MFCB CIG Limba Engleza1

Facultatea de Management Financiar Contabil Bucureti
Specializarea Contabilitate i informatic de gestiune
Anul universitar 2007-2008
Disciplina: Limba englez 1

ntrebri pentru examen
Autor: Lector univ. drd. Andrei Niculescu
1.
Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false (F).
Buckingham Palace is more than five hundred years old.
2.
In 2007 Romania and Albania joined the European Union.
3.
If you are welcoming a visitor, you will be less polite than when welcoming
a friend.
4.
A maximum number of forty per class would assure a more suitable environment in the
classroom and the students would be able to concentrate better and learn more.
5.
Depending on the addressee, an invitation can be more or less formal.
6.
Libra is the zodiacal sign that begins on October 23rd and ends on November 21st
7.
Lite friends are those friends with whom you want to be deeply disclosing.
8.
Romania and Bulgaria are the latest Member States joining the European Union.
9.
Todays European Union is the result of half a century hard work. In no other region of the
world have sovereign countries pooled their sovereignty to this extent and in so many areas of
crucial importance to their citizens.
10.
The European Union hasnt created a single market (because people, services, goods and
capital cannot move around freely).
11.
The European Union has a very special anthem Beethovens Ode to Joy, from Symphony 9
-, and a Celebration Day 9 May.
12.
The European Flag is a circle of 27 stars on a blue background.
13.
The American flag is the Stars and the Stripes.
14.
America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492.
15.
The American Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
16.
The American Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world.
17.
The United Kingdom is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.
18.
Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false(F).
The Head of the Anglican Church (in UK) is the Pope.
19.
Teleworkers are people who work in companies not for companies.

20.
When you have decided to find a job, the first step is to read the ads for vacancies in different
newspapers, magazines, on specialized internet sites or to contact a recruitment agency.
21.
If the employer decides your background and experience are suitable for the vacancy
advertised, you will be employed within twenty days.
22.
When you have decided to find a job, you need to write an Application Letter and a
Curriculum Vitae to the nearest company.
23.
If the employer decides your background and experience are suitable for the vacancy
advertised, you will be shortlisted for an interview.
24.
Every Thursday, the Queen of the UK meets the Prime Minister; they talk about world news
and have a drink.
25.
The Danube Delta comprises 9,640 sq.km. of marshland, forests, lakes, channels and rivers.
26.
The Channel Tunnel (or, in short, the Channel) consists of three tunnels, each thirty miles
long.
27.
Marks & Spencer, the British mobile phones company, is the most famous British shop in the
world.
28.
The Channel Tunnel (or, in short, the Channel) is the largest tunnel in the world.
29.
A traditional English breakfast consists in cereals with milk and sugar.
30.
A tabloid newspaper focuses more on sensation than real news.
31.
It is estimated that corporate telephone usage in the UK has fallen by more than 40 % since
1995.
32.
The European Commission consists of 27 members including 1 President and 5 VicePresidents.
33.
The seat of the European Commission is in Strassbourg.

34.
The United Kingdom comprises four constituent countries England, Northern Ireland,
Scotland and Wales -, with Elizabeth II as head of State.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.
How long_________ your car?
a. are you having
b. have you had
c. you are having
2.
After_______ some time with my family, I traveled to London.
a. spending
b. have spent
c. have spending
3.
Would you mind________ the book I gave you?
a. to return
b. returning
c. to returning
4.
I dont feel________ to the cinema.
a. to going
b. like going
c.
to go
5.
I_______ him for years.
a. have known
b. know
c. have been knowing
6.
__________it got dark, I began to feel afraid.
a. While
b. As soon as
c. Until
7.
a.
b.
c.
8.
a. which
b. whose
c. where
9.
a.
b.
c.
Dont work so hard. You________ very tired.

look as if
looking as if
look
The people_______ house were staying in live in England.
I havent finished my homework_______.

