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UNIT REVIEW 4: GREAT IDEAS

SECTION NUMBER OF QUESTIONS NUMBER OF TOPICS

Vocabulary 10
Grammar 10
Listening 20
Reading 10
Writing 10 1
Speaking 1
I. VOCABULARY
1. A lot of people buy our product in summer. We should ………. this opportunity to launch
the new model.
A. take advantage of B. have a chance of
C. have the use of D. take care of
2. What should we do to ………. our social status?
A. increase B. raise C. rise D. grow
3. Fabtek company intends to ………. the market which was closed to it before.
A. keep B. open C. enter D. sell
4. If the company wants to offer more choice to existing customers, it'll extend its product ………. .
A. diversity B. quality C. quantity D. range
5. Every product is made to………. a need, or to satisfy customer demand.
A. meet B. respond C. please D. fill
6. We have ………. a real breakthrough in the search for peace.
A. earned B. looked C. made D. done
7. The most outstanding feature of this machine is that it can help to ………. waste during the
process of manufacture.
A. reduce B. increase C. go down D. cut out
8. A product is called a "green" one when it can satisfy some criteria for ………. the environment.
A. keeping B. conserving C. protecting D. cleaning
9. This type of shoes has such a special use that it can………. a gap in the market.
A. fulfill B. fill C. suit D. close
10. As they've produced a successful model of computers, they deserve to ………. an
award for their creativity.
A. offer B. win C. climb D. keep
II. GRAMMAR
1. Last month we …………. some ideas into practice, so our business …………. more
profits.
A. put / was making B. was putting / made
C. put / made D. was putting / was making
2. I was trying to look for a job when suddenly I …………. an interesting one in the newspaper.
A. was finding B. found C. founded D. was founding
3. We …………. when someone knocked at the door.
A. talked B. have talked C. were talking D. are talking
4. We …………. in the meeting room while they were making so much noise outside.
A. discussed B. have discussed C. were discussing D. had discussed
5. I'm sorry for not receiving your call at 9.30 this morning, I …………. some arrangements
for the conference tomorrow.
A. made B. had made C. have been making D. was making

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6. The rent………….. by 5 percent, so we decided to close the shop.

A. increased B. have increased C. have been increasing D. was increasing
7. At that time, we …………. to overcome the crisis by reducing costs and making some staff
redundant.
A. was trying B. were trying C. tried D. try
8. When we set up this company, we …………. to make it become a famous one.
A. was wanting B. had wanted C. want D. wanted
9. . …………. the other hand, some products are developed in response…………. customer
research.
A. On / for B. In / to C. On / to D. In / for
10. They have made a breakthrough …………. having a perfect idea for recycling waste.
A. with B. in C. on D. by
II. LISTENING
Exercise 1: Listen and decide whether these statements are True, False or Not given.
Put a tick (✔) in the right column.
Statements True False Not given

1. Ideas for new products can come from expanding v

product ranges or seizing market opportunities.
2. New products can be developed by meeting v
consumer demands through research.
3. It saves time, money and effort for a company to v
develop a product that is similar to another one.
4. All consumers buy new products to obtain a new, v
more upmarket image.
5. Companies make a huge profit from developing v
products that raise customers’ status.
Exercise 2: Listen and fill in the blank with the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Starbucks has opened a coffee shop in Japan's ______ (6) of Kyoto. It is unlike any other
Starbucks as it has three tatami rooms. Tatami is a traditional straw matting used for floors in
Japan. There are no chairs in the tatami rooms. People sit on cushions on the tatami. The
coffee shop is in a 100-year-old house in a ______ (7) of Kyoto. It is on the attractive Ninen-
zaka shopping street between two UNESCO World Heritage, ______ (8). The area is popular
with tourists. Some of them wear Japanese kimono to go sightseeing in.
Starbucks wants to make sure its shop ______ (9) with its traditional surroundings. There are
no neon signs or giant logos. Instead, there is a traditional dark-blue curtain over the front
door with a black logo printed on it. Starbucks reformed the house in the ______ (10) and
created a Japanese garden for people to look at.
6. A. ancient cap it all B. ancient capped all
C. ancient cap a tail D. ancient capital
7. A. history area B. historic area
C. historical area D. historian area
8. A. list it temples B. wrist it temples
C. listed temples D. leased temples
9. A. blends in B. blends on
C. brand in D. brands in
10. A. traditional styles B. traditional stylish
C. traditional styled D. traditional style
Exercise 3: Listen and choose the best option.
11. What is the conversation mainly about?

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A. To discuss potential marketing strategies.

B. To decide the launch date for a new product.
C. To review the sales performance of the DM 2000 product.
D. To brainstorm ideas for product improvement.
12. Why does Mei propose a June launch?
A. To align with vacation seasons.
B. To gain an early advantage in the market.
C. To allow more time for product development.
D. To synchronize with competitors' launch dates.
13. What does Wan suggest?
A. He suggests launching the product in June.
B. He suggests launching the product in September.
C. He suggests launching the product in July.
D. He suggests delaying the launch date.
14. What's the final decision of the team?
A. The team decides to launch in June.
B. The team opts for a September launch.
C. The team considers postponing the launch.
D. The team decides to launch in July.
15. What can be inferred about the team's decision-making process?
A. They carefully consider each team member's opinion before deciding.
B. They prioritize efficiency over discussion.
C. They tend to follow the majority opinion without much concern.
D. They consider various factors before drawing a conclusion.
Exercise 4: You are going to listen to a short talk. For each question, choose the answer
which you think fits best according to what you hear.
16. Where most likely is this announcement being made?
A. At an airport
B. At a train station
C. At a shopping center
D. At an amusement park
17. What does the speaker say is now available?
A. An expanded cafeteria
B. A renovated waiting area
C. Complimentary Internet access
D. Automated ticketing machines
18. What is mentioned about the user instructions?
A. They are available on the Web site
B. They are offered in different languages.
C. They are written on each ticket.
D. They can be found inside the merchandise packaging
Exercise 5: You are going to listen to a short talk. For each question, choose the answer
which you think fits best according to what you hear.
19. According to the speaker, what will the business do in September?
A. Implement a recycling program
B. Launch an advertising campaign
C. Open a new manufacturing plant
D. Raise the salary of its employees
20. What does the mayor anticipate will happen in Laxton?
A. More traffic laws will be passed.

