Nyelv Angol Kozep Minta

7/28/2019 Nyelv Angol Kozep Minta

1/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

KITEX

KERESKEDELMI SZAKMAI NYELVVIZSGA

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Listening 1Female voice

July 11I left on my trip today. Having been overseas before, I felt somewhat at ease with the idea of travelingabroad, particularly since I lived in Asia for a number of years.

July 12

In the first city I went out to visit some of the local sites. I was surprised at the number of peopleselling their goods in different marketplaces, and I quickly figured out the custom of bargaining over

the price before you buy something. And even if you feel youre getting a good deal, you might trywalking away from the merchant, and there is the chance that the shop owner will call you back andeven lower the price more in an attempt to get you to purchase something.

July 14No matter where I found myself today, I noticed a number of people who just stared at me as I walkedby, like I was an alien from another planet. I realized that my presence was perhaps an oddity with sofew foreigners in that area. In fact, the people were just curious, and I was even able to strike up a fewconversations with some of the locals, giving them opportunities to practice their English. In the end, Icame to the conclusion that such situations gave me a chance to be an informal ambassador for mycountry.

July 16Everyday brings new discoveries, and Im learning how to navigate the road system. I found thatcrossing the road isnt as easy at it seems. Bicycles, buses, people, and taxis fill the streets, dodgingeach other with constant narrow misses, yet in many instances, the flow remains constant. And, inspite of the seemingly chaotic conditions, people go about their business as if, well . . ., everythingwere so routine I, on the other hand, tried to dart in and out of traffic to cross streets, weaving backand forth, to get to the other side.

July 23I am preparing to return back home tomorrow, and one thing I have discovered . . . something moreimportant than all of my other experiences . . . has been that there are often more similarities thandifferences between cultures. Regardless of language and culture, all people have a desire forfriendship that bridges any cultural boundaries. The people I have met have been wonderful hosts andfriends, and I will treasure every moment of the trip.

(adaptation fromwww.bbc.transcripts.)
http://www.bbc.transcripts/http://www.bbc.transcripts/http://www.bbc.transcripts/http://www.bbc.transcripts/


2/29


3/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

KITEX



Listening 1

TRUE/FALSE STATEMENTS

ANSWER KEY

TRUE FALSE

1. X

2. X

3. X

4. X5. X

6. X

7. X

8. X

KITEX



TAPESCRIPT 2Mechanic: What can we do for you today?Car Owner: Uh, hi. Yes, Im having a problem with my car, and it doesnt seem to run right. I meanevery time I start it up, the engine runs for a minute or so, sputters like it isnt getting enough gas, andthen dies.Mechanic: Hmmm. Okay. Lets open the hood, and lets take a look . . . Okay, start her up.[Engine starting . . .]Okay, Okay. Shut her off. Hmmm. [So . . .] Let me look at the book here . . . [It] sounds like a possibleclogged fuel line, a dirty carburetor, a bad alternator, or even a weak battery.Car Owner: So, which one is it?Mechanic: Ugh. Difficult to say. Let me try this . . . Ugh, alright . . . You need to talk to the mechanic.

Car Owner: The mechanic! So, who are you?Mechanic: Well, Im the assistant, and Ive only been here on the job for two days.Car Owner: So, why didnt you tell me that in the first place? I mean, I wouldnt have wasted all thistime!Mechanic: You didnt ask.Car Owner: Okay, so how much is it going to cost?Mechanic: Ah. Difficult to say. [Thats what you said about the last thing!] Are you a local or fromout of town?


4/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

Car Owner: Im just passing through, and this is the only place for miles. [Yeah, thats right.] Man,cant you see my license plate? [Sure did!]Mechanic: Okay. The out-of-town rate. Lets see. Okay, here we go. If its a fuel line, thatll be$100... No, no, Thats the local rate. Here, $200 for the pre-screening check, $150 for parts, plus orminus $100, and $75 an hour for labor. Oh, oh yeah. Todays a holiday, so labor is actually $50 moreper hour.