already
still
yet
10.
I______________ in California when I met my friend Joe
a. worked
b. was working
c. working
11.
Can you________ the keys when you get home?
a. give to her
b. give her
c. to give her
12.
Although students_____ Everton are____ in their early______, we are accepting more and
more_______ applicants.
a. attend, generally, twenty, older
b. attending, generally, twenties, older
c. attending, generally, twenties, elder
13.
Ideally, they_____ have completed______ one year _____university.
a. should, at last, in
b. must, at least, at
c. should, at least, in
14.
Although I made _____________impression during my job interview, I dont think Im going
to get hired.
a. a successful
b. an important
c. a favorable
15.
Id like you to______ some recent photos ______you write me.
a. enclose, next time
b. enter, next time
c. enclose, the next time
16.
In his speech, the President________ the importance_______ our productivity.
a. pointed, of increasing
b. stressed, of to increase
c. stressed, of increasing
17.
Why arent you working?
Because I dont know what______ .
a. do I do
b. am I doing
c. to do
18.
a.
b.
c.
If you follow the_______ youll learn how to operate this stereo system.
writings
descriptions
instructions
19.
I work as a journalist for a national newspaper.
That _________ a really interesting job.
a. must be
b. would have been
c. will be
20.
You probably get a really great salary.
Im not really as_________ as you think I am.

a. paid well
b. well paid
c. well paying
21.
What sort of job are you looking for?
Id like to have a job________ use the foreign languages I know.
a. that can
b. where to
c. where I can
22.
How good are you at keeping deadlines?
I always finish my work when I__________.
a. am supposing
b.
c.
am supposed to
have suppose
23.
I bought a_____, _____, _____ sweater.
a.
red, new, woolen
b.
c.
woolen, new, red

new, red, woolen
24.
Id like to ask you some questions about your_________ background.
a. education
b. educational
c. educated
25.
Youre late!
I ________ here faster because there was such a heavy traffic.
a. cant get
b. wasnt getting
c. couldnt get
26.
I wonder_______ youd mind lending me your calculator.
a. how
b.
c. when
whether
27.
Annes not here now, but I can take a message for her.
O.K. Please _______ her to call Joe at eight oclock.
a.
b.
c.
to tell
could you tell
tell
28.
I work ______ small ________ company.
a.
for, publishing
b.
c.
in a, publishing
for a, publishing
29.
The company has _____ an office in Paris.
a.
opened
b.
oppened
c.
oppen
30.
I have been_____ to run a new office_____ Paris.
a. chose, in the
b. chosen, in
c. choosen, at
31.
Alexandra said she______ their marketing manager.
a.
b.
c.
was
were
is
32.
You ______ obviously______ ill for several days.
a. have, been
b. had, be
c. has, been
33.
What did she say? She said she______ to talk to you.
a. doesnt have
b. arent about
c. didnt want
34.
It is dreadful having________ a room with her. She is so untidy!
a. sharing
b. to share
c. to stay
35.
Can you really________ to buy that CD_____ now?
a. affords, recorder
b.
c.
afford, players
afford, player
36.
_____you ring me to let me____ you_____ safely?
a. should, know, re
b. can, know, are
c. can, know, would be
37.
Why______ Andrew_____ mistakes all the time?
a. does, make
b. is, making
c. -, makes
38.
How do you get_____ ______ your parents?
a. -, with
b. well, with
c. on, with
39.
What sort of______ car has Christine______ this time?
a. -, buy
b. a, buy
c. -, bought
40.
My sister had always______ self-conscious about____ nose so she decided to go to____
clinic _____an operation_____ will straighten it.
a. been, her, a, for, which
b. be, his, a, for, who
c. been, her, the, for, who
41.
You_____ be very proud of your son______ so many prizes.

