Are the sentences true or false?

 

1. When doing business internationally, there is a possibility that we might misinterpret what each other is saying even though we are speaking the same language.

2. To the German trainee, having a PhD is equivalent to being a medical doctor.

3. Sometimes, the smallest things can trigger a huge emotional response in us, especially when they are things we are not used to.

4. In the research done to the perceptions of smiles, people from different countries were asked to rate photos of smiling faces and non-smiling faces.

5. Making eye contact can be interpreted in different ways in different cultures but is almost always a positive thing.

6. The writer recommends keeping possible cultural differences in the forefront of our minds when doing business with people with different cultures.

VARIANT II

PART 1

 

Fill in the missing words. Write only one word in each gap.

1 Don’t forget to pack an ____ repellent for the mosquitos.

2 It was freezing ____ yesterday.

3 Their cottage ____ back to the 17th century.

4 I wonder ____ Karen will be at the ceremony tomorrow.

5 This time next week, they ____ be skiing in the Alps.

6 She will ____ finished the painting by Monday.

7 Anne has lost her ____. She can’t travel abroad until she gets it replaced.

8 The snow-capped ____ in the Rockies are breathtaking.

9 Andy loves luxury. He enjoys the finer ____ in life.

10 The hotel is ____ in one of the loveliest parts of Barbados.

11 There is a wide ____ of things to do at this sports club.

12 The party is going to be ____ in the Nortons’ backyard.

13 Be careful in ____ areas because there might be pickpockets about.

14 I would love to go to the beach today. It’s ____ hot. It feels like it’s 100º C.

15 They have just arrived at the campsite and are ____ up their tents.

16 It’s cold and wet in Madrid with a  ____ of 10º C.

17 We couldn’t go any further because the car had ____ out of gas.

18 On the 1^st of May people pick flowers and make wreaths to ___ the beginning of spring.

19 Take your keys in ____ you come back late.

20 If you’re off work tomorrow ____ advantage of the good weather and spend the day at the beach.

 

Circle the correct item.

1 It was a good deal because breakfast was ____ in the price.

A included B self-contained C booked

2 There is ____ to do and see here.

A many B plenty C too much

3 I’m ____ about the times the buses leave.

A familiar B sure C known

4 The area has got many ____ beaches.

A unspoilt B narrow C rocky

5 There was a power ____ last night.

A trouble B break C cut

6 The cloudy skies will have cleared ____ this afternoon.

A by B since C after

7 There was an ____ list of people for the hiking trip.

A extended B extensive C exaggerated

8 Do ____ your coat before going out. It’s very cold.

A on B up with C up

9 Leave a phone number so that we can get in ____with you in an emergency.

A open B touch C view

10 Do you know when he ____ back?

A will be B has been C is

 

Complete the second sentence using the word in bold. Use two to five words including the word given. Do not change the word given.

1 If he doesn’t get into university, he will get a job.

(unless) He will get a job ___ into university.

2 Take your ID because they might ask you for it.

(case) Take your ID ___ you for it.

3 I’ll write to you the moment I settle into my new house.

(soon) I’ll write to you ___into my new house.

4 You shouldn’t eat so many sweets.

(cut) You should try to ___ sweets.

5 I’d really like to have a snack right now.

(do) I could ___ a snack right now

Fill in the correct word derived from the words in bold.

1 The city council has voted to _____ the old hotel in the city centre.                             STORE

2 One way to visit foreign countries and save money is by booking a _____ holiday.    PACK

3 After finishing university, she spent a year travelling _____ throughout Europe.         EXTEND

4 We bought some traditional _____ souvenirs before leaving the island.                       HAND

5 My last holiday was _____ and I will certainly revisit that place soon.                         FORGET

 

Complete the exchanges.

1 A: Is Mary coming with us?

B: I don’t. _____.

2 A:. _____ going to cost?

B: Including the insurance, it will cost í180.

3 A: Hi Sally!

B: Hi Bob. I _____ you for ages.

4 A: There’s a good film on at the Filmhouse tonight at

10:30 pm. Would you like to go?

B: I’d _____ I’m afraid I can’t.

I feel so tired that I think I’ll have an early night.

5 A: _____ your passport, please?

B: Of course. Here you are.

 

PART 2