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ECOLE D’ADMINISTRATION DES FORCES DE DEFENSE DE LIBREVILLE

CONCOURS D’ADMISSION AU STAGE DE FORMATION INITIALE DES OFFICIERS
D’ADMINISTRATION
SESSION 2023-2024
ANGLAIS - DUREE DE L’EPREUVE : 1 HEURE

Grade :

NOM :
Sexe
Prénom :
M / F
Date de naissance : (Entourez la mention exacte)

Armée ou service
d’appartenance :
Pays :

Signature du candidat :

Grade, nom et prénom

du correcteur :
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correcteur :

Présentation :
L’épreuve d’anglais du concours d’admission au stage de formation initiale des officiers d’administration se
compose de 2 exercices :
- Le 1er exercice, noté sur 10 points, est un exercice de grammaire et de vocabulaire.
- Le 2ème exercice, noté sur 10 points, est un exercice de comprenhensioin écrite.
Pour chaucn des exercices, vous devez entourer la bonne solution parmi les 4 propositions.
Vous répondrez directement sur le questionnaire pour les 2 exercices.

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A. EXERCICE 1 : /10

For each question you will see an incomplete sentence. Four words or phrases, marked A-D are given beneath each
sentence. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

1- Property taxes ________ about 40 percent of the overall tax revenue the state collects.

A. account for
B. make
C. are at least
D. are raised by

2- The company expects to see ___________ breakeven and a 15 cent a share loss in the second quarter.

A. more than
B. approximately
C. more or less
D. somewhere between

3- The new service was expected to be a success; __________ very few customers upgraded their accounts.

A. yet
B. just
C. although
D. moreover
4- ________ the end of year results were published, the managers got their bonuses.

A. When
B. While
C. If
D. Because

5- The flight arrives __________ Tokyo in three hours.

A. in
B. at
C. on
D. into

6- While the stock ________ the staff worked in the evenings.

A. was checked
B. check
C. has been checked
D. was being checked

7- The software developers __________ investigated the latest problem.

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A. are just
B. still
C. have yet
D. have already

8- Commercial builders downplayed __________ a bust in the superheated housing market.

A. concerning
B. the concern of
C. concerned that
D. concerns about

9- The administrative assistant should do a stock check every fortnight using form OS201 to check if we are
______ low on any supplies.

A. going
B. making
C. running
D. staying

10- The secretary ______ the minutes during the meeting.

A. took
B. made
C. had
D. did

11- I regret to ______ you that your order will be delayed by 3 weeks.

A. say
B. update
C. inform
D. report

12- We notice that payment for your electricity bill is overdue. Please note that _______ payment is not received
within 7 days, your power will be cut off.

A. until
B. unless
C. whether
D. if

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13- I’d like to apologize for the noise on level 2 which is due to maintenance work ______ carried out on the
premises.

A. was
B. being
C. to be
D. is being

There are four underlined sections in the text. Select the one which is wrong.

14- Education should emphasize our interdependence with peoples, with other species and with the planet as a
whole.

A. should
B. our
C. with
D. as a whole

15- The increase population, and rapid economic growth in recent years, have put a large and increasing stress
on the water resources and environment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

A. increase
B. in recent years
C. on the water resources
D. in

16- The technology, developed in coal-rich Germany in the 1920s, involves partly burning coal to turn it into a
gas, then using a catalyst, usually a metal, make it a liquid.

A. involves partly
B. coal-rich
C. turn it into
D. make it

17- Advocacy for child war victims, children in hazardous work, abused children and those variously exploited or
handicapped has attracted the attention and commitment of legislators and policy-makers through the
world.

A. those
B. has attracted
C. through
D. in

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This part of the test has incomplete sentences. There are four words or phrases under each sentence. Choose the one
word or phrase that best completes the sentence.

18- ___ you like a cup of tea?

A. Are
B. Do
C. Can
D. Would
19- Paula is one of the women ____ work in the cafeteria.

A. she
B. they
C. who
D. what

20- There’s ___ of information about computers in the library.

A. much
B. several
C. lots
D. a few

B. EXERCICE 1 : /10

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You are going to read some reading passages, each with 2-5 questions. For each question, choose the answer which
you think fits best according to the text.