Car Owner: Huh? Those prices are very expensive, and what holiday is it today?Mechanic: Oh, its the local pumpkin festival.Car Owner: Ah, come on. I cant believe this. Of all my luck, my car breaks down in a remotetown [Thats right.], and itll be terribly expensive to get my car fixed.Mechanic: Ah, well take care of you. Just bring the car back on Tuesday so Mike, our mechanic, cantake a look at your car.Car Owner: Why not today? Its only 11:00 a.m.!Mechanic: Ah, we close at 11:30 a.m. on holidays, and were closed tomorrow and Sunday, and wereclosed the following day as well.Car Owner: I cant wait that long! I need my car repaired now.Mechanic: Well, next week is the best we can do, but you can talk to Mike at the Pumpkin Festival.

This town will grow on you. [Ah, man!]


KITEX



Listening 2

MULTIPLE CHOICE

You will hear a conversation in a garage.

Read the statements carefully below.

After listening to the tape twice, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Mark your answerswith an X in the separate answer box.Each statement has only one correct answer.DICTIONARIES ARE NOT ALLOWED

1. What possible problem was NOT mentioned about the mans car?A. a clogged fuel line

B. a dirty carburetorC. a bad acceleratorD. both A and B

2. The problem of the car cant be diagnosed very easilyA. because the mechanic is not available to assess the problem.B. because the car is an older model that the mechanic hasnt seen before. C. because the mechanic doesnt have the proper tools to check the problem.


5/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

D. because of reasons not mentioned in A, B or C.

3. On the day of the conversation the hourly wage for labour would beA. $50.B. $75.

C. $125.D. $25.

4. Getting his car fixed will be expensive for the man becauseA. it will require extensive repairs that will take a lot of time.B. special custom-made parts must be ordered from out of town.C. because he isnt a resident of that area.

D. both A and B.5. The day of the conversation is

A. a national holiday.B. an international holiday.C. a local holiday.D. a day off for the mechanic.

6. The conversation is happening onA. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.D. Monday.

7. This conversation takes placeA. early in the morning.B. late in the evening.C. late in the morning.D. at a time we cannot identify from the text.

8. From the conversation we got to knowA. the name of the client.B. the brand of the car.C. the mechanics name.D. A, B and C are false.

ANSWER BOX

Listening 2

A B C D

1.

2.

3.


6/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

KITEX



ANSWER KEY

Listening 2

A B C D

1. X

2. X3. X

4. X

5. X

6. X

7. X

8. X

KITEX



TAPESCRIPT 3

Male voice

Dear Mom and Dad,

This is my fifth day at summer camp. Life in the great outdoors isnt exactly what I expected, but Im

not starving . . . yet . . . so dont worry about me.

I guess I should tell you about what I do everyday. First, everyone has to get up at 5:30 A.M. They

have this silly old guy named Harry who loves to wake us up. Next, we have to make our beds andtidy up the cabin before our camp counselor, Jeff, comes to inspect the place.

Then, we have breakfast around 6:30 A.M. After that, we have some free time, so Ive been going

down to the nearby stream to fish for a couple of hours. But yesterday, the only thing I caught was an

old shoe and a tree branch. Great catch, Huh? Then when I was trying to kill a mosquito buzzing


7/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

around my head, I slipped and fell in the stream and lost my fishing pole. That ended my fishing

career.

Well, in the afternoon, there are different activities we can choose from like archery, horseback riding,

and hiking. I thought archery would be the sport for me until I shot an arrow through Jeffs pant leg.

As you can imagine, I havent been invited back since.

In the evening, everyone is assigned a different chore to get dinner ready. Yesterday, I was in charge

of cooking the hotdogs, but I accidentally dropped them in the fire, so we had to settle for beans

instead. The other kids are always ticking me off about it.

At night, we sit around a campfire in front of the cabin, sing songs, and tell ghost stories. Thats

usually fun, but one night while trying to find more sticks for the fire, I got all turned around and got

lost. After about an hour of wandering aimlessly in the forest, I finally found my way back, but no one

seemed to have realized what had happened, thinking that I just had gone to bed. A bear or wolf could

have eaten me and no one would have known it. I was so beat I just crashed . . . out like a light.

