郎文英文第二学期期末考试

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1. Bob Davis is in charge of financial services.

He's the financial services manager.

He's studying financial services.

He works for a bank.

2. Ginny Tanaka accepted a position in Washington, D.C.

She is retired.

She began her own company.

She has a new job.

3. Tomas Szasz recently came on board at Style Magazine.

He was recently promoted at Style Magazine.

He was recently hired at Style Magazine.

He was recently fired at Style Magazine.

4. Francoise Duval traveled to the conference with her colleagues.

She went with her employees.

She went with her college friends.

She went with her co-workers.

5. Kathy Shaw reports to Daisy Alvarez.

Kathy is Daisy's boss.

Kathy and Daisy work for different companies.

Daisy is Kathy's boss.

6. Traveling long distances for business has several drawbacks.

There are disadvantages to traveling long distances for business.

There are good reasons to travel long distances for business.

There are many positive aspects of traveling long distances for business.

7. DataMax has offices worldwide.

All of its offices are in Europe.

It has offices in two countries.

It has offices on several continents.

8. Walt was introduced to the IT director, but he didn't catch her name.

He didn't write her name down.

He didn't remember her name.

He couldn't understand her name.

9. Work piled up while the marketing manager was away.

She was very productive during her trip.

She had no work to do when she was on her trip.

She had a lot of work to do when she returned from her trip.

10. Businesspeople often like to spend time together outside of business dealings.

They often like to work outside.

They often like to meet socially.

They often like to work together.

1. The manager had back-to-back meetings all week. He had a few short meetings.

He had one meeting after another with no break.

He held meetings in rooms that were next to each other.

2. Paula managed to do some shopping in Hong Kong. She spent most of her time shopping.

She encouraged her employees to go shopping.

She found a little time to go shopping.

3. The flight to Stockholm gets in at 8:00 a.m. The flight lands at 8:00 a.m.

The flight departs at 8:00 a.m.

Passengers to Stockholm must board at 8:00 a.m.

4. Charlie thought Thailand was fascinating. He thought it was boring.

He thought it was exciting.

He thought it was inexpensive.

5. Ed was always a great source of help. He needed help all the time.

He provided a lot of help to others.

He never helped anyone.

6. Betty and Keith were exhausted from their long hours at work. They felt relaxed.

They felt unhappy.

They felt tired.

7. I'll bet you haven't had much time for sightseeing.

You probably haven't had much time for sightseeing.

I know you haven't had much time for sightseeing.

I'm sorry that you haven't had much time for sightseeing.

8. Frank is into tennis.

He watches tennis, but he doesn't play.

He used to play tennis a lot.

Tennis is one of his interests.

9. Judith is an expert at making small talk.

She is comfortable giving short talks to groups.

She is able to understand most conversations.

She is very comfortable in social conversation.

10. Jack made an effort to meet with each manager every week.

He met with each manager every week.

1. Could you do me a favor and mail this for me? Could you please mail this for me?

You have to mail this for me.

Why couldn't you mail this for me?

He tried to meet with each manager every week.

He avoided meeting with each manager every week.

2. Alan has to catch up on his weekly reports. He can't find his weekly reports.

He finished writing his weekly reports.

He is behind schedule on his weekly reports.

3. Kay stepped in while Richard was on vacation.

She worked longer hours while Richard was on vacation.

She left while Richard was on vacation.

She did Richard's job while he was on vacation.

4. Excuse me. Could I get by?

Could I go ahead of you in line?

Could I pass by?

Could I get you anything?

5. The computer was hooked up to a projector. The computer was connected to a projector.

The computer was there instead of the projector.

The computer was sold with a projector.

6. Most people came to the meeting to network.

They came to meet other people who might do business with them.

They came to socialize and make friends.

They came to get technical support.

7. Jack's boss approached him with a new idea.

Jack's boss avoided talking to him about a new idea.

Jack's boss began a conversation with him about a new idea.

Jack's boss insisted that he come up with a new idea to discuss.

8. Carl referred several clients to Tom, and Tom reciprocated the next month. Tom left the company.

Tom gave Carl a percentage of the profits.

Tom referred clients to Carl.

9. Once Paul understood the problem, several solutions came to mind. Paul thought of several ways to solve the problem.

Paul remembered the problem.

Paul was bothered by the problem until it was solved.

10. Nancy worked hard in order to distinguish herself from her co-workers. She worked hard to be different from her co-workers.

