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PART B. READING COMPREHENSION. (1)
I. Read the following text, then fill in the spaces with one word only: knowledge organize several where conference meeting responsible offers position job applying General few hold charge
I have good communication skills, typing, and shorthand. I have a Diploma in Senior
Secretary Skills. I have also attended (1) ………. short courses. I have an excellent
(2) ……… of Lotus 1-2-3, Word for Window. I can supervise staff, purchase equipment
and suppliers, and (3) …………. business trips and holiday schedules for staff. Last year,
I organize my first Executive Conference – this was for 200 executives – and I was
(4) …………for hotel, travel and (5) ……… facilities with a budget of 200,000. I am
(6) …………….. for this job because I wish to continue as an executive PA in a
multinational company, and in particular because it (7) ………opportunities for overseas travel.
My first job was with Crisis insurance Plc, 1980-1987. I was a secretary in an
accident department, (8) …………I performed general secretarial duties. I also organized
the annual general (9) ………….. I left when the Head office moved out of Liverpool. I
then joined the firm of Mc Gregor Smith, Insurance Brokers as Senior Secretary, where I
also did general administration and some accounting. I left in 1990 because I was offered
a more senior (10) …………….. with my present company. 1. several 2. knowledge 3. organize 4. responsible 5. conference 6. applying 7. offers 8. where 9. meeting 10.position
II. Are these statements True (T) or False (F).
T 1. The author’s present job is Personal Assistant (PA).
T 2. She dealt with the hotel, travel and conference facilities with a budget of 200 thousand.
F 3. She doesn’t wants to find a job that offers her opportunities for travel abroad.
F 4. Her first job was Manager in the Accident Department of Crisis Insurance. T
5. She left her last job because she could find a better job.
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION. (2)
I. Fill in each numbered space with one word only.
should first was of on from to at sugar industry
carried imported like demand
The early expansion (1) ……… the sugar industry was based on cane transported
(2) …………two different parts of the Orient, (3) ……… from India and second from the
islands of the Southwest Pacific. From India, sugar cane was (4) ………… through the lOMoAR cPSD| 48632119
western regions of Asia into Arabia and later into the countries bordering on the
Mediterranean. It (5) ………… established in Sicily in about A.D. 703 and was carried
(6) ……………Spain about A.D.755. As early as A.D.1150, Spain had (7) …………least
75,000 acres of cane. During this early period, (8) ……… cane was grown largely to supply
local (9) ………… The Crusades were partly responsible for the further expansion and
improvement of the sugar (10) …………… and for interesting Europeans in the use of sugar. 1. of 2. from 3. first 6. to 7. at 8. sugar
II. Circle the best answers according to the text.
1. From this selection, it appears that sugar cane was first grown in A. Europe B. the Orient C. Arabia D. Sicily
2. Sugar cane was first introduced into Spain in A. A.D. 703 B. A.D. 755 C. A.D. 1150 D. A.D. 1419
3. In the twelfth century, most cane was grown A. for exportation B. for industrial use
C. for sale in the large market cities D. for local use
4. One thing that caused the sugar industry to shift westward was
A. the favorable climate in the Orient
B. better means of transportation C. the Crusades
D. that cane came from different parts of the Orient 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. C
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION. (3) I. Choose these
words and fill in the blanks in the following text:
give possible in following cheap passengers offer on later
accept flights low project to customers
Juan Trippe was one of the pioneers of modern air travel. His company - Pan
American Airways - was one of the first to (1)…………. cheap air travel round the world.
Trippe was born in New Jersey (2)………….. 1899. After graduating from Yale in 1921,
he worked first on Wall Street, and then as flying taxi pilot. From 1924 to 1926 he worked
for Colonial Air Transport, and founded Pan American Airways the (3) …………… year.
At first, Pan Am offered (4)…………. across the Caribbean and South America. This was
so successful that Trippe started to offer flights to Asia eight years later. At the end of the
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Trippe decided to offer (5)……….. transatlantic flights. Other airlines objected – they
wanted to keep prices high, and earn maximum profits. For several years, many airports in Europe refused to
(6) …………… Pan Am flights. The other airlines only finally agreed to offer economy flights in 1952.
Trippe started on his next (7)…………… the same year – the development of the
jet engine. This would make it (8)……………. for planes to fly longer distances at higher
speeds. He commissioned Boeing to build passenger jet planes for Pan Am. The first Pan
Am jet – a Boeing 707 – flew from New York (9)………. Paris in 1958.
