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1.

Yesterday, our team (a) with the clients to discuss the final details of the project. We (b) on all the terms, and the contract was (c) by both parties. After the meeting, I (d) a summary of the discussion to everyone involved.

Choose from the below words

met

agreed

signed

sent

2.

Last week, the marketing department (a) a new campaign. They (b) various social media platforms to reach a wider audience. The campaign (c) positive feedback, and sales (d) by 20%.

Choose from the below words

launched

used

received

increased

3.

On Monday, the IT team (a) the company's software systems. The process (b) several hours, but everything (c) smoothly afterwards. We (d) a significant improvement in speed and efficiency.

Choose from the below words

upgraded

took

worked

noticed

4.

Our company (a) a new employee training program last month. The program (b) on improving communication and teamwork skills. All employees (c) actively, and the feedback (d) overwhelmingly positive.

Choose from the below words

introduced

focused

participated

was

5.

Two weeks ago, I (a) a conference on digital marketing. The speakers (b) valuable insights into the latest trends and strategies. I (c) detailed notes and (d) to implement some of the ideas in our next campaign.

Choose from the below words

attended

shared

took

planned

6.

Last quarter, our sales team (a) their targets by 15%. They (b) closely with the marketing team to (c) new opportunities and (d) several large deals.

Choose from the below words

exceeded

worked

identify

closed

7.

In the last meeting, we (a) the upcoming product launch. The product (b) set to release next month, and we (c) the marketing strategy. Everyone (d) that it would be a success.

Choose from the below words

discussed

was

finalized

agreed

8.

Earlier this year, the HR department (a) a survey on employee satisfaction. The results (b) that most employees (c) happy with their work environment. Based on the feedback, they (d) several changes to further improve morale.

Choose from the below words

conducted

were

implemented

showed

9.

Last year, our company (a) a new branch in New York. The decision (b) based on market research that (c) a high demand for our services in that area. The new branch (d) well, and we (e) to expand further.

Choose from the below words

opened

was

showed

performed

planned

10.

Recently, the finance department (a) the budget for the next fiscal year. They (b) various factors such as projected revenue and expenses. After careful analysis, they (c) the budget to the board for approval.

Choose from the below words

prepared

considered

submitted

11.

During the last training session, employees (a) how to use the new software. The trainers (b) the features in detail, and everyone (c) the opportunity to practice. The session (d) very effective.

Choose from the below words

learned

explained

had

was

12.

In May, we (a) our new website. The design team (b) hard to make it user-friendly and visually appealing. Since the launch, website traffic (c) by 30%, and we (d) many compliments from customers.

Choose from the below words

launched

worked

increased

received

13.

Last month, the customer service team (a) a record number of inquiries. They (b) most issues on the first call, and customer satisfaction (c) as a result. The team (d) praised for their efficiency.

Choose from the below words

handled

resolved

improved

was

14.

Earlier this week, I (a) a report on our recent marketing campaign. The report (b) the campaign's success and (c) recommendations for future efforts. I (d) the report with the team during our meeting.

Choose from the below words

completed

highlighted

included

shared

15.

A few months ago, the company (a) a new remote work policy. Employees (b) allowed to work from home two days a week. The policy (c) to be popular, and productivity (d) as a result.

Choose from the below words

adopted

were

proved

increased

16.

Overall, there was a significant ______ in the number of tourists visiting all three countries over the period.

a)

increased

b)

increase

17.

The figure for Britain ________ by 10 % in 1997.

a)

increased

b)

increasing

c)

increased dramatically

d)

increase

18.

The data of America ________ , from 10% to 20% in only 2 months.

(there may be more than one correct answer)

a)

increased

b)

doubled

c)

tripled

d)

plummeted

19.

There was a significant ______ in the number of hats produced by company X from 400 to 100 in 2009.

(there may be more than one correct answer)

a)

fall

b)

decrease

c)

decline

d)

upward trend

20.

The amount of water used domestically __________ at 30% in 3 years.

(there may be more than one correct answer)

a)

remained the same

b)

maintained the same level

c)

fluctuated

d)

reached a peak

21.

The figure for X ________ from 10% to 60% in 2010, a gap of 6 times.

