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d'activité. Elle peut également saisir le sens implicite des textes et regrouper les informations provenant de différentes sources pour répondre à des demandes précises. Elle peut s'exprimer de façon courante, spontanée et structurée sans trop chercher ses mots dans les contextes sociaux et professionnels. Ce niveau correspond au stade C1 Autonome du Cadre Européen Commun de référence (CECR) pour les langues: bonne maîtrise de la langue, compréhension dans le détail d'énoncés complexes, expression avec assurance et précision sur des sujets variés. Nb réponses correctes : 48 Retour au menu Profil de Jean TEST Test passé le : 10/05/2011

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Compréhension écrite Votre score

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Définition La partie compréhension écrite permet d’évaluer le niveau de compréhension d’un passage ou d’un texte écrit. C'est la capacité de http://qc.groupesfp.centraltest.com/esptest/qc.centraltest/esptestdi…ultat.php?newAFF=&ctest=ELT!8271892!ENTP&Aff=true&pageURL=&fltPAYS=

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percevoir et de comprendre les informations communiquées dans des textes écrits et de répondre aux questions relatives à ces textes. Niveaux de compréhension écrite: Supérieur (9/10):Un individu avec des capacités supérieures de compréhension écrite peut lire et comprendre des textes longs et complexes, même si ceux-ci sont en dehors de son domaine de compétences. Il est capable de lire des textes littéraires et sait localiser les informations spécifiques. Au-dessus de la moyenne (7/8): Une personne ayant un niveau de compréhension écrite au-dessus de la moyenne est capable de comprendre des textes longs et complexes relavant de son domaine de compétences. Elle peut lire des textes variés, en adaptant son rythme et sa profondeur de lecture en fonction des objectifs. Moyen (5/6): Un individu ayant un niveau de compréhension écrite moyen est capable de comprendre un texte dans sa globalité. Il peut lire des documents sur des sujets relavant de son domaine professionnel et exprimer aisément leurs compréhensions et les expliquer. En-dessous de la moyenne (3/4): Un individu avec un niveau de compréhension écrite en-dessous de la moyenne peut comprendre des textes simples de la vie quotidienne. Il peut localiser une donnée spécifique dans le texte et isoler l'information requise. Il lui sera en revanche difficile de comprendre des textes contenant des passages littéraires. À améliorer (1/2): Un individu dont le niveau de compréhension écrite se situe dans la catégorie à améliorer peut comprendre un texte simple contenant des mots et des expressions familières. Il lui sera par contre difficile de comprendre les figures de style. Une telle personne tirera bénéfice d’un support audio/visuel en complément au texte écrit.

Grammaire Votre score

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Définition La grammaire est composée par l'ensemble des règles régissant le langage. Une bonne connaissance de la grammaire augmente les capacités de lecture, d'écriture et facilite grandement la communication. Niveaux de grammaire: Supérieur (9/10): Un individu avec un niveau supérieur de grammaire a une connaissance avancée des structures de la langue. Il peut communiquer couramment, tant à l'écrit qu’à l'oral en utilisant les structures linguistiques appropriées. Au-dessus de la moyenne (7/8): Une personne avec un niveau audessus de la moyenne en grammaire connait les structures linguistiques. http://qc.groupesfp.centraltest.com/esptest/qc.centraltest/esptestdi…ultat.php?newAFF=&ctest=ELT!8271892!ENTP&Aff=true&pageURL=&fltPAYS=

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Il comprend aisément les informations textuelles et orales et communique efficacement en utilisant les structures de la langue anglaise de façon appropriée. Moyen (5/6): Un individu qui a acquis un niveau moyen de grammaire a une compréhension adéquate des structures de la langue anglaise et peut les employer de manière convenable durant ses communications. En-dessous de la moyenne (3/4): Un individu avec un niveau endessous de la moyenne en grammaire aura de la difficulté à comprendre des phrases simples, y compris celles qui sont nécessaires pour évoluer dans son environnement professionnel. À améliorer (1/2): Un individu dont le niveau de grammaire est à améliorer ne possède pas les connaissances de base des structures linguistiques. Son niveau de communication écrite et orale se situe fortement en-dessous des standards professionnels.

