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1 CONCOURS PASS 2008 A

ENGLISH TEST

Designed especially and exclusively for Concours Pass. 2016 - A

2 CONCOURS PASS 2016-A

Hello and welcome to the Concours Pass Test of English. This test has been designed especially and exclusively for students participating in Concours Pass. During this test you will have a series of exercises to help determine your proficiency in spoken and written English. For the entire test please remember that you are asked to choose just one answer for each question according to what you have heard or read. Then you should mark that answer clearly on your answer sheet by filling in the corresponding space. The sample question has been done for you to use as an example. On behalf of everyone at Concours Pass, thank you for your interest and participation, and good luck to you all.

PART 1

SHORT DIALOGUES

Directions In Part 1 you will hear short dialogues between two people. Each dialogue is followed by one question. Neither the dialogues nor the questions will be repeated. In your test book you will read the question heard on the CD and four answers to that question. Now listen to a sample question: Man: Well, I just don’t know what to do for my next vacation! Woman: Why don’t you come with us to Morocco? Man: Unfortunately, hot weather really isn’t my cup of tea. Narrator: What does the man mean? In your test book you read: What does the man mean?

A. He has never been to a hot country. B. He would love to go. C. He does not like hot weather. D. He takes his tea hot.

The best answer to the question “What does the man mean?” is choice C, “He does not like hot weather.” Therefore, you should choose answer C. Now begins PART 1. 1. What does the woman mean?

A. The sandwiches are on the left not the right.

B. All the sandwiches have been sold. C. She doesn’t understand the man. D. She will see if there any at the back of the

shop.

2. What does the man imply?

A. The weather is very bad. B. He’s sad to hear that John is unwell. C. He does not believe the woman. D. They’re having a lot of bad luck.

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3. What will the woman probably do?

A. Find Mary. B. Look for the presentation. C. Check the time for the presentation. D. Ask Mary to help the man.

4. What does the woman mean?

A. The form isn’t very long. B. The form is longer than it was before. C. The procedure has changed. D. The form doesn’t need a lot of time to fill

in 5. What can be inferred about the woman?

A. She wants to stay at home. B. She has been working a lot recently. C. She wants a new office desk. D. She is feeling better.

6. What does the man mean?

A. The results have dropped. B. The woman should search for her results. C. The woman should contact him about the

results. D. He will find the results.

7. What had the woman assumed?

A. The meeting had been cancelled. B. The man had called the meeting for next

week. C. The man had been called away on

business. D. The man had phoned the participants.

8. What will the man probably do?

A. Purchase two tickets for the theatre. B. See what is showing at the Centre

Playhouse. C. Look up the details of the performance. D. Make a plan for the evening.

9. What does the woman imply?

A. She would like to have a tablet too. B. She had difficulty contacting the

helpdesk. C. She could help the man. D. She was lucky.

10. What does the man suggest the woman do?

A. Ask Brenda for the answers. B. Ask Brenda to give some tutoring. C. Go on to the online site called “Brenda

tutoring”. D. Ask Brenda for advice.


A. He couldn’t find the restaurant to start with.

B. He liked it very much. C. He didn’t like it at all. D. He was a bit disappointed.

12. Where is this conversation probably taking

place?

A. In a museum. B. In a hospital. C. In an airport. D. In a photography shop.

13. What does the woman imply?

A. Denis is not a good manager. B. Denis is not usually top of the class C. Denis won’t be able to do all the work

expected of him. D. She doesn’t believe Denis has signed up

for the Art History class. 14. What does the woman suggest the man do?

A. Take a new product sample. B. Take some medication. C. Sit at a different table. D. Take a tablet with him to the meeting.


A. Rachel is expected soon. B. Rachel will agree in the end. C. Rachel needs time to practice. D. Rachel wants to be on the team.

16. What is the woman’s problem?

A. The price of the ticket is high. B. She needs to go to the bank first. C. It doesn’t seem fair to go to Atlanta. D. Atlanta is too far away.


17. What does the man imply?

A. He has an alternative look. B. He hasn’t decided what to do next year

yet. C. The exam went badly. D. He used an alternative entrance.

18. What does the woman mean?

A. She thinks it’s a good price too. B. She agrees to take the flat. C. She wants confirmation of some details

concerning the price. D. She wants to know the cost of the gas

and electricity bills.

19. Where is this conversation probably taking place? A. At a field and track event. B. In a train station. C. On a university campus. D. On the street.