a. will, to win
b. will, wining
c. must, winning
42.
We thought our cousins _____ us when they were in town last week, but they didnt even
phone. I suppose they__________ too busy.
a.
would pay a visit, are all the time
b.
would visit, must have been
c.
will visit, are
43.
I have just_____ the garage to check whether theyve_____ my car, but I_____
get an answer.
a.
rung, fixed, cant
b.
ring, fixed, cannot
c.
rung, fix, cannot
44.
Why did you walk all the way from the station? You ________for a lift.
a. had to phoned
b. could have phoned
c. should to ring me up
45.
The expenses will be ____ by ______ taxpayer.
a.
supported, -
b.
borne, the
c.
borne, those
46.
It is one of__________ cities in England.
a. most polluted
b. the most polluted
c. polluted
47.
The_________ of the negotiations is uncertain yet.
a. results
b.
rules
c.
outcome
48.
He finally _____to get in touch with him.
a.
succeede
b.
c.
managed
succeeded
49.
There ______ great _____ between the two countries. Close relations _____ between them.
a. are, differences, exist
b. are, difference, exists
c. is a, difference, are
50.
She is _____ French and American.
a.
both
b.
c.
also
too
51.
He should ________ the waiter a bigger tip.
a. given
b. have given
c. gave
52.
He _______ in politics since the last ______ .
a. was interested, elections
b. has been interested, elections
c. have been interested, voting
53.
They are ______ good friends, I _____ I had a car to see them more often.
a. such, wish
b. my, want
c. - , wanted
54.
I ________never manage to remember how ______ that door.
a. can, to open
b. will, oppening
c. cannot, to open
55.
In the USA, young _______ are lucky to ______ to drive at sixteen in some states.
a. peoples, can
b. people, be allowed
c. people, allow
56.
I______ two years in ______United States several years ago.
a.
spent, -
b.
spend, -
c.
spent, the
57.
She ___________ alone for ten years, since her parents death .
a.
has been living
b.
has been leaving
c.
had been leaving
58.
Whatever arguments the Union leader used in ____ speech, he ____ failed to convince ____
nation.
a.
b.
c.
his, has, the

his, had, a
her, has, the
59.
Are you interested ____ photography?
a.
for
b.
c.
in
at
60.
I prefer travelling by airplane _____ its usually faster and more ______ than other means of
transportation.
a. although, comfortable
b. since, comfortable
c. furthermore, suitable
61.
It was your birthday yesterday, _________?
a. wasnt it
b. didnt it
c. or it wasnt
62.
Where will we be able to have lunch?
Dont worry. There are a lot of nice places ______ downtown.
a. for us eating
b. to eat at
c. for eating
63.
What would you do if you lost your job?
I guess _______ another one.
a. I would have looked for
b. I would look for
c. to look for
64.
Why have you decided not to buy the car?
Because I ________.
a. dont afford it
b. cant afford it
c. cant afford
65.
If you ______ an effort, you will finish your work by two oclock.
a. try
b. make
c. do
66.
John is a very _____ friend of mine and weve known each other for years.
a. near
b.
c.
firm
close
67.
a. leader
Ive been asked to be the ________ of ceremonies at our schools

graduation dinner.
b. speaker
c. master
68.
Your money will be ________ if you are not satisfied with our service.
a. rejoined
b. refunded
c. restored
69.
It is healthier to eat apples without __________ them.
a. cleaning
b. undoing
c. peeling
70.
Most of the tenants who ______in our apartment building are students.
a. rent
b. reside
c. set
71.
My teacher always ______ me on the back whenever I do good work.
a. hits
b. pats
c. hands
72.
He couldnt listen to his walkman because his mother had ______
the batteries.
a. tied
b. removed
c. changed
73.
I cant do this puzzle. I _______!
a. give out
b. give up
c. give off
74.
__________ of them could win the quiz. It was very difficult.
a. either
b. neither
c. both
75.
Flight nineteen from Paris is now arriving at ________ .

