Modèle de concours d'accès à la Grande École du Groupe ISCAE 2014 — Anglais

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ISCAE |
Concours d'accès à la Grande Ecole du
Groupe Institut Supérieur de Commerce et
d'Administration des Entreprises
ERREUR SRE CU DE DT RS D EE A RCE EUR LR RE DS | |
Épreuve d’Anglais
Durée : 2 Heures
Samedi 31 Mai 2014
De 14h00 à 16h00
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STRUCTURE:
Directions: In questions (1- 13}, each sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four
underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C), (D). Identify the one underlined word
or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct. Then, on your answer
sheet tick the letter of the answer you have chosen.
ÆExample: Un a persons lifetime, the bruin can store 100 trillion pieces of informations
A B 0 D
The underlined word ‘informations is not correct in this sentence. This sentence should reod, ‘{n a person’s lifetime, the brain can store
100 trällion pieces of information’ Therefure, you should choose answer (D).
1. According to the press release, tie company is planning on introduce several new machines in the coming year.
À B C D
2. The staff was told by their supervisor that the new safety inspection schedule would take effect on the end of the year.
A B 0 D
3. Your new credit card will bring vou benefits that provides greater fiancial flexibility.
À B C D
4. Last week the President has announced more taxes on many crops grown for overseas markets.
A B E D
5. The computer software industry is one of1he most compctitive market in today”s fechnologically advanced society.
À B 0 D
6. We appreciate it your interest in our company and Jook forward ‏ما‎ hearing from vou soon.
À B CE . D
7. Cells carry out the essentiaily processes that produce energy end sustain life. | |
: À B E D |
8. Each banking transaction were handled quickly and efficiently by well-trained teliers.
A B 0 D
9. Consumers are usually willing to buy more of an item as its price falls because ofthey want fo save money.
A B 0 D
10. Substantial penalties wii] be charging whenever a customer withdraws funds from the account prior to the maturity date.
| À B 0 D
11. At our company meetings the marketing analyst reported ‏لط‎ we have too much sales rspresentatives in Europe these days.
À B C D
12. AI passengers must present their boarding passes to the designate agent at tbe airport gate.
A B 0 D
13. Although fewer Americans work on farms today, they are 100 productive that the 1.8 is now the ‏ولوب‎ top food exporter.
À B 0 D
Directions: Questions (14 - 26) are incomplete sentences. Beneath each sentence you will see four
words or phrases marked (A), (B), (C), (D). Choose the one word or phrase that best completes
the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, tick the letter of the answer you have chosen.
Example: Many mental disorders are believed ‏ما‎ result from a combination of emotional, _____, and bivlogical factors.
À. society £. social C, socially D. socieial
The sentence should read ‘Many mental disorders are believed ‏م‎ result from a combination of emcfional, sacial, and biological factors.’
Therefore vou should choose answer (8). |
14. in fluorescent lamps, television tubes, and other devices.
À. Phosphors are used B. Itis phosphors C. To use phosphors D. Using phosphors
15. The tips of some undersea mountains islands in the middle of the ocean
À. to form B. they form C. form D. forming
16. to stop yourself from blinking except for a short period of time.
A. Impossible 5 B. Impossible C. Is it impossible D. It is impossible
17. of the surface of the earth is covered by water.
A. Three-quarters is nearly B. There is nearly thres-quarters
C. It is nearly three-quarters D. Nearly three-quarters
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18. By the mid-cighteenth century so many new immigrants entering north Americe from Europe that
the original colonies in the northcast were avercrowded.
À. it were B. were C. there D. there were
19. The overall strength of a country's economy is determines the value of its currency.
À. that B. whose C. wbat D. it
20. Lately, nobody using the library.
À. there has been B. it has been C. has been D. been
21. 1 would like to see you tomorrow because - several things we need to discuss.
À. they have B. they are C. there is D. there are
22. several weeks for a person to starve to death, but without sleep the body dies in about 10 days.
À. If usually taking B. It usually takes C. It usually take D. Usually it is taking
23. Texas is larger but it has fewer people than California does.
: A. of California B. as California C. than California D. that California
24. Astronomers rely on measurements of mass and brightmess to determine ;
À. how old is a star B. how a star is old C. a star is how old D. how old a star js
25. they lower their prices, we will have to change suppliers.
À. Unless B. However C. Instead D. Thereïore
26. He hardly did any work before the exam. ..............,, he managed to pass.
A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Despite D. Moreover
READING COMPREHENSION
Directions: This section contains 2 passages, each followed by a number of questions (27- 36).
Read the passages and for each question, choose the onc best answer (A), (B), (C), D) based on
what is sfated in or what can be inferred from the passage. Then, on your answer sheet, tick the
letter of the answer you have selected.