(there may be more than one correct answer)

a)

boomed

b)

soared

c)

surged

d)

dipped

22.

There was a __________ increase in .....

(một sự tăng nhẹ)

a)

dramatic

b)

dramatically

c)

minimally

d)

minimal

23.

Điền từ phù hợp vào chỗ trống: There was a ________ (trung bình) increase in the....

a)

moderate

b)

enormous

c)

slight

d)

small

24.

Điền từ phù hợp vào chỗ trống: The figure for X ______ (rất lớn) fell from 100% to 10%.

a)

dramatically

b)

markedly

c)

noticeably

25.

Sales _____ at just under 100,000 units in 2010 and rose steadily to 1.2 million units by 2015.

a)

stood

b)

peaked

c)

reached

d)

decreased

26.

The growth accelerated dramatically from 2016 onwards, reaching a peak _____ 4 million units in 2020.

a)

at

b)

of

c)

in

d)

on

27.

By 2015, the number of tourists in Canada ___ to 10 million, while Japan saw a sharp increase to 12 million, surpassing Canada.

a)

rose

b)

had risen

c)

rising

d)

rise

28.

What kind of graph it is ?

a)

Bar chart

b)

Pie chart

c)

Long chart

d)

Table chart

29.

What kind of chart is it ?

a)

Bar chart

b)

Line chart

c)

Pie chart

d)

Table chart

30.

What kind of chart is it ?

a)

Bar chart

b)

Line chart

c)

Pie chart

d)

Table chart

31.

Fortunately, after the new policy was implemented, sales began to ____ steadily over the next few months.

a)

plummet

b)

rise

c)

bottom out

d)

fluctuate

32.

As stocks ............, investors saw it as a prime opportunity to buy shares at lower prices, anticipating a market rebound.

a)

leveled off

b)

remained steady

c)

bottomed out

d)

soared

33.

During the economic boom, housing prices started to ____ rapidly in urban areas.

a)

drop

b)

decline

c)

soar

d)

level off

34.

The company's stock prices ____ last month, reaching an all-time high.

a)

peaked

b)

plunged

c)

fluctuated

d)

went down

35.

After months of sharp increases, the interest rates finally began to ____ so businesses could plan their budgets more confidently, knowing that borrowing costs were no longer rising unpredictably.

a)

soar

b)

bottom out

c)

fluctuate

d)

level off

36.

The number of visitors to the website has ____ over the past year, which proves the marketing strategy has been effective.

a)

increased

b)

leveled off

c)

fluctuated

d)

bottomed out

37.

The stock market is expected to ____ as we are in a period of steady growth, but analysts are unsure when.

a)

level off

b)

drop

c)

rise

d)

fluctuate

38.

The company's profits ____ significantly due to increased competition and rising costs.

a)

went up

b)

soared

c)

plummeted

d)

leveled off

39.

After a year of recovery, luckily, the economy began to ____ once again.

a)

decline

b)

bottom out

c)

increase

d)

plunge

40.

Due to seasonal demand, the prices of fresh produce tend to ____ during certain months.

a)

plummet

b)

fluctuate

c)

bottom out

d)

level off

41.

Sales .......... after Christmas since the holiday shopping frenzy ended, leaving fewer customers willing to spend.

a)

soared

b)

leveled off

c)

peaked

d)

plunged

42.

The ............. in demand led to widespread discounts and clearance sales as businesses aimed to move unsold products and make room for new stock.

a)

drop

b)

increase

c)

fluctation

d)

stability

43.

Choose the correct description.

a)

Imports increased steadily until July, then declined gradually for the rest of the year. Exports fell sharply at the beginning of the year, but recovered and from June onwards were reasonably stable.

b)

Imports fell slightly at the beginning of the year, but then began to rise dramatically, not slowing down until the final quarter of the year. Exports were stable until July, then entered a period of fluctuation which lasted for the rest of the year.

c)

After a slow start, imports began to rise dramatically reaching a peak in July. From then onwards, they declined steadily. Exports fluctuated throughout the year, but the general trend was downwards.

d)

Exports were stable throughout the first half of the year, then declined gradually until November, when they began to recover slightly. Imports increased until late July, levelled off, then rose very slightly at the end of the year.