She worked hard to become more popular with her co-workers.

She worked hard to be a better team member.

1. Daniel couldn't make it to the conference in Paris. He didn't like the conference.

He didn't organize the conference.

He didn't go to the conference.

2. Victor touched base with his boss. They talked briefly.

They agreed quickly.

They returned to their office immediately.

3. Nancy couldn't get out of her dinner invitation. She couldn't go to the dinner.

She couldn't cancel her dinner plans.

She couldn't leave the dinner early.

4. Sara confirmed her 10:00 appointment.

She called to make sure the appointment was correct.

She called to say she could not arrive on time.

She called to change the appointment time.

5. It was crazy at the office. It was very crowded.

It was very hot.

It was very busy.

6. Many businesses rely on technology.

Many businesses spend a lot of money on technology.

Many businesses depend on technology.

Many businesses have problems with technology.

7. Henry ran into Ms. Perez at the sales meeting. He and Ms. Perez had a disagreement.

He met Ms. Perez unexpectedly.

He and Ms. Perez traveled to the meeting together.

8. Debra's project received priority.

Her project was thought to be unimportant.

Her project was reviewed by mail.

Her project was considered most important.

9. Business increased after the company launched its website. Business increased after the company lost its website.

Business increased after the company started its website.

Business increased after the company advertised its website.

10. Ken downloaded the information from the Internet.

He printed the information from the Internet.

He e-mailed the information to a list serve.

He copied the information into his computer.

1. Production has just gotten under way. Production has just started.

Production has just finished.

Production is behind schedule.

2. Julia and Michael played phone tag all day.

Julia and Michael talked on the phone all day.

Julia and Michael talked to each other frequently on the phone.

Julia and Michael left phone messages for each other all day but did not connect.

3. Please transfer me to the marketing department. Please return me to the marketing department.

Please connect me to the marketing department.

Please call the marketing department.

4. Let me read that information back to you.

I need to repeat the information you gave me.

I need to read the information you sent me.

Please give me the information I need.

5. The company is going to cut down on expenses. The company is going to increase expenses.

The company is going to reduce expenses.

The company is going to keep records of its new expenses.

6. Advertising stimulates interest in new products. Advertising brings attention to new products.

Advertising creates income for new products.

Advertising costs a lot for new products.

7. The company carried out a marketing survey.

The company canceled their plans for a marketing survey.

The company ignored a marketing survey.

The company planned and completed a marketing survey.

8. The news was reassuring.

People felt better when they heard the news.

People felt worried when they heard the news.

People felt sympathy when they heard the news.

9. The company did extensive surveys before marketing the product. The company did costly surveys.

The company did short surveys.

The company did a lot of surveys.

10. The project was started under the auspices of the university.

The university paid for the project.

The university consulted on the project.

The university sponsored and supported the project.

1. Peter is tied up until Wednesday. Peter is free until Wednesday.

Peter is busy until Wednesday.

Peter is traveling until Wednesday.

2. You should get in touch when you know your schedule.

You should be more realistic when you know your schedule.

You should feel more relaxed when you know your schedule.

You should call or e-mail me when you know your schedule.

3. Four hundred people worked at the corporate headquarters. Four hundred people worked at the company's main office.

Four hundred people worked at the company's branches.

Four hundred people worked at the company's stores.

4. The rest of the day is filled with meetings. There are meetings only in the evening.

There are rest periods during the day.

There are meetings from now until the end of the day.

5. Susan is passionate about the arts. She enjoys the arts very much.

She doesn't like the arts much.

She doesn't know very much about the arts.

6. Jon thought the bank's business office was very stuffy. He thought it was very casual.

He thought it was very formal.

He thought it was very friendly.

7. People today expect instant communication.

They expect to reach each other immediately.

They expect to get a lot of phone calls.

They expect to have inexpensive ways to communicate.

8. The company has the capability to ship products the same day. The company can ship products the same day.

The company has the software to ship products the same day.

The company has the machines to ship products the same day.

9. The strength of the product is its reliability. Its strong point is that it is inexpensive.

Its strong point is its ability to perform many functions.

Its strong point is that it almost never breaks.

10. When Alice bought a car, she preferred substance over style.

Alice chose a car for the way it ran, not for the way it looked.

Alice chose a car because it was inexpensive.

Alice chose a used car, not a new one.

There is only one Best Foods store.

There are many Best Foods stores in the country.

