PRACTICE TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION Duration 60 minutes – 80 questions Choose the best answer (A,B,C and D) then marks it on your answer sheet for each questions from question 1 to 80 1. Vodafone is pushing ahead with a takeover bid for Germany's biggest cable operator, Kabel Deutschland, as part of its strategy to _____________ media services in Europe, its biggest market. (A) dominate (B) terminate (C) stipulate (D) allocate 2. Music market is encroaching world our music ____________ , powerful though it still has good songs and meaningful existence, but it also can be counted on the fingers. (A) aggressively (B) objectively (C) enviably (D) formidably 3. When someone is unable to cover the costs of their health care, those costs eventually fall back on taxpayers to ___________ through the form of government programs and financing. (A) mobilize (B) subsidize (C) harmonize (D) patronize 4. Local governments should _______________ excessive borrowing and land sales, and push through reforms to reduce the reliance on large scale investment. (A) do away with (B) evolve out of (C) clamp down on (D) make up for 5. Parties that are ignorant of pricing terms and their effects on risk allocation may _____________ liabilities or waste money in unforeseen ways, and they may spend resources in resolving disputes that only have minor economic consequences. (A) expand (B) extend (C) exist (D) exclude 6. Most of the people would however go for a blend of both high quality and ________________ price. (A) prestigious (B) monopolistic (C) congenial (D) eminent 7. There's no _______________ reason that service jobs at profitable corporations, say, in restaurants and big box stores, should pay so little. (A) momentous (B) pervasive (C) coincident (D) intrinsic 8. Individual interviews with the singers create a more ____________ vibe, with discussions ranging from their musical influences to expressions of homesickness and awe at their rapid rise to popularity. (A) intimate (B) pivotal (C) magnificent (D) liable 9. If you take a ______________ perspective, these movies represent access and a way of democratizing the fan experience. (A) clerical (B) intrinsic (C) definitive (D) benevolent 10. It is a slight decision with ___________ consequences: it signals with a trumpet the prime ministerial candidate's willingness to embrace radical proposals and his acceptance that the federal bureaucracy is failing in its tasks. (A) categorical (B) eminent (C) momentous (D) predominant 11. We are very _______________ of the importance of this situation to the entire Park City community and we look forward to bringing this situation and its uncertainty to a conclusion. (A) cognizant (B) monopolistic (C) trivial (D) superfluous 12. Coupled with low mortgage rates, today's lower prices mean that home price affordability is at its most ___________ level in decades. (A) vibrant (B) optimal (C) tentative (D) glorious 13. It is easy to see this _________________ visual play as an homage to spending in a city addicted to shopping. (A) grievious (B) congenial (C) separate (D) opulent 14. Business activity in the U.S. expanded in August for a fourth _____________ month, a sign that manufacturing is strong enough to support recovery in the world's biggest economy. (A) incredible (B) expeditious (C) consecutive (D) energetic 15. The payments also comply with the law, which calls for _______ for costs associated with intelligence requests. (A) reimbursement (B) enforcement (C) indictment (D) acquirement 16. Global development disability, which the complainant prefers to call "mental _____________ ", includes common signs such as limited reasoning, poor social skills and judgment, communication difficulties and aggressive behaviour. (A) circulation (B) retardation (C) fabrication (D) exception 17. Assets such as gold have been boosted by central bank ________ over the past four years. (A) popularity (B) security (C) triviality (D) liquidity 18. The transport and logistics community is willing to pay tolls to improve the quality of the road network, and reduce operating costs in terms of asset utilisation, fuel use, vehicle _____________ and wages. (A) maintenance (B) admission (C) orientation (D) seizure 19. Meanwhile, the company has also made changes to its accounting policies to ____________ the asset depreciation schedule, which resulted in 90 million yuan less depreciable costs in 2013, and 67.5 million yuan more in net profit. (A) exclude (B) exist (C) extend (D) expend 20. Failure to pay such fines can result in eviction and potential _____________ of a property. (A) subcription (B) condemnation (C) validation (D) objection 21. Electronic music