Well, today is another day and tomorrow I go home . . . and not a bit too soon. Ive learned that

camping is just not for me.

Love, Brad


KITEX



Listening 3

QUESTIONS

You will hear a boys tape-recorded message to his parents.

Read the questions below.

After listening to the tape twice, give a short answer on the answer sheet to the four questions

below.

DICTIONARIES ARE NOT ALLOWED

1. What jobs does Brad have to do before breakfast?


8/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

2. What happened to him while he was trying to kill a mosquito? (3 things to be mentioned!)

3. What did they eat for dinner the day before?

4. What do they do at night while sitting around the campfire?

Listening 3.

1.

2.

3.

4.

KITEX



SUGGESTED ANSWERS

Listening 3

1. He has to clean his sleeping quarters. / He has to make his bed and tidy up the cabin .

2. He slipped / He fell into the stream / He lost his fishing pole.

3. Beans.

4. They sing songs and tell ghost stories.KITEX


READING COMPREHENSION

DO NOT USE A DICTIONARY

CLOZE TEST


9/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

Read the 3 texts below. Choose the most appropriate word (only one) for each of the 3x20 gaps

from the lists of the 3x27 words given after the texts. Use each given word only once. Write your

answers in the 3 answer boxes after the texts.

Only answers given in the answer boxes will be accepted.

There is one example (0) at the beginning.

You have 50 minutes for this part of the test.

Text 1

The Merlins ambitious program to bring English-language theatre to Hungary continues with thelaunch of its 2000/1 subscription season, which kicks off in .(0).

The idea is to produce .(1) series of plays, the only .(2) link of which is their.(3) in English, encouraging people to .(4) a season ticket for the .(5)series. The season ticket guarantees .(6) purchasers the right to see .(7) six playsthat season . Tickets .(8) sold in day blocks, so .(9) you buy a Saturday ticket.(10) will see each of the .(11) on Saturday. It means that .(12) can plantheir viewing pleasure .(13) ahead. The exact schedule is .(14) being developed butthe season .(15) likely to start with a .(16) based on Shakespeares Macbeth by.(17) American company. The final play .(18) be The Paper Wallby Alice Purcel..(19) show is performed six times, .(20) the season runs until May 2001.(The Budapest Sun, September14-20, 2000)

a, actors, all, an, and, are, been, buy, can, common, each, has, if, is, its, November, people,

performance, play, plays, should, still, theatre, you, well, while, whole, will

ANSWER BOXText 1

0. November1. 11.2. 12.3. 13.4. 14. Rszpontszm:5. 15.6. 16.7. 17.8. 18.9. 19.10. 20.

Text 2

In the 3/03 issue of Business Spotlight we take a look at the language of health problems. We arefocusing on vocabulary from medical complaints to dental problems as well as common phrases at thepharmacy, at the doctors or dentists .(21) for asking for help.


10/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

Brits .(22) particular dont like going into .(23) about their health problems. If.(24) ask someone how they are, .(25) will usually reply that theyre .(26) even if theyre not! If .(27) are feeling unwell, they will .(28) usean idiomatic expression to .(29) you this, rather than say .(30) really wrong withthem.

A .(31) of advice: if youre on .(32) or on business in Britain, .(33) some

phrases before you go. .(34) using them, youre more likely .(35) be met withsympathetic responses .(36) you use these, than when .(37) may go into detailabout .(38) special circulatory disorders, which nobody.(39) Britain seems tosuffer from. .(40) hope you will find this medical summary useful.www.businessspotlight.de

and, by, detail, few, fine, holiday, if, illness, in, in, is, learn, piece, probably, say, tell, they, they,

to, tourist, trip, we, whats, worry, you, you, your

ANSWER BOXText 2

21. 31.22. 32.23. 33.24. 34. Rszpontszm:25. 35.26. 36.27. 37.28. 38.29. 39.

30. 40.

Text 3

What annoys customers most about call centres? According to a recent study .(41) the UKmarket researcher Mintel, .(42) would seem pretty much everything. .(43) the2,000 adults surveyed five .(44) cent said they had never.(45) a problem.