Best Foods is a popular name for a grocery store.

2. Tampa is great if you like urban areas.

Tampa is great if you like living in the city.

Tampa is great if you like artistic communities.

Tampa is great if you like crowded places.

3. Working from home is catching on. Working from home is easy to do.

Working from home saves time and money.

Working from home is becoming popular.

4. The company was banking on lower oil prices. The company was expecting lower oil prices.

The company decided to lower oil prices.

The company was not sure if oil prices would decrease.

5. The company had many social functions in the evenings. The company had a business conference in the evenings.

The company had a casual dress code in the evenings.

The company had parties and dinners in the evenings.

6. The ticket is non-refundable.

You cannot get your money back for the ticket.

You can get some of your money back for the ticket.

You cannot change the ticket once you have bought it.

7. Enjoy your stay in Paris. Enjoy your tour in Paris.

Enjoy your time in Paris.

Enjoy your hotel in Paris.

8. The hotel we booked has excellent amenities. It has large rooms and suites.

It has a pool, fitness room, and sauna.

It has a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop.

9. Let me check the availability of seats.

Let me see if there are any seats left.

Let me check the prices of the seats.

Let me check the location of the seats.

1. An engineer was hired to calculate the strength of the bridge. An engineer was hired to test the strength of the bridge.

An engineer was hired to measure the strength of the bridge.

An engineer was hired to increase the strength of the bridge.

2. In some cities, video cameras monitor the traffic. In some cities, video cameras watch the traffic.

In some cities, video cameras direct the traffic.

In some cities, video cameras stop the traffic.

3. Joseph got a software program to keep track of his expenses.

The program allowed him to increase how much money he was spending.

The program allowed him to decrease how much money he was spending.

The program allowed him to know how much money he was spending.

4. The company is located in the commercial area.

The company is located in the business district.

The company is located in the theater district.

The company is located in the waterfront district.

5. Civilians were not allowed beyond the fence.

Only members of the club were allowed beyond the fence.

Only members of the team were allowed beyond the fence.

Only members of the military were allowed beyond the fence.

6. As technology improves, devices get smaller. As technology improves, prices go down.

As technology improves, equipment becomes smaller.

As technology improves, problems are fewer.

7. The hotel had a free shuttle service.

The hotel had a free bus to and from the airport.

The hotel had free cable TV.

The hotel had free coffee and tea in the lobby.

8. What does MBTA stand for?

What words do the letters MBTA represent?

How is MBTA pronounced?

Where do I stand to get the MBTA?

9. Wait on the platform.

Wait at the information booth.

Wait inside the ticket office.

Wait beside the railroad track.

10. If convenience is a factor, you should take a taxi. If convenience is important, you should take a taxi.

If convenience is essential, you should take a taxi.

If convenience is inexpensive, you should take a taxi.

10. Mark wanted to work out after work.

Mark wanted to continue working.

Mark wanted to exercise after work.

Mark wanted to socialize after work.

1. The deadline is tomorrow.

The project starts tomorrow.

The last day to finish the work is tomorrow.

The work will continue after tomorrow.

2. She had her hands full with that project. She had little to do.

She had a lot to carry.

She had a lot to do.

3. Ted kept everyone posted about the new computer virus. Ted gave frequent reports about the virus to everyone.

Ted told everyone how to avoid the virus.

Ted asked everyone about the virus.

4. Some modifications were made to the schedule. The schedule was delayed.

The schedule was canceled.

The schedule was changed.

5. The meeting had six participants. Six people came to the meeting.

Six topics were discussed at the meeting.

The meeting had six sections.

6. The company implemented a new vacation policy.

The company presented ideas for a new vacation policy.

The company put a new vacation policy into action.

The company decided against a new vacation policy.

7. People are usually alert in the morning.

People are usually really tired in the morning.

People are usually very busy in the morning.

People are usually wide awake in the morning.

8. Barbara followed up her interview with a thank-you note.

She sent a thank-you note before her interview.

She sent a thank-you note after her interview.

She brought a thank-you note to the interview.

9. John took minutes at the meeting. He was late for the meeting.

He spoke for a long time at the meeting.

He wrote down what happened during the meeting.

10. Victor outlined the plan to move the office. He gave details about the plan to move.

He gave a general description of the plan to move.

He didn't like the plan to move.

1. Robert wanted to get out of the rat race. Robert didn't want to work in a lab.

Robert wanted to quit his stressful job.