20. What are these people discussing?

A. A light and sound show. B. A film star. C. A play. D. An art exhibition.

PART 2

SHORT TALKS

Directions In Part 2 you will hear three short talks. Each talk is followed by three questions. The talks are about a number of different subjects and will not be repeated. In your test book you will read the questions and four proposed answers to each question. The question numbers will be said by the narrator in order to indicate how much time you have. Questions 21 through 23 refer to the following advertisement.

21. What is being advertised?

A. A garden furniture shop. B. An excursion to a garden. C. A garden design centre. D. A wildlife holiday.

22. Who is the main target audience?

A. Families with young children. B. Anyone who loves gardens. C. People who love wildlife. D. None of the above.

23. Where can the customers go for advice?

A. To the shop in the centre of town. B. To the centre on the outskirts of town. C. To Gainbridge. D. To Fortworth.

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Questions 24 through 26 refer to the following message.

24. Who is the message for?

A. George Healey. B. Deborah Wentworth. C. Hugh Dudley. D. Rightwood Publishing.

25. What is the main purpose of the message?

A. To say that the brochures are ready. B. To ask for another computer file. C. To say that the deadline won’t be met. D. To organize a meeting to approve the

brochures.

26. When will the caller NOT be available?

A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon. D. All of the above.

Questions 27 through 29 refer to the following announcement.

27. Who is most likely listening to this

announcement?

A. Employees. B. Holiday-makers. C. Sportsmen and women. D. Students.

28. What is the main objective of the

announcement?

A. To announce a change in the schedule.

B. To give a weather warning. C. To ask the participants to be prompt

and respectful. D. All of the above.

29. What happens at 4pm ?

A. The events start. B. The lake is open to the public. C. Refreshments are available. D. The closing ceremony.

La section écrite du test va maintenant commencer. Vous disposerez de 50 minutes pour faire les parties 3 et 4. Surveillant, veuillez arrêter le CD et le

remettre en marche dans 50 minutes.


PART 3

COMPLETE THE SENTENCE

Directions In Part 3 there are 25 incomplete sentences, each with four words or phrases given beneath. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. You may now begin. 30. He gave an excellent performance, . . . . ?

A. isn’t it B. didn’t it C. didn’t he D. wasn’t he

31. Congratulations everybody! . . . . has gone

very well this year.

A. All B. Every C. Everything D. Each

32. Here you are. I . . . . . some cookies to help us get through the morning.

A. bring B. am bringing C. have brought D. brung

33. The company has seen significant growth

. . . . sales.

A. of B. in C. by D. on

34. My decision is made: I . . . . a sports club

this semester!

A. join B. joined C. will join D. am going to join

35. What good films. . . . recently?

A. saw you B. did you see C. are you seeing D. have you seen

36. This business looks set to. . . . money.

A. win B. gain C. earn D. make

37. Unless you’re sure about terms, you . . . .

sign the contract.

A. couldn’t B. shouldn’t C. shouldn’t have D. wouldn’t have

38. This new product range will . . . . to a wider

target audience.

A. appeal B. touch C. attract D. reach

39. I didn’t . . . . to have such a response!

A. attend B. accept C. except D. expect

40. I shall now . . . . you about the recent

changes in requirements.

A. tell B. speak C. say D. talk


41. You . . . . better even if you’d trained more.

A. would do B. cannot do C. would have done D. couldn’t have done

42. He worked on the slide presentation on

and off . . . . several weeks.

A. in B. for C. since D. during

43. There is . . . . information on the Bulgarian

market.

A. few B. many C. little D. not

44. They are still not back; they . . . . for the

tickets all morning.

A. queue B. are queuing C. have been queued D. have been queuing

45. This project . . . . much new technology.

A. implies B. implicates C. involves D. invokes

46. I need to . . . . a parcel from the Post Office.

A. fetch B. take C. catch D. bring

47. It was difficult to. . . . to the conference centre due to heavy traffic.

A. arrive B. come C. get D. go

48. They are . . . . finishing the renovation of the premises.

A. since B. again C. still D. yet

49. We are considering opening a branch office

in Brazil . . . . .the legislation is complicated.

A. even though B. despite C. however D. as

50. If you want a chance of passing your

driving test you . . . . practice more.

A. can B. must C. could D. will

51. He . . . . to do a great deal of travelling in

his previous position.

A. was used B. was using C. is used D. used

52. Now that you’re moving to Singapore, you

. . . . . bother buying any winter boots.

A. mustn’t B. needn’t C. oughtn’t D. couldn’t

53. They will make a decision once they . . . .

from all the Directors of the Board.

A. will hear B. are hearing C. heard D. have heard

54. OK. Let’s . . . . an appointment for early

next week then. When would suit you?