44.

Choose the correct description.

a)

Imports rose steadily during the first half of the year, while exports declined slightly. From July onwards, both imports and exports remained reasonably steady, although exports fluctuated slightly towards the end of the year

b)

Imports rose sharply from January until the end of June, while exports increased only slightly. In the second half of the year, exports declined but imports continued to rise, not levelling off until the end of the year.

c)

After a short period of fluctuation, imports rose steadily throughout the year. Exports, on the other hand, declined dramatically, although they recovered slightly towards the end of the year.

d)

Both imports and exports fluctuated in the first half of the year. From July onwards, imports rose steadily while exports continued to fluctuate until October, when they suddenly began to fall.

45.

Which verb is an example of an upward trend?

a)

level off

b)

soar

c)

vary

d)

deteriorate

46.

Choose the correct description.

a)

Imports rose steadily during the first half of the year, while exports declined slightly. From July onwards, both imports and exports remained reasonably steady, although exports fluctuated slightly towards the end of the year

b)

Imports rose sharply from January until the end of June, while exports increased only slightly. In the second half of the year, exports declined but imports continued to rise, not levelling off until the end of the year.

c)

After a short period of fluctuation, imports rose steadily throughout the year. Exports, on the other hand, declined dramatically, although they recovered slightly towards the end of the year.

d)

Both imports and exports fluctuated in the first half of the year. From July onwards, imports rose steadily while exports continued to fluctuate until October, when they suddenly began to fall.

47.

Choose the correct description.

a)

Imports rose steadily during the first half of the year, while exports declined slightly. From July onwards, both imports and exports remained reasonably steady, although exports fluctuated slightly towards the end of the year

b)

Imports rose sharply from January until the end of June, while exports increased only slightly. In the second half of the year, exports declined but imports continued to rise, not levelling off until the end of the year.

c)

After a short period of fluctuation, imports rose steadily throughout the year. Exports, on the other hand, declined dramatically, although they recovered slightly towards the end of the year.

d)

Both imports and exports fluctuated in the first half of the year. From July onwards, imports rose steadily while exports continued to fluctuate until October, when they suddenly began to fall.

48.

Which verb is an example of a downward trend?

a)

level off

b)

soar

c)

vary

d)

deteriorate

49.

Choose the correct description.

a)

Exports fell dramatically in the first half of the year, but recovered slightly and remained stable from late October onwards. Imports fluctuated especially in the first three months of the year, but the general trend was upwards.

b)

Imports increased slightly during the first six months of the year, then fluctuated before starting to fall sharply in October. Exports, however, remained reasonably stable throughout the year.

c)

Imports rose steadily until the end of June, then levelled off. Exports fell dramatically throughout the first half of the year. They recovered in July, but started to fall again towards the end of the year.

d)

Imports rose sharply, fell back slightly, then reached a new peak in July. From then onwards they declined steadily. Exports remained stable for most of the year, but declined slightly from November onwards.

50.

Choose the correct description.

a)

Exports fell dramatically in the first half of the year, but recovered slightly and remained stable from late October onwards. Imports fluctuated especially in the first three months of the year, but the general trend was upwards.

b)

Imports increased slightly during the first six months of the year, then fluctuated before starting to fall sharply in October. Exports, however, remained reasonably stable throughout the year.

c)

Imports rose steadily until the end of June, then levelled off. Exports fell dramatically throughout the first half of the year. They recovered in July, but started to fall again towards the end of the year.

d)

Imports rose sharply, fell back slightly, then reached a new peak in July. From then onwards they declined steadily. Exports remained stable for most of the year, but declined slightly from November onwards.

51.

Which pair is most important in IELTS Writing task 1?

a)

verb + adverb

b)

adjective + noun

c)

verb + time phrases

d)

none of the above

52.

Choose the correct description.

a)

After a short period of fluctuation, imports rose steadily throughout the year. Exports, on the other hand, declined dramatically, although they recovered slightly towards the end of the year.

b)

Imports increased slightly during the first six months of the year, then fluctuated before starting to fall sharply in October. Exports, however, remained reasonably stable throughout the year.

c)

Exports were stable throughout the first half of the year, then declined gradually until November, when they began to recover slightly. Imports increased until late July, levelled off, then rose very slightly at the end of the year.

d)

Imports fell slightly at the beginning of the year, but then began to rise dramatically, not slowing down until the final quarter of the year. Exports were stable until July, then entered a period of fluctuation which lasted for the rest of the year.