TEXT 1
do Laser 15 an acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation. Stimulated emission is a
variation of spontancous emission, a process that occurs in atoms when an electron in a ground, or unexcited
state, is knocked into a higher state when energy is applied to the system. As the electron drops back into ground
state, a photon, or particle of light is released. As de-excitation occurs in millions of atoms, photons are released
in a random fashion and light is emittcd in every direction. An optical cavity, the space formed by two réflective
surfaces facing each other, is used to control the direction of the beam. There are solid-state, gas, and liquid
lesers, and by subjecting lasing materials to various types of energy - electrical, magnetic, or sonic- scientists
have been able to control the laser output to suit varions functions and epplications.
In industry, ‏عط‎ laser has proven to be a very versatile tool, particularly for cutting and welding, Lasers are now
also used in high-speed printing and in the creation of three-dimensional images, called holograms. Laser
tracking and ranging systems have been developed, using light signals to measure distance rather than the radio
signals of radar. The use of the laser in biological and medical applications is also rapidly expanding, and the
laser is already being used with great success in certain surgical procedures. In the field of communications the
laser, used in conjunction with fibre optic networks, is capable of carrying much more information than
conveñtional wires and is setting the stage for the ‘electronic superhighway" of the near future.
27. The author’s main purpose in this passage is fo
À. persuade
B. entertain
| C. illustrate
D'; inform
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28. If can be inferred from the passage that lasers are rapidly becoming
A. obsolete in today's world
B. more limited in scope
C. a vital part of modern society
D. less flexible in their uses
29, According to the passage, scientisfs have been able to control laser output by
A. controlling the direction of the beam
B. subjecting lasing materials to Varions types of energy
C. increasing the number of photons traveling in a particular direction
D. using à variety of lasing materials
30. What happens when an electron drops back into ground state?
À. À particle of light is released
B. Excitation occurs
C, Energy is applied to the system :
D. There is an increase in the number of photons traveling in one direction
31. In line 14, the words ‘in conjunction with” could best be replaced with which of the following phrases?
À. at a crossroads
13. aside from
C. in combination with
D. in addition to
TEXT 2
One theory that integrates diverse findings on hunger, eating, and weight argues that body weight is soverned by
a set-point, a homeostatic mechanism that keeps people at roughly the weight they are genetically designed to be.
Set point theorists claim that everyone has a genctically programmed basal metabolisin rate, the rate at which the
body burns calories for energy, and a fixed number of fat cells, which are cells that store fat for energy. These
cells may change in size (the amount of fat they contain), but never in number. After weight loss, they just Jurk
around the body, waiting for the chance to puff up again. According to set-point theory, there is no single area in
the brain that keeps track of weight. Räther, an interaction of metabolism, fat cells, and hormones keeps people
at the weight their bodies are designed to be. When a heavy person diets, the body slows down to conserve
energy (and its fat reserves), When a thin person overeats, the body speeds up to burn enerey.
32. The passage would most likely be found in a texthook on which of the following subjects?
A. Psychology
B. Social studies |
C. Chemistry
D. Biology
33. What is most likely the topic of the paragraph following this one?
À. À different theory on body weight
B. The importance of a proper diet
C. The relation befween activity and weight
D. How to keep fat cells from enlarging
34. It can be concluded from the passage that
À. a genetically thin person can easily gain weight
B. it is impossible for genetically predisposed overweight people to lose weight
C. people 00071 have as much control over their body weight as they might think
D. humans are genetically designed to be overweight
35. The author’s aftitude toward the subject of weight could best be described as
A. emotional
B. disbelieving
C. depressing ?
D. scientific
36. The writer’s purpose in writing this passage is to
À. inform
B. illustrate
C. criticize
D. compare
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VOCABULARY : de
Directions: In questions (37-46) choose the correct answer (A), (B), (C), (D) and tick the
corresponding letter on your answer sheet.
Examplé Woman: 1175 raing outside! Mn: Then why don't we stay in for fhe time bsing?
QUESTION: What does the man mean? À. He doesn't want to go out af ail B. He wants to wait a while before goingout .
C. 115 time for them to go D, He doesn't care to stané and wait
Yon should choose answer (B) and ‏علدا‎ if on your answer sheet
37. Man: 1 heard you have a part in the school play tonight
Woman: yes, and l’m on pins and necdles.
QUESTION: How does the woman feel?
A. Happy B. Angry C. Nervous D. Confused
38. Woman: Do you get pay raises where you work?
Man: Ves, but they are few and far between. :
QUESTION: What does the man mean?
À. He gets lots of raises at his job B. There are no raises given where he works
C. They dort give raises very often D. He has to ‏مع‎ far lo get a raise
39.Woman: 1 should tell them they need more décorations
Man: They never listen to anyone, so save your breatb. j
QUESTION: What does the man want the woman fo do?
