Unit Test 8

Answer all thirty questions. There is one mark per question.

Language

1 Write the word in brackets as an adjective or an adverb.

1      Domenico De Sole was _______________ (responsible) for the business end of Gucci.

2      We’ve been _______________ (aggressive) expanding the range available.

3      He’s received as many ______________ (prestigious) accolades as his competitors.

4      The sons succeeded _____________ (extreme) well in a tough market.

5      All our jewels are ___________ (fine) crafted by the world’s ____________ (fine) craftsmen.

Vocabulary

2 Which word is the odd one out?

For example: shoes, suits, [DEL: car :DEL] , ties (We wear the other three.)

6      provider, supplier, purveyor, consumer

7      stores, cash, points of sale, outlets

8      demolition, renovation, revamp, improvement

9      elegant, beautiful, plain, attractive

10   strategy, minutes, plan, scheme

3 Complete 11-17 with a preposition below.

to / on / up / f / in / from / for /

11   The company concentrated __________ its core markets.

12   I referred __________ this problem in my last letter…

13   This fall was a result __________ a general slowing down of consumer spending.

14   Our investment resulted __________ sustained growth.

15   We don’t just stand ___________ fine shoes and suits.

16   The brand conjures ___________ an image of luxury.

17   They benefited ___________ the change in tax laws.

4 Write in the missing words that collocate with ‘brand’.

18   Brand i__________ is how consumers recognise it.

19   G__________ brands can cross geographical and cultural boundaries.

20   The brand m__________’s job is to establish it and increase brand a_____________.

21   Using an established brand name on a number of products is brand e____________.

22   Overexposure can damage the exclusive appeal of l____________ brands

Career skills

5 Match the two halves of the phrases. Write your answer here:

23___   24___   25___   26___   27___   28___   29___   30___

23   It isn’t that your idea is bad

24  Let’s put our heads together

25   Before we start,

26   This is good - it just…

27   Let’s work…

28   I wanted to tell you…

29   I like this idea, but it’s not what …

30   We’re all ultimately working towards…

        a) needs a few changes.

        b) I think you should know something.

        c) before anyone else does.

        d) it’s just that this is clearly the best way.

        e) the same thing.

        f) we need right now.

        g) on this together.

      h) and see what we can come up with.