a. gate two
b. the gate two
c. the second gate
76.
The greater the demand, __________ the price.
a. the highest
b. higher
c. the higher
77.
The Oxford University was _______ in the thirteenth century.
a. founded
b. found
c. renovated
78.
We __________ swim near windsurfers.
a. wouldnt
b. oughtnt
c. shouldnt
79.
We never stop __________ a language.
a. learning
b. learn
c. to learn
80.
If I ________ you, Id write that letter straight away.
a. have been
b. had been
c. were
81.
I dont want to cook. Lets buy some ___________ food.
a. takehome
b. takeaway
c. takeoff
82.
They have some very lovely ________ in their garden.
a. booths
b. bushes
c. wigs
83.
His uncles son is her __________ .

a. brother-in-law
b. nephew
c. cousin
84.
He contributed a great deal to the development of our culture________.
a. writing, as a teacher and lecturer
b. writing, teaching and lecturing
c. writing, teaching and as a lecturer
85.
According to a recent report, the number of automobile accidents has
actually gone down. The reason for this decrease can be attributed to
better driver education.
Based on the above statements, there are fewer car accidents, because :
a.
there are better cars on the road
b.
drivers are better trained
c.
drivers are very educated
86.
Ticket prices: 30.00 One Way All Destinations, out of which:
50% discount for night-time trips;
Passengers who are 18 years of age and younger
pay 90% of the fare;
Passengers who are 5 years of age and younger
travel free-of-charge.
How much would you pay if you were sixteen years old?
a. more than 20.00
b. less than 15.00
c. 10 % off the regular fare
87.
I am a fictional character in a play by Shakespeare. I live in Verona.

My family are the sworn enemies of the Montagues, but unfortunately
I am madly in love with one of them. In our story, we get married
secretly, but then things start to go drastically wrong. The end of our
love story takes place in my familys vault where my lover poisons himself
and I end up stabbing myself with a dagger. Sad, isnt it? My name is...
a. Robert Kennedy
b. The Duke of Windsor
c. Juliet Capulet
88.
The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as

sugar or coffee. And I will pay more for that ability than for any
other under the sun. Who might these words belong to?
a. John D. Rockefeller
b. Benjamin Franklin
c. Albert Einstein
89.
Find the correct interpretation :
He gave an accurate description of the man.
a. He handled them a report about the man
b. He described the man accusingly
c. He gave a correct and exact description of the man
90.
Every writer is a student of human nature.
a. Writers always want to become students again.
b. Writers always learn about the human nature
c. Writers human nature is similar to students one
91.
Before they moved in, they cleaned the house thoroughly.
a. They cleaned the house from top to bottom and then they moved in
b. They went through the house to make sure it was clean before moving in
c. They decided to clean the house when they had moved in.
92.
They only knew basic language.
a. They had a very small vocabulary.
b. They were very coarse.
c. They used a simple computing language
93.
The USA is almost as large as Europe.
a.
Europe is slightly bigger than the USA.
b. Europe is as big as the USA.
c.
The USA is much bigger than Europe
94.
There were fifteen people besides me applying for the job
a. Fifteen people were standing next to me in the queue for the job
b. There were fifteen of us who wanted the job
c. I was not applying for the job
95.
As he walked through the door, she walked out.
a. He walked in and at the same time she walked out.
b. Before he walked in, she walked out
c. He walked in and then she walked out
96.
Please, take a seat!
a. Pick one up and take it away
b. I dont want all my seats any more
c. Sit down.
97.
How on earth did you find me?
a. Youll never find out where I am
b. It is quite difficult to get hold of me, but you did
c. What do you think of me?
98.
I am not actually on the list of candidates.
a.
b.
My name is not on the list of candidates.

My name is not on the list, but it will be soon.
c.
I withdrew my name from the list of candidates.

