Entry Test
Track 02
Listening
1 You will hear the first part of a conversation between Gina Tallarigo and Matt Perkins. Listen and mark these statements (1–5) true (T) or false (F).You will hear the conversation twice.
1 Matt and Gina have not met before. ______
2 Gina had a bad journey. ______
3 She arrived at seven o’clock in the evening. ______
4 They are going to Matt’s office. ______
5 Matt offers Gina some coffee. ______
Track 03
2 Now listen to the second part and choose the best answer (a, b or c). You will hear the conversation twice.
6 What is the job title of Matt’s colleague, Tony?
a) Sales Manager b) Marketing Manager c)General Manager
7 Gina is from …
a) London b) Milan c) Rome
8 What do Gina and Tony talk about?
a) the weather b) business c) sales
9 What time will the meeting start?
a) 9.00 b) 10.00 c) 10.30
10 Gina wants to …
a) start the meeting b) drink coffee c) see the office
Vocabulary
3 Match each word (11–18) with the correct definition (a–h). Write your answers here:
11______ 12______ 13______ 14______ 15______ 16______ 17______ 18______
11 agenda a) Taking goods to a place, especially to a customer who
has bought them
12 department b) A document that tells customers what goods they have
bought and the price
13 employee c) Part of a large company where people do the same
kind of work
14 headquarters d) Someone who works for an organisation and receives
pay
15 delivery e) A list of subjects that will be discussed at a meeting
16 launch f) An arrangement to meet someone at a certain time
and place
17 invoice g) When a new product is put on the market
18 appointment h) The head office or most important building of a
company
4 Complete the e-mail (19–25) with the words from the box.
book / discuss / know / invite / join / sign / visit
To: Viktor Sharansky
From: Renate Schmidt
Subject: Meeting in Frankfurt, Wednesday 1st November
Dear Viktor
I understand you are coming to Frankfurt for the meeting next Wednesday. One of our most important clients, Max Wursig, is going to ____________________ 19 our office on the same day to ____________________ 20 a new contract. I’m going to ____________________ 21 him to the Rathaus restaurant for dinner on Wednesday evening. Can you ____________________ 22 us? I know he wants to ____________________ 23 your new research, and this would be a good opportunity.
Please let me ____________________ 24 as soon as you can, and I will ____________________ 25 a table for three at 7.30 p.m.
Best regards
Renate
Language
5 Choose the best answer (a, b or c) to complete each gap (26–35).
Nick Heinz works for PPP in the sales department. He _____ 26 the job three years ago and he _____27 very successful. Last year, he _____ 28 more than any of his colleagues. He _____ 29 the ‘Salesman of the Year’ prize twice. Now his manager _____ 30 to give him a new job in the Export Sales department. People in export sales often _____ 31 to other countries, usually by plane. This _____ 32 be a problem for Nick because he _____ 33 like flying. Staying in the same job _____ 34 be good for Nick’s career. What _____ 35 he do?
26 a) start b) is starting c) started
27 a) has been b) have been c) is being
28 a) sells b) has sold c) sold
29 a) wins b) has won c) is winning
30 a) wants b) want c) wanted
31 a) travels b) travel c) are travelling
32 a) is b) should c) could
33 a) don’t b) doesn’t c) didn’t
34 a) won’t b) wasn’t c) doesn’t
35 a) is b) do c) should
6 Complete the dialogue (36–42) with the words from the box. Do not use the same word more than once.The first one is given as an example. There are more words than you need.
as / any / a lot / better / best / easier / more / much / some / than / very
Anna: I want to travel from London to Glasgow. Is it better to drive or to go by train?
Bob: The ____________________36 way is to fly. It’s much faster ____________________37 the train and it’s not very expensive.
Anna: The problem is that I have ____________________38 of luggage. I want to take ____________________39 samples for my customers.
Bob: Then maybe you should hire a car. But it’s a long way, and you’ll be ____________________40 tired.
Anna: I know. But is there ____________________41 other way?
Bob: Why not send the samples by courier? Then you can travel by plane!
Anna: Good idea! That would be ____________________42 easier!
Skills development
7 Choose the best phrase (a–d) to complete these conversations (43–46).
a) Yes, I am.
b) Hello – how are you?
c) Yes, speaking.
d) Nice to meet you, too.
Conversation 1: At the airport
Monika Excuse me – are you Nat Baker?
Nat __________43
Monika Hello – I’m Monika Revallo. Nice to meet you.
Nat __________44
Conversation 2: On the telephone
Andre Hello – is that Kate Gunn?
Kate __________45
Andre It’s Andre Lesniak here.
Kate...
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