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B. Employment opportunities will increase.

C. An energy policy will be revised
D. Public transportation services will improve
III. READING
Exercise 1: Choose one word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
The newly redesigned Sigma Seven sedans have arrived! Come to Manny's Car Dealership
and _____ (1) them out. The Seven is available in three models. _____ (2). It comes with a
standard four-cylinder engine that maximizes fuel efficiency. For those wanting a sportier
ride, the Seven X delivers. With a powerful six-cylinder engine, it has impressive
acceleration and handles like a race car. But if you _____ (3) comfort and styling above all
else, the Seven Lux is the car for you. You get the powerful six-cylinder engine with leather
seats and other luxury features. Stop by today for a free test drive of the new Sigma Seven.
_____ (4) are sure to be _____ (5) !
1. A. check B. checks C. checking D. to check
2.
A. You will probably want to buy them all.
B. There are lots of ways to help you decide.
C. The new model features many upgrades.
D. The Seven Eco is perfect for commuters.
3. A. prefer B. know C. present D. design
4. A. He B. You C. They D. There
5. A. impressed B. impressive C. impress D. impressing
Exercise 2: Read the text and choose the best option.
As of January 1st all new employees will be subject to a 3 month probationary period.
Medical, holiday, and flextime benefits will not apply to new staff members until the full 3
months have expired. After the three months have been completed, please contact your
employees and inform them that their probationary period has ended. The HR department
will contact you by email 2 days in advance to remind you of the date. Thank you for your
cooperation.
6. What is the main purpose of this memo?
A. To inform all employees of a new expiration date.
B. To put staff members on probation.
C. To introduce the HR department.
D. To inform supervisors of a change in policy.
7. When does the change come into effect?
A. Today.
B. In 2 days.
C. In 3 months.
D. On January 1st.
Working out where great ideas come from is one of the big puzzles of modern management.
Corporate research laboratories and in house product development groups are only part of the
answer. Innovative products and processes can come from start-ups, competitors, university
campuses and ordinary employees.
8. Which sentence is True?
A. Some new ideas come from new businesses.
B. Most new ideas come from in-house research.
C. No new ideas come from in-house research.
D. Most new ideas come from university campuses.
Users are often the first to develop many, and perhaps most, new industrial and commercial
products. For example, 3M, the industrial products group, has programmes in place to collect

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ideas generated by key users. Von Hippel found that these products at 3M were likely to be
more innovative, enjoy higher market share, have greater potential to develop into an entire
product line.
9. Which sentence is True?
A. Users often have no idea how to develop new products.
B. 3M uses consumers' ideas to create new products.
C. Von Hippel did not like consumers' ideas.
D. 3M's market share has become smaller.
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10. Where is the text from?
A. A message from a business to a current client
B. An advertisement for a new business service
C. An email from an employer to his employees
D. A newspaper article about a new business's success
IV. WRITING
Exercise 1: Put the words in the correct order.
1. They / want / increase/ sales / so/ launch / several products / last year.
1. They wanted to increase sales, so they launched several products last year.
2.At that time / we / try / enter/ Middle East Market.
1. At that time, we tried to enter the Middle East Market.
3. While / we/ attend/ Trade Fair / London, / I / meet / old boss / accident.
1. While we attended the Trade Fair in London, I accidentally met my old boss.
4. When / they / buy / company / they / make / lot / people there / redundant.
1. When they bought the company, they made a lot of people there redundant.
5. We / should / offer / 10% discount / customer / who / place / regular order.
1. We should offer a 10% discount to customers who place regular orders.

Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning.

1. Copying the ideas of the others is completely wrong.
1. It is completely wrong to copy the ideas of others.
2. Unless we go to the Trade Fair, we will miss a great opportunity.
1. If we don't go to the Trade Fair, we will miss a great opportunity.
3. Freestyle should target stores which only sell sports equipment.
1. It's a good idea for Freestyle to target stores that only sell sports equipment.
4. He checked the machine while he was visiting the factory.
1. During his visit to the factory, he checked the machine.
5. They offered some promotions so that they could increase their sales.
1. In order to increase their sales, they offered some promotions.
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Exercise 3: Paragraph writing

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Write a paragraph (80-100 words) to give your opinion on the following question:
"Should smoking be banned in offices?"
Suggestion:

● You need to state your opinion about a topic and the reasons for it.

● The language below can be used when writing about your opinion.

▪ Stating your opinion: In my opinion, .../ Personally, I think that .../ To my mind, ...

▪ Giving the reasons by listing points: First(ly)/ first of all; Second(ly)/ Moreover/
In addition; Last(ly)/ Finally
V. SPEAKING
Describe a successful business you know.
You should say at least:

● What it is

● How you know about it

● How it becomes successful

And explain how you felt about it

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