99.
He could have studied English last year.
a. He has studied English, but he doesnt any more.

b. He was able to study English last year.
c. He had the opportunity to study English but didnt take it.
100.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:
He was CONFIDENT in his approaches.
a.
trustful
b.
c.
certain
tolerant
101.
Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :
Helen was definitely a SHREWD woman.
a.
stupid
b.
c.
clever
direct
102.
His DESULTORY remarks made the visitors feel confused.

a. good
b. initial
c. untidy
103.
Her CONSPICUOUS achievements are her best recommendation.
a. well-known
b. remarkable
c. social
104.
The report was SCATHING about the lack of safety.
a. scornful
b. very critical
c. clear
105.
His RUGGED manners betrayed his low origins.
a. awful
b. indecent
c. coarse
106.
I was STUNNED by the news of her death.
a. impressed
b. shocked
c. stunted
107.
As he seemed to be a coward, everybody TAUNTED him.
a.
accused
b.
c.
ridiculed
pointed at
108.
She cast a FURTIVE glance at her partner.
a. brief
b. sly
c. casual
109.
Their sudden outburst was obviously genuine; it couldnt have been CONTRIVED.
a. false
b. planned
c. dissolute
110.
She was a THRIFTY housekeeper, an important matter to one of his small means and she
never wasted a penny.
a. kind
b. poor
c. sparing
111.
He proved himself a BOLD and ASTUTE commander .
a. brave, cunning
b. brave, engaged
c. fearless, severe
112.
With a sigh he TOSSED the programme back on to the table.
a.
put
b.
filled in
c.
cast
113.
Select the right answer :
a. Someone had broken into the office and stolen the files.
b. Someone had broken into the office and stole the files.
114.
a.
Her advisor was pleased with the topic which she had chose for her
thesis
b.
Her advisor was pleased with the topic which she had chosen for
her thesis.
115.
a.
Having eaten and drunk too much the night before, he woke up with a
headache.
b.
Having eaten and drank too much the night before, he woke
up with a headache.
116.
a. The streets are wet; it should have rained last night.
b. The streets are wet; it must have rained last night.
117.
a. You had better to hurry if you dont want to miss the bus.
b. You had better hurry if you dont want to miss the bus.
118.
a.
Do you like to come to a party on Saturday?
b. Would you like to come to a party on Saturday?
119.
a. His father had hoped that he go into business with him.
b. His father had hoped that he would go into business with him.
120.
a. Tom had a tooth filled.
b. Tom had a tooth fill.
121.
a. She made the baby to take a nap.
b. She made the baby take a nap.
122.
a. I owe you twenty dollars, wont I?
b. I owe you twenty dollars, dont I?
123.
Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :
Between you and..she has twenty years advantage over me :
a. I
b. me
124.
He liked to know the ins and..of anything once it had captured his interests.
a. outs
b. ups
125.
I believe it was agreed that our legal colleagues here would report our decision to the
moderator, as soon as it was signed and.. .
a. final
b.
sealed
126.
She drank..tea.
a. feeble
b. weak
127.
She was dressed as on the day before, in white frock and her shiny white boots with
their.heels.
a. tall
b. high
128.
My travellers cheques were in an.pocket.
a. inner
b. inward
129.
Dont forget to..the light when you leave.
a. turn off
b. close
130. Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :
Its good to get away from the city and visit the
a. field
b. country
131.
Choose the correct name for the place described below :
You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables here.
a. greengrocers
b. butchers
132.
You can put money in your account here.
a. ATM
b. bank
133.
You can buy stamps, and send letters here.
a. post office
b. newsagents
134.
Translate into English (choose the correct sentence) :
Incearca sa nu ai de-a face cu asemenea oameni.
a. Try not to deal with such people.
b. Try to deal not with these peoples.
135.
Translate into English ( choose the correct sentence) :
L-am convins sa creada acest lucru.
a. I convinced him into believing it.
b. I argued him into believing it.
136.
E imposibil ca Roger sa fi negat acest lucru.
a. Roger cant have denied it.
b. Roger mustnt have denied it.
137.
Probabil ca au fost multi solicitanti anul acela.
a. There may have been many applicants that year.
b. There must have been many applicants that year.
138.
Translate into English ( choose the correct sentence) :
Am auzit pasi la apartamentul vecinilor mei de la etajul cinci.
a. I heard footsteps in my neighbours flat on the 5th floor.

