Review Test PJI1A IB: Unit 12 Name: Teacher: TOTAL (60 points to pass) MARK Number of points (max. 100 points) I. Listening: III. Grammar: II. Vocabulary: IV. Translation: I. Listening: (max. 20 points) points ------------------------ II. Vocabulary: (max. 34 points) points A. Translate the following expressions into English: (2 points each) Udržovat si konkurenční výhodu – maintain a competitive advantage Přemrštěně vysoké náklady na přechod - prohibitively expensive switching costs Čelit vážné situaci ve farmaceutickém odvětví – to face a critical situation in the pharmaceutical industry Všimnout si a úspěšně vyplnit mezeru na trhu – to spot and successfully fill a niche in the market Zkusit (have) znovu získat rozhodující podíl ve společnosti – to have another go at getting/gaining a decisive stake in the company Zaplašit krátkodobě možné zákazníky – to (momentarily) scare away prospective customers (for a short time) Dělat zázraky v oblasti zlepšování úrovně – to work wonders in improving standards slábnoucí věrnost značce zapříčiněná revolučními důsledky současné techniky – weakening brand loyalty caused by revolutionary implications of up-to-date technology B. Write expressions the following definitions refer to: (2 points each) 1. Reduction in long-run average costs due to increase in size of an operating unit (a factory or plant) : economies of scale 2. the difference between the cost of producing something and the price at which you sell it: profit margin C. Complete the sentence with one of the following phrases; translate the selected phrase into Czech. (2 points each) INERTIA – WINDOW SHOPPING – RIVALRY– RESURGENCE –– CREED – SETBACK – DIFFERENTIATION – LAYOUT 1. We should unify the layout of our business letters In Czech: uspořádání, úprava, rozvržení, formát 2. People of all colours and creeds deserve our understanding. In Czech: vyznání, přesvědčení, krédo 3. The December elections were a major setback for the party. In Czech: překážka D. Complete the sentences with correct forms of the following verbs; some verbs are not used: (1 point each) BY-PASS – HANDLE - SEEK– UNVEIL – DABBLE– EMBRACE – CONTEST – IMPRESS – EXERT 1. He is not a professional painter, he just dabbles at painting as a way of relaxing. 2. The parents exerted considerable influence on the school’s decision. 3. Celia bypassed her manager and wrote straight to the CEO. 4. We have received loads of CVs from graduates seeking employment. E. Complete each sentence with a word made from the word given in brackets. (1 point each) 1. The company shows consistently high performance. (CONSIST) 2. People have to move to other areas in pursuit of work (PURSUE) 3. The data, text and images were seamlessly integrated. (SEAM) 4. Crime has increased on an unprecedented scale. (PRECEDENT) 5. The soldiers’ courage and devotion to duty has to be appreciated. (DEVOTE) III. Grammar: (max. 30 points) points A. Fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition or adverbial, if necessary: (1 point each) 1. We must stop the customers from switching to alternative products 2. They want $2500 for it, but they might settle for $2000. 3. Although we don’t see eye to eye on this, something must be done. 4. The company managed to fight off a takeover attempt. 5. The new show took London by storm. 6. Everyone should have the right to freedom of expression. B. Rewrite the sentences so that they mean the same as the sentence above. (3 points each) 1. The survey showed that customers preferred the old logo. Then the new one ceased to be used. The new logo ceased to be used after the survey had showed that customers preferred the old one. 2. My task was to ask five companies to quote their prices but our management changed the parameters of the order three times before I did it. By the time I asked the five companies to quote their prices, our management had changed the parameters of the order three times. 3. The kidnappers sent him a letter which told him he had to give them the ransom no later than Friday. The letter from kidnappers said that he had to give them the ransom by Friday. C. Fill the gaps with the appropriate form of the verbs in brackets. Add prepositions if necessary: (1 point each) There is a rumour that as the economic crisis is deepening; house prices are also falling well below the level they were when times weren’t rough. But people are prudent, they will wait until the prices have gone down significantly. Some people also say that the long planned and discussed concert hall in Brno will be built when the contract with the car park company has expired. There will be other changes, too. Before we know it there will be a cable way to Špilberk and the platforms of the new railway station will appear once Brno has received money from the European Union and a building permit. It means everything must be done quickly before the European financial sources dry up. D. Choose suitable words or phrases that can complete each sentence. The number of correct answers is 0 – 4. (2 points each) 1. By the time _____________________ , she __________________ A: a decision will be taken…..will have applied for a different job B: a decision is taken ….. applies for another job C: a decision is taken ….will have applied for another job D: a decision was taken ….had already applied for another job 2. Let me know ________________________ the results have arrived. A: while B: as soon as C: before D: once 3. He practised the speech until ________________________. A: it sounded natural B: had sounded natural C: it has sounded natural D: it would have sounded IV. Translation: (max. 16 points) points Translate the following sentences into English: (8 points each) Ve snaze získat výhodu nad ostatními konkurenty se rozhodl nebrat zřetel na rozpory, které měl s bývalým presidentem a přijal bezvýhradně jeho vizi, přestože si byl dobře vědom, jaké dalekosáhlé důsledky jeho rozhodnutí bude mít. In pursuit of getting an advantage over other competitors he decided to set aside conflicts/disagreements with the ex-president and accepted/embraced his vision whole-heartedly, although he was well aware of the far-reaching/profound implications his decision would have. Některá oddělení si stěžují na to, že nemají přiděleno dostatek finančních prostředků. V tom mají stejný názor jako odbory, které tvrdí, že výrobní oddělení má nedostatek pracovníků, přestože po ohlášení nové firemní strategie, jde firma od úspěchu k úspěchu Some departments are complaining about not being given/allocated enough