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Définition Le vocabulaire est l’ensemble des mots appartenant à une langue spécifique. Il se rapporte aux mots que l’on doit savoir afin de comprendre et communiquer correctement dans cette langue. Niveaux de vocabulaire: Supérieur (9/10): Un individu avec un niveau supérieur de vocabulaire est particulièrement éloquent, Il a une très bonne connaissance des mots et peut les employer avec subtilité. Au-dessus de la moyenne (7/8): Une personne avec un niveau de vocabulaire au-dessus la moyenne a une bonne connaissance des mots et de leur utilisation en anglais. Cette personne peut communiquer efficacement, aussi bien à l’écrit qu’à l’oral, en utilisant un vocabulaire varié et adapté aux différents contextes. Moyen (5/6): Un individu avec un niveau de vocabulaire moyen utilise les mots de façon adéquate Par contre, certaines subtilités d'utilisation pourraient lui échapper en dehors de la sphère quotidienne. En-dessous de la moyenne (3/4): Un individu avec un niveau de vocabulaire en-dessous de la moyenne connaît le sens des mots mais dispose d'un lexique assez faible et plutôt courant. Rapidement limité, un individu de ce niveau éprouvera des difficultés dans des situations nouvelles. À améliorer (1/2): Un individu dont le vocabulaire se situe dans la catégorie à améliorer manque fortement de vocabulaire et il lui est difficile d'employer ou de comprendre les mots.

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Les Solutions détaillées par question This test is composed of 60 questions which you will have 40 minutes to complete. You will be informed when the time limit is up. The use of a dictionary or any other source of help is not permitted. However, you may use a pencil and paper. SECTION 1 - Questions 1 to 10 - Reading Comprehension Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below. Passage One: Recruitment Most employers state that they wish to hire ideal candidates for job openings. However, a survey by an independent human resources institute reports contrary findings. The survey report states that most employers wish to avoid hiring the wrong individuals. Most of the employers consulted in this study reported that selection methods were used more for excluding unsuitable candidates rather than for finding suitable ones. Conventional selection methods include interviews, resumes and reference checks. Interviews were considered to be more reliable than either resumes or reference checks. But, interviewers' decisions are frequently influenced by their assessment of the written application. Additionally, recruiters interpret facts differently. For example, while one recruiter could consider candidates who have frequently changed jobs as individuals with broad interests and experience, another could regard such candidates as unreliable and inconsistent. Some employers place great emphasis on an impressive resume with notable academic achievements, while in reality, there is not always a strong correlation between education and professional success. Similarly, references are of little use as they are rarely critical. According to the survey results, tests that assess personality and mental skills are helpful and preferred by employers. However, the report also suggests that interviews could be made more reliable by asking structured questions that focus on the requirements of the job profile and organization. Questions: 1/ According to the passage, why are interviews unreliable?

A

Because employers tend to forget candidates' responses.

B

Because candidates frequently lie in interviews.

C

Because interviewers are subjective in the assessment and interpretation of candidates’ application and background

D

Because language barriers may present communication difficulties.

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The correct answer is C. The passage states that “recruiters interpret facts differently” (paragraph "Interviews were..."). Therefore, there is subjectivity in the interpretation of candidates’ skills and abilities. Only option C addresses this issue.

2/ According to the text, how could an employer ensure the reliability of interviews?

A

By removing any biases you may have.

B

By organizing and structuring the questions to better suit the needs of the organization.

C

By not reading the application and resume before the interview to reduce subjectivity.

D

By asking questions that are relevant to the candidate

Vous avez répondu B (bonne réponse) Facteur : Compréhension écrite Solution :

The correct answer is B. The passage concludes by stating that “interviews could be made more reliable by having structured questions that focus on the requirements of the job profile and organization.”

3/ According to the survey, most employers do which of the following?

A

Apply extensive selection methods to hire able candidates.

B

Select only the candidates who demonstrate the most potential.

C

Remain very objective in their interview procedures.

D

Eliminate unsuitable candidates to narrow down prospective employees.

