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HCMC POSTS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS BASIC ENGLISH _ COURSE 3 INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONAL TESTING CENTER
THE SECOND SEMESTER–2023-2024 REVIEW SECTION 2. WRITING.
PART 1. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION.
Directions: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that its meaning remains unchanged. 1.
It’s possible that Joanna didn’t receive my message.
=> Joanna might ………………………………………………….
2. My grandfather is too weak to lift the box.
=> My grandfather is …………………………………………………. .
3. It was not better because I did not bring my mobile phone .
=> If only …………………………………………………. .
4. When we went to the restaurant, there were no free tables. We hadn’t reserved one.
=> We should………………………………………………….....................
5. The furniture was too expensive (for me) to buy it.
=> The furniture was ……………………………………………. ..............
6. John had a chance to score, but he didn’t because he missed the ball.
=> Unless John ………………………………………………….............. .
7. Laura told me her address, but I didn’t write it down. Now I can’t remember the house number.
=> I should …………………………………………………..........................
8. The lesson was too long for us to learn by heart.
=> The lesson was …………………………………………….....................
9. If Peter found a taxi, he would get there soon.
=> Did Peter …………………………………………………. .
PART 2. SENTENCE BUILDING FROM PICTURE DESCRIPTION.
Directions: In this part, you will look at pictures and given words. then you must choose one of the
following statements (a), (b), (c) or (d) which best describes the picture.
You will have to write ONE sentence about a photo. You will be given two words or phrases. You must use
them in your sentence. You can change the word forms and you can use the words in a different order. No Pictures given Words given 10. while/ hold lOMoAR cPSD| 58977565 11. old/ handstand 12. talk / report
PART 3. RESPONDING TO A WRITTEN REQUEST. No Pictures given Words given 13. while / hold 14. far away/ pump 15. together, table No Pictures given Words given 16. while / hold lOMoAR cPSD| 58977565 17. old/ handstand 18. together, table
PART 3. RESPONDING TO A WRITTEN REQUEST.
In this part of the test, you will write a response to an e-mail.
Read the following e-mail and then respond to the e-mail as if you are Z. Lee. Between 35 and 45 words,
make TWO suggestions about how the company could improve its services.
From: D. Walker, Director, Peters Shipping
To: Z. Lee, Purchasing Manager, Norville Supplies Subject: Our service
Sent: January 17, 4:12 P.M
Dear Mr. Lee, I understand you tried to contact me this morning to discuss
improvements. You believe we could make to our services. If you’d still like to give
me some feedback on how we could perform better, please respond to this email. Yours, D. Walker
In this part of the test, you will write a response to an e-mail.
Read the following e-mail and then respond to the e-mail as if you’re you are Aidan Smith. Between 35
and 45 words, make TWO requests for temping staff. lOMoAR cPSD| 58977565
From: Gayle Owens, Partner, Temping Agency To:
Aidan Smith, Operator, Grayling Exports Subject: Any vacancies?
Sent: March 23, 5:21 P.M Dear Mr. Aidan Smith,
Hello! I was speaking with your associate, Paul Baker, who told me that you might need some
temping staff over summer. We have some excellent people available at the moment with
expertise in a wide range of fields.
Please let me know if we can help you with anything. Faithfully, Gayle Owens ANSWER KEY:
1. Joanna mightn’t have received my message.
2. My grandfather is so weak that he can’t lift the box.
3. If only I’d brought my mobile phone , It would have been better
4. The woman is holding a pair of glasses while the man is writing some notes.
5. We should have reserved before
6. The furniture was so expensive that I didn't buy it.
7. Unless John had missed the bal, he might have had a chance to score 8. I should have written down her address.
9. The lesson was so long/ much that we could not learn by heart.
10. Did Peter find a taxi, he would get there soon.
11. The man is too old to be doing a handstand.
12. Three people, a man and two women, are talking about the report.
13. The wowan in formal suit is holding some document while the others are looking at her/ paying attention to her.
14. The man has parked his car far away from the pump
15. They are gathering together around the table to discuss the problem of the products.
16. The wowan in formal suit is holding some document while the others are looking at her/ paying attention to her.
17. The man is too old to be doing a handstand.
18. They are gathering together around the table to discuss the problem of the products.
From: Z. Lee, Purchasing Manager, Norville Supplies
To: D. Walker, Director, Peters Shipping
Subject: Suggestions sbout its services Sent: January 19, 2:12 P.M Dear Mr. Walker,
I have two suggestions that should help you improve your services.
Firstly, you should develop an online ordering service. My company makes many large orders and it can be
annoying to fill out so much paperwork. An online order form would be simpler. Secondly, lOMoAR cPSD| 58977565
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I hope you find this advice useful. Kind Regards, Z. Lee
1. From: Aidan Smith, Operator, Grayling Exports
To: Gayle Owens, Partner, Temping Agency
Subject: Requests for Temping Staf f Sent: March 25, 3:21 P.M
Hello Ms. Owens, Good to hear from you! As Paul told you, we need to hire some temps over the summer periods.
First, we have three vacancies in the data entry team. We’re hoping for experienced administrative staff for these roles. In addition,
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..................................................................................................................................................................... Thanks, Aidan Smith SECTION 2. WRITING.
PART 1. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION.
Directions: Rewrite each of the following sentences so that its meaning remains unchanged.
PART 2. SENTENCE BUILDING FROM PICTURE DESCRIPTION.
Directions: In this part, you will look at pictures and given words. then you must choose one of the
following statements (a), (b), (c) or (d) which best describes the picture.
You will have to write ONE sentence about a photo. You will be given two words or phrases. You must use
them in your sentence. You can change the word forms and you can use the words in a different order.
PART 3. RESPONDING TO A WRITTEN REQUEST.
In this part of the test, you will write a response to an e-mail.
Read the following e-mail and then respond to the e-mail as if you’re the marketing representative.
Between 35 and 45 words, describe TWO questions you have about the promotion.
From: Marco, Marketing Director
To: Cherie Black, Marketing Representative
Subject: Promotion opportunity
Sent: March 23, 5:21 P.M lOMoAR cPSD| 58977565 Dear Mr. Black,
I would like to offer you a promotion to the role of marketing supervisor. You are one of our best
employees, and I’m sure you can handle this responsibility. This position offers an excellent benefits
package. Please contact me soon to let me know your decision. Regards, Marco Facinni
From: Cherie Black, Marketing Representative
To: Marco, Marketing Director
Subject: Promotion opportunity
Sent: March 25, 3:21 P.M Dear Mr. Facinni,
I’m very interested in the marketing supervisor’s role. However, before accepting the offer, I need to
first ask a couple of questions about the position.
Firstly, I was wondering which branch the vacancy is in. I would much prefer to stay in New York. Secondly,
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Please get back to me as soon as you can. Sincerely, Cherie Black
.…………………………………………… END ………………………………… REVIEW SECTION 2. WRITING.
PART 1. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION.
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The fal en tree has blocked the road.
A tree has fallen down and blocked the road.
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There is croissant and jam for breakfast.
Breakfast consists of croissant, jam and coffee.
There is a croissant for breakfast. breakfast / croissant clear / aw ay
A man is clearing snow away from his car.
A man is clearing snow away from the car.
The man is clearing snow away from the car.