The biggest complaint .(46) about waiting on hold, with .(47) 60 per cent of callers.(48) with having to wait for .(49) periods before someone finally answered

.(50) call. In busy call centres, .(51) often have to wait for .(52) 15minutes before being connected .(53) a live customer service agent. .(54) many,thats far too long, .(55) they abandon the call. Almost .(56) third of callers claimto .(57) hung up while being left .(58) the queue. Maybe not surprisingly,.(59) aged between 25 and 34 .(60) the least tolerant towards call centres, witharound 35 per cent abandoning calls, while just 25 per cent of those aged 65 and over do so.

www.businessservice.com
http://www.businessservice.com/http://www.businessservice.com/http://www.businessservice.com/


11/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

a, an, among, annoy, are, by, call, customers, experienced, for, frustrated, have, it, in, little, long,

on, over, per, so, some, their, those, to, was, went, while

ANSWER BOXText 3

41. 51.42. 52.43. 53.44. 54. Rszpontszm:45. 55.46. 56.47. 57.48. 58.49. 59.50. 60.

sszpontszm:

Vizsgztat: _________________________

ANSWER KEY

CLOZE TEST

Text 1.

1. a 11. plays2. common 12. people3. performance 13. well4. buy 14. still5. whole 15. is6. its 16. play7. all 17. an8. are 18. will9. if 19. Each10. you 20. and

Text 2.

21. and 31. piece


12/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

22. in 32. holiday23. detail 33. learn24. you 34. By25. they 35. to26. fine 36. if27. they 37. you28. probably 38. your29. tell 39. in30. whats 40. weText 3.

41. by 51. customers42. it 52. some / over43. Among 53. to44. per 54. For45. experienced 55. so46. was 56. a47. over / some 57. have48. frustrated 58. in49. long 59. those50. their 60. are

KITEX



TOURISMMULTIPLE CHOICE

A DICTIONARY MAY BE USED

Read the text below carefully. Study the questions and mark your answers A, B, C or D in the

answer box. Take care not to use more than 25 minutes doing this part of the test.

SARS caused a crisis for hoteliers across Asia

Despite this, it is hoped that in the aftermath of the crisis, an opportunity will arrive to examine howhoteliers coped and what survival tactics they implemented to restore some control in anuncontrollable environment.

Our existing crisis management plans more or less deal with abrupt outbreaks such as fire or foodpoisoning, which often could be settled in a short time, says Reggie Shiu, president, AccorChina.However, with this unprecedented outbreak of SARS, it is not a question of whether to make changes


13/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

to our crisis management plan, but to add a whole new chapter on how to deal with incidences withindefinite lengths of duration.

Part of this crisis management deals with cutting costs. Many hotels have utilized forced leave andcreative leave-without-pay schemes to weather the storm. Hoteliers agree that these schemes mustaffect both management and staff equally, to preserve a good working relationship once business

normalizes. One example is Phuket, Thailand-based Laguna Resorts & Hotels, which held focusgroups between management and staff to come up with a workable solution in reducing labor. Thiscan be a serious moral issue, says James Batt, managing director. We now have 100% commitmentfrom 3,000 employees to a plan that sees executives taking four days per month [unpaid leave],department heads three days per month and line staff two days per month. This should be enough, andwe hope things return to normal soon. Afterwards, the relationship between management and staff willhave beenprotected.

While no hotelier likes to eliminate staff, Koch offers some suggestions for cutting labor. Oneexample is replacement of software (staff) with hardware: One less waiter in breakfast service,replaced by a quality coffee machine on the buffet. Or an elegantly presented executive lounge drink

self-service [area] instead of that second lounge attendant, he says, adding, The good old days arenot coming back. Jobs that have been eliminated will be gone. Front desk staff, maybe even somehousekeepers, will become multifunctional.

www.ehotelier.com

1798n

KITEX



TOURISM

1. SARS made new hoteliersA. close down their hotels.B. work out some survival policy.C. closely control their hotels.D. control the environment.

2. According to Reggie ShiuA. fire and food poisoning should be taken more seriously.B. the existing crisis management plan help to solve SARS-problems.C. the existing crisis management plan must be updated.D.both A and C.

