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1.

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

a)

increased

b)

increase

2.

The figure for Britain ________ by 10 % in 1997.

a)

increased

b)

increasing

c)

increased dramatically

d)

increase

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

(there may be more than one correct answer)

a)

remained constant

b)

evened out

c)

remained stable

d)

reached a peak

6.

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)

surged

c)

increased

d)

escalated

7.

There was a __________ increase in .....

(một sự tăng nhẹ)

a)

dramatic

b)

dramatically

c)

minimally

d)

minimal

8.

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

a)

moderate

b)

enormous

c)

slight

d)

small

9.

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

a)

dramatically

b)

markedly

c)

noticeably

10.

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

11.

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

a)

at

b)

of

c)

in

d)

on

12.

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)

rises

c)

rising

d)

rise

13.

What kind of graph it is ?

a)

Bar chart

b)

Pie chart

c)

Long chart

d)

Table chart

14.

What kind of chart is it ?

a)

Bar chart

b)

Line chart

c)

Pie chart

d)

Table chart

15.

What kind of chart is it ?

a)

Bar chart

b)

Line chart

c)

Pie chart

d)

Table chart

16.

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

17.

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)

surged

18.

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

a)

drop

b)

decline

c)

soar

d)

level off

19.

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

a)

peaked

b)

plunged

c)

fluctuated

d)

went down

20.

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

21.

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

22.

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

23.

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

a)

decline

b)

bottom out

c)

increase

d)

plunge

24.

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

a)

plummet

b)

fluctuate

c)

bottom out

d)

level off

25.

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

a)

soared

b)

leveled off

c)

peaked

d)

fell

26.

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

27.

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.

28.

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.

29.

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.

30.

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.

31.

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.

32.

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.

33.

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.

34.

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.

35.

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.

36.

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.

37.

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.

38.

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.

39.

Choose the correct description for the graph

a)

In January sales went down

b)

In January sales plummeted

c)

In January sales fell dramatically

d)

In January sales reached a peak

40.

Choose the correct description for the graph

a)

Sales grew steadily this year.

b)

Sales fluctuated and then went down.

c)

Sales declined steadily.

d)

Sales went down slightly at the end.

41.

Choose the correct description for the graph

a)

In May sales declined significantly

b)

In June sales dropped slightly.

c)

In July a considerable drop can be observed

d)

In July a sharp growth can

42.

Choose the correct description for the graph

a)

A moderate improvement can be observed in June

b)

A dramatic decrease can be observed in July

c)

A rapid jump can be appreciated in July

d)

Sales went down all year.

43.

Choose the correct grammatical sentence:

a)

A moderate grew can be observed in November

b)

A moderate growing can be observed in November

c)

A moderate grew observed in November

d)

A moderate growth can be observed in November

44.

Choose the correct grammatical sentence:

a)

Sales went in November

b)

Sales November fell.

c)

Sales declined in November

d)

A decline in November the sales.

45.

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

a)

go up

b)

decline

c)

remain unchanged

d)

fluctuate

46.

Which verb is an example of an upward trend?

a)

level off

b)

soar

c)

vary

d)

deteriorate

47.

Which verb is an example of an upward trend?

a)

fall

b)

a growth

c)

remain steady

d)

increase

48.

Look at the graph.
From Tuesday to Wednesday there is ....

a)

fall sharply.

b)

a sharply fall.

c)

a sharp fall.

d)

fall sharp.

49.

How many push-ups were done on Monday?

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

50.

Between which two times was the greatest increase in number of shoppers?

a)

12pm and 1pm

b)

1pm and 2pm

c)

2pm and 3pm

d)

10am and 11am

51.

What was the overall trend on this graph?

a)

decreasing

b)

increasing

52.

There was a rapid drop in production in the first quarter, but it bottomed out at about 20.

a)

b)

c)

d)

53.

Production grew more and more rapidly over the first three quarters but then reached a peak. Since then, it has quickly dropped.

a)

b)

c)

d)

54.

Production grew rapidly in the first quarter, but reached a plateau of about 70. Since then it has remained more or less stable.

a)

b)

c)

d)

55.

Production has dropped slowly but steadily over the year.

a)

b)

c)

d)

56.

Production started the year in a stable position, but then plunged in the third quarter. It has now flattened out at a level of 20.

a)

b)

c)

d)

57.

Production fell considerably over the first three quarters, reaching a low of 20. Since then it has staged a partial recovery.

a)

b)

c)

d)

58.

Production has fluctuated all year.

a)

b)

c)

d)

59.

Production started off steady, but fell sharply in the last quarter.

a)

b)

c)

d)

60.

Production showed a marginal rise in the first three quarters, but then suffered a sharp drop.

a)

b)

c)

d)

61.