Robert wanted to quit running in marathons.

2. Kathryn gulped down her food. She ate her meal quickly.

She enjoyed her meal.

She threw her meal away.

3. Susan volunteered at a hospital.

She worked at the hospital for free.

She gave money to the hospital.

She got a second job at a hospital.

4. The worker took time off because of a disability.

The worker took time off because he was not well enough to work.

The worker took time off because he needed more training.

The worker took time off because he had to take care of a sick relative.

5. Many employers are taking steps to decrease burnout.

They are trying to reduce electrical problems for their workers.

They are trying to improve fire safety for their workers.

They are trying to reduce stress and fatigue for their workers.

6. There are many opponents to a shorter workweek.

There are many disadvantages to a shorter workweek.

There are many people who favor a shorter workweek.

There are many people who are against a shorter workweek.

7. Lorna savored every bite of the cake.

She kept the whole cake for another time.

She ate the cake slowly so she could enjoy it longer.

She gave away the whole cake so other people could enjoy it.

8. There is a potential candidate for the job.

There is a person who could possibly fill the job.

There is a person who doesn't have the qualifications.

There is a person who wants the job very much.

9. The company asked Ed to clear out his office.

Ed moved all of his things into his office.

Ed moved all of his things out of his office.

Ed cleaned up everything in his office.

10. The managers thought the large project was doable.

The managers thought the large project was unrealistic.

The managers thought the large project would go over budget.

The managers were confident the large project could be finished.

1. The employees kept an eye on their company's stock.

They watched the changes in their company's stock price closely.

They didn't pay attention to the changes in their company's stock price.

They wanted to invest in their company's stock.

2. People often window-shop on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. They buy more than they planned.

They look, but they don't buy anything.

They buy when items are on sale.

3. Sam is optimistic about this month's sales. He feels positive about the results.

He is unsure about the results.

He is concerned about the results.

4. By far, more books are sold online than anything else. People buy a lot more books online than anything else.

People from all over the world buy books online.

One way to buy books is online.

5. The store had apparently moved to another location. It seems the store had moved.

Unfortunately, the store had moved.

The store had not really moved.

6. The technology has the potential to make the job easier. It is guaranteed to make the job easier.

It has the possibility of making the job easier.

It has the strength to make the job easier.

7. The company clears $50,000 a quarter. They pay $50,000 a quarter in taxes.

They earn $50,000 a quarter after expenses have been paid.

They have $50,000 in expenses every quarter.

8. The store's inventory of the latest John Grisham books was getting low. They didn't have many books to sell.

They had a big sale on the books.

They stopped investing in the books.

9. Jason picked up some new clients at the conference. He invited some new clients to dinner.

He drove some new clients to the airport.

He convinced some people to become his clients.

10. Because of a scheduling problem, the meeting never materialized.

Because of a scheduling problem, the meeting didn't go well.

Because of a scheduling problem, the meeting didn't take place.

Because of a scheduling problem, the meeting didn't end on time.

1. The new employee was anxious to please her boss. She was worried about mistakes she had made.

She was eager to do a good job.

She was a nervous person.

2. The winning ticket was randomly selected. The ticket was selected in advance.

The ticket was selected in a hurry.

The ticket was selected by chance.

3. Joe volunteered to take notes at the meeting. He offered to take notes.

He was asked to take notes.

He refused to take notes.

4. The testers rated the cars for safety.

They removed the unsafe cars from the market.

They said which cars were the safest or the least safe.

They liked the safest cars.

5. Sharzade's preference is quiz shows. She doesn't care what she watches.

She likes quiz shows least.

She likes quiz shows best.

6. Tobacco commercials are illegal in the U.S.

It's illegal to advertise tobacco products on TV and radio in the U.S.

It's illegal to sell tobacco products in the U.S.

It's illegal to use tobacco products at work in the U.S.

7. The price of most foods has remained stable for the past six months. Food prices have been rising.

Food prices have been decreasing.

Food prices have been about the same.

8. The price of oil has soared.

Oil prices have increased a lot.

Oil prices have fallen a lot.

Oil prices have remained about the same.

9. Sales of new homes have declined.

The number of new homes sold has increased.

The number of new homes sold has decreased.

The number of new homes sold has stayed the same.

10. Gas prices have plateaued.

Gas prices have continued to rise.

Gas prices have stopped rising.

Gas prices have begun to fall.