Dear Helen,
I would like to congratulate you on organising such an excellent and informative workshop. I know a lot of people
learnt a great deal from it. Can you pass on my thanks to Doctor Friedman for his fascinating talk on Staff
Motivation? I realise how lucky we were that he was able to find the time for us. The feedback from the staff was
very positive. Let’s hope we actually see an improvement in staff motivation as a result!
By the way, I’m missing my list of addresses of the delegates who attended. Did I happen to leave it in your office?
It’s just that I haven’t seen it since our meeting on Friday.
Thanks again for a great day,
Anne
What is the main objective of the message?

A. to inform
B. to accuse
C. to make a request
D. to praise

21- What can be implied about the workshop?

A. All the delegates were staff from the same office.

B. It included several talks.
C. It lasted one day.
D. Motivation was the only topic discussed.

22- What can be implied about Dr Friedman?

A. He works in the same office as Anne.

B. He has a very busy schedule.
C. He is a leading expert on staff motivation.
D. Anne knows him better than Helen does.

23- What has happened to the address list?

A. Anne has lost it.

B. Anne has found it.
C. Anne has sent it to Helen.
D. Anne has completed it.

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A new ruling which came into effect last week requires some homeowners to purchase new smoke alarms. The
ordinance states that there should be a fire alarm installed in every bedroom of the house, and these alarms must
comply with certain safety standards. Some local residents are displeased at these new regulations. Gwen Ellis of

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McKinley says that to meet with the new regulations, she has to buy five new alarms to replace the ones she
installed just six months ago. With fire alarms costing up to $20 apiece, this is an unwelcome ruling for many people.
Fortunately, the McKinley Fire Department is offering grants for homeowners and will provide and install new fire
alarms free of charge. If you have small children or are older than 65 years of age, you may be eligible for these. The
McKinley Fire Department has 5,000 smoke alarms to give away. To inquire about obtaining a free alarm, or to find
out whether you qualify, call 692-569-0372.
Which of the following is true about the new rule?

A. Every house should have five fire alarms.

B. All fire alarms must be of a certain quality.
C. All fire alarms need to first be approved by the Fire Department.
D. All fire alarms must be less than six months old.

24- How much do five fire alarms cost?

A. $20
B. $100
C. $120
D. $4

25- Which of the following people may be able to receive a free fire alarm?

A. an elderly couple
B. a family of two adults and two teenagers
C. a woman living alone
D. a man who owns his own home

26- What does the number 5,000 refer to?

A. the number of people who are eligible for free smoke alarms
B. the number of smoke alarms which need to be replaced in the town of McKinley
C. the number of smoke alarms which have already been installed by the Fire Department
D. the number of smoke alarms which are available free to certain people

27- Why did Gwen Ellis have to buy new smoke alarms?

A. her old alarms stopped working

B. she now has a young family
C. her previous alarms didn’t meet the safety regulations
D. she has just moved into a new house

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Do you feel stressed? Chances are, you do. Levels of stress in our society are increasing more and more these days,
and this is true for both workers and students. There are a number of ways you can relieve stress, but there are also
several ways in which you can avoid stress in the first place, and this article will focus on these. Here are four things
you should avoid like the plague if you want to develop a more peaceful lifestyle.
What’s the first thing you do when you get home after a stressful day at work or college? Many of us collapse on the
couch and reach for the TV remote. Don’t do it! Not only does the TV fill your living room with the stressful lives of

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on-screen characters, think about commercials. The aim of advertising is to make people feel that their lives are
inadequate and unfulfilled. They often bring out negative emotions in viewers.
And while we are on the subject of television, have you noticed how much of the news we watch is bad news?
Research states that over 90% of the news we watch, read or hear on the radio is bad news. In order to sell stories,
the media bombard us with negative story after negative story. What is more, the stories which are reported are
often ones which you have no control over, and this leads to a sense of powerlessness. Why not buy a local paper
instead? The news is often far more optimistic, and you may be inspired to take action in a way that can have a
positive effect on your own neighbourhood.
Avoiding television may also help you avoid another sort of stress – arguments. How often do you and your family
row about what to watch on the television? Arguments will never help you feel better, and no-one ever wins an
argument. When you feel that an argument is brewing, go for a walk or find a quiet place where you calm down, or
you will only prolong the tension.
The last thing to avoid is caffeine. Anything which contains caffeine, and that includes coffee, tea, chocolate and
even a nice soothing cup of cocoa, is a stimulant, and is more likely to keep you tense than relax you. Sugary drinks
are also going to keep you buzzing. Have a cup of herbal tea and eat foods which are natural rather than processed.

