Multimedia Service General English Test
Dear candidate,
You have been pre-selected to start the recruitment and selection process at Multimedia Service S. A. It is necessary that you prove your English level proficiency by doing this short test.
This test consists of 26 questions. You have 20 minutes to answer the test. Please answer the questions in the most accurate way.
Thank you so much for your time and good luck.
MS Recruitment Team
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Please let us know and write in the in the following box, what your personal and professional background are like.
- 2.
Pleas read the FolloCalifornia Strawberry Festival... A Local LegacyHave you ever tried a strawberry pizza? If you went to Oxnard, the "Strawberry Capital of California," in May, you could!Oxnard is in Southern California and this part of the state takes its strawberries very seriously. At the two-day California Strawberry Festival you can sample strawberries prepared in all sorts of ways. In addition to traditional treats such as strawberry shortcake, strawberry jam, strawberry tarts and strawberries dipped in chocolate, there is strawberry pizza! This dessert pizza is topped with strawberries, sour cream, cream cheese and whipped cream on a sweet bread baked like a pizza. Strawberry kabobs dipped in powdered sugar are another delicacy. And drinks such as a strawberry smoothie can wash it all down.Strawberries are big business in Oxnard. The annual strawberry revenues are $100 million from Oxnard's bountiful 6,600 berry acres. Twenty-four companies harvest and cool nearly 16 million trays of berries, which are shipped throughout North America as well as to Germany and Japan. The festival, which attracts more than 85,000 visitors, features three stages with musical entertainment, 335 arts and crafts exhibits, strolling musicians, clowns, artists, face-painting, contests, and a "Strawberryland" for children with puppets, magicians, musicians, and a petting zoo. Taken from http://www.americaslibrary.gov/es/ca/es_ca_strwbrry_1.html
- 3.
Did you ……… anywhere interesting last weekend?
- A.
Go
- B.
Going
- C.
Was
- D.
Went
Correct Answer
A. GoExplanation
The question is asking about an action that happened in the past. "Go" is the correct answer because it is the simple past tense form of the verb "go." The other options ("going," "was," "went") are either present tense or incorrect verb forms for the past tense.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I work as a teacher and my wife ………, too.
- A.
Do
- B.
Is
- C.
Work
- D.
Does
Correct Answer
D. DoesExplanation
The correct answer is "does" because it agrees with the subject "my wife." In this sentence, the subject "my wife" is singular, so we use the third person singular form of the verb "do," which is "does."Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is your home town………?
- A.
Situated
- B.
Age
- C.
Like
- D.
Located
Correct Answer
C. Like -
- 6.
I’m afraid I ……… here for your birthday party.
- A.
Have not to be
- B.
Am not being
- C.
Will be not
- D.
Can’t be
Correct Answer
D. Can’t beExplanation
The correct answer is "can't be." This is because the phrase "I'm afraid" implies a negative or regretful sentiment, and the word "can't" expresses impossibility or inability. Therefore, "can't be" is the most suitable choice to convey the speaker's inability to attend the birthday party.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How long ……… married?
- A.
Been
- B.
have you been
- C.
Are you
- D.
Have you
Correct Answer
B. have you beenExplanation
The question is asking about the duration of someone's marriage. The correct answer "have you been" is in the present perfect tense, indicating that the person is asking about how long the marriage has been going on up until the present moment.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Would you like ……… help?
- A.
A
- B.
Some
- C.
Me
- D.
I
Correct Answer
B. SomeExplanation
The correct answer is "some" because the question is asking if the person would like "some" help. The word "some" suggests a quantity or amount that is not specified, but it implies that there is assistance available if needed.Rate this question:
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- 9.
He hasn’t played since he ……… the accident.
- A.
Has had
- B.
Had had
- C.
Has
- D.
Had
Correct Answer
D. HadExplanation
The correct answer is "had." The sentence is in the past tense and is referring to a point in time before the present. The word "since" indicates that the action of not playing occurred after the accident. Therefore, the past tense form "had" is the appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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- 10.
She knows that she ……… to pay now.
- A.
Had better
- B.
Needn't
- C.
Should
- D.
Ought
Correct Answer
D. OughtExplanation
The correct answer is "ought". "Ought" is used to express moral obligation or duty. In this context, it suggests that she has a responsibility or duty to pay now.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Mum gave ……… her job when I was born.
- A.
In
- B.
Up
- C.
Off
- D.
Away
Correct Answer
B. UpExplanation
When someone "gives up" a job, it means they quit or resign from it. In this context, the mother quit her job when the speaker was born. The other options do not fit the sentence in the same way. "Gave in" does not make sense in this context, "gave off" means to emit or release something, and "gave away" means to give something as a gift or donation. Therefore, "up" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 12.
It's all right, we ……… hurry. We have plenty of time.
- A.
Mustn’t
- B.
May not
- C.
Can’t
- D.
Needn’t
Correct Answer
D. Needn’tExplanation
The correct answer is "needn't". In this sentence, the speaker is reassuring someone that there is no need to hurry because they have plenty of time. "Needn't" is used to express that something is not necessary or required. Therefore, it fits perfectly in this context as it implies that there is no obligation to hurry.Rate this question:
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- 13.
You have a terrible fever! ……… call a doctor?
- A.
Do I
- B.
Must I
- C.
Shall I
- D.