is more a cultural movement todat than a music one, and today's youth generation has more power than any other before to ensure its _____________ and continued expansion. (A) prosperity (B) survival (C) violence (D) tournament 22. Law _____________ agencies can use the number to track stolen items through the California Department of Justice and National Crime Information Center computer systems. (A) enforcement (B) fulfillment (C) refreshment (D) infringement 23. One of the reasons Chappelle abandoned his sketch comedy series at its peak of ________ was that he grew uncomfortable with the response to his racially charged humor from white audiences. (A) triviality (B) solidarity (C) festivity (D) popularity 24. To lend further ___________ to these numbers, let's investigate Agudelo's direct influence on possession. (A) substitution (B) credence (C) volatility (D) reliance 25. The new ____________ technology that allows all employees within an organization to share a passion, concerns, ideas and comments. (A) pertinent (B) viable (C) schematic (D) interactive 26. However, in spite of the months of relative calm on the bond market and signs of timid recovery in the Eurozone, the __________ of the problem is not surprising. (A) turbulence (B) prominence (C) recurrence (D) incidence 27. Welsh said it remains to be seen how the DPD and other departments will handle the results of kits for victims who were not ___________ and whether they will reach out to the victims. (A) cooperative (B) nominative (C) deliberative (D) recreative 28. Performance bonuses, stock options and executive perks actually may increase income substantially, although these ____________ packages are often roundly criticized. (A) compensation (B) separation (C) vindication (D) exemption 29. It's widely believed that China is the world's __________ manufacturer of solar panels because of its low labor costs and strong government support. (A) evasive (B) dominant (C) omnipotent (D) prosperous 30. Electronic security systems are installed in houses for several purposes such as____________ detection, assurance of their safety, and more. (A) possession (B) submission (C) omission (D) intrusion 31. High debt is common in the gaming industry, so investors judge stock prices by comparing enterprise value, or stock value plus net debt, with earnings before interest, taxes and ____________ . (A) tabulation (B) depreciation (C) equation (D) gratification 32. Log on to MyrtleBeachOnline.com to view an interactive map of adult businesses this new ____________ will impact, which includes financial and business information for each business. (A) insurance (B) relevance (C) ordinance (D) grievance 33. There is no question of reversing these policies just because there is some ____________ in capital and currency markets. (A) turbulence (B) concurrence (C) existence (D) inherence 34. The rocket's automatic body inspection system is a groundbreaking feature that enables a control room computer to prompt a computer mounted on the rocket to measure the ____________ of the rocket body with its sensors. (A) motivation (B) interaction (C) circulation (D) orientation 35. Medical representatives are only ordinary workers, fighting for their job protection and against ___________ by the drug companies. (A) invasion (B) repression (C) pervasion (D) omission 36. Despite the strong differences of opinion about what should be done to clean up our waters, no one questioned the importance of our precious water resources to the economic ____________ of the town and the special quality of life here. (A) mobility (B) stability (C) vitality (D) prosperity 37. The machine is designed for repetitive tasks that rarely require ____________ , such as packing items into boxes or assembling electronics, and not for more unpredictable tasks, like those involved in cooking. (A) discretion (B) violation (C) subjection (D) rotation 38. However, all countries being sovereign, it is a bit of a challenge to imagine how sovereign countries can be forced into ____________ to mandatory arbitration if they do not wish to. (A) vindication (B) jurisdiction (C) objection (D) subjection 39. Check the level of investment risk within your personal pension, otherwise you may be shocked to find the value seriously reduced by any stock market ____________ close to retirement. (A) punctuality (B) mobility (C) volatility (D) security 40. Students must have a bachelor's degree and required science coursework to be eligible for ____________ into the program. (A) admission (B) concession (C) extension (D) omission 41. But, as in many emerging cities, rapid urbanisation has brought serious problems such as rising social inequality, interminable