3. According to many hoteliers, cost-cuts


14/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

A. shouldnt affect only management.B. must affect management.C. must affect staff.D.both A and C.

4. At Phuket

A. neither the number of staff nor that of the management was reduced.B. the number of management was reduced.C.both the number of management and staff was reduced.D. the number of staff was reduced.

5. The plan to reduce labor at Phuket was opposed byA. nobody.B. most of the staff.C. some of the executives.

most of the employees.6. Koch suggests that

A. computer staff should be cut.B. waiters are replaced by coffee-machines in the lounge.C. coffee should be self-served at breakfast.D. no drink should be provided in the lounge.

7. According to KochA. things will return to normal as soon as possible.B. front desk staff will be eliminated.C. some hotel staff will have to perform more than one function.D. housekeepers will have to work at the front office as well.

8. This text was most probably publishedA. in a travellers guide.B. in a health and fitness magazine.C. in a professional periodical called Hotel Management.D. in a professional medical periodical.

ANSWER BOX

MULTIPLE CHOICEPlease write in ink. Corrected answers cannot be accepted.

A B C D

1


15/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

2

3

4

5

6

7

8KITEX



TOURISM

ANSWER KEY

MULTIPLE CHOICE

A B C D

1 X

2 X

3 X

4 X

5 X

6 X

7 X

8 X

KITEX



CATERING

MULTIPLE CHOICE


Read the text below, carefully study the questions and mark your answers A, B, C or D in the

answer box. Take care not to spend more than 25 minutes doing this part of the test.

The Hospitality and Catering Industry

Long hours, low pay and small rewards. This is how many people still see the hospitality andcatering industry. The truth is much more encouraging. By the year 2004, there will be 2.5 millionpeople working in hospitality in Britain alone. There are skills shortages across many sectors andemployers are looking to recruit high calibre staff.


16/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

The hospitality industry is growing fast, but it is also changing. Some people say that you have only tolook at the USA to see where the British hospitality industry is going: fast food and lots of theme parksand themed restaurants, so many eating places that dining out becomes as common as dining in, and anemphasis on customer service.

There are now more than two million people employed in hospitality in Britain, and by 2004 that is

expected to reach 2.5 million. And it is an industry thats changing fast, as anyone with an eye on thenews will have noticed.

Not only have there been some major business deals but there are some small but significant trends.Who would have thought a few years ago that we would be ordering take-away pizza from petrolforecourts, for example? Or having coffee and breakfast in a pub? Or paying to cook our own food in arestaurant? These are some of the offers coming on-stream, and there are more interesting ones tofollow.

Thats the good news. The bad is that the hospitality industry still has problems, above all with itsimage. But the over-riding message from recruiters is that the low pay and long hours for which hotelsand restaurants are famous are becoming a thing of the past. The sheer growth of the industry hasmeant that employers are putting together far more attractive recruitment packages to attract the rightstaff. For potential managers the prospects can be tremendous.

Roddy Watt, chief executive of recruitment agency Berkeley Scott, says management salaries inhospitality are increasing ahead of those in other sectors. There is a continual shortage of top -calibrepeople, so highly qualified people will progress very quickly and can probably expect a similaramount of money to what they would earn in any other industry at an early age, he says.

1793n Source: American Culinary FederationKITEX



CATERING

1. Hospitality and catering jobsA. will remain attractive.B. will be more attractive than before.C. will require less qualification in the future.D. are less attractive than before.

2. The British hospitality industryA. has long traditions in fast food and themed restaurants.B. is increasingly focussing on customer service.C. is losing more and more customers.D. A, B, and C are false

3. By 2004 the number of employees in the British hospitality industry is expected


17/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

A. to double.B. to decrease.C. to increase by about 25%.D. to remain the same.

4. A few years ago it was natural

A. to order take-away pizzas.B. to pay to cook our own food in a restaurant.C. to have coffee in a pub.D. A, B and C are false.

5. Low pay and long working hoursA. are typical of hotels and restaurants.B. will disappear from the hotel and restaurant industry.C. neither A nor B.D.both A and B.