In the sixties, Trippe commissioned Boeing to build an even bigger jet, which could
carry more (10)………….. This was the 747, nicknamed the jumbo jet. Unfortunately,
Trippe ordered too many 747 and put Pan Am into financial difficulties.
In 1968 he resigned from the company. Thirteen years later he died. 1. offer
2. in 3. following 4. flights 5. cheap
6. accept 7. project 8. possible 9. to 10. passengers
II. Choose the best answers according to the text.
1. Trippe’s company provides ………….. prices of air travel. A. cheap
B. high C. low D. expensive 2. Trippe
finished his University in …………. . A. 1899 B. 1921 C. 1924 D. 1926
3. Pan American Airways was established in …………. . A. 1900 B. 1922 C. 1925 D. 1927
4. At the end of the thirties, Trippe started to offer ……………….. .
A. flights across the Caribbean.
B. flights across South America.
C.the transatlantic flights. D. Pan Am flights.
5. The other airlines didn’t agree to reduce their prices because …………. .
A. they wanted to get the highest profits.
B. they wanted to compete with Pan Am.
C. they wanted to expand their business. D. the offered high quality services.
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION. (4)
I. Read the text and fill in the blank with one suitable word from the list below.
on raised continuously into personnel electric to
electronics grew of largest entered personal are
successful trying in Honorary
Sony Corporation is a top Japanese ………….. (1) corporation with 2005 annual
sales ……….. (2) 71 million US dollars and more than 151,000 employees …………(3)
85 countries and regions. The company’s head-quarters are in Tokyo, Japan. It is currently
one of the world’s …………(4) producers of electronics and is one of the largest lOMoAR cPSD| 48632119
corporations in the world. In America, its best-known product is Sony Walkman, a portable
cassette player. Its main Consumer Electronics Product include television, digital cameras,
audio cassette players and …………….. (5) computers.
Sony was founded by Masaru Ibuka and Akino Morita ……………... (6) May 7th ,
1946 as the Tokyo Telecommunications Engineering with about 20 employees. Their first
consumer product, in the late 1940s, was a rice boiler. As it …………… (7) into a major
international corporation, Sony acquired other companies with longer histories, including
Columbia Records (the oldest continuously produced brand name in recorded sound, dating
back to 1888). Today Norio Ohga is ……………. (8) Chairman, Howard Stringer is
Chairman and CEO, and Ryoji Chubachi is President and Electronics CEO.
A key philosophy of Sony is to be a trusted partner to its customers. Sony will
achieve this by viewing products and services from the customer’s perspective and
by ……………… (9) improving the quality of its “Customer Satisfaction” activities. Sony
wants its customers ………………… (10) have high expectations, and promises to fulfill them. 1. electronics 2. of 3. in 4. largest 5. personal 6. on 7. grew 8. Honorary 9. continuously 10. to
II. Answer the following questions:
1. How many people does Sony employ? A. over 2005 B. over 20 C. over 151,000 D. over 85,000
2. What product of Sony is the most famous in America? A. electronics B. cameras C. the Sony Walkman D. personal computers
3. When did Sony launch its first consumer product? A. in 1946 B. in 1950 C. in 1940 D. from 1947 to 1949
4. Who is the President and Electronics CEO of Sony?
A. Masaru Ibuka B. Akino Morita
C. Ryoji Chubachi D. Howard Stringer 5.
What is the company’s key philosophy?
A. “Customer Satisfaction” B. high expectations
C. continuously improve the quality
D. be a trusted partner to customers B. 1. C 2. C 3. D 4. C 5. D
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION (5)
I. Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these words.
centre sudsidiary brands product major over countries
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Perrier Vittel is a subsidiary of Nestle Group. It has millions of customers all (1) the world.
It is the water (2) of the group and has many famous (3) such as San
Pellegrino, Contrex, Panna and Aquarel. There are sixty-seven (4) sites producing
billions (5) litres of bottled water. The main research (6) of the Nestle
Group is in Lausanne and there is a network of seventeen other centres on four continents
(7) 500 staff. This research helps produce safe and affordable water for everybody.
