
   • his first trip there was in 2004 CE, and it was not very successful. ‟
   • Chinese business people will always  ask about the company's successes in the past.

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

   Was it a successful meeting? Yes, it was. I knew that the director had researched my business thoroughly before the meeting, so I was prepared for his detailed questions. When I began negotiating, I started with the important issues. The Chinese believe in avoiding conflict. It is always important to be patient. I was prepared to compromise, so in the end, the meeting was successful

   The word that means " discussing something in order to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics" is.....................

   • negotiating
   • conflict
   • compromise
   • meeting

3. Read the following text carefully then answer the question that follows.

   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.

   Quote the sentence which shows the reason that makes Jordan import oil and gas.

   • Answer

     Unlike some other countries in the Middle East,  Jordan does not have large oil or gas reserves.

4. 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 ..................................

   • Malaysia
   • Jordan
   • Canada
   • the EU

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

   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.

   The phrase ''Gross Domestic Product" means ..........................................

   • the value of a country‟s total output of goods and services
   • relating to or happening in one particular country and not involving any other countries.
   • goods sold to another country
   • goods bought from other countries

6. Read the following text carefully then answer the question that follows.

   Don't come away from a sales pitch wishing you had been better prepared. It is essential to know everything about your product. Do you know when it was developed, and where it is produced? You also need to know who the target market is  –  for example, the age group or income of the people who might buy it. Not only that, you should know all about the competition  –  that is, similar products on the market. Why is your product superior to others and why does it have better value?

   There are many things a salesperson should know about the product. Write down three of them.

   • Answer

     when it was developed

     where it is produced.

     You also need to know who the target market is.

     you should know all about the  competition 

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

   Unless you have a language degree, you will not be able to become an interpreter. Provided that you have a postgraduate qualification, you will probably get a job as an interpreter quite quickly. If you get an interview for a job, you will need to show that you have good listening skills and a clear speaking voice. You will also need to show that you can think quickly and that you are able to concentrate for long periods of time. If you are successful, it is a secure and rewarding job. You will probably need to travel a lot, but that is not a problem as long as you enjoy visiting other countries. It is a very responsible job. I am aware that if I translate things badly, it could affect an important law or trade agreement between countries. However, you get a huge feeling of satisfaction when you know that people understand everything that you translate.

   According to the text being an interpreter is a responsible job because .................................................................................

   • it shows a huge feeling of satisfaction that a person gets when he knows that people understand everything that he translate.
   • bad translation could affect an important law or trade agreement between countries.
   • travelling a lot and visiting other countries is its aim.
   • listening skills and a clear speaking voice are needed.

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

   My name is Fatima Musa and I have worked as an interpreter for five years. Many students have emailed me about my work because they want to know what it would be like to do my job.  So here is my reply. I have always been fond of languages. My father worked in many different countries when I was young and we usually travelled with him. When we visited a country, I always wanted to learn the language. At school I was very good at English. Therefore, I decided on a career as an interpreter.

   The phrase that means" having affection or liking for someone or something" is .................... 

   • work as
   • good at
   • fond of
   • decide on

9. Read the following text carefully, and then answer the question that follows.

   It was a company that provides financial products  –  savings and pensions, mostly. At first, I just "shadowed" different people, watching what they were doing. Then I did quite a lot of checking for them – you know, checking their calculations. When I went back in the summer, I was in the sales department. My job was to follow up  web enquiries, and  send out further information to possible clients. I enjoyed it, and  I wouldn't have had that opportunity if I hadn't done the work experience first.

   Write down the sentence which shows that the speaker kept an eye on people to see how they did their job.

   • Answer

     At first, I just "shadowed" different people, watching what they were doing.

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

    It was a company that provides financial products  –  savings and pensions, mostly. At first, I just „shadowed‟ different people, watching what they were doing. Then I did quite a lot of checking for them – you know, checking their calculations. When I went back in the summer, I was in the sales department. My job was to follow up  web enquiries, and send out further information to possible clients. I enjoyed it, and  I wouldn't have had that opportunity if I hadn't done the work experience first.

    The underlined pronoun 'their'  refers to ......................... 

    • savings
    • financial products
    • pensions
    • people

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

    Tareq Hakim has a degree in Chemistry (graduated 2008) and a Certificate in Journalism (2011).

    The above sentence that is taken from Tareq Hakin's curriculum vitae represents one of the following headings.
     