6. Highly qualified young people in the hospitality industry can earnA. more money than their colleagues in other industries.B. about as much money as their counterparts in other industries.C. less money than their colleagues in other industries.D. as much as older managers in other industries.

7. According to this article the hotel and restaurant industryA. is losing popularity among young professionals.B. is able to improve in order to meet new challenges.C. is in crisis in the USA.D. is in crisis in Britain.

8. In the hotel and restaurant industry, this article does not mentionA. recruitment problems.B. working time problems.C. discrimination problems.D. qualification questions.

ANSWER BOX

Please write in ink. Corrected answers cannot be accepted.

A B C D

1

2

3


18/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

4

5

6

7

8


CATERING

MULTIPLE CHOICE

ANSWER KEY

A B C D

1 X

2 X

3 X

4 X

5 X

6 X

7 X

8 X

KITEX



TRADE

MULTIPLE CHOICE




The 19th century was the epoch of great market-hall construction in Europes major cities. Some werelike palaces and Turkish bazaars. Others were simply utilitarian. Although the concept of market hallsgoes back to ancient Rome and the bazaars of early Islam, it was the growth of the urban middleclasses and transportation systems enabling food to be shipped long distances that lifted markets andfairs out of small villages and put them into cities.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Budapest had 44 markets with 4,500 to 8,000 vendors serving apopulation of more than half a million. Vegetables were barged from the countryside.


19/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

However, this profusion created problems of hygiene, since unsold food was often left in vendorsstalls, creating filthy, rat-infested areas. Therefore, by 1872, the citys governing body was ready tohear a proposal by French contractor Edouard Besnier de la Pontonerie, who wanted to borrow moneyto build a network of market halls, like those of Paris.

He would pay off his loan with revenue raised from renting vendors spaces. Instead of commissioning

him, the city appointed Kroly Kamermayer to head a food committee. Kamermayer toured Europeancities to learn about market halls. In 1884, he proposed a central market hall in Fvm tr. But it wasnot until February 1894 that the city committed itself to a design by Samu Pecz.

The hallthe construction of which was estimated at HUF 2.2 millionwas opened on February 15th1897 with speeches by Mayor Jzsef Mrkus and Prime Minister Dezs Bnffy. Since then, the hallhas operated continuously, except for periods of renovation. It was damaged during the Second WorldWar, and its gradual deterioration led to a shut-down between 1991 and 1994 for substantialreconstruction.

Today, Fvm trs central market is every bit as spectacular as Istanbuls grand bazaar. Its stalls are afeast for the eyes as well as the appetite. Market vendors obtain their supplies, either from farmers whobring in their own produce, usually on Wednesdays through to Saturdays, but the vast majority ofstalls are operated by entrepreneurs who buy wholesale.1797n

Budapest Sun online, 2003KITEX



TRADE

1. The first paragraph mentions .. factor(s) of putting markets into cities.A. oneB. twoC. threeD. four

2. The problems with markets in Budapest of the 19 th century concernedA. delivery.B.purchasing.C. hygiene.D. A B and C are false.

3. Eduard Besnier offeredA. money for a network of market halls in Budapest.B. his services to build a network of market halls in Budapest.C. to run a network of market halls in Budapest.D. to advertise the market halls of Budapest.


20/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

4. Kamermayer wasA. a designer.B. a trader.C. head of a food committee.D. a famous traveller.

5. The construction was not started before 1894A.because the designs were not accepted.B.because there was no money for it.C.both A and B are correct.

but we do not know the exact reason for it.6. The hall in Fvm tr

A. has operated continuously since it was opened.B. has been closed down for four years.C. has been closed down because of the Second World War.D. A, B and c are false.

7. Fvm trs central market isA. a place for different feasts.B. the example of Istanbuls grand bazaars.C. an attractive place for visitors.D.both A and B.

8. Most products in the hall comeA. from farmers who bring their own produce.B. wholesalers.C. abroad.D.both A and C.

ANSWER BOX


A B C D

1

2

3

45

6

7

8

KITEX


21/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA



TRADE

ANSWER KEY

A B C D

1 X

2 X

3 X

4 X

5 X

6 X

7 X

8 X

KITEX



FOREIGN TRADE

MULTIPLE CHOICE




High oil prices make Russias economy look much better than it really is.

