Épreuve Anglais
SECTION A: GRAMMAR
I- In each sentence put the verb in the correct form.
By the time the manager came, the applicant…………….another interview. (tohave)
The emigration officers……….soon….…………the passport. (to deliver)
By this time tomorrow we…...an interview at Bicec bank. (toundergo)
Pauline…..……….this job for eight years now. She loves her job (todo)
The family recently…..............................a flight to Strasbourg. (to take)
The scholarship………………….…by the British embassy. (to offer)
Youths hardly…………………………….a job these days after studies. (to get)
I wish i……………..………………..…..accountancy in school. (to do)
II-Turn the sentences below into passive voice and inversely.
An interview y is directed by the general manager.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
The young people are playing basketball.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
The emigration officers didn’t sanction the fraudsters.
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The lazy workers were severely being sanctioned by the authority.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
The entire staff will convene a strike action.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
III-Fill in the sentences below with the best form of the words in brackets.
Mary didn’t-----------------------------------------------------------------the question in English. (to answer)
None of the learners--------------------------------------------------------English these past days. (to speak)
The conference began after Védel-----------------------------------------------------------the hall. (to leave)
These children-------------------------------------------------------English language for years now. (to learn)
This booklet------------------------------------------------------------------by HUGO few days ago. (to write)
By this time next week, we---------------------------------------------------our exposé on the importance of English language. (to draft)
The principal hardly-----------------------------------------------------------------------to the seminary. (to go)
Few days back, the british government --------------------------------------------------scholarships to some French speaking students. (to offer)
SECTION B : VOCABULARY.
I- Complete the sentences below using the correct alternative from those below.
It is important to submit an……………………whenever someone wishes to get a job. (applicant, compliance, application)
A person carrying out an interview is an…………., while the person interviewed is the………….(interviewee, intervain, interviewer)
Travelling out of the country requires an official document called…………….(flight-ticket,passport, currency)
A flight-ticket is provided for by an......company, such as Brussels Airlines.(bus, aircraft, railway)
A job application usually contains a written letter and a………………………..(curriculum vitae, file, visa)
A passport is delivered by national………………...authorities. (foreign, national, regional)
An………....and competitive entrance examinations help to get a job.
(foreigner, interview, application).
A person who applies for a job is an……………(jobless, applicable, applicant)
A job……………………..………………has just been advertised in Cameroon Tribune. (post, office, vacancy)
The skills someone has and which makes him fit for a job is known …………..
(credentials,qualification, competent).
II- Complete the dialogue below so that it makes sense.
Applicant: Good morning Sir...…..............?
Secretary: Sorry. The manager is not on seat.
Applicant: ……………………..............................?
Secretary: Yes of course. You can wait for him.
Manager: Good morning Sir. Can I help you?
Applicant: Yes Sir………………………………………
Manager: Yes I remember. You are mister Tataw whom I called to carry out an interview today. Please have a seat.
Applicant: Thanks very much Sir.
Manager: ………………………………………………….?
Applicant: I am a bachelor degree holder in law, and having made much internship in lawyers cabinet. So I believe I am fit for the job.
Manager: I’m impressed by your credentials. ………………………………………………?
Applicant: Yes Sir. I am perfectly bilingual. I speak both French and English.
Manager: That’s exactly what we are looking for. In that case, we…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Applicant: Ok Sir. I look forward to hearing from you. Have a nice day.
Manager: Same here.
III- Complete the sentences below by putting the words in brackets in the correct form.
The interviewer asked the interviewee which………………………….……………….he had for the job he was requesting. (credence)
The traveller had to book for a………………….............................………………so as to travel abroad. (fly)
An applicant ought to be………………………during an interview. (confidence)
Védel went to Germany using a Boing 357…………………………………………………from Kenya Airways.(air)
……………………………………………………………….…………………...is as recreational as playing tennis. (swim)
SECTION B: GRAMMAR
I-In each sentence put the verb in brackets in the correct form.
Many people would rather…………..money from associations than borrow from banks. (to borrow)
Had the trader been aware she…....………her taxes earlier. (to pay)
The banking institution seized the assets after………..……………………………..the customer couldn’t refund the loan. (to discover)
Paul enjoys…………………….cocoyams to plantains. (to eat)
If the clients are satisfied they………..………………….. away. (to flee)
I would rather you…………………………..me to the market. (to accompany)
The banking institutions seized sued the client after they…………..hecouldn’t refund the loan. (to discover)
If i…………………..the head of government I would reduce taxes for start-up companies. (to be).
Some people prefer …………………...during auction sales to buying in a shop. (to buy)
II- Complete the sentences below choosing the correct alternative from the brackets
Mary returned from the office few minutes………………………(ago, since, recently)
The company fired the manager…………….. had embezzled some funds. (before,afterwards, after)
The interview has been going on……..hours now. ( during, for, yet)
The applicant is not……............…………present sir. (already, for, yet)
The fund raising initiative has………….started. (yet, already, after)
Everyone discovered Paul Fokam Kommogne……..……..a conference. (nevertheless,during, for)
Afriland First bank is…………….one of the best baking institutions in our country no matter what people say. (afterwards, since, nevertheless)
SECTION B : VOCABULARY
I- Complete the sentences below using with your own words so that they make sense.
A recreational activity is that which gives………………………….………or pleasure.
A leisure activity is synonymous to a………………………..and……….……………………………………..……….are leisure activities.
The African cup of Nations is a continental………..........…
Tiger Woods is a very famous……………………………….player.
II- In each sentence choose the best alternative to complete.
The ……………………………………………………..….of Guinea is made up of many nations. (gaol, golf, gulf)
Running is a…………………….……………………..just like swimming. (recreational, recreation, recreate)
We often derive……………………........…from hobbies. (pleasure, pleased, pleasant)
A ……………………………………………….is a person who is interested in a particular hobby. (hobbyist,hobble, hoagie)
An…………………………………………….is a person who guides people in swimming. (tutor, coach,instructor)
Rivanny has an awesome mathematics…………(tutor, coach, instructor)
Thomas Tuchel is the best………………….. a French football team has ever had. (tutor, coach, instructor)
SECTION D: COMPOSITION
Topic 1: A job vacancy has just been advertised on Equinox television for the post of an English language teacher at Petit Rousseau college. Write an application addressed to the principal of the said institution requesting for the job. Lay emphasis on your skills and how you can improve activities of the English department. Your name is Delbochir Védel, your address is G.H.S Bertoua, PO BOX: 146 Batouri.
Topic 2: Write a letter to your uncle telling him what to do in order to get a job in Douala. Emphasize on the content of your application and the attitudes required during an interview. Your name is Danchi Donastien, your address is COBEMSO, PO BOX: 891, Ndop.
Topic 3: Describe a leisure activity of your choice. Insist on how it is practiced and the required items to carry out the hobby.
