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Test Seven

I.

Choose the best answer.

1. The growing international _____ over trade in services has now led to a growing interest in

the role of services in domestic economic growth.

A) argument B) debate C) disagreement D) quarrel

2. Quite a few foreign companies are anxious to establish direct business _______. A) Connection B) connect C) relationship D) relations

3. We should like to take this _______ to inquire the bid for offshore oil exploration. A) chance B) occasion C) opportunity D) opening 4. The problem is evidently beyond our present ______ of solution. A) energy B) force C) strength D) power 5. The new president hoped to establish new _____ to save money. A) procedures B) proceeding C) processions D) progress

6. The new safety regulations were agreed on after ______ with the work-force. A) conference B) consultation C) intervention D) assembly

7. I had never seen such complete _____, as if I were living a world of crystal. A) fragment B) transparency C) opaqueness D) vagueness

8. The ______ of a place is the characteristics it has that distinguish it from other places. A) identity B) identification C) location D) situation 9. The manager gave her his _____ that her complaint would be investigated. A) consent B) conception C) insurance D) assurance

10. For the girls there are “______ arts”, a new phrase for cooking, sewing, and other housewifely

chores.

A) creative B) domestic C) homely D) fine

11. Although not an economist himself, Dr. Jackson has long been a severe critic of the

government?s ____ politics.

A) economical B) economy C) economic D) economics 12. Investors are looking for a high ______ on their investment.

A) repayment B) return C) growth D) performance

13. Please note that transportation charges have not been included, and a separate invoice

covering these charges will be _____ at the time of delivery. A) conveyed B) issued C) distributed D) written

14. We note with satisfaction that all these activities have helped to _____ mutual understanding

and friendship between our two countries.

A) depress B) propel C) promote D) strengthen

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15. The present low productivity of factory ______ discontent among its lower-paid workers. A) results in B) derives from C) stems from D) stands for

II. Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases given. Change the form if necessary.

foreman integrate bonus overtime edge approach botch up applicant morale excess incorporate induction dismissal measure commit 1. A _______ is someone in charge of a group pf people in a factory.

2. A payment made to an employee when the firm?s results are good is called _____.

3. A payment made to an employee when he or she works longer than normal hours is called

_______.

4. If someone _______, they make a bad mistake. 5. If you have a binge, you do things to _______.

6. The issue of ethics in the workplace is now of such importance that it needs ______ into

in-company development programs for all employees, from the shop floor to the board room.

7. The act of terminating employment from the employer?s side is called _______.

8. In old days _____ company performance was simply a case of looking at turnover, profits

and dividends.

9. Companies need to ensure that staff at all levels feel _____ the company and its value and

are motivated to transfer this commitment into ethical behavior.

10. ________ should have different kinds of working experience and should master a foreign

language.

11. Pay disputes, sexual harassment charges or cases of fraud, for example, can involve very

complex issues that require careful decision-making and can have a very negative effect on staff ______.

12. In today?s hyper-competitive global markets, any company that operates internationally is

faced with the task of _______ many value systems into a framework that allows the organization not only to survive but also to compete effectively.

13. The _____ training can help a new member of staff to fit into the organization more quickly

and efficiently.

14. Organization need to _______ cross-cultural training seriously as it can be critical to the

success of an internationally venture.

15. Some people argue that imagination and lateral thinking, not technical know-how, are the

key sources of competitive ________.

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Test Eight

I.

Choose the best answer.

1. Stocks, shares and bonds can collectively called ______. A) equities B) securities C) gilts D) share capital

2. It is a free market and it controls most of the _____ of savings to investment. A) curving B) direction C) flow D) stream

3. For your future ________, we operate in an insurance scheme, covering the equipment against

breakdowns for small additional cost.

A) awareness B) concern C) notice D) reference

4. The majority of the most _______ needs of the emerging countries in the early stages of

development come into this category.

A) emergent B) imminent C) immediate D) urgent

5. Several trial efforts in the 1980?s proved that it was financially ______ to restore old

buildings.

A) feasible B) passable C) probable D) beneficiary

6. Sometimes a bureaucrat?s _____ ruling can mean denial of one?s welfare benefits. A) absolute B) arbitrary C) impersonal D) objective

7. After three months, my accomplishments were acknowledged by a _____ salary increase. A) prominent B) essential C) substantial D) sufficient

8. Because of long working hours and increased responsibilities, more and more managers are

suffering from _______.

A) tension B) stress C) insomnia D) frustration

9. Selecting the right person for an overseas ______ is crucial but not easy to do. A) visit B) mission C) task D) assignment

10. Scholarships are too few to _______ the high-school graduates who deserve a college

education.

A) feed B) meet C) accommodate D) adopt

11. A good leader can distinguish practical questions from moral issues and he knows when to

_____ and when to fight.

A) strive B) struggle C) compromise D) compete

12. This book on macroeconomics is divided into six sections. Each section ______ a different

aspect of the problem.

A) seals with B) copes with C) solves D) handles

13. Very few experts _____ with completely new answers to the world?s economic problems. A) come on B) come round C) come to D) come up

14. The young man ______ the old lady?s ignorance and bought from her the precious painting

for only RMB 500 yuan.

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A) made the best of B) looked down upon C) took advantage of D) put up with

15. It seems that your estimate of the cost is based on speculation _____ on calculation. A) than B) no other than C) rather than D) no more than

II. Fill in the blanks with the words or phrases given. Change the form if necessary. expenditure ledger delegation float security entry-level remuneration brand image discount auditor source goodwill budget tactician expire 1. The ______ thus incurred will be payable by the ship, freight, and cargo in proportion to their

respective value.

2. If Party A considers it necessary to extend the agreement, they may take the initiative to

conduct negotiation with Party B one month prior to ________.

3. The issuing banks advise on topics such as the _______ of new companies, amalgamations

and dividend policies.

4. It is said that one component of ______ is the personality of character of the brand itself and

brands can be characterized by personality descriptions such as ?youthful?, ?colorful? and ?gentle?.

5. The person who takes on the responsibility for checking a company?s accounts is called

______.

6. China?s logistics market is estimated at around US $ 215 billion (1.78 trillion yuan). The

industry is expected a new _______ of profits for Chinese firms.

7. The invoices shall be subject to the usual trade _______ allowed by the consignor.

8. She said current expectations are for an ______ machine to be shipped in November, with all

of the more sophisticated versions to be out by May.

9. The books of account showing how much we owe and are owed are called _______.

10. ________ refers to the established trade, reputation, efficiency, popularity, and valuable

personal relationship with customers, of a business, often appearing as one of its intangible assets with a marketable money value.

11. The device which aims to control expenditure is referred to as __________.

12. If ________ is deposited we shall be willing to protect your interests by entering into normal

agreement giving you the sole agency.

13. We accept no _______ whatever for our service.

14. The manager should be a _______ as well as versatile administrator.

15. _________ refers to the act of giving authority to one?s subordinates, while retaining the

responsibility for the outcome.

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