a) Tom ___(1)___ (to sit) in the corner with a book. I told him that he ___(2)___ (to read) in very bad light.
b) She's flying to Rome tomorrow. She ___(3)___ (to send) her family a telegram as soon as she ___(4)___ (to arrive).
c) Voronin seldom ___(5)___ (to watch) TV. In the evenings he usually ___(6)___ (to do) his homework. Now he ___(7)___ (to read) an English book. He ___(8)___ (to like) the English language and he ___(9)___ (to want) to speak this language well.
d) Vanessa, you ___(10)___ (to invite) people from ВАС to our today's conference?
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X 2 points) Change the following sentences in Direct Speech into Reported Speech. Write your answers in the boxes.
1. Mr. Smith said, “I flew to Moscow by an Aeroflot plane last month.”
2. Henry said to me, “I didn’t throw stones at your dog.”
3. Jack asked, “Who has taken my pen?”
4. Mary's mother asks her, “Are you hungry or thirsty?”
5. Betsy says, “I’m leaving for London next week.”
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X 1 points) A word or phrase is missing in each of the sentences below. Four answer choices are given below each sentence. Select the best answer to complete the sentence. Write your answers (letters A, B, C or D) in the boxes.
1. The latest series of advertisements are much … the original ones.
(A) appealing than (C) more appealing than
(B) as appealing as (D) most appealing as
2. Although they finally decided to open the new office in Amsterdam, they …any other major European city.
(A) could choose (C) could be chosen
(B) could have chosen (D) chose
3. Significant improvements in productivity have resulted … the introduction of the new order processing software.
(A) in (B) from (C) into (D) about
4. An organization … ours needs to develop new markets in order to survive.
(A) as (B) like (C) look like (D) unlike
5. Janet Henderson is the person who looks all our contracts with foreign suppliers.
(A) for (B) on (C) after (D) up
Х 2 points) Translate into English.
1. Вчера у нас была встреча с предпринимателями, которые интересуются нашей продукцией.
2. Мы согласны с условиями оплаты, но нам хотелось бы уточнить условия поставки.
3. Наш директор уезжает в Лондон послезавтра. Он будет вести переговоры с несколькими фирмами. Он пробудет там месяц.
4. Г-н Блейк сказал, что обсуждение цены не заняло у них много времени.
5. Я закажу номер в гостинице, прежде чем поеду в командировку.
Раздел 2.
Business Etiquette. Telephoning and Business Letters.
X 1 points) Business etiquette. Choose the best responses. Write your answers in the boxes.
| 1. Can I speak to Mr. Fern, please? | (A)I'll call back later. (B)It doesn't matter. (C)Speaking. |
| 2. Could you spell that, please? | (A)I'm calling to ask about a quotation. (B)G-E-N-E-R-A-L M-O-T-O-R-S. (C)Yes, it's 566 37 48. |
| 3. Is Maria in production? | (A)Yes, that's right. (B)Yes, certainly. (C)Yes, please. |
| 4. I'd like to book a table for two, please. | (A)Certainly, Sir. (B)That's a good idea. (C)Goodbye. |
| 5. My husband is in the Finance Department. | (A)I'm in the Sales Department. (B)Not a bad job. (C)Oh yes, I think I've met him |
Points) Telephone conversation. The following dialogue is in the wrong order. Rearrange it to make a natural flow of conversation. Write your answers in the boxes. Translate the conversation into Russian.
A: Thank you. Good bye.
B: Hello, Mr. Brook.
C: I’m sorry I couldn’t phone you as I had some urgent business in the assembly shop. What can I do for you, Mr. Cherry?
D: Well, its capacity is higher and it’s easier to operate.
E: Hello, Mr. Cherry, this is Brook.
F: Good. And one more thing, Mr. Brook, will it be possible to see the tests of the new model?
G: The fact is we’ve received a drawing from you. How does this modified model compare with the previous one?
H: Yes, certainly. I’ll contact the test department and make all necessary arrangements for your visit.
Points) Supply the appropriate ending. Write your answer in the box.
| Dear Sirs, I should be grateful if you would send us your brochure and price list about your translation services. We are currently developing our sales literature and are interested in translating these into five languages. I look forward to hearing from you. ________?________ A. Philips Marketing Manager |
Раздел 3.
