English TestRenmin University of China(EMBA)PART I: Complete each of the following sentences with the proper form of the word given in brackets. Write the word on the Answer Sheet. （10%）1. Increasing ____________ (compete) in the technology industries in Asia will force companies to recruit more qualified candidates. Competition2. In the case of flight delays or any other unexpected changes in schedules, the meeting will be moved to a more ____________ (suit) time. Suitable3. The recruitment and development of effective international managers requires —____________ (consider) financial resources and can be hard to justify at budget meetings. Considerable4. Looking further ahead, I firmly believe that this company can continue to deliver strong, __________ (sustain) growth, enabling us to stay at the forefront of the research-based pharmaceutical industry. Sustainable5. I have full __________ (confident) in our ability to remain a major player in our industry. ConfidencePART II: INCOMPLETE SENTENCESDirections: This part of the test has incomplete sentences. Four words or phrases, marked (A), (B), (C), (D), are given beneath each sentence. You are to choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, write down the answer. （10%）1. For several years now, we have seen a marked _________ in attendance and exhibitions at the PCB design conferences. A(A) increase (B) increased (C) increasing (D) to increase2. Make sure that transportation to and from the river is arranged to your __________. B(A) satisfactory (B) satisfaction (C) satisfy (D) to satisfy3. Maria has been ------- appointed to serve as the chairperson for the treasury committee, but the position will not be permanently filled until later this month. A(A) provisionally (B) comparably (C) restrictively (D) critically4. Construction crews have torn up the town's main road ____________ find that the undergroundwater system is in the way of their plans. B(A) so as (B) only to (C) even though (D) in order that5. _____________ the company's official financial advisor, Mr. Jefferson is privy to top-secret information and statistics about the company's performance. C(A) To be (B) Be (C) Being (D) Has been6. To keep health, we have to keep _______ hours. DA) reliable B) regular C) reluctant D) religious7. Friends might not be always trust-worthy, but dogs are; they have long been regarded as the most _______ company of human beings. BA) reliable B) regular C) reluctant D) religious8. Christmas is not just a _______ holiday now. People other than Christians also celebrate it. BA) reliable B) regular C) reluctant D) religious9. Although he is in financial difficulties, he is _______ to accept my offer of the loan of twenty thousand dollars. CA) reliable B) regular C) reluctant D) religious10. After the mutiny, the captain of the merchant ship was left behind in some _______ island in the Pacific Ocean. BA) residential B) remote C) risky D) ridiculousPART III: READING COMPREHENSIONDirections: The questions in this part of the test are based on a selection of reading materials, such as notices, letters, forms, newspaper and magazine articles, and advertisements. You are to choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each question. Then, write it on your answer sheet. Answer all questions following each reading selection on the basis of what is stated or implied in that selection. （20%）Questions 1-2 refer to the following card.1. When did the guest receive this card?(A) When making a room reservation(B) When checking into the hotel(C) When ordering a meal at a restaurant(D) When paying the bill2. Who issued this card to the guest?(A) P. Angelo(B) Ms. Martelli(C) The hotel manager(D) The restaurant cashierBAQuestion 3 refers to the following notice.The Museum of Technology is a “hands-on” museum, designed for people to experience science at work. Visitors are encouraged to use, test, and handle the objects on display. Special demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second Wednesdays of each month at 13:30. Open Tuesday–Friday 12:00–16:30, Saturday 10:00–17:30, and Sunday 11:00–16:30.3. When during the month can visitors see special demonstrations?(A) Every weekend.(B) The first two Wednesdays.(C) One afternoon a week.(D) Every other Wednesday.BQuestions 4-7 refer to the following advertisement.4.What will happen to this telephone if the electrical power is interrupted?A. It will have to be repaired.B. It will automatically switch to a clear channel.C. It will be operated by a battery.D. It will not work during the interruption.5. How will the purchaser know when a message was recorded?A. The answering machine records the time and date.B. Callers must give the date and time of the message.C. The system includes a stamp for printed messages.D. The telephone provides a date-retrieval mode.6. What should the purchaser do if there is static on a channel?A. Switch channelsB. Lower the volume controlC. Activate the battery packD. Retrieve a message7. What is the sale price?A. $40B. $50C. $150D. $190 CAACQuestions 8-10 refer to the following bulletin.8.Who probably wrote this notice?A. Union representativesB. ManagementC. Insurance agentsD. The personnel department9. Which of the following describes employees who would probably ignore this notification?A. Those not covered by a health planB. Those dissatisfied with their health planC. Those covered by a spouse’s health planD. Those ready to change their insurance10. Why is participation recommended?A. The employer pays little, but the security is excellent.B. There will be no further opportunity to enroll for a year.C. Changes may be made in the following year.D. The employer pays the entire cost of the insurance.DCB。