It takes a sense of humor to be a Russian economist. At least, the Russian economy ministry thinksso. Its website has a page of jokes about economists, including a section on How many

economists does it take to change a light bulb? One answer is: There i s no need to change it. Allthe conditions for lighting exist.

At the moment, that is true. Russias bulb is burning nicely. Since the devaluation of 1998, high oilprices and a big boost in oil output have helped the economy recover. Few are worried about theeffects of the war in Iraq. Russias treasury is so stuffed with cash that even if oil prices fell to athird of their current USD30 levels, the central government could end the year with its books inbalance.


22/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

The oil barons want the bulb to burn even brighter. They fear that bottle-necks in the state oil-pipeline system will keep them from growing. Last month at the World Economic Forum inDavos, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, head of Russias biggest oil producer, Yukos, attacked thegovernments refusal to let the oil firms build their own pipelines. I thought the stateacknowledged a long time ago that the private sector was more effective than the state sector, hesaid.

But the governments main motive is to keep the oligarchs in check. Russia does not need abrighter bulb, but more bulbs of different kinds. Indeed, some of the oligarchs are diversifying fast.For they realize that the country is too dependent on commodity prices. Oil and gas make up overtwo-fifths of exports, adding metals and oil products the figure goes up to 63%. When prices fall,the bulb will dim and the country could be plunged back into darkness.

According to the World Bank, from 2001 to 2002 growth accelerated in the industries that exportnatural resources but slowed in those that produce goods for the home market. And small andmedium-sized businesses grew more slowly than the overall economy. The authorities want topromote small business and attract investment, but it is a slow task.

(The Economist 8th February 2003)(1724 n)KITEX



FOREIGN TRADE

1. High oil prices make Russias economy

A. develop faster than any other economies.B. seem to be in a better position than it is.C. decline rapidly.D. stagnate for a longer period of time.

2. On the website of the Russian economy ministryA. there is some useful advice on how to change light bulbs.B. companies making light bulbs are advertising their products.C. there are jokes about economists.D. there are stories about Russian economists.

3. For the past few years,A. oil output has decreased to a great extent.B. oil output has doubled in Russia.C. the economy has recovered as a consequence of high oil prices.D. the economy has grown, but oil prices have nothing to do with this growth.

4. Russian economists do not worry about the war in Iraq, asA. the treasury can afford to cover the losses if oil prices fall.


23/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

B. the consequence of the war may be a rise in oil prices.C. oil prices cannot fall below the third of their current levels.D. they know that the war will not last long.

5. Russias biggest oil producersA. are forced by the government to build their own pipelines.B. sent their representatives to Davos to sell oil.C. want to make use of the state oil-pipeline system.D. want to build their own pipelines.

6. The head of Yukos, the biggest oil firm in Russia,A. fears that the state sector will become more effective.B. fears that the private sector cannot compete with the state sector.C. thinks that the private sector is more effective than the state sector.

thinks that the private sector cannot achieve good results.7. More than half of the countrys exports

A. is made up by oil, oil products, gas and metals.B. is represented by industrial products.C. is delivered to the European countries.D. is transacted by oil firms.

8. Industries producing goods for the domestic marketA.could not raise their output from 2001 to 2002.B.could not develop as fast as industries exporting natural resources.C.grew more slowly than small businesses.D.increased their output from 2001 to 2002.

ANSWER BOX


A B C D

1

2

3

4

56

7

8

KITEX


24/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA



FOREIGN TRADE

ANSWER KEY

A B C D

1 X

2 X

3 X

4 X

5 X

6 X

7 X

8 X

KITEX


WRITING

TOURISM

BUSINESS LETTER


You are the Managing Director of a hotel. You have received a number of complaints from unhappycustomers because of the way your receptionists answer the phone. You are worried that the turnoverwill decrease.

Write a circular in about 150-200 words to the receptionists.

