(C) The director is not in and cannot sign the agreement. (D) The director is not ready to sign the agreement. 9. (A) We cannot compete with our rivals, since we have just started our business here. (
(C) The director is not in and cannot sign the agreement.
(D) The director is not ready to sign the agreement.
9. (A) We cannot compete with our rivals, since we have just started our business here.
(B) We want to have more customers, so we're ready to make more favourable offers
(C) We are unable to provide the best service here, because we do not have enough competitive advantage.
(D) We plan to merge our competitors in this area, as we are growing and have more customers.
10. (A) A diet with meat only is not enough for our body.
(B) A diet with vegetables can sometimes be very costly.
(C) Meatless meals are equally nutritious and less expensive.
(D) Meatless meals cannot provide all the essential nutrients.
2. Talks and Conversations
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear Several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions Only ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
Questions 11-14
11. (A) She was fired.
(B) She was given a raise.
(C) She got a transfer.
(D) She got married.
12. (A) They bought her a birthday gift.
(B) They gave her a farewell party.
(C) They surprised her during the party.
(D) They saw her off at the airport.
13. (A) She was invited to stay with Nancy in New York.
(B) She was warned not to give the surprise away.
(C) She was unable to keep a secret.
(D) She was a good friend of Nancy's.
14. (A) The man.
(B) Nancy.
(C) Mrs Sampson.
(D) Christina.
Questions 15-18
15. (A) Sending invitation cards to as many people as possible.
(B) Reserving a table at least one day in advance.
(C) Taking your order before you are seated.
(D) Keeping calm and talking to your clients.
16. (A) A soup.
(B) Some cold dishes.
(C) A salad.
(D) A drink.
17. (A) Consult the waiter about the dish in question.
(B) Tell everyone that you have certain dietary restrictions.
(C) Write beforehand to say that you don't care for some dishes.
(D) Keep quiet and pretend that you enjoy the food.
18. (A) Over your lap.
(B) On the chair.
(C) Under the plate.
(D) Beside the plate.
Questions 19-22
19. (A) In a holiday camp.
(B) In a caravan park.
(C) In a hotel.
(D) In a restaurant.
20. (A) Because they had driven for a long time.
(B) Because they had booked for another time.
(C) Because they had planned to have their supper first.
(D) Because they had found a better place to stay in.
21 (A) She can avoid doing a lot of farm work.
(B) She wants to stay in some quiet and peaceful place.
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