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Compréhension écrite Solution :

The correct answer is D. The concluding line of the first paragraph is: “Most of the employers consulted in this study reported that selection methods were used more for excluding unsuitable candidates rather than for finding suitable ones.”

4/ Among the following which were found to be the most favoured by recruiters?

A

Resumes

B

References

C

Tests

D

Interviews

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Vous avez répondu A (mauvaise réponse) Facteur : Compréhension écrite Solution :

The correct answer is C. The last paragraph of the passage establishes that “tests that assess personality and mental skills are helpful and preferred by employers.”

5/ What is the theme of this passage?

A

The recruitment procedures followed by companies.

B

The results of a human resources survey.

C

The ideal way to recruit employees.

D

Flaws in current recruitment procedures.

Vous avez répondu B (bonne réponse) Facteur : Compréhension écrite Solution :

The correct answer is B. The opening statements of the passage introduce the theme of the passage by stating that the survey was conducted by the human resources institute. The remaining sections of the passage are the findings of the survey.

International Business Communication As a result of globalization, business people are often required to communicate with partners around the world. Hence, much time and money is invested in improving knowledge of foreign languages. However, the ability to speak and understand a foreign language is not always adequate. There are covert rules for business communication within each culture that are not always obvious to foreign business people. If unaware of these rules, it is possible to “put your foot in your mouth” by making communication mistakes that are likely to impair foreign business relations. In western countries, business cards are often not paid much attention to whereas in eastern countries such as Japan, they are highly regarded and placed on the table prior to a business meeting. In the United Kingdom, business presentations are generally peppered with humour whereas in other countries, this may not be appropriate. In some countries, small talk and pleasant conversation prior to business meetings is greatly emphasized, contrary to the norm in other countries where no time is wasted on non-business interpersonal relations. It is important to resist holding stereotypes about other cultures as such views are often narrow and can lead to bigotry. Our views and notions need to be adaptable and flexible. One should also be open to experiences so as to get the most out of interactions with international business allies. Questions: 6/ The passage is titled “International Business Communication” because it deals with:

A

The standard communication procedures used in companies

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around the world. B

The differences in communication patterns around the world that affect business dealings.

C

Language difficulties in international companies.

D

The differences between language and communication patterns in international businesses.

Vous avez répondu B (bonne réponse) Facteur : Compréhension écrite Solution :

The correct answer is B. Throughout the paragraph, the author draws the reader’s attention to the differences in communication patterns in business environments around the world and urges the reader to better understand these communication patterns.

7/ The phrase “put your foot in your mouth” in the first paragraph means which of the following?

A

Making communication mistakes with international business allies.

B

Taking the first step in business negotiations.

C

Meddling in others business.

D

Adhering strongly to what you want in the “game of business”.

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Compréhension écrite Solution :

The correct answer is A. In the passage, the phrase “put your foot in your mouth” is followed by the description of “making communication mistakes.” Only option A conveys this meaning.

8/ According to the passage, which of the following is not a valid example of international business communication?

A

Formal parties

B

Business meetings

C

Interpersonal relations

D

The use of business cards

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Compréhension écrite Solution :

The correct answer is A. The paragraph provides examples of the use of business cards in western and eastern countries, business presentations in the UK, and the emphasis on http://qc.groupesfp.centraltest.com/esptest/qc.centraltest/esptestdi…ultat.php?newAFF=&ctest=ELT!8271892!ENTP&Aff=true&pageURL=&fltPAYS=

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small talk (interpersonal relations) in some countries. Only the example of formal parties is not provided and hence option A is the correct response.

9/ In the first paragraph, the word “covert” means which of the following?

A

Hidden.

B

Closed.

C

Well-defined.

D

Specific.

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Compréhension écrite Solution :

The correct answer is A. Covert” is a synonym for “hidden”.

10/ According to the passage, all of the following are important in preventing “bigotry”, except:

A

being adaptable.

B

being flexible.

C

being open to experiences.

D

being intolerant.

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Compréhension écrite Solution :

The correct answer is D. The author suggests that individuals need to be adaptable and flexible in their views, and open to experience. Stereotyping and holding narrow views are deemed to lead to bigotry. These are forms of intolerance, and would therefore lead to bigotry. The correct answer is D.

