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Semester 1 test A
LISTENING
Listen to a short speech by Henry Becker, CEO of Hendix Corporation. Choose the best word or phrase – a, b
or c – to complete the sentences.
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1 Mr Becker is talking to _______ .

a) new employees b) new customers c) regional managers

2 He begins the speech by _______ .

a) apologising b) explaining the day’s schedule c) saying what he’s going to talk about

3 He congratulates the audience because they have _______ .

a) won an award b) been successful c) got a pay increase

4 He says that he expects employees to _______ .

a) always arrive on time b) improve the company c) work hard

5 ‘Honesty, quality and innovation’ is the company’s _______ .

a) motto b) latest advertising slogan c) mission statement

6 He says that he expects employees to _______ .

a) make a profit b) be highly competitive c) be fair

7 He says that the company is known for its _______ .

a) good products b) low prices c) quick delivery

8 The company _______ innovation.

a) wants to avoid b) encourages c) won’t reward

9 Becker says that Hendix is a _______ .

a) multinational giant b) strong competitor c) good employer

10 He says that Hendix gives workers the right _______ to produce quality work.

a) equipment and training b) management structure c) bonus system

11 Hendix helps its employees choose the right direction in their _______ .

a) personal life b) working life c) further education

12 Becker says that employees’ ideas are _______ .

a) valuable b) expensive c) unusual

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A Complete the text with words from the box.
a living a subsidiary company ladder move office opportunities parent
company

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Fawaz makes (13)__________________ as an accountant in the Finance Department of a multinational engineering
(14)__________________ . Every business needs accountants so there are a lot of career
(15)__________________ for Fawaz. ‘I’m climbing the career (16)__________________,’ he says. ‘I want to be a
manager.’ Right now, he works in (17)__________________ in Bahrain. He works hard because he wants a
promotion. ‘I need more experience’ he says. He’s hoping for a big career (18)__________________ : a job in
the UK. ‘The (19)__________________ has its head (20)__________________ in London,’ he says. ‘I study English
every day because I want a job there.’

B Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

21 When a company announces good results, often its (share / turnover) price increases.

22 Our (return / net) profit is lower this year because sales are down.

23 We’re offering interest-free (stock / credit) this month for first-time buyers.

24 We give customers a full (guarantee / refund) if they return an unused product within 30 days.

25 Can you give me a 10 per cent (discount / delivery) if I buy in bulk?

26 There’s usually a 14-day cooling-off (period / supplier) for financial products.

27 Most supermarkets offer a (warehouse / loyalty card) scheme with reward points.

28 Give me your credit card (details / manufacturer) and I’ll send your order today.

READING
A Read the article and decide whether these statements are true or false.
29 Foxconn is a retailing company.

30 The company is planning to use more robots in its factories in the future.

31 Currently, salaries for workers in China are increasing.

32 Local governments are against Foxconn’s expansion.

33 It isn’t easy to install new robots in an old factory.

34 Foxconn currently has 300,000 workers in Chengdu.

B Read the article again. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentences.
35 Using robots in a factory is an example of _______ .

a) marketing b) distribution c) automation

36 The Foxconn Group currently has _______ robots.

a) 10,000 b) 1m c) 300,000

37 Manufacturing companies in China are _______ because workers’ salaries are increasing.

a) moving overseas b) failing c) changing

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38 _______ Chinese manufacturing companies are increasing automation.

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a) Few b) Most c) All

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39 Foxconn is building factories _______ of China.

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a) in the central part b) outside c) near the borders

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40 Foxconn is currently _______ its business.
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a) expanding b) downsizing c) restructuring
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WRITING
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Write an e-mail (180–220words).
You are presenting your imaginary company project to a jury of six professionals from the world of business. You
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want them to approve of your project and grant you a one-month training program in entrepreneurship and project
management when you finish your university degree next June. Write an e-mail to the department manager, Mr Musk.
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Explain in detail what your project is about, and how this training will you make it a reality. Include the subjects
below. You can write real information about yourself or invent appropriate information.
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Write about:
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• how you got inspired to do this project
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• how you have enjoyed working with your team members
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main activity of your imaginary company and your target customers
• your desire to receive a training program in entrepreneurship and management
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• Ask for more details and an application form.
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