b. I heard steps in my neighbours apartment on fifth floor.
139.
Ar trebui sa lucrezi mult si sa iti termini experimentele.
a. You would to work much and bring your experiments to end.
b. You ought to work much and bring your experiments to an end.
140.
Choose the best alternative to complete each sentence :
.. me a favour .
a. make
b. do
141.
Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
Thank you for the trouble youve.
a. taken
b. done
142.
How about going one of these days ?
a. in the country on
b. to the country
143.
You dont like to be. when you area business talk.
a. disturb, deploying
b. disturbed, having
144.
Could you help me.this translation ?
a. with
b. at
145.
This building.many offices.
a. comprehends
b. houses
146.

Henry was. and felt he couldnt say a word.
a. in the corner
b. cornered
147.
Ms. Smith, is Paul Johnson, our new accountant.
a. that person
b. this
148.
Secondary..is vitally important for young people. School plays an essential role in
preparing them for
a. tuition, adultness
b. education, adulthood
149.
I am writing to apply for theof Assistant Manager.
a. position
b. title
150. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :
He qualified as an economist in 1995 and set up in.in Sheffield.
a. business
b. company
151.
After leaving school, hein a solicitors office.
a. practiced
b. was working
152.
She earns herby telling fortunes at the seaside.
a. rent
b. living
COMPLETION
1.
Complete the sentence with : of, about, at, to, for, in, next to, or by :
Youll have to introduce yourself..the person who is sittingyou
.a symposium or conference.
scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

2.
Complete the sentence with : of, about, at, to, for, in, next to, or by :
Its healthy to have lots different friendsdifferent levels...
intimacy because not only is it impossible to be close, its also undesirable.

3.
Complete the sentence with : with, in, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or
by :
Most..us have friends as close as family, whom, . a difficult moment
wed call..3 a.m..consolation or advice because we know they wont
reject us.

4.
Complete the sentence with : with, in, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by
:
The authorities education should make sure that the subjects taught ..
schools are value. the outside world.

5.
Complete the sentence with : in, with, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by
:
Teleworkers communicate ..their supervisorstelephone, fax or e-mail;
they usually transfer information.their own computerthe office
computer..electronic means.

6.
Complete the sentence with : in, up, against, to, or at :
Have you ever beenEngland?

What time does our plane arrive..London?
I met an old friendHenri Coanda Airport.

7.
Complete the sentence with : for, against, in, out, to, up, of or among :
He wanted to fight.. the enemies .. his country.

I took yousomebody else.
He was..friends.

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Facultatea de Management Financiar Contabil Bucureti

Specializarea Contabilitate i informatic de gestiune

Anul universitar 2007-2008

Disciplina: Limba englez 1

Teleworkers are people who work in companies not for companies.

Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false (F).

The seat of the European Commission is in Strassbourg.

Dont work so hard. You________ very tired.

The people_______ house were staying in live in England.

I havent finished my homework_______.

Im not really as_________ as you think I am.

red, new, woolen

woolen, new, red

You_____ be very proud of your son______ so many prizes.

would pay a visit, are all the time

would visit, must have been

will visit, are

rung, fixed, cant

ring, fixed, cannot

rung, fix, cannot

has been living

has been leaving

had been leaving

his, has, the

Ive been asked to be the ________ of ceremonies at our schools

Flight nineteen from Paris is now arriving at ________ .

The greater the demand, __________ the price.

The Oxford University was _______ in the thirteenth century.

His uncles son is her __________ .

there are better cars on the road

drivers are better trained

drivers are very educated

I am a fictional character in a play by Shakespeare. I live in Verona.

The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as

The USA is much bigger than Europe

My name is not on the list of candidates.

I withdrew my name from the list of candidates.

a. He has studied English, but he doesnt any more.

His DESULTORY remarks made the visitors feel confused.

a. I heard footsteps in my neighbours flat on the 5th floor.

Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

Complete the sentence with : in, up, against, to, or at :

Have you ever beenEngland?

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

He wanted to fight.. the enemies .. his country.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

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