Tên : Bùi Anh Tuấn Lesson 2
1.3. Fill the gaps with the correct forms of the verbs given in brackets.
1. (look) A few proposals __Look___ excellent.
2. (be) Some of the facilities ___are_____ open at this time.
3. (be) Several sales managers ___were_____ happy with the decision at yesterday's seminar.
4. (have) Each of the managers _____has___ different characteristics.
5. (have) I am sure that someone ____has____ a copy of the report.
6. (be) Many of the important documents in the cabinet _____are___ missing now
1.4. Look at the hints given and choose the correct option to complete each sentence. 1. A
number of people ________ been laid off in the last two years. A B has C had D will have have 2. Most of the
information ________ not reliable. A B C D were was are being II. PRACTICE
2.1. Choose one correct option in the parentheses.
1. All of the old magazines (is, are) available at a discounted price.
2. Some of the executives (refuse, refuses) to reduce expenditures on advertising.
3. The competition between low-cost airlines (has, have) increased.
4. Senior employees in the workplace (know, knows) less about computers.
5. The applicants (have, has) plenty of experience in foreign trade.
6. Many offices (instruct, instructs) employees about what to do in case of fire.
7. The survey forms (was, were) not filled out completely.
8. The headquarters and the branch office (plan, plans) to reorganize some divisions. 9. A few reports (provides,
) accurate data on the current mark provide et.
10. Our facilities (are, is) available for family and company events every weekend.
2.2. Choose the correct option for each of the following sentences.
11. The rest of the guests for the Best Employee Award…………. to arrive after 7:00 p.m. A expects C are expected B expecting D is expected
12. Some of the pens in the shipment …………. faulty parts and cannot be used. A has B is C was D have
13. The company and the striking workers …………. to a settlement. A has B agrees C have agreed D agreeing agreed
14. The cell phone charges for local calls …………. discounted for the first month. A has B was C is D are
15. The government …………. taking significant measures to promote the export of domestic goods. A been B is C have D has
16. Several candidates …………. at least two foreign languages fluently. A speak B speaks C. has spoken D was spoken
III. Paraphrasing practice
Practice paraphrasing the following sentences by
choosing the correct option.
1. We assure you that your order will arrive within seven days.
= Delivery is ________ to take place within a specific time. A. likely B. guaranteed
2. I send a copy of your flight itinerary with my letter.
= ________ please find the information on your travel plans. A. Enclosed B. Revised
3. I have attached the technical specifications for the AC20 to this e-mail.
= A list of the product's ________ is included with the e-mail. A. costs B. details
4. Thank you for finding the data that I had asked you about.
= I appreciate your taking the time to ________ the requested information. A. locate B. fill out 5.
Schedule your appointment a week before you want to have your car checked. A
Appointments for car maintenance should be made a week in advance. B
You should check your car service appointment one week ahead of time. 6.
Please give me information about the conference facilities at your hotel. A
I would like some details about the meeting rooms at your hotel. B
I want to have a meeting about the services available at your hotel. 7.
Improperly disposing of motor oil can contaminate drinking water. A
Motor oil must be disposed of in specific areas. B
Disposing motor oil inappropriately can pollute drinking water. 8.
Mr. Sigh is in charge of organizing the reception for the overseas investors.
A Mr. Sigh takes responsibility for planning a welcome party.
B Mr. Sigh is the receptionist for the overseas branch. 9.
What is enclosed in the letter? A. A product catalog B. A list C. A quote
10. What must one do if one receives a confidential file accidentally? A Contact the technician B Send it to the supervisor C Inform Mr. Knight