A recent new (8) is Nestle Pure Life. The company bottles this water locally
in developing (9) such as Pakistan and Brazil. Nestle’s interest in water began in
1969 with the acquisition of 30% of Vittel. After the takeover of Perrier in 1992 the new
company Perrier –Vittel became a (10) part of the Nestle Group. 1. over 2. division 3. brands 4. production 5. of 6. centre 7. employing 8. product 9. countries 10. major
II. Circle the best answers according to the text.
1. Perrier Vittel is a ……………… of Nestle Group. a. franchise b. branch c. sister company d. agency
2. Perrier Vittel sells its products ……………… . a. in the whole world b. in Pakistan and Brazil c. in Holland only 3.
San Pellegrino, Contrex, Panna and Aquarel are famous ………of Perrier Vittel. a. products b. companies c. leaders d. research centres
4. The Nestle Group has got ...……… research centres employing 500 employees. a. four b. seventeen c. eighteen d. nineteen
5. Nestle Pure Life is made in ……………. . a. Lausanne b. Pakistan c. Brazil d. b and c 1. b 2. a 3. a 4. c 5. D
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION (6)
I. Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these words
dividend there share one profit over
best is of worth largest assets age also investment
Prince Alwalled is a member of a Saudi royal family. He is also Chairman of
Kingdom Holdings. This company has ……….……….(1) all over the world, totaling
…………(2) $15 billion. It is a major shareholder in Disneyland Paris where it holds a 25%
stake. It ……………..(3) owns the Four Season Hotel Group, has a 5% shareholding in
Citicorp, and owns 5% …………..(4) Apple Computers.
Prince Alwalled is …………..(5) of the most successful investors in the world. He
was the chairman of his first company at the ………..(6) of 14. He made his first profit in lOMoAR cPSD| 48632119
the eighties investing in real estate in Saudi Arabia. By 1998 he was worth over $5.5 billion.
Luckily for him …………..(7) is no income tax in Saudi Arabia!
In 1991 he made the best investment of his life. He bought …………(8) for $890
million in Citicorp, American’s ……………(9) bank at that time. The share are now worth
$5.5 billion. His latest project …………….(10) to build the highest skyscraper in Riyadh. 1. investment 2. over 3. also 4. of 5. one 6. age 7. there 8. shares 9. largest 10. is
II. According to the text, are these statements TRUE (T) or FALSE (F)? T
1. Kingdom Holdings holds a quarter stakes in Disneyland Paris. F
2. Kingdom Holdings borrows money at 5% from Citicorp. T
3. When Alwalled was 14, he ran his first business. T
4. People don’t have to pay income tax in Saudi Arabia. F
5. His shares in Citicorp are now worth $890 million.
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION (7)
I. Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these words of to cycles by with in on take place
happen about on
education trainin that g belief held competed phrases
In 776 BC, the first Olympic Games were ………….(1) at the foot of Mount
Olympus to honor the Greek’s chief god, Zeus. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness
and strength in their ………..(2) of youth. Therefore, contests …………(3) running,
jumping, discus and javelin throwing, boxing, horse and chariot racing were held in
individual cities and the winners ………….(4) every four years at Mount Olympus.
Winners were greatly honored …………(5) having olive wreath placed …………(6) their
heads and having poems sung ………….(7) their deeds. Originally, these were held as
games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to ……….(8).
The Greeks attached so much importance ………….(9) these games that they calculated
time in four years ………….(10) called Olympiads dating from 776BC. 1. held 2. education 3. in 4. competed 5. by 6. on 7. about 8. take place 9. to 10. cycles
II. Choose the correct answers from the text:
1. Which of the following is not true? a.
Winners placed olive wreaths on their own heads. b
The games were held in Greece every four years. .
c. Battles were interrupted to participate in the games. d
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2. Why were the Olympic Games held? a. to stop wars b. to honor Zeus
c. to crown the best candidates
c. to sing songs about the athletes
3. Approximately how many years ago did these games originate? a. 776 years b. 1205 years c. 2784 years d. 2277 years
4. Which of the following contests was not mentioned? a. discus throwing b. boxing c. skating d. running
5. What conclusion can we draw about the ancient Greeks? a. They liked to fly. b They were very athletic. .
c. They liked a lot of ceremony.
d They couldn’t count so they use “Olympiad” for date. . 1. a 2. b 3. c 4. c 5. b
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION (8)
I. Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these words
technical sales a reach so majority either received the
carrying of that stock main launching
They were fortunate that ………….(1) of the old RMT 1322 fax held up well in the
first half of the year. This was because the launch of their ………….(2) competitor’s new
model was delayed due to (3)…………… problems. In the second quarter, they expected
(4)………… rise in VAT and a drop in demand, but this did not happen and sales remained
stable. They wanted to stimulate demand (5) ……… by cutting prices or by …………..(6)
an advertising campaign. They decided to advertise, and this led to an increase in sales,
(7) ………… they did not need to cut their prices. In (8)……… last quarter, sales went up
again because ………(9) the launch of the improved model, the RMT 8181.