After a considerable drop in the first two quarters, production bottomed out at 20. Since then it has started to rise.

a)

b)

c)

d)

62.

Production has experienced a strong, steady growth over the whole year.

a)

b)

c)

d)

63.

There has been a slight increase in production over the year.

a)

b)

c)

d)

64.

Which of the four sentences below is correct?

a)

The price of gold climbed steadily from January to April but the price of platinum saw a dramatic fall at the beginning of the year.

b)

The price of gold reached a peak in April whereas the price of platinum fluctuated only slightly throughout the period.

c)

The price of gold rose during the first four months and the price of platinum followed a similar trend.

d)

While platinum fluctuated slightly throughout the period, gold fell steadily.

65.

Which description matches this graph?

a)

Jobs have fluctuated with the level of the pound.

b)

Prices decreased slowly.

c)

Profits decreased sharply then remained steady.

d)

Inflation has levelled out at an acceptable rate

66.

Which description matches this graph?

a)

Sales fell sharply then remained steady before decreasing.

b)

Sales increased slowly before rocketing.

c)

Prices decreased dramatically then slowly rose.

d)

Profits hit rock bottom before increasing sharply.

67.

Which description matches this graph?

a)

Profits plunged in the middle of the year.

b)

Prices decreased in the first half of the year.

c)

Sales has fluctuated all year round.

d)

The price peaked in the middle of the year.

68.

Which description matches this graph?

a)

There was a gradual rise in employment rate.

b)

There was a remarkable fall in Burma's economic growth.

c)

International trade tends to fluctuate from year to year.

d)

Divorce rates are leveling out for the first time in decades

69.

Which description matches this graph?

a)

Sales increased slowly at first before rising dramatically.

b)

Sales started well then stayed the same.

c)

Profits decreased dramatically then remained steady.

d)

Profits decreased at first before rocketing.

70.

Which description matches this graph?

a)

There was a steep rise in sales of tennis shoes in 2017.

b)

Sales of produce remained the same in recent years.

c)

Profits hit the rock bottom before increasing sharply.

d)

The price of GMO vegetables has shown a steady increase.

71.

Which description matches this graph?

a)

In May 2018, there was a reduction in gold price.

b)

The price reached the peak before falling a little.

c)

Sales of gold were really high compared to the year before.

d)

Sales of organic apples started well then remained steady.

72.

Which of the following sentences apply to the graph ?

a)

From 1991 to 1992, the numbers plummeted.

b)

There was a sharp, dramatic increase toward the end of the third quarter.

c)

Throughout the period shown, there were significant amounts of fluctuation.

73.

Which of the following sentences apply to the graph?

a)

There was a continuous, steady decrease throughout the period.

b)

There was a continuous, steady increase throughout the period.

c)

There was a continuous, sharp rise throughout the period.

74.

Which of the following sentences apply to the graph?

a)

There was a sharp, dramatic increase toward the end of the third quarter.

b)

From 1991 to 1992, the numbers plummeted.

c)

At the beginning of the period, all three countries were at similar levels.

75.

Which statement is INCORRECT?

a)

Over the year, the amount of honey produced by the bee colonies dropped.

b)

The most significant decline was in 1980 with 20,000 tonnes compared to that in 1970.

c)

The amount of honey fell by 20,000 tonnes to 110,000 tonnes in 1980.

d)

2010 witnessed the sharpest drop in the amount of honey produced in the USA.

76.

Which statement is INCORRECT?

a)

In 1970, there wear 4 million bee colonies in the country and this rose to approximately 4.2 million in 1980.

b)

Over the next 30 years, this number decreased by more than a million every 10 years. This meant that in 2010, there were about 1.8 million colonies left.

c)

Over the next 30 years, this number decreased to more than a million every 10 years. This meant that in 2010, there were about 1.8 million colonies left.

77.

Which is the best description of the chart?

a)

In Great Britain and USA, there are the same percentages of people who choose some kind of transport.

b)

In Germany, percentages of people who choose car and bicycle are roughly the different.

c)

Motorcycle was the most popular type of transport in all countries, except for the USA.

d)

Overall, car is the most chosen transport, bicycle is on the second place and motorcycle is the least chosen transport.

78.

Match the following:

a)

77%

1.

just over three quarters

b)

49%

2.

nearly a half

c)

32%

3.

almost a third

d)

15%

4.

less than a fifth

e)

5%

5.

an insignificant proportion

79.

Odd one out:

a)

more than

b)

just over

c)

just above

d)

well below

e)

a little more than

80.

Choose synonyms of "approximately" (Choose all that apply):

a)

almost

b)

roughly

c)

about

d)

nearly

e)

more than

Batch 4_B1Plus_B2_Week 8

Total questions: 80

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