A. Not say anything B. Hcld ber breath
© . Make some suggestions D. Lisien to the others
40. Man: I think something may be wrong because Vincent wasn’t home when I called.
Woman: oh, you are always jumping to conclusions
QUESTION: What is the woman implying about the man?
A. Heis thoughtful about things. B. He arrives at opinion very quickly
C. 116:5 always jumping around D. Ile doesn’t know how to make decisions
41. Man: I bope to be a well-knowm artist someday. ١ ١
Woman: well, you're certainly on the right track |
QUESTION: What does the woman’s comment mean?
À. She thinks the man is on atrain B. She thinks the man is right-banded
€. She thinks the man doesn't realize what he has to do D. Sbe thinks tbe man is doing what is necessary
42, Man: 1 just heard the most incredible news
Woman: well, tell me, Don't leave me in the dark.
QUESTION: What daes the woman mean?
A. She doësn’t want the news kept from her B. She wants {he man to turn the light on
C. Sbe is afraid to be left alone D. She doesn’t want to hear the news
43. Woinan: 15 this computer program similar to the one you’ve bcen using”?
Man: No, 115 a whole new ballgeme.
QUESTION: What does the man mean?
À. The programs are alikc B. The programs are computer games
C. The programs arc very different D. The programs are new
44. Man: We’re looking for someone to go fishing with us on Saturday.
Woman: Well, you can count me out,
QUESTION: What does the wonan’s comment mean?
A. She’s making plans {o go with tem. B. She docsn't want to ‏.0ع‎
‎C._ She knows how Lo count. D. She wants to stay outside.
45. Woman: Aren’t you fed up with your roommate?
Man: Not really, l’ve been wearing earplugs!
QUESTION: What is the woman asking?
À. IFhe likes bis roommele. 3. 1] he has asked his roommate to dinner
C. If he is Joosing patience with his roommate D. Ifhe bas any problems with his roommats,
46. Man: Are you enjoying your stay here on the islands?
Woman: Oh yes. 115 a far cry from winter in the Midwest.
QUESTION: What does the woman mean?
A. The islaads are very different from the Midwest B. ‘lhe islands are à preat distance from the Midwest
€. The islands &re similar to the Midwest D. The islands make her cry for the Midwest
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Directions: Questions (47-60) are incomplete sentences. Beneath each sentence you will see four
words or phrases marked (4), (B), (C), (D). Choose the one word or phrase that best completes |
the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, tick the letter of the answer you have chosen,
Example: À shopping _____ is a group of shops with a common area for cars to park,
À. street B.plaza C.department D. center |
You should choese answer (D) and tick it on your answer sheet :
47. The black is things which are bought and sold, or money changed illegally.
A. country B. economy C. rnarket D. region
48. À name is the name by which à particular product is sold.
| A. mark B. brand C. trade D. company
49, À centre provides information and sells or advertises its goods or services by telephone. |
À. call B. calling C. phone D. telecommunication
50. À market is an outside market selling old or used goods at low prices.
À. boot B. fly C. sales D. second hand
S1. If someone uses or tries the sell they try to sell something by being very forceful.
À. aggressive B. eesy C. force D. hard
52. À company is a company which controls other smaller companies.
A. daughter B. family C. father D. parent
53. À machine 56115 you small items such as cigarettes, drinks or sweets if you put coins into it.
À. merchant B. sales C, selling D. vending
54. Market is the proportion of the total] market which one company controls.
A. part B. pie C. share D. stock
55. A stock 15 2 place where shares of the ownership of companies are bought and sold.
A. exchange B. mall C. mart D. shop
56. À company is one whose shares can be traded on a country's main stock market.
À. stocked B. stock C, share. D. listed :
‏ء‎ 57. An asset is what a company owns which is not material, such as a good reputation.
"A. abstract B. intangible C. invisible D. tangible ٠
58. Staff is the amount of employees joining and leaving the company within a period of time.
À. exchange B. lefiover C. return D. turnover
59. Blue _____ workers are workers on the factory floor.
À. cell B. collar C. colour D. crawl
60. In à strike most people in a country refuse to work, until they are given something that they are
demanding. 1
À. general B. national C. selective D. total
WRITING (61-100)
Directions: In this last section you choose one of the {wo suggested topics. In no more
than 250 words, write about the subject,
TOPIC 1
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:
‘Ttis not ethical fo fargef children with advertisements, as they are not yef able to distinguish advertising from
actual programming in the wep adults can. This mecns that advertising aimed at children is misleading and
unfair”, Use specific reasons to support your answer. ;
TOPIC 2:
Today mainly ail developed countries receive great numbers of immigrants. According to you, what causes
people to emigrate? Give convincing arguments and examples to support your point of view.
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