This …………(10) very some favorable reviews.
1. sales 2. main 3. technical 4. a 5. either 6.
launching 7. so 8. the 9 of 10. received
II. Choose the best answers according to the text:
1. Why did their competitor delay the launch of the new model? – Due to………….. a. technical problems c. a rise in VAT b. a rise in sales d. both a and c
2. Why did their sales remain stable in the second quarter? – Because ………………. a. VAT didn’t go up c. demand didn’t go down b. a rise in sales d. both a and c
3. What did they do to stimulate demand? – They ………………………………. lOMoAR cPSD| 48632119 a. cut prices
b. advertised c. launched new products c. both a and b
4. Why didn’t they make a decrease in their prices? – Because of …………………
a. their competitor’s problem c. a rise in sales b. an increase in prices d. both b and c
5. In which quarter wasn’t there a rise in sales? – In the …………………………. a. first quarter
b. second quarter c. third quarter d. last quarter
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION (9)
I. Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these words much the more outside in custome high r client than next now
following low investment beside
JAPAN INCREASES TRADE AND INVESTMENT ON ASIA
Japan has been ………(1) most powerful country in Asia, but it had little trade with
the region until now. Now, Japan is doing ……….(2) trade with Asia than with the rest of the world.
In 1985, the US was Japan’s main ……………(3) ; Japan exported a third more to
the US ………….(4) to Asia. Now, Asia buys 30% more than the US and three times as
much as Europe. Japanese imports from Asia increased by 150% between 1985 and 1995.
Now, Japan’s imports amount to $60 billion from Asia …………(5) 1993, compared to $50
billion from the US and $24 billion from Europe.
In 1994, Japan invested $7.7 million in Asia. During the ………….(6) few years,
75% of Japan’s direct investment will be there. Japanese investment in the region
is ……..(7) $64 billion, as against US investment of $26 billion, or Germany investment of $7 billion.
Thailand expects new Japanese …………..(8) to reach $8 billion by 1998.
Already, Japan controls 90% of Thailand’s auto market. Labor costs in Japan
are ………..(9), so Japanese companies are setting up in countries where workers get paid
less; an increasing number of Japan’s employees now live ………..(10) Japan. 1. the 2. more 3. customer 4. than 5. in 6. next 7. now
8. investment 9. high 10. outside
II. Choose the best answers according to the text:
1. Where was Japan’s biggest export market in 1985? a. Europe b. The US c. Asia
2. Which of these regions export least to Japan? a. Europe b. Asia c. The US
3. Japanese investment in the region is expected to increase in the future…
a. to seventy-five percent of Japan’s total investment. b
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c. to ninety percent of the Thai auto market.
4. Japan is setting up companies in countries like Malaysia and Thailand because…
a. they can manufacture better cars. b
investment has increased in recent years. .
c. labor is much cheaper there.
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION (10)
I. Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these words tool telephon three can link do managemen e t shows so for you lists why on The
PIM or personal information manager software is an important ……………….(1)
in business today, whether it is used ………….(2) a desktop, laptop, or a hand-held
computer. PIM software can manage calendars, addresses, lists of things to …………..(3)
appointment books, memo pads, and telephone, fax, and e-mail communication. PIM
software can also …………….(4) and present these details so they are all easy to access.
The …………….(5) basic modules found in PIM software are contact management,
scheduling, and task …….………..(6). Contact management software ……….…(7) names,
addresses, and telephone numbers. It can remind you to call, and tell you …………….(8)
you should call. You can search the list in several ways, ………...(9) example by company,
city or product. Task management software lists tasks, makes notes, and ……….(10) the
priority of tasks. You can sort the tasks by due date, priority, or the person who is carrying it out. 1. tool 2. on 3. do 4. link 5. three
6. management 7. lists 8. why 9. for 10. shows II.