Consider the following points: presenting the problem calling attention to the importance of telephone calls a short summary of the correct way of answering the phone (3-4 instructions) informing staff that they will be monitoredDo not forget about the English layout of formal letters.


25/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

Your name is: Andrea/Andrs FehrYour address is: 1022 Budapest, Virg u. 6.

KITEX


WRITING

TOURISM

COMPOSITION


You have been asked to write a short review article about the fair called Welcome to Hungaryon thehome page of the Hungarian National Tourist Office.

Create an article of 150-200 words.

Consider the following points:

the aim of the fair the composition and rate of participants the visitors

new trendsKITEX


WRITING

CATERING

BUSINESS LETTER


You are the owner of a newly opened restaurant. You have just received this letter.

Dear Sir,As the new owners of Golden Deer Restaurant, please accept our congratulations on your grandopening and our very best wishes for future success.

Brown and Son Ltd. is a well-established supplier of meat to many of the finer hotels and restaurantsin Paris, Berlin, Prague and Budapest. We specialize in prime, portion controlled, pork, lamb, vealand western beef. We have enclosed a price list for your review, and would like to add that there arespecial quantity discounts available.

Mr. George Wells, our sales representative in your area would be pleased to visit the Golden Deer atyour convenience to show you the quality of our products and discuss our terms and prices with you.

Please call 00-36-1-477528 for an appointment.


26/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

We look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,Mark Jones

Write an answer in about 150-200 words.

Consider the following points: express your thanks express your interest in the offer specify a convenient date for a meeting inquire about referencesDo not forget about the layout of English formal letters.


KITEX


WRITING

CATERING

COMPOSITION


Party Poopers is a party service company. Writea profile (150-200 words) of your activity to appearon your web site.

Consider the following points: company introduction the type of parties you organise the services and items you supply your special current offers any other matters you find important

KITEX


WRITING

TRADE

BUSINESS LETTER


27/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA


You are the Customer Services Manager at books-to-you.com. You have just received the followingemail message:

Subject: Books not received

From: Bill GradeTo: books-to-you-com.

Two weeks ago I ordered a few books over the Internet from your site. In the order page it said they would be deliveredwithin 48 hours. I can see from my latest bank statement that you have debited the amount for these books to my card, but Istill have not received them. I have tried to telephone you three times, but there is never an answer.

Service like this is unacceptable. There seems to be a serious problem with your system. Could you please look into thematter and let me know when I can expect to receive my books.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Reply to the e-mail below. Write a letter / e-mail in about 150-200 words. Do not forget about thelayout of English formal letters / e-mails.

Consider the following points: apologising explanation of your fault stating what you are going to do extra services as a compensationYour name is: Andrea/Andrs FehrYour address is: 1022 Budapest, Virg u. 6.

KITEX


WRITING

TRADE

COMPOSITION


You are the PR manager of a large department store. You would like to promote your department storein a monthly magazine providing foreign tourists with practical information about Hungary.

Create a description of your department store in 150-200 words.

Consider the following points:


28/29

KITEX/ANG/KZP/MINTA

foundation location and opening hours typical features range of goods

sales and discount policyKITEX


WRITING

FOREIGN TRADE

BUSINESS LETTER


Your company would like to ask your supplier to change the terms of payment. Until now you havealways settled your accounts on documents against payment basis, but now you have ordered a hugequantity of goods and would like to pay for the next consignment by draft, on documents against

acceptance basis. Try to persuade the supplier in about 150-200 words to accept this scheme.

Consider the following points: requested mode of payment reasons for your request reference to long-standing business relationship punctual payments up to now request for confirmation


KITEX


WRITING

FOREIGN TRADE

COMPOSITION


You want to order fashionable clothing articles for the next season, but you still have a big stock of lastyears models, which are already out of fashion. Write a 150-200 word analysis of the situation and aput together a plan of finding buyers for the stock. How can you persuade them to buy your goodswhich are not up to the latest fashion?


29/29

Consider the following points: advertising, sales letters offers to retailers selling cheap goods pointing out high quality favourable quotation, payment facilities sending stock lists

Documents

Nyelv Angol Kozep Minta