Questions 11 to 35 - Grammar These questions are based on regular Business English usage. Specific instructions are given for each question. 11/ Choose the statement below that can be formed correctly using the following words: James/ want/ appear/ the exam.

A

James wants to appear the exam.

B

James wanted appear for the exam.

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C

James wanted to appear for the exam.

D

James is wanting to appear for the exam.

Vous avez répondu C (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is C. Statement A would have been correct if there was a "for" between "appear" and "the." In statement B, the use of the word "to” is required before “appear" to make it correct. Statement D is in the present continuous tense which is used only for current actions. In statement C, the infinitive form of the verb "to appear" is correct. So this is the correct answer.

12/ Focus on the use of the articles: "a, an, the" in the given statements and select one of the four options. I. If we interfere with a nature, we must expect consequences. II. If we interfere with the nature, we must expect consequences.

A

Only sentence I is correct

B

Only sentence II is correct

C

Both are correct

D

None is correct

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

Correct answer is D. Sentence I is wrong because the use of the article "a" indicates a specific nature. Nature should be refered to in general terms in this context. Statement II is also wrong because the use of "the" before the word nature makes reference to a specific nature. The correct sentence would have been "If we interfere with nature...". Since both statements are wrong, the correct answer is option D (None is correct).

13/ In which of these sentences is the use of the apostrophe correct?

A

My cousin's school is close by.

B

He'd got a headache.

C

There’s many pens!

D

All of the above.

Vous avez répondu D (mauvaise réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

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incorrect for the context of this sentence. In statement C, the apostrophe replaces “is” but pens being plural, it should be “are”.

14/ Look at the following verbs and choose the one that’s different from the others.

A

Went

B

Started

C

Got

D

Flew

Vous avez répondu B (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is B. "Start" is a regular verb while the others are irregular verbs.

15/ Pick the correct sentence:

A

Look up the notice board for informations.

B

Look up all notice boards for informations.

C

Look the notices boards for information.

D

Look up the notice board for information.

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is D.Statements A and B are incorrect because the plural of "information" is also "information," with no “s”. Statement C is also incorrect. Although "notice board" is composed of two words" "notice" and "board," its plural is "notice boards" and not "notices boards." Only statement D is correct because it uses the correct plural forms of "notice board" and "information."

16/ "It will rain today." The use of 'will' in this sentence indicates:

A

a decision

B

a prediction

C

a fact

D

a standard

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happen in the future. "Will", as it is used in the statement above, does not indicate a decision (option A), a fact (option C), or a standard (option D).

17/ I don't usually eat three meals a day, but I _____ used to it.

A

am getting

B

have got

C

got

D

am

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is A. Option A indicates that this person usually doesn’t eat three meals a day but due to current circumstances he is getting used to it. Option B implies that the person is speaking about something that he is accustomed to, which doesn’t match with the first part of the sentence. Option C, “got” is incorrect. Statement D would be considered accurate if "am" had been followed with "now"-I don’t usually eat three meals a day, but I am now used to it.

18/ Complete the sentence: Research in the workplace indicates that people work for many reasons ___________ .

A

money beside

B

money besides

C

over money

D

besides money

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is D. "Beside" means “near” or “next to”, whereas “besides” means “in addition to” or “other than”. Using “besides” in this way adds weight to something that has already been said or written. We often use it when we are arguing a point. This statement puts forward the argument that money is not the sole reason for working. So the correct word to use here is "besides." In order to be grammatically correct, "besides" has to be placed before the object (money). Only option D satisfies this criterion, so it’s the correct choice.

19/ Fill in the blank: I regret _____ Mary about the wedding.

A

telling

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B

to tell

C

saying

D

to say

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is A. “Say” is generally used without an object. “Tell” is used when there is a person involved, in this case “Mary”. Hence, both options C and D are incorrect. “To tell” is used in the future sense. Thus, if there was a “will” between “I” and “regret” in the sentence, option B would have been correct. Therefore, the only correct response is option A (telling).

20/ Which of the following statements is incorrectly phrased?

