Вариант № 2. (Выполняется студентами, фамилии которых начинаются с букв о – я).

Раздел 1.

Vocabulary and Grammar Exercises.

2. (5 x 1 points) Phonetics. Find in which line ‘IE’ has the same pronunciation in every word. Tick (√) the correct variant(s) in the boxes.

1: priest, thief, niece, field, siege, brief, believe

2: shield, chief, lien, science, studies, quiet

3: proprietor, brassiere, friend, pies, supplies

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1.2. (10 x 1 points) Supply the articles where necessary. Write your answers (a, an, the or ‘−’) in the boxes.

1. There is ___(11)___ heavy demand for ___(12)___ tools of ___(13)___ new model.

2. Blake & Sons are not ___(14)___ very big company, but they’re ___(15)___ very popular on ___(16)___ world market.

3. Rossexpot’s goods are of ___(17)___ high quality. ___(18)___ Rossexpot’s goods meet ___(19)___ requirements of their customers.

4. Passengers for the flight to Spain, please collect your hand luggage and go to ___(20)___ gate 4.

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1.3. (10 x 1 points) Supply the prepositions where necessary. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. Mr. Smith, a representative ___(1)___ Bell & Co who deals ___(2)___ these goods, got instructions to place an order ___(3)___ 30 motors ___(4)___ the Russian company.

2. The customers must complete the construction ___(5)___ the plant ___(6)___ the end ___(7)___ the year.

3. Fine. It suits ___(8)___ me. Our driver will pick you ___(9)___ ___(10)___ the hotel.

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1.4. (10 x 1 points) Supply the correct tense-forms. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. His office hours ___(1)___ (to begin) at 8.30.

2. The manager of GML ___(2)___ (to phone) Bell & Co in London before their representative ___(3)___ (to go) on business there next month.

3. – You ___(4)___ (to show) this equipment to the French businessman this week?

– No, I ___(5)___ .

4. When I ___(6)___ (to arrive) in London, it ___(7)___ (to rain) heavily.

5. – I ___(8)___ (to fly) to the USA one of these days.

– You ___(9)___ (to make) a reservation for a flight?

– Yes, I ___(10)___ (to do) it the other day.

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1.5. (5 x 2 points) Change the following sentences in Direct Speech into Reported Speech. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. Mr. Black asked, “Has Mr. Taylor gone?”

2. Mr. Black said, “We require the machines in July.”

3. Mr. Black asked, “Are you busy all day, Mr. White?”

4. Mr. Black said, “I don’t know when he will call back.”

5. Mr. Black said, “Don’t sell goods at this price!”

6. in 5 minutes.”

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1.6. (5 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. Since export regulations have been relaxed it has become … to work in the Indian market.

(A) more easy (C) difficult

(B) more easier (D) easier

2. The new promotional campaign has succeeded … our product known to a wider audience.

(A) to make (C) for to make

(B) to making (D) in making

3. When you apply for a visa you … expect to receive it within two weeks.

(A) don't have to (B) shouldn't (C) needn't (D) could

4. If you travel within the European union you … carry a passport, as an identity card is sufficient.

(A) mustn't (B) have to (C) need to (D) don't have to

5. … the latest information about our products is now possible directly from our web page.

(A) Obtaining (C) To obtaining

(B) To obtain (D) For to obtain

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7. (5 х 2 points) Translate into English.

1. – Где г-н Смит?– Он сейчас занят. Он разговаривает с г-ном Бэлом. Они обсуждают условия отгрузки товара.

2. – Когда вы заключили контракт с фирмой “Bell & Co”?– Мы заключили с ними контракт в этом месяце.

3. Три месяца назад г-н Уолтон посетил Москву. Он был заинтересован в продаже последней модели оборудования российским фирмам.

4. – Мы бы хотели получить скидку с цены.– Вас устроит 5% скидка?– Да, мы можем согласиться с вашим предложением.

5. Товар этой фирмы высокого качества и отвечает требованиям заказчиков.