28- What is the text about?

A. Ways to relieve stress

B. How to prevent stress
C. Reasons why stress levels are increasing
D. The consequences of a stressful lifestyle

29- Why does the writer consider commercials stressful?

A. They often depict characters in stressful situations

B. They make people worry about money
C. They make you feel your life is not good enough
D. They contain flashing and fat-moving images

30- Why, according to the writer, do news stories often depress us?

A. The stories highlight problems in the local neighbourhood

B. The stories address problems that the reader cannot control
C. The stories describe people who are powerless
D. The stories force readers to take action

31- What does the writer suggest you do if you feel angry with someone?

A. Have a big argument

B. Have some quiet time alone
C. Turn the television on
D. Brew a cup of tea

32- Which drink does the writer recommend when you feel stressed?

A. herbal tea
B. cocoa
C. a sugary drink
D. coffee

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We are delighted to offer for sale this dry cleaning company which was established 13 years ago. It has been in the
hands of the current owner for the last 7 years, who now intends to relocate. It is located on a busy high street and
is part of a parade of shops.
The business provides a dry cleaning service, alterations, shoe repairs and a free collection and delivery service. The
positive attributes of the business are :

 Loyal clientele
 Fully equipped premises
 Turnover of $105,600 pa
 An easily run operation
 Loyal, trained staff
 Low rent, rates and overheads
 A niche operation with little competition
 Good local reputation

The concern currently employs 1 full time employee who has a good understanding of the business. Until now, she
has not had a management role, as the owner has had full involvement in the day to day running of the business.
However, she is very capable of managing. If required, the owner would be able to provide extensive training to the
new owners during the handover period. The owner would also be happy for prospective buyers to observe the
business at work prior to making an offer.
The business is located in an affluent area with good pedestrian flow and is well-known. Consequently, marketing
and promotion has not been deemed necessary in the past few years.
There are 15 years remaining on the lease. This is renewable or negotiable for longer term if required. The rent is
$30,000 pa, and rates are $4,200.
What is the purpose of this article?

A. to advertise a service
B. to give business advice
C. to sell a business
D. to offer a job

33- Which of the following is NOT a benefit of this business?

A. There is a good customer base

B. There are no similar businesses locally
C. The business is located in a rich area
D. The business has a six-figure annual profit

34- According to the text, the current owner…

A. is moving to another area.

B. never managed the business.
C. is planning to retire.
D. is female.

35- What has the owner promised to do before handing the business over?

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A. extend the lease

B. promote the business locally
C. instruct the new owners
D. hire a new manager

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Read the two emails and answer the questions.

Dear Barbara,
Regarding the marquee that you would like to hire from our community group, I spoke with our committee last night
and this is no problem. We could hire you one of our marquees at a cost of $100 from now until the week after the
arts festival if you’d like. The only conditions are that a) your company ensures that the marquee is covered on your
insurance for the period of the hire and b) that it is returned to us in the same condition by 15th May.
If you do decide to go ahead, you can collect it from the community hall on a Monday or Thursday between 1800
and 1900.
You may be interested to know that we are planning to sell one of our marquees. We currently have two (one
slightly smaller than the other). We are undecided yet which one we would want to sell (the smaller one is newer
and therefore in better condition). If you did end up buying one, we’d knock the $100 hire fee off the final cost.
Let me know if you’ve any questions – you can call me if you would like to discuss this further.
Thanks
David

Dear David,
Many thanks for your email regarding the marquee. We’d like to go ahead and borrow it please. I will send one of my
colleagues over on Monday evening to collect it, if that’s all right with you. He has a van, which I dare say will make
transportation easier.
You mentioned you have two marquees. Could you confirm whether you will be lending us the large one or the
smaller one? We require enough space to accommodate 30 guests, so although the smaller one is in better
condition, the larger one may suit our needs better. Could you send me information about their dimensions.
Regarding the sale of your marquees, I will speak to our events committee, but I don’t think it is likely that we will
want to buy, as we only hold events like this on a very occasional basis.
Thanks for your help,
Barbara

36- Why does Barbara need a marquee?

A. for a committee meeting

B. for a community group project
C. for an arts festival
D. for overnight accommodation

37- What is Barbara likely to do next?

A. buy a marquee
B. arrange a collection time
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C. speak to colleagues
D. negotiate the price

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