Read the text again and decide if the following sentences are True (T) or False(F) T
1. PIM software makes information easy to find. F
2. PIM software has four basic modules. T
3. Contact management software includes an address list. F
4. You can search the address list in only one way. T 5.
Task management software tells you which tasks are most important. PART
B. READING COMPREHENSION (11) lOMoAR cPSD| 48632119
I. Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these words customers every their designed were stores that was staff because most cost who whom employers
C&A is probably one of the largest family fashion stores in the world, and their
shops are a familiar sight in …………(1) High Streets in Britain. But many British people
would be surprised to learn …………..(2) this fashion company has Dutch origins.
Founded in the small market town of Sneek in 1841, the first C&A shop ……….. (3)
opened by two brothers called Clemens and August Brenninnkmeyer. The initials of their
first name formed the name of the shop. As trade grew, more …………..(4) were opened
across Europe and in 1922 C&A came to Britain. …………(5) success was immediate and
the store was a major influence in bringing down the ………….(6) of women’s clothes. It
was the two brothers ………….(7) started the 5-day working week, at a time when
shopkeepers in Britain expected their ………….(8) to work a 6-day week. Today C&A
employs many thousands of people. All the stores are attractively …………
(9) with good use of space, lighting and plenty of individual changing rooms
where ………..(10) can try on in comfort before they buy them. 1. most 2. that 3. was 4. stores 5. their 6. cost 7. who 8. staff 9. designed 10. customers
II. Read the text again and decide if the following sentences are True (T) or False (F) T
1. C&A originated in Holland. F
2. The first C&A shop was opened by two British people. F
3. C&A was expanded across Europe in 1922.
F 4. The staff of C&A had to work more than those who worked for other companies in Britain. T
5. All the stores of C&A have individual changing rooms
PART B: READING COMPREHENSION. (12)
I. Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these words.
owns profits major worked project successful worth returning
key in stakes investments travelling at
Prince Alwaleed is a member of the Saudi royal family. He is also Chairman of
Kingdom Holdings. This company has (1) all over the world, totaling over $15
billion. It is a (2) shareholder in Disneyland Paris, where it holds a 25% stake.
It also (3) the Four Seasons hotel group, has a 5% shareholding in Citicorp, owns
5% of Apple Computers, and in addition has (4) in many other companies such as
TWA, Netscape, Daewoo and Motorola. Prince Alwaleed is one of the most (5)
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brought up in Beirut before (6) to Saudi Arabia to attend military school. He
studied at university in San Francisco and got his Masters from Syracuse University. He
made his first fortune (7) the eighties investing in real estate in Saudi Arabia. He
also (8) as a local partner for Korean companies in the country. By 1988 he was (9)
over $1 billion. Luckily for him there is no income tax in Saudi Arabia!
In 1991 he made the best investment of his life. He bought shares for $890 million in
Citicorp, America’s largest bank at that time. That stake is now worth $5.5 billion. His latest
(10) is to build the highest skyscraper in Riyadh. Riyadh is continuing to grow as
the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia, and it looks as if the $350 million Kingdom Centre
will be yet another profitable investment. 1. 2. major 3. owns 4. stakes 5. sucessful investments 6. returning 7. in 8. worked 9. worth 10. project
II. Read the passage carefully and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F) Statements T F
1. Prince Alwaleed doesn’t come from a royal family in Saudi x
2. Kingdom Holdings is the shareholder of many companies all over the world x
3. Prince Alwaleed firstly became Chairman at the age of 14 x
4. Prince Alwaleed had to pay income tax x
5. Prince Alwaleed is a successful man x
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION (13)
I. Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these words people about goods why
commoditie website decrease s that reduce to costs users spendin its of g The Internet
In 1998 over 35 million people world-wide were using the Internet. The number
of ……………(1) is growing steadily at 10% a month. It is easy to see ……….(2) it is so
popular. For the price of a local phone call, you can find out ……….(3) anything you wish,
send and receive e-mail, and do your shopping.
Business use of the Internet has grown dramatically. Companies have found a new
marketplace for their ………….(4) on the Internet. Soon, every business will have
a ………(5) where it can advertise …………..(6) products. In the United States, experts
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Others suggest that online shopping will amount …………(8) $30 billion by the year 2005.