A. fix B. fit C. fill D. find


PART 4

WRITING

Directions Read the following essay questions carefully and respond to ONE question on page 2 of your answer sheet in 180 to 200 words. You may make notes in the space provided for you below, but only what is written on page 2 of your answer sheet will be scored. (25 points) Essay Question One: Why do differences in pay for men and women still exist? What progress has been made and what remains

to be done? Use specific reasons and examples to develop your essay.

or: Essay Question Two: No one foresaw the enormous and far-reaching success of the mobile telephone. What do you think will be

the next big technological change that will have a similarly large-scale effect and why?

Space for notes:


Space for notes :


PART 5

TELEPHONE CALLS

Directions In Part 5 you will hear conversations between two people. Each conversation will be heard only once and will be followed by several questions. In your test book you will read the questions and the four proposed answers to each question. The question numbers will be said by the narrator in order to indicate how much time you have. Questions 55 through 57 refer to the following telephone call.

55. What is the problem?

A. The woman wishes to change her booking.

B. The man wishes to change his booking.

C. The booking for the hotel needs to be changed.

D. There are no 3-star hotels in the area. 56. How does the woman prefer to receive the

new details?

A. By email. B. By phone. C. By text message. D. None of the above.

57. Where most likely is the woman?

A. At the Toby Carvery Inn. B. In an airport. C. In a car. D. In a train

Questions 58 through 60 refer to the following telephone call.

58. Why is the woman calling?

A. To organize a delivery. B. To organize a pick up. C. To request access to a property. D. To complain about non-payment.

59. When is NOT a convenient time for the

man?

A. Before 4pm tomorrow. B. After 4pm tomorrow. C. At lunchtime on Wednesday. D. Next week.

60. What amount does the man have to pay?

A. £2.50 B. £12.50 C. £250 D. £350

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Questions 61 through 63 refer to the following telephone call.

61. What is the main reason for the woman’s

call?

A. To inform the man about a change to his schedule.

B. To let him know that Mr. Kinson had called.

C. To ask for advice about how to handle a problem.

D. To arrange a Skype meeting. 62. What may happen to the deadline?

A. It will probably stay the same. B. It will probably be later. C. It will probably be a bit earlier. D. It will probably be a lot earlier.

63. What should Matthew do?

A. Talk to the man. B. Talk to the woman. C. Talk to Stallpits Electronics. D. Make some modifications.

PART 6

CONCOURS PASS RADIO

Directions In Part 6 you will listen to three shows on a popular radio station, CPR, otherwise known as Concours Pass Radio. Each show will be heard only once and will be followed by several questions. In your test book you will read the questions and four proposed answers to each question. The question numbers will be said by the narrator in order to indicate how much time you have. Questions 64 through 67 refer to the following show.

64. What is this show mainly about?

A. Taxi services. B. Smartphone apps. C. The Uber company. D. A new business model.

65. What criticism of the sharing economy is NOT mentioned by the woman?

A. Tax avoidance. B. Lack of regulations. C. Insurance issues. D. Unfair competition.

66. According to the woman, what is the size

of the sharing economy?

A. $26 million. B. $36 million. C. $26 billion. D. $36 billion.

67. How does the woman feel about the future

of the sharing economy?

A. Doubtful. B. Angry. C. Positive. D. Worried.


Questions 68 through 71 refer to the following show.


A. Pilots. B. Privacy issues. C. Aviation. D. Approval of a new technology.

69. What uses of drones are NOT mentioned in the show?

A. 3-D mapping. B. Parcel delivery. C. Agricultural use. D. Wildlife management.

70. How many drones may be approved for use by 2020?

A. 750. B. 7 500. C. 11 500. D. 75 000.

71. What does the man say about how the public may feel about drones?

A. Excited about the new technology. B. Concerned about privacy. C. Confused. D. Cautious.

Questions 72 through 75 refer to the following show.


A. Agriculture in California. B. Water usage in California. C. The economy in California. D. Urban development in California.

73. What percentage of water in California is used by the agricultural sector?

A. 8%. B. 18%. C. 80%. D. 88%.

74. What does the journalist say about changes in the population in California?

A. There has been an increase. B. It has reduced. C. It has held steady. D. It is untenable.

75. The journalist says the decisions the

authorities have to make are tough because:

A. The lobbies are powerful. B. They must balance short-term impact

and long-term harm. C. Wildlife is at risk. D. There is a risk of drought.

This is the end of our shows on Concours Pass Radio, and this is the end of our Test of English for Concours Pass. Thank you for your participation.

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