53.

Choose the correct description.

a)

Imports rose steadily during the first half of the year, while exports declined slightly. From July onwards, both imports and exports remained reasonably steady, although exports fluctuated slightly towards the end of the year

b)

After a slow start, imports began to rise dramatically reaching a peak in July. From then onwards, they declined steadily. Exports fluctuated throughout the year, but the general trend was downwards.

c)

Exports fell dramatically in the first half of the year, but recovered slightly and remained stable from late October onwards. Imports fluctuated especially in the first three months of the year, but the general trend was upwards.

d)

Imports rose sharply, fell back slightly, then reached a new peak in July. From then onwards they declined steadily. Exports remained stable for most of the year, but declined slightly from November onwards.

54.

Which verb is an example of a steady / stable trend?

a)

go up

b)

decline

c)

remain unchanged

d)

fluctuate

55.

Choose the correct description.

a)

Imports rose sharply from January until the end of June, while exports increased only slightly. In the second half of the year, exports declined but imports continued to rise, not levelling off until the end of the year.

b)

Imports rose steadily during the first half of the year, while exports declined slightly. From July onwards, both imports and exports remained reasonably steady, although exports fluctuated slightly towards the end of the year

c)

Exports fell dramatically in the first half of the year, but recovered slightly and remained stable from late October onwards. Imports fluctuated especially in the first three months of the year, but the general trend was upwards.

d)

Imports increased slightly during the first six months of the year, then fluctuated before starting to fall sharply in October. Exports, however, remained reasonably stable throughout the year.

56.

Choose the correct description.

a)

Exports were stable throughout the first half of the year, then declined gradually until November, when they began to recover slightly. Imports increased until late July, levelled off, then rose very slightly at the end of the year.

b)

Imports increased steadily until July, then declined gradually for the rest of the year. Exports fell sharply at the beginning of the year, but recovered and from June onwards were reasonably stable.

c)

Exports fell dramatically in the first half of the year, but recovered slightly and remained stable from late October onwards. Imports fluctuated especially in the first three months of the year, but the general trend was upwards.

57.

Which verb is an example of an upward trend?

a)

fall

b)

a growth

c)

remain steady

d)

increase

58.

Choose the correct description.

a)

Exports were stable throughout the first half of the year, then declined gradually until November, when they began to recover slightly. Imports increased until late July, levelled off, then rose very slightly at the end of the year.

b)

Imports increased steadily until July, then declined gradually for the rest of the year. Exports fell sharply at the beginning of the year, but recovered and from June onwards were reasonably stable.

c)

Exports fell dramatically in the first half of the year, but recovered slightly and remained stable from late October onwards. Imports fluctuated especially in the first three months of the year, but the general trend was upwards.

d)

Exports fell dramatically in the first half of the year, but recovered slightly and remained stable from late October onwards. Imports fluctuated especially in the first three months of the year, but the general trend was upwards.

59.

Choose the correct description.

a)

Imports rose steadily during the first half of the year, while exports declined slightly. From July onwards, both imports and exports remained reasonably steady, although exports fluctuated slightly towards the end of the year

b)

Imports rose sharply from January until the end of June, while exports increased only slightly. In the second half of the year, exports declined but imports continued to rise, not levelling off until the end of the year.

c)

Imports increased slightly during the first six months of the year, then fluctuated before starting to fall sharply in October. Exports, however, remained reasonably stable throughout the year.

d)

Exports fell dramatically in the first half of the year, but recovered slightly and remained stable from late October onwards. Imports fluctuated especially in the first three months of the year, but the general trend was upwards.

60.

Which verb is an example of a downward trend?

a)

fall

b)

a growth

c)

remain steady

d)

increase

61.

Yesterday, the team (a) (complete) the project ahead of schedule.

62.

Last week, she (a) (attend) a conference in New York.

63.

They (a) (decide) to postpone the meeting until next week.