A

We have many days to go.

B

We have a lot of time.

C

We don’t have much time.

D

We have plenty time.

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer D. "Much", "many" and "a lot of" indicate a large quantity of something. "Much" is used with uncountable nouns, "many" is used with plural countable nouns and "a lot of" is used with uncountable and countable nouns. "Plenty" is always used with "of", the sentence D is incorrect, it should be "plenty of time".

21/ Fill in the blank: It was a relief that after months of dry weather, we had ___ rain last night.

A

a little

B

a few

C

few

D

little

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is A. "Few" and "a few" are used for countable nouns. They cannot be used here since “rain” is an uncountable noun. While "little" and "a little" are both used for uncountable nouns, “little” is used in the negative sense whereas “a little” is used in the positive sense. In this sentence, the word "relief" suggests a positive connotation. Therefore http://qc.groupesfp.centraltest.com/esptest/qc.centraltest/esptestd…ltat.php?newAFF=&ctest=ELT!8271892!ENTP&Aff=true&pageURL=&fltPAYS=

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A is the correct option.

22/ Select the right preposition to fill in the blank: Select your favourite holiday destination ______ the cities given.

A

of

B

from

C

to

D

in

Vous avez répondu B (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer B. "From" is used as a preposition when a choice is to be made from a number of options. In the statement, a person is asked to make a selection from a number of options, so the correct answer is "from".

23/ Fill in the blank: When more than one answer is required, they may be given ___ any order.

A

into

B

in

C

by

D

of

Vous avez répondu B (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is B. "Into" is used to express direction as in "She walked into the crowd". "By" means besides. e.g., "She walked by the canal". "Of" would be incorrect here. Therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect. "In" (option B), is the correct preposition to use in this sentence.

24/ Fill in the blank: There is an example ___ the beginning of the passage.

A

On

B

To

C

By

D

At

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Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is D. “At” is the most appropriate preposition to use in this context to describe where the example is placed in the passage. “At is generally used when referring to “the beginning” and “the end”.

25/ Choose the correct word to fill in the blank. I'm terribly sorry but I ____ what you just said and was wondering if you could repeat it.

A

wasn't listen to

B

wasn't hearing

C

didn't hear

D

didn't hearing

Vous avez répondu C (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is C.“Hear” means receiving sound through the ears, whereas “listen” means paying attention to a particular sound. In the statement above the person asks the speaker to repeat what was said as the person was not able to “hear” the words. Option A is incorrect because “wasn’t” should be followed by the present participle, “listening”. Because the statement is in the present tense (and is current because it includes the word “now”), the phrase in the blank also needs to be in the present tense. Thus, option B is ruled out as it is in the past tense (wasn’t). Option D is grammatically incorrect. Therefore, option C, “didn’t hear” is the correct answer.

26/ In which sentence is the placement of the adverb ‘sometimes’ incorrect?

A

My children watch sometimes a football match on television.

B

My children sometimes watch a football match on television.

C

My children watch a football match on television sometimes.

D

All of the above.

Vous avez répondu B (mauvaise réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is A. Adverbs can be placed before the verb or at the end of the sentence. They cannot be placed after a verb especially when they are adverbs of frequency, such as depicting the number of times. In option A "sometimes" (an adverb) is placed after "watch" (a verb) and so it is incorrect.

27/ Complete the sentence:

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They love English weather, ___

A

don’t they?

B

aren’t they?

C

didn’t they?

D

do they?

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is A. "Aren't they" is incorrect because "to love the weather" is an action or a feeling, not a state of being. "Didn't they" is incorrect because if the first part of the sentence is in the present tense, the question tag must also be in present. "Do they" is incorrect because if the first part of a sentence is positive than the question tag must be in negative. It also has to use the first auxiliary. If there is no auxiliary, use do, does or did.

28/ Complete the sentence: I feel really bad about my mistake. It was one that I ___ .

A

mustn't make

B

had not to make

C

ought not to have made

D

ought not to be making

Vous avez répondu C (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is C. "Ought to" is used to give advice beforehand or with hindsight. The negative form of it is "ought not to". With "ought to" one cannot use the -ing form, so answer D is incorrect.

