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Section A: Grammar and Lexis

Complete the sentences with answer a, b, c or d. See the example.

Example:

Question 1:

Your visitor ……………. for over an hour. He’s in your room now.

Question 2: The two companies plan to form a joint…………….

Question 3:

When they have finished making the first …………. , we can do some tests on it.

Question 4:

He……………. to leave the company by his boss.

Question 5:

I’m surprised he’s late. He’s normally so……………..

Question 6:

Hello, Alison. I……………. the office actually. Can I call you back tomorrow?

Question 7:

……………. the delays with the trains, we all still arrived on time.

Quesion 8:

My favourite perk in my job  is…………….  

Question 9:

James is away,……………. ?

Question 10:

I seem to have run……………. of money. Can you lend me some?

Question 11:

If you don’t like this idea, then come……………. with something better.

Question 12:

……………. speak to them about our idea earlier today?

Question 13:

Our most……………. customer has been with us for over 25 years.

Question 14:

Let’s……………. up a list of action points.

Question 15:

We have very……………. information about you. Tell us about yourself.

Question 16:

We’ve looked at the history, so now let’s……………. to our current activities.

Question 17:

Today, we need to……………. on a date for the launch and promotion.

Question 18:

What they are asking is……………. ridiculous.

Question 19:

There’s a real……………. in the market for this kind of service, I think.

Question 20:

Am I getting my point…………………….clearly enough?

Question 21:

The pros definitely……………. the cons.

Question 22:

I think you should broaden your……………. and look for a new job.

Question 23:

If you……………. I’m sure you would have got the job.

Question 24

It’s difficult to……………. what the reaction might be to this proposal.

Reading: BUXTON TOWN GRANT APPLICATIONS

General information The Town Council has a fund to give grants to charitable, voluntary and public sector organisations which are based in Buxton. The types of organisations that can apply for grants include, for example, charitable organisations, pre-school playgroups, youth clubs, sports clubs, arts groups and advisory organisations. Please note that applicants must be properly constituted bodies. The total budget available for the current year is £100,000. The amount approved for each grant is variable, the Town Council considering each application on its merits.

The application process 

If you think your organisation might qualify for a grant, complete the enclosed application form and return it to the Town Council. You will also need to send a copy of your constitution and your latest accounts. (Note that there is no need to send a copy of your constitution if you have supplied copies in previous years and there have been no changes since your last grant payment). You must send back your form to reach the Town Council by not later than 12 noon on the last Friday in March. The Town Council’s Grants Committee will meet to look at all applications received by the closing date and make recommendations to the Town Council. The Council will then consider the Grants Committee’s recommendations. If you are awarded a grant, you will be advised as soon as possible after the Council meeting.

The eligibility criteria for grants 

The Town Council’s Grants Policy requires all applicants to comply with the following eligibility criteria. Please read this carefully before submitting your application.

1. The maximum grant payable to any one organisation will be £5,000. 
2. The applying organisation should be a properly constituted, voluntary or public sector body. It should either be based wholly in Buxton or be able to demonstrate that its beneficiaries are residents of Buxton.
3. Grants will not be given to organisations for the promotion of political or religious beliefs or for illegal activities. 
4. Grants or donations are not payable to organisations or charities operating abroad. 
5. Grants or donations cannot be utilised to sponsor named individuals, e.g. aspiring sportsmen etc. 
6. Where a grant is awarded towards a capital project, the organisation concerned should be able to demonstrate that it has clear plans for raising the remainder of the necessary finance.
7. Where a grant is given towards the purchase of equipment or as a contribution to building works, etc., the grant will only be paid once an invoice has been received from the organisation concerned, or – upon the production of other equivalent evidence to the satisfaction of the Town Clerk. 
8. A condition of any grant is that the Town Clerk reserves the