QUIZ 01
Time duration: 20 minutes
Full name:
Student’s code:
SECTION 1 (GAP-FILLING): Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct
answer by making a cross over A, B, C or D. (35 points)
In a highly competitive market, businesses and companies require their full attention in their
day-to-day (1) ___________. From advertising, marketing to acquiring clients and
customers, a business cannot successfully run (2) ___________ its office supplies. Office
supplies such as printers, the ink for the printers, and papers for the printers are used in almost
every business office today.
A business or company will want to seek out a “one-stop shop” for all their office supply
needs. In doing so, it can save valuable time and (3) ___________ using one vendor to
provide a business or company with its office needs. A business will no longer need to
negotiate a deal with different vendors for their office needs. (4) ___________ a one-stop
shop has many advantages.
1. A. directions B. interactions C. operations D. transactions
2. A. except B. aside C. otherwise D. without
3. A. sources B. resources C. potentials D. capabilities
4. A. Utilizing B. Adopting C. Mandating D. Applying
When looking for a vendor that provides office supplies, a company or business will also
want to turn to a vendor who can (5) ___________ both small and large bulk orders. For
instance, your company may want to (6) ___________ a celebratory meeting to reward and
recognize exceptional employees. The office supply vendor should be able to provide
supplies for a small event like mentioned above. For larger orders, your company may want
to create promotional items to promote a new product, service, or the company itself. With
promotional items, normally there is a (7) ___________ amount to be made. An office supply
vendor should also be able to handle this type of large orders as well.
5. A. accomplish B. fulfill C. regain D. acquire
6. A. convene B. call C. congregate D. operate
7. A. marginal B. substantial C. bulky D. insurmountable
SECTION 2: WORD FORMATION (25 points)
Complete the sentences below by supplying the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1. He became ____________ in his opposition in the plan. He gave up his viewpoint
after his boss criticized. (RESOLVE)
2. Lately, his ____________ with work has led to his neglect of the family, especially
the two little kids. (OCCUPY)
3. We will ____________ you of our decision at the end of the week. (NOTE)
4. It is ____________ to invest in a project that you hardly know anything about it.
(ADVISE)
5. Their trouble is ____________. They themselves made the situation worse.
(INFLICT)
6. Without the ____________ of several large firms, the festival could not take place.
(PATRON)
7. She found her boss arrogant and ____________. (DOMINATE)
8. The project was cancelled while it was still in its ____________. (INFANT)
9. Power naps are especially useful for those whose sleep is constrained by a demanding
schedule; for example, mothers of small children or traveling business ____________.
(EXECUTE)
10. He is said to be a ____________ person who never stops working until midnight.
(WORK)
SECTION 3: LISTENING (40 points)

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QUIZ 01
Time duration: 20 minutes Full name: Student’s code:
SECTION 1 (GAP-FILLING): Fill in each of the numbered blanks with the correct
answer by making a cross over A, B, C or D. (35 points)
In a highly competitive market, businesses and companies require their full attention in their
day-to-day (1) ___________. From advertising, marketing to acquiring clients and
customers, a business cannot successfully run (2) ___________ its office supplies. Office
supplies such as printers, the ink for the printers, and papers for the printers are used in almost every business office today.
A business or company will want to seek out a “one-stop shop” for all their office supply
needs. In doing so, it can save valuable time and (3) ___________ using one vendor to
provide a business or company with its office needs. A business will no longer need to
negotiate a deal with different vendors for their office needs. (4) ___________ a one-stop shop has many advantages. 1. A. directions B. interactions C. operations D. transactions 2. A. except B. aside C. otherwise D. without 3. A. sources B. resources C. potentials D. capabilities 4. A. Utilizing B. Adopting C. Mandating D. Applying
When looking for a vendor that provides office supplies, a company or business will also
want to turn to a vendor who can (5) ___________ both small and large bulk orders. For
instance, your company may want to (6) ___________ a celebratory meeting to reward and
recognize exceptional employees. The office supply vendor should be able to provide
supplies for a small event like mentioned above. For larger orders, your company may want
to create promotional items to promote a new product, service, or the company itself. With
promotional items, normally there is a (7) ___________ amount to be made. An office supply
vendor should also be able to handle this type of large orders as well. 5. A. accomplish B. fulfill C. regain D. acquire 6. A. convene B. call C. congregate D. operate 7. A. marginal B. substantial C. bulky D. insurmountable
SECTION 2: WORD FORMATION (25 points)
Complete the sentences below by supplying the correct forms of the words in brackets.
1. He became ____________ in his opposition in the plan. He gave up his viewpoint
after his boss criticized. (RESOLVE)
2. Lately, his ____________ with work has led to his neglect of the family, especially the two little kids. (OCCUPY)
3. We will ____________ you of our decision at the end of the week. (NOTE)
4. It is ____________ to invest in a project that you hardly know anything about it. (ADVISE)
5. Their trouble is ____________. They themselves made the situation worse. (INFLICT)
6. Without the ____________ of several large firms, the festival could not take place. (PATRON)
7. She found her boss arrogant and ____________. (DOMINATE)
8. The project was cancelled while it was still in its ____________. (INFANT)
9. Power naps are especially useful for those whose sleep is constrained by a demanding
schedule; for example, mothers of small children or traveling business ____________. (EXECUTE)
10. He is said to be a ____________ person who never stops working until midnight. (WORK)
SECTION 3: LISTENING (40 points)