29/ Choose the correct phrase to fill in the blank: The Managing Director is supposed ___ Australia next year.

A

visit

B

to be visiting

C

visiting

D

to have visited

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Solution :

The correct answer is B. "To be visiting" (option B) is correct as it suggests an action that is likely to take place in the future.

30/ Fill in the blank: She can drive well, she _____ driving for fifteen years.

A

could

B

is able to

C

is used to

D

has been

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is D. This question examines the use of the present perfect continuous tense – which describes an action that began in the past, continued for a length of time, and still holds true now. When did she begin driving? Fifteen years ago. Does she still drive now? Yes. Will she continue to drive in the future? Probably we aren’t sure. In such a situation "has been" is the correct choice.

31/ Fill in the blank: "I'm a person ___ technical knowledge of computers would impress anyone."

A

who

B

which

C

whom

D

whose

Vous avez répondu C (mauvaise réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is D. The sentence needs to be completed using a possessive pronoun for the subject “person”. “Who” is a question word and a relative pronoun and therefore is not the right choice. “Which” is always used with inanimate objects. “Who’s” is an abbreviation of “who is”, and is often confused with “whose”. But only “whose” is a possessive pronoun for the subject. Therefore, only option D is correct.

32/ Fill in the blank: When the police arrived, the criminals _____ escaped.

A

were already

B

already

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C

had already

D

have already

Vous avez répondu C (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is C. This item tests the knowledge of the past perfect tense. The past perfect is the past of the past. When two actions take place in the past, we use the past perfect for the action that happened first and the simple past for the action that happened later. Option A is incorrect since the time phrase "already" cannot be used with the simple past tense "were". Option B is incorrect since "already" cannot be used without a verb in the past perfect tense. Option D is in the present perfect which cannot be used in the same sentence with a simple past tense form. Option C is correct as it suggests that the criminals escaped first and then the police arrived. Time phrases like when, after, before, by and already are normally used with the past perfect.

33/ Fill in the blank: If I _____ enough money, I would have bought a car.

A

would have

B

had had

C

had have

D

have

Vous avez répondu C (mauvaise réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is B. Option A cannot be used since "would" indicates a hypothetical situation and cannot be used in the same clause as "if". Option C is incorrect since “had have” does not exist. Option D would have been correct if the second part of the sentence used "will," such as, "If I have enough money, I will buy a car."

34/ Fill in the blank: We are looking for the lady _____ handbag was stolen yesterday.

A

of whom

B

which

C

whose

D

from whom

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Solution :

The correct answer is C. This item tests the use of relative pronouns. Since we are attempting to show possession, "whose" (option C) should be used. “Options A and D, “of whom” and “from whom” are both incorrect. And option B, "which", is used for things and not for people.

35/ Fill in the blank: We've reduced the price _____ sell more.

A

for to

B

for

C

to

D

so to

Vous avez répondu C (bonne réponse) Facteur : Grammaire Solution :

The correct answer is C. This question examines knowledge of the cause-and-effect relationship. The statement seeks to answer the following question: "Why have we reduced our prices?" Answer: "To sell more". Options A, B, and D do not work with this sentence.

Questions 36 to 60 - Vocabulary These questions are based on regular Business English usage. Specific instructions are given for each question. 36/ Choose the correct form of the word ‘energy’ to complete the sentence: Jill is an extremely ____ child.

A

energize

B

energetic

C

energizing

D

energetical

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The correct answer is B. A word before a noun and describing it is an adjective. "Energetic" is the adjectival form of energy. "Energize" (option A) is a verb and will not fit in the sentence. "Energizing" (option C) cannot be used for a person and "energetical" (option D) does not exist in English.

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37/ Choose the correct use of the word 'scale.'

A

I stepped on the bathroom scale hoping for a change in my weight

B

The two mountaineers will scale the peak this winter.

C

Hope you will be able to rate this test on a scale of 1 to 10.

D

All of the above.

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is D. "Scale" has different usages depending on the context. All the above uses of scale (A, B and C) are appropriate. Hence option D is the correct answer.