traffic jams, environmental ____________ and corruption. (A) nomination (B) degradation (C) litigation (D) interdiction 42. In its operations the company noticed a major gap in the supply chain industry, in particular the ____________ of goods from vehicles such as trucks. (A) transference (B) occurrence (C) adherence (D) prominence 43. The high rate of ____________ and natural growth rate of our population in urban areas highlight the need for building new cities as existing ones are overburdened. (A) migration (B) correction (C) obstruction (D) exemption 44. While many economists say the precise year of returning to balance is of little significance provided the deficit is shrinking and headed toward surpluses, the timing is politically important for the ____________ government. (A) interactive (B) definitive (C) obstructive (D) conservative 45. Social media could allow financial crimes investigators to proactively identify new topics and content categories, and determine their ___________ to current topics and individuals of concern. (A) resistance (B) relevance (C) reliance (D) reluctance 46. Our most recent passenger survey also showed a decline in satisfaction with punctuality; ____________, only 42 per cent of passengers felt they had got value for money on their ticket with commuters even less so. (A) however (B) therefore (C) furthermore (D) meanwhile 47. But today, the growing ____________, of the Internet has virtually eliminated geographic boundaries. (A) violation (B) prominence (C) superiority (D) evasion 48. Wherever there is a ____________, sense of community, a paper that serves the special informational needs of that community will remain indispensable to a significant portion of its residents. (A) pervasive (B) reliant (C) inherent (D) viable 49. PCs are in a ____________, decline regardless of operating system which powered those machines. (A) prosperous (B) evasive (C) categorical (D) incredible 50. Patients suffer from pain, fatigue and exhaustion, ____________, moods, as well as functional limitations; these symptoms are accompanied by a loss of quality of life, independence and participation in social and occupational activities. (A) magnificent (B) harmonious (C) defiant (D) depressive 51. While Facebook requests are generally assumed to be related to law enforcement, there have been cases of ____________, governments using the social site to monitor political activists. (A) impressive (B) repressive (C) expansive (D) pervasive 52. The waiver followed a ____________, directive that state regulators collaborate with communities that want to build reservoirs, which normally face stiff regulatory hurdles because they're environmentally destructive. (A) definitive (B) legislative (C) proactive (D) conservative 53. Higher rates will also help retirees earn more income on safer investments, although there is a lag before financial institutions raise the ____________, rates offered on savings and term deposits. (A) dismal (B) cooperative (C) litigious (D) monopolistic 54. The advanced technologies are part of a larger initiative to enable cars to avoid accidents autonomously even if a driver does not take ____________, actions. (A) evasive (B) coincident (C) trivial (D) gorgeous 55. Every fundraising campaign we produce is unique and tailored to meet the specific needs of the fundraising organization while extending ____________, support to community merchants. (A) legible (B) vibrant (C) reciprocal (D) stringent 56. Decisions about _____ tests, medical procedures, and medication use should include consideration of the individual's prognosis, choices, personal values, desired level of comfort, and dignity. (A) inherent (B) grievious (C) extensive (D) diagnostic 57. The report paints a positive outlook for the mobile sector as the pricing power returns to operators on the back of lessening competitive pressures and ____________, regulatory environment. (A) enviable (B) congenial (C) magnificent (D) dominant 58. hen I first arrived in Australia and got a job in ____________, broking, the dealers assistant came up to me on my first day and asked me what qualifications I would like to put on my business card. (A) expeditious (B) coherent (C) institutional (D) pervasive 59. Thus, we have to constantly upgrade our technology, ____________, the external environment and cater to the demand of overseas markets. (A) deprive of (B) figure out (C) except for (D) adapt to 60. We take several ____________ measures to limit this occurrence. (A) consecutive (B) proactive (C) tentative (D) definitive 61. For years, there was speculation that Vodafone would want to get out of the business so it could concentrate on its European