Businesses will certainly ………….(9) their costs by using the Internet. British
businesses spend nearly £37 billion per year at present processing orders and sending out
invoices. There will be huge savings if the Internet is used to reduce business administration
and personnel …………..(10). 1. users 2. why 3. about 4. goods 5. website 6. its 7. that 8. to 9. reduce 10. costs
II. Read the article again. Then match the numbers to their explanations. d1. £37 billion
a. the monthly rate of increase in the number of Internet users a2. 10%
b. the amount American businesses will spend advertising on the Internet by 2002 e3. $30 billion
c. the number of Internet users in 1998 b4. $2 billion
d. the amount that British businesses now spend on dealing with orders c5. 35 million
e. The amount spent on online shopping by 2005
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION (14)
I. Choose the best answers to fill in the blanks in the reading text:
O’Henry’s real name was William Sydney Porter. He was born in North California,
the USA in 1862. His father was a doctor. His father died …………..(1) he was a small
boy. After ……….(2) school, he worked …………(3) a secretary in his uncle’s chemist
shop for five years. Then he went to Texas …………(4) he wanted to see new places.
During that time, he worked in an office and then in a small bank. He became …………..(5)
in literature. He married and lived …………..(6) with his wife and daughter but his
happiness didn’t last long. One day, a thousand dollars were stolen at the bank ………….(7)
he worked. He was put into prison ………….(8) he had not taken the money. At that time,
his wife died ………….(9) some money as present for his daughter on Christmas Day, in
prison he wrote the story “Whistling Dick’s Christmas Day” in 1899. He signed under
the …………….(10) “O’Henry”. After the prison in 1901 he continued writing. He died in 1910. 1. a. when b. as soon as c. while d. until 2.
a. to finish b. finished c. finish d. finishing 3.
a. to b. for c. as d. like 4 a. because b. since c. as d. all are correct 5. a. interest
b. interested c. interesting d. interestingly 6. a. happy
b. happiness c. happily d. happiest 7. a. where b. when c. why d. which 8. a. despite b. in spite of c. because d. although 9. a. to get b. get c. got d. getting 10. a. first name b. full name c. pen name d. last name lOMoAR cPSD| 48632119
II. Answer the following questions:
1. Where was William Sydney Porter born?
He was born in North California, the USA. 2. When did his father die?
His father died when he was a small boy 3.
What was his first job (after he left school)?
After he left school, he worked as a secretary..
4. Where did he work before he was put into prison?Before he
was put into prison, he worked in the bank.
5. Did he write “Whistling Dick’s Christmas Present” in prison?Yes, he did.
PART B. READING COMPREHENSION
I. Read the text below and fill in the spaces with one of these words forms tour customer client local
quickly competitive
repaying tourist frequency floor extra paying competition frequent
I am a ………………..(1) visitor to Britain and a frequent traveler by British
Airways, which provides a fantastic service at highly ……………(2) price. But what a
difference when I get off the plane.
Firstly, I have a long wait for a taxi. It seems that British taxi drivers are not prepared
to wait in line for passengers, even when those passengers are …………..(3) ahead to get to the city center.
Most first stop is the …………(4) center supermarket. Another shock: the selection
is limited, and when I go to the check out, they give me a bag and tell me to pack my own
groceries. Any supermarket in the USA offering the same level of service would ………….. (5) go out of business.
Britain is famous for top-quality men’s clothes, and I myself am a regular ………..
(6) . But when I go to my shirt maker, I am told that delivery will be in 16 weeks. In Hong
Kong, the same shirt can be made overnight. Then a quick ………..(7) of Harrods, which
is a marvelous shop with a world-class selection of goods. But if you want to reclaim tax
on exported goods, you not only have to pay ………….(8) for it, but you also have to go
to another ……….(9), get in the queue, and complete a number of
………(10). I ask some several British taxi drivers for their impressions of the USA.
Those who have been there all respond that service is excellent, even at the least expensive hotels and restaurants. lOMoAR cPSD| 48632119 1. frequent
2. competitive 3. paying 4. local 5. quickly 6. customer 7. tour 8. extra 9. floor 10. form
II. Put a tick (√) if the writer has a positive opinion, and a cross (x) if he has a negative opinion
1. British Airways ……………………….
2. British Supermarket …………………..
3. British men’s clothes ………………..
4. British shirt maker’s deliveries ………
5. Harrods’s …………………………….. 1. √ 2. x 3. √ 4. x 5. √