38/ Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word: When people reach 60, they generally plan to _______.

A

retire

B

resign

C

rescind

D

recede

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is A. “Retire” specifically means to give up employment when one reaches a certain age, usually 60 or 65. One can “resign” (option B) at any age in life. So, bearing in mind the context of the sentence, option A is correct. “Rescind” (option C) means to cancel and “recede” (option D) means to withdraw; both these options are incorrect.

39/ Complete the sentence with the most appropriate word: During the chorus, the soprano and tenor sang a romantic ___.

A

duel

B

duet

C

dual

D

dole

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The correct answer is B. A “duel”, (option A) is a fight. “Dual” (option C) implies two. “Dole” http://qc.groupesfp.centraltest.com/esptest/qc.centraltest/esptestd…ltat.php?newAFF=&ctest=ELT!8271892!ENTP&Aff=true&pageURL=&fltPAYS=

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(option D) means to allot or give. Therefore, “duet” (option B), which means a musical piece involving two voices or instruments, is the correct answer.

40/ Which of the following best describes the word “merge” ?

A

Make better

B

Make smaller

C

Restrict

D

Unite

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is D. The meaning of merge is to "come together" or "unite."

41/ "The previous history of this place was something that we were not aware of." Which word can be removed from the above sentence without affecting its meaning?

A

this

B

not

C

previous

D

of

Vous avez répondu D (mauvaise réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is C. The word "history" always implies something related to the past. The word "previous" also means past. Using the word "previous" with "history" here is redundant. So, the word "previous" (option C) may be removed.

42/ Exposure to high levels of noise may cause hearing loss. This is a particular problem in congested urban areas. The word “congested” may be replaced with:

A

Compact

B

Polluted

C

Crowded

D

Rushed

Vous avez répondu C (bonne réponse)

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Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is C. A synonym for congested is crowded.

43/ Choose the verb that means “to cause; to bring about; to set in motion; to influence”

A

Introduce

B

Induct

C

Induce

D

Imply

Vous avez répondu B (mauvaise réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is C. “Induce" is a synonym for "cause". So this is the correct answer.

44/ Read the following statements and choose the correct answer 1. I am taking a Japanese language course at the moment 2. During the course of the lecture, the orator had a short theatrical presentation. 3. I am going to have fish for my main course In which sentence, does the word “course” suggest the duration of an activity?

A

Sentence 1

B

Sentence 2

C

Sentence 3

D

None of the above

Vous avez répondu B (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is option B (sentence 2). In the first sentence, “course” is used to depict a class or lesson. In sentence three, “course” is used to depict a section of a meal. Only in sentence two is “course” used to depict duration.

45/ Fill in the blank using the most appropriate word: The employee ______ meets every Wednesday.

A

counsel

B

council

C

consul

D

console

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Vous avez répondu A (mauvaise réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is B. We can tell from the context of the sentence that an employee group meets weekly. Therefore, the word we need to fill in the blank should be descriptive of a group. Among the four choices, only option B “council” satisfies this criterion. A “council” is a group of people gathered for a specific purpose. “Counsel” (option A), is a verb meaning to advise or guide. A “consul” (option C), is a manager or representative. “Console” (option D), means to comfort.

46/ What is the collective noun used for a group of playing cards?

A

A stack

B

A bundle

C

A bunch

D

A deck

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is D. The collective noun for playing cards is either "deck" or "pack."

47/ Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: I want you to tell me the ____ truth.

A

all

B

exact

C

real

D

whole

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is D. This is an example of an idiom. Idioms are words, phrases, or expressions that cannot be taken literally. It is an established language structure that generally has no particular explanation. “Whole truth” is an idiom. “Whole” is used for truth because there can be half-truths also.

48/ Which of the following words denotes "a book for recording appointments, tasks to be done”

A

Planner

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B

Calendar

C

Journal

D

Log book

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is A. A calendar (option B) is not necessarily a book. While a journal (option C) is generally a book, it is used to record personal data and not appointments and/or tasks to be done. A log book (option D) is specifically used to record recurrent information post facto so as to keep a check on the data. A planner (option A) is a book that a person uses for planning, that is to record appointments, task lists, etc.