operations, but the right price and tax ___________ of any deal had always held up any definitive agreement. (A) tabulations (B) implications (C) stipulations (D) compensations 62. Getting to market sooner rather than later is all the more ____________, actions for a borrower with large needs. (A) pertinent (B) glorious (C) offensive (D) enviable 63. MarketSmith also has a barrage of screens, and you can create your own, but it requires a ____________ subscription. (A) expeditious (B) occurrent (C) separate (D) punctual 64. The administration will cancel __________ administrative procedures and make it easier for foreign firms to set up business in this trade zone. (A) superfluous (B) monopolistic (C) transcendent (D) possessive 65. The ____________, fruit sticker was first conceived by supermarkets and their compulsion to label everything, but they've been the bane of consumers and fruit packers ever since. (A) invasive (B) stringent (C) prosperous (D) ubiquitous 66. Members should ____________, voting in respect of any resolution which he is an interested party. (A) oppose to (B) abstain from (C) succeed in (D) embark on 67. Since the cover photo is the ____________, piece of real estate on your page, it's a good idea to check with your team before making this change to make certain that you're keeping in line with your company's larger branding guidelines. (A) energetic (B) coincident (C) predominant (D) reciprocal 68. Help schools and teachers to students is limited, incapable of direct instruction, so low quality is ____________ . (A) legible (B) inherent (C) homogenous (D) possessive 69.The chart below is another attempt to evaluate the historical context for this index as a ____________, indicator of the economy. (A) evasive (B) reliant (C) punctual (D) coincident 70. Although there are no ____________, victory as expected but Tottenham are still highly valued in this season. (A) omnipotent (B) monumental (C) viable (D) defiant 71. The results show that the program increases the percentage of patients who quit smoking before surgery, and may increase the number who remain ____________, from smoking one month later. (A) recreative (B) exclusive (C) abstinent (D) concordant 72. To further simplify the calculations for ____________ purposes, we will not get into present value calculations. (A) illustrative (B) coherent (C) explosive (D) monopolistic 73. Japan's economy emerged from recession in 2012 and data for much of this year has shown the benefits of monetary easing from the central bank and the government's drive to ____________, growth. (A) accelerate (B) vindicate (C) stimulate (D) liquidate 74. There has been the market's ________ acceptance that China both has a major debt problem and is no longer to be relied on for growth. (A) irritable (B) enviable (C) condemnable (D) depreciable 75. The demand for the program has again prompted our Board of Directors to __________ funds to help organizations in our members' communities meet their operational needs, and free up funding to accomplish their affordable housing missions. (A) nominate (B) allocate (C) terminate (D) obligate 76. When you're working with very little money you've got to be ____________ . (A) interactive (B) instructive (C) indicative (D) inventive 77. We think the most likely theory is that it is an ____________, of work, because that word has a history of being used in similar ways, with dancers being encouraged to 'work it. (A) motivation (B) compensation (C) alternation (D) interaction 78. For this reason, Wilbrecht said she would not ____________ the neural development as positive or negative and emphasized that there is confusion surrounding the notion that these developments are necessarily beneficial. (A) summarize (B) categorize (C) patronize (D) emphasize 79. One approach is to ____________, individuals' sense of social responsibility. (A) except for (B) focus on (C) result in (D) appeal to 80. After all, the government's job is to regulate competition, not join in; it should ____________ unfair competition, not block fair access. (A) define (B) deter (C) detach (D) denounce . PRACTICE TEST OF ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION Duration 60 minutes – 80 questions Choose the best answer (A,B,C and D) then marks it on your answer sheet for each questions. through the California Department of Justice and National Crime Information Center computer systems. (A) enforcement (B) fulfillment (C) refreshment (D) infringement 23. One of the reasons Chappelle. and push through reforms to reduce the reliance on large scale investment. (A) do away with (B) evolve out of (C) clamp down on (D) make up for 5. Parties that are ignorant of pricing terms and