Will I
Correct Answer
C. Shall IExplanation
The correct answer is "Shall I." This question is asking for a suggestion or recommendation on what action to take when someone has a terrible fever. "Shall I" is often used to make a polite inquiry or seek advice, making it the most appropriate response in this context.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Mr. Haines wants ……… to his office.
- A.
That you come
- B.
You to come
- C.
You come to
- D.
You come
Correct Answer
B. You to comeExplanation
Mr. Haines wants you to come to his office. This sentence is in the form of a request or instruction. The phrase "wants you to come" indicates that Mr. Haines desires or requires your presence in his office. The correct answer, "you to come," correctly follows the structure of the sentence and conveys the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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- 15.
These bottles ……… of plastic.
- A.
Are making
- B.
Are make
- C.
Are made
- D.
Made are
Correct Answer
C. Are madeExplanation
The correct answer is "are made". This is because the sentence is referring to the bottles and stating that they are made of plastic. The verb "are" is used to indicate the present tense and the subject "bottles" is plural, so "are made" is the appropriate verb form to match the subject and tense of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 16.
It's a pity you ……… here last night.
- A.
Weren't
- B.
Aren't
- C.
'll not be
- D.
'd not be
Correct Answer
A. Weren'tExplanation
The correct answer is "weren't." The phrase "It's a pity" suggests that something unfortunate or regrettable happened. The use of "weren't" indicates that the person being addressed was not present or did not attend the event that took place last night.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Somebody stole his wallet so he ……… money from a friend.
- A.
Lent
- B.
Earned
- C.
Borrowed
- D.
Lended
Correct Answer
C. BorrowedExplanation
In this scenario, the person's wallet was stolen, which means they no longer have money. Therefore, they need to acquire money from someone else. The word "borrowed" implies that the person obtained money from a friend temporarily, with the intention of returning it later. This is the most appropriate word choice as it aligns with the context of the situation.Rate this question:
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- 18.
……… is it from here to Berlin?
- A.
How long way
- B.
How long
- C.
How far
- D.
How many
Correct Answer
C. How farExplanation
The question is asking for the distance from the current location to Berlin. "How far" is the most appropriate phrase to use in this context as it specifically refers to distance. The other options, such as "How long way" and "How long," do not convey the same meaning and may confuse the intended message. "How many" is also not suitable as it is used to inquire about quantity rather than distance.Rate this question:
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- 19.
I ……… drink beer than wine.
- A.
Would like more
- B.
Prefer
- C.
Had better
- D.
Would rather
Correct Answer
D. Would ratherExplanation
The phrase "would rather" is used to express a preference or choice between two options. In this sentence, the speaker is stating that they prefer to drink beer instead of wine.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Maria has two sisters, but she doesn't speak to ……… of them.
- A.
Both
- B.
Some
- C.
Either
- D.
Neither
Correct Answer
C. EitherExplanation
Maria has two sisters, but she doesn't speak to either of them. This means that Maria doesn't speak to one sister or the other, indicating that she doesn't have any communication with either sister. "Either" is the correct answer because it signifies a choice between two options, in this case, the two sisters.Rate this question:
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- 21.
We discussed the house plans ……… our way to the shops.
- A.
By
- B.
On
- C.
In
- D.
To
Correct Answer
B. OnExplanation
The correct answer is "on". In this sentence, "on" is used to indicate the time or occasion when the discussion about the house plans took place. It suggests that the discussion happened while they were on their way to the shops.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Is this sentence correct?Most of the people in the office was mad at him.
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
The sentence "Most of the people in the office was mad at him" is incorrect because the subject "people" is plural, so the verb should also be plural. Instead, it should be "Most of the people in the office were mad at him."Rate this question:
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- 23.
Is this sentence correct?Not forget to bring the passport to the airport!
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
The sentence "Not forget to bring the passport to the airport!" is not correct because it lacks a subject. The correct form would be "Do not forget to bring the passport to the airport!" where "do" acts as the subject.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Complete the following sentence:Where is your car today? It___________ repaired
Correct Answer
is beingExplanation
The correct answer is "is being". The sentence is asking about the current location of the car and implies that it is currently undergoing the process of being repaired. The phrase "is being" suggests that the car is in the process of being repaired by someone else.Rate this question:
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Clive was driving into town when he __________ out of petrol.
- A.
Run
- B.
Got
- C.
Get
- D.
Ran
Correct Answer
D. RanExplanation
The word "ran" is the correct answer because it is the past tense of the verb "run." In the given sentence, it indicates that Clive ran out of petrol while driving into town.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Now that you have read the California Strawberry Festival, answer the following question:Who is the target audience of the "Strawberryland"?
- A.
Adolescents
- B.
Children
- C.
Adults
- D.
The elderly
Correct Answer
B. ChildrenExplanation
Based on the given information, the target audience of "Strawberryland" is children. The California Strawberry Festival is mentioned, suggesting that "Strawberryland" is likely a part of this festival. Since the festival is mentioned, it can be inferred that "Strawberryland" is an attraction or activity specifically designed for children to enjoy.Rate this question:
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- 27.
The Strawberry Festival gets an annual revenue of $6,600 million from 100 berry acres.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because an annual revenue of $6,600 million from just 100 berry acres seems highly unlikely. This would imply that each berry acre generates a revenue of $66 million, which is an extremely high amount. It is more reasonable to assume that the revenue from 100 berry acres would be much lower than $6,600 million.Rate this question:
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