4. Контрольные задания

1. Vocabulary and Grammar Tasks.

1.1. (10 X 1 point) Read this magazine article about organizing a conference. Choose the correct word to fill each gap, from а, в or с below.

Have you ever had to organize a conference? It is not an easy thing to do, __(1)__ there is so much to think about. Before you can decide where to hold the conference, you __(2)__ to ask a number of important questions. __(3)__ is the purpose of the conference? How __(4)__ people will attend? Where __(5)__ the people coming from? Do you need presentation facilities such __(6)__ videocassette players, televisions, computers, etc.? When you have __(7)__ these questions, you can decide the kind of conference centre which is best for you. There are two choices. Purpose-built conference centers will provide everything you need, although __(8)__ may be other conferences going on at __(9)__ same time. __(10)__ the other hand, hotels are usually very comfortable, but may not have all the necessary equipment.

	A	because		B	until		C	so
	A	must		B	have		C	got
	A	How		B	What		C	Why
	A	much		B	many		C	more
	A	are		B	do		C	will
	A	for		B	that		C	as
	A	answer		B	answering		C	answered
	A	it		B	there		C	they
	A	its		B	a		C	the
	A	On		B	By		C	At

1.2. (7x 2 points) Complete the text below with the verbs from the box. Translate the text (orally).

believe communicate deal delegate invest listen respond

If you ask employees what qualities they value most in a manager, the majority will tell you that they need a manager who can__(1)__ to them attentively and

sympathetically.

Obviously, nobody likes talking to a brick wall, and the ability to __(2)__ clearly with colleagues is essential to anybody in a management position.

Secondly, when staff worry over certain issues, a good manager should

__(3)__ to their concerns promptly and also__(4)__ with any problems as soon as they arise.

Trust is also rated very highly, so managers should also __(5)__ in their employees' abilities and be prepared to__(6)__ responsibilities to them whenever possible.

Finally, a good manager should also__(7)__ in regular professional development opportunities for their staff.

1.3. (11 points) Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions.

Example: Staff often complained about the new manager, saying he didn't believe in their abilities.

1. Robert was arguing his boss taxation.

2. Did she talk you her plans to leave the company?

3. Good. So you all seem to agree me the main points.

4. They apologized everyone their failure to deal...........the crisis.

5. The team had to report their progress the manager every month.

1.4. (5 points) Tick the correct sentences. Supply, correct or delete the prepositions where necessary.

Example: Robert never listens my suggestions.

Pobert never listens to my suggestions.

1. Socializing colleagues is sometimes a good way to learn about what is happening in different departments.

2. Linda would like to discuss about the report's recommendations with you.

3. My company spends a lot of money for training courses for employees.

4. He may become a good manager. It depends of his communication skills.

5. The March conference accounted for 25% of our staff development budget.

1.5. ( 9 points) Complete these sentences with said or told.

1. We ........................the boss we found the project exciting.

2. She the new sales manager was not very good at motivating

people.

3. She the new sales manager her team needed a training course.

4. The manager ....................he was in a hurry. He................... me to ask

his deputy.

5. They never................ us what happened. In fact, they never

anything to anyone!

6. He a few words about the deal in his talk, but what he

me in the break was more interesting.