64.

The manager (a) (give) a presentation on the new strategy.

65.

I (a) (send) the report to the client this morning.

66.

He (a) (lead) the team to achieve their targets last quarter.

67.

She (a) (meet) with the CEO to discuss the new policy.

68.

We (a) (plan) the event for months before it finally took place.

69.

The company (a) (hire) two new employees last month.

70.

I (a) (finish) the budget report late last night.

71.

He (a) (bring) up an important issue during the meeting.

72.

They (a) (agree) to the terms after a long negotiation.

73.

I (a) (write) the email to the supplier yesterday.

74.

The HR department (a) (interview) several candidates for the position.

75.

She (a) (run) the numbers and realized the budget was off.

76.

We (a) (launch) the new product line last year.

77.

The client (a) (sign) the contract after reviewing the terms.

78.

He (a) (organize) the files before the audit.

79.

She (a) (discuss) the proposal with the board of directors.

80.

The company (a) (develop) a new marketing strategy last quarter.

81.

I (a) (contact) the customer to confirm the order.

82.

He (a) (choose) the best candidate for the job.

83.

They (a) (design) the new office layout to improve workflow.

84.

She (a) (respond) to the customer’s inquiry promptly.

85.

I (a) (take) notes during the entire presentation.

86.

They (a) (launch) a new campaign to boost sales.

87.

He (a) (speak) at the annual business conference.

88.

She (a) (complete) the training program with high marks.

89.

We (a) (discuss) the budget at the last meeting.

90.

The IT department (a) (fix) the issue with the network yesterday.

91.

They (a) (purchase) new software to enhance productivity.

92.

He (a) (sell) the idea to the board with a convincing argument.

93.

The team (a) (analyze) the data before making a decision.

94.

She (a) (present) the quarterly results to the shareholders.

95.

I (a) (receive) a positive response from the client.

96.

They (a) (implement) the changes after thorough discussion.

97.

He (a) (prepare) the documents for the merger.

98.

We (a) (agree) on the next steps during the meeting.

99.

The finance department (a) (approve) the budget for the new project.

100.

She (a) (lead) the project to success against all odds.

101.

Yesterday, the team c (a) the project ahead of schedule.

102.

Last week, she a (a) a conference in New York.

103.

They d (a) to postpone the meeting until next week.

104.

The manager g (a) a presentation on the new strategy.

105.

I s (a) the report to the client this morning.

106.

He l (a) the team to achieve their targets last quarter.

107.

She m (a) with the CEO to discuss the new policy.

108.

We p (a) the event for months before it finally took place.

109.

The company h (a) two new employees last month.

110.

I f (a) the budget report late last night.

111.

He b (a) up an important issue during the meeting.

112.

They a (a) to the terms after a long negotiation.

113.

I w (a) the email to the supplier yesterday.

114.

The HR department i (a) several candidates for the position.

115.

She r (a) the numbers and realized the budget was off.

116.

We l (a) the new product line last year.

117.

The client s (a) the contract after reviewing the terms.

118.

He o (a) the files before the audit.

119.

She d (a) the proposal with the board of directors.

120.

The company d (a) a new marketing strategy last quarter.

121.

I c (a) the customer to confirm the order.

122.

He c (a) the best candidate for the job.

123.

They d (a) the new office layout to improve workflow.

124.

She r (a) to the customer’s inquiry promptly.

125.

I t (a) notes during the entire presentation.

126.

They l (a) a new campaign to boost sales.

127.

He s (a) at the annual business conference.

128.

She c (a) the training program with high marks.

129.

We d (a) the budget at the last meeting.

130.

The IT department f (a) the issue with the network yesterday.

131.

They p (a) new software to enhance productivity.

132.

He s (a) the idea to the board with a convincing argument.

133.

The team a (a) the data before making a decision.

134.

She p (a) the quarterly results to the shareholders.

135.

I r (a) a positive response from the client.

136.

They i (a) the changes after thorough discussion.

137.

He p (a) the documents for the merger.

138.

We a (a) on the next steps during the meeting.

139.

The finance department a (a) the budget for the new project.

140.

She l (a) the project to success against all odds.

B1_Week 8

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

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