    • Work experience
    • Qualifications and training
    • Skills and  achievements
    • Personal attributes

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

    When you disagree with someone, you shouldn't .......................... or upset him.

    • make a mistake   
    • cause offence
    • make small talk 
    • ask questions

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.........................

    • track record    
    • conflict     
    • compromise     
    • patient

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

    Jordan has sold goods to the EU for many years. In fact, it ....................... many products to the EU even before the 1997 CE trade agreement was made.

    • imports
    • was exported
    • was imported
    • had exported

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

     People who are identified as possible customers are called ..................................

    • target market
    • package holiday
    • age group 
    • sales pitch 

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

    To make a sales pitch you need to know who the ............................. is.

    • sales pitch 
    • target market
    • age group
    • department store

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

    Kareem made a successful presentation at a ............................... in Irbid last month.

    • rewarding         
    • translation
    • regional 
    • seminar

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

    Internet users have to make sure  that their online passwords are .................................. .

    • rewarding
    • successful
    • secure
    • responsible

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

    Could you translate this Arabic text ................... English for me ?

    • in           
    • to     
    • into
    • on

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

    "I am a competent and adaptable worker and I believe that I can be successful in any position."

    The above sentence that is taken from Hisham Khatib's curriculum vitae represents ............................. .

    • Personal attributes     
    • Skills and  achievements
    • Work experience 
    • Qualifications and training

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

    ....................................... is showing a lot of care and attention to a task.

    • consceintious
    • conscentious
    • conscientious
    • conscintious

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

    I've just applied for a job with a bank. I have the right qualifications, but I know there will be a lot of other ............................... .

    • customers
    • applicants
    • online questions
    • products

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

    .............................  are online questions.

    • calculations
    • pensions
    • recruiting
    • web enquiries

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

    It rained heavily, .......................... , the football game was called off.

    • because
    • consequently
    • due to
    • so

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

    The match was cancelled due to the bad weather.

    The underlined phrase in the above sentence shows............................. .

    • result
    • cause
    • addition
    • contraction

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

    Do you usually go home or meet your friends when school ........................... ?    

    • finish
    • finishes
    • will finish
    • finished

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

    Ali did not pass his exams. If only he ................... harder last year. 

    • studies
    • studied
    • had studied
    • didn't study

28. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that  follows.

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

    • hadn't
    • had
    • haven't
    • has

29. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that  follows.

    I couldn't understand anything. If .............. I'd studied Chinese!

    • wish
    • as
    • only
    • had

30. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that  follows.

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

    • do
    • did
    • does
    • done

31. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that  follows.

    I regret going to bed late last night.

    I wish ..............................................

    • I had gone to bed late last night.
    • I went to bed early last night.
    • I hadn't gone to bed late last night.
    • I didn't go to bed late last night.

32. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that follows.

    I can't do this exercise! I wish I.............................it. 

    • had understood
    • understood
    • understanded
    • didn't understand

33. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that  follows.

    If only I had learnt English better when I was younger.

    This sentence means .................................................

    • I didn't learn English better when I was younger.
    • I learnt English better when I was younger.
    • I don't learn English better when I was younger.
    • I hadn't learnt English better when I was younger.

34. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that  follows.

    Water....................... to ice if the temperature falls below zero.  

    • turn
    • turns
    • will turn
    • would turn

35. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that follows.

      If I won a million, I ...................... to the moon.

    • will travel
    • would have travelled
    • would travel
    • travelled

36. .  Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that  follows.

    You shouldn’t look too casual.

    If  ............................................................................. .

     

     

    • I were you, I would look too casual.
    • I weren't you, I would look too casual.
    • I were you, I wouldn't look too casual.
    • I was you, I would look too casual.

37. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that  follows.

    I worked really hard the day before the exam. I got top marks. 

    If ................................................................................................ .

    • I had worked really hard the day before the exam, I mightn't have got top marks. 
    • I didn't work really hard the day before the exam, I mightn't get top marks. 
    • I had worked really hard the day before the exam, I might have got top marks. 
    • I hadn't worked really hard the day before the exam, I mightn't have got top marks. 

38. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that follows.

    You will not pass your exams ............................ you study hard.

    • as long as
    • unless
    • if
    • provided that

39. Choose the suitable item from those given below to complete the sentence that  follows.

    You ought to get some work experience.  

    Why................................................................................... ?

    • don't you get some work experience
    • do you get some work experience
    • you don't get some work experience
    • could you get some work experience