financial resources/means. They see eye to eye on this with the trade unions who claim that the production department is under-staffed, even though the company, having announced /after it had announced its new corporate strategy, is going from strength to strength. Review Test PJI1A IB: Unit 12 Name: Teacher: TOTAL (60 points to pass) MARK Number of points (max. 100 points) I. Listening: III. Grammar: II. Vocabulary: IV. Translation: I. Listening: (max. 20 points) points ------------------------ II. Vocabulary: (max. 34 points) points A. Translate the following expressions into English: (2 points each) Udržovat si konkurenční výhodu – ______________________________________________ Přemrštěně vysoké náklady na přechod - _________________________________________ Čelit vážné situaci ve farmaceutickém odvětví – ________________________________________ Všimnout si a úspěšně vyplnit mezeru na trhu – ________________________________________ Zkusit (have) znovu získat rozhodující podíl ve společnosti – __________________________ Krátkodobě zaplašit možné zákazníky – _____________________________________________________ Dělat zázraky v oblasti zlepšování úrovně – _______________________________________ slábnoucí věrnost značce zapříčiněná revolučními důsledky současné techniky – ______________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ B. Write expressions the following definitions refer to: (2 points each) 1. Reduction in long-run average costs due to increase in size of an operating unit (a factory or plant) : _______________ 2. the difference between the cost of producing something and the price at which you sell it: _________________ C. Complete the sentence with one of the following phrases; translate the selected phrase into Czech. (2 points each) INERTIA – WINDOW SHOPPING – RIVALRY– RESURGENCE –– CREED – SETBACK – DIFFERENTIATION – LAYOUT 1. We should unify the _______________ of our business letters In Czech: 2. People of all colours and _______________ deserve our understanding. In Czech: 3. The December elections were a major _______________ for the party. In Czech: D. Complete the sentences with correct forms of the following verbs; some verbs are not used: (1 point each) BYPASS – HANDLE - SEEK– UNVEIL – DABBLE– EMBRACE – CONTEST – IMPRESS – EXERT 1. He is not a professional painter, he just __________ at painting as a way of relaxing. 2. The parents __________ considerable influence on the school’s decision. 3. Celia __________ her manager and wrote straight to the CEO. 4. We have received loads of CVs from graduates __________ employment. E. Complete each sentence with a word made from the word given in brackets. (1 point each) 1. The company shows _______________ high performance. (CONSIST) 2. People have to move to other areas in _______________ of work (PURSUE) 3. The data, text and images were _______________ integrated. (SEAM) 4. Crime has increased on an _______________ scale. (PRECEDENT) 5. The soldiers’ courage and _______________ to duty has to be appreciated. (DEVOTE) III. Grammar: (max. 30 points) points A. Fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition or adverbial, if necessary: (1 point each) 1. We must stop the customers _____ switching to alternative products 2. They want $2500 for it, but they might settle _____ $2000. 3. Although we don’t see eye to eye _____ this, something must be done. 4. The company managed to fight _____ a takeover attempt. 5. The new show took London _____ storm. 6. Everyone should have the right _____ freedom of expression. B. Rewrite the sentences so that they mean the same as the sentence above. (3 points each) 1. The survey showed that customers preferred the old logo. Then the new one ceased to be used. The new logo ________________________________________________________ . 2. My task was to ask five companies to quote their prices but our management changed the parameters of the order three times before I did it. By the time __________________________________________________________. 3. The kidnappers sent him a letter which told him he had to give them the ransom no later than Friday. The letter from kidnappers said that he_____________________________________ Friday. C. Fill the gaps with the appropriate form of the verbs in brackets. Add prepositions if necessary: (1 point each) There is a rumour that as the economic crisis _______________ (deepen); house prices are also falling well below the level they were when times ____________(not, be) rough. But people are prudent, they will wait until the prices _________________ (go down) significantly. Some people also say that the long planned and discussed concert hall in Brno will be built when the contract with the car park company __________________ (expire). There will be other changes, too. Before we ______________ (know) it there will be a cable way to Špilberk and the platforms of the new railway station ______________ (appear) once Brno ____________ (receive) money from the European Union and a building permit. It means everything must ___________ (do) quickly before the European financial sources _________________ (dry up). D. Choose suitable words or phrases that can complete each sentence. The number of correct answers is 0 – 4. (2 points each) 1. By the time _____________________ , she __________________ A: a decision will be taken…..will have applied for a different job B: a decision is taken ….. applies for another job C: a decision is taken ….will have applied for another job D: a decision was taken ….had already applied for another job 2. Let me know ________________________ the results have arrived. A: while B: as soon as C: before D: once 3. He practised the speech until ________________________. A: it sounded natural B: had sounded natural C: it has sounded natural D: it would have sounded IV. Translation: (max. 16 points) points Translate the following sentences into English: (8 points each) Ve snaze získat výhodu nad ostatními konkurenty se rozhodl nebrat zřetel na rozpory, které měl s bývalým presidentem a přijal bezvýhradně jeho vizi, přestože si byl dobře vědom, jaké dalekosáhlé důsledky jeho rozhodnutí bude mít. ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Některá oddělení si stěžují na to, že nemají přiděleno dostatek finančních prostředků. V tom mají stejný názor jako odbory, které tvrdí, že výrobní oddělení má nedostatek pracovníků, přestože po ohlášení nové firemní strategie, jde firma od úspěchu k úspěchu. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________