49/ What is the correct term for describing a person who works on behalf of someone else?

A

A replacement

B

An employee

C

A representative

D

An employer

Vous avez répondu B (mauvaise réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is C. A "replacement" (option A), is generally used to denote the process of substituting. An "employee" (option B), is a person who works under an employment contract. An "employer" (option D), is someone who hires and supervises others. A "representative" (option C), is a person who works on behalf of someone else.

50/ Study both statements carefully and select the correct option. 1. He laid the newspaper on the table. 2. She often lies down after lunch.

A

Only statement 1 is correct.

B

Only statement 2 is correct.

C

Both the statements 1 and 2 are correct.

D

Neither statement is correct.

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object. Lay and its principal parts (laid, laying) are correctly used in the following example: The table was laid for four. "Lie" is an intransitive verb and cannot take an object. Lie and its principal parts (lies, lied, lying) are correctly used in the following example: I was lying in bed when he called.

51/ Choose the word that could have a negative implication:

A

Cunning

B

Bright

C

Smart

D

Level-headed

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is A. Only cunning has a negative implication.

52/ Which of the following words is not a synonym for “rival”?

A

Contractor

B

Challenger

C

Opponent

D

Competitor

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is A. A contractor is someone who agrees to furnish materials or perform services.

53/ Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: Take care that your love for him doesn't ________ your judgment.

A

erase

B

cloud

C

darken

D

override

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The correct answer is B. To "cloud" means to "obscure" or to "impair."

54/ Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: Some employers frequently _________ their employees in order to keep them motivated.

A

praise

B

prays

C

preys

D

prize

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is A. “Praise” means to express approval or admiration. “Prays” (option B) means to offer prayers. To ”prey” (option C) means to “hunt”. “Prize” (option D) means an award. The correct choice is A (praise).

55/ Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The car is not ___, it is slow.

A

fast

B

unhurried

C

speed

D

hasty

Vous avez répondu A (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is A. This question tests one’s knowledge of antonyms (opposites). The word in the blank should mean the opposite of “slow”. Fast is the antonym of slow and hence is the correct answer.

56/ Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: A collection of documents is usually called __________

A

A bundle

B

A bunch

C

A collection

D

A file

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Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is D. This is an item assessing one’s knowledge of collective nouns. A collective noun is a word that is used to describe a collection/group of nouns (things/people). The correct collective noun for documents is “file”.

57/ Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: Every year many small companies get ________ up by multinationals.

A

crushed

B

swallowed

C

digested

D

drowned

Vous avez répondu B (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is B. Options C, “digested” and D, “drowned” cannot be used with "up". "Crushed" (option A), is inappropriate. The correct answer is option B “swallowed”, because smaller companies can be taken over by bigger ones, in another words swallowed up.

58/ Complete the sentence using the most appropriate word: A farmer had two sons neither of whom was very _____ and both of whom liked to avoid work at all costs.

A

industrialised

B

industrialist

C

industrious

D

industrial

Vous avez répondu C (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is C. The statement provides a clue regarding the answer in stating that both sons “avoided work”. Of the four options, “industrious” (meaning hard-working and sincere), is the only one that’s appropriate for the statement. An industrialist (option B) is a person who manages an industry. Industrialised (option A) means having a lot of industries. Industrial (option D) refers to a product or process of an industry.

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A

impart

B

cash

C

lend

D

borrow

Vous avez répondu D (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is D. Neither option A “impart” nor option B “cash” is correct because they don’t fit the sentence context. Temporarily giving things or money to someone is "lending" (option C) and it is always followed by "to" and not "from. Someone who takes things or money from another on loan is a borrower and the verb is "to borrow". This is always followed by "from". So, option D is correct.

60/ Complete the sentence: If you need to check your sink I recommend hiring a ____ plumber.

A

knowing

B

literate

C

trained

D

careful

Vous avez répondu C (bonne réponse) Facteur : Vocabulaire Solution :

The correct answer is C. A plumber is a professional who deals with everything connected with the supply of water. To be a professional, one needs to undergo training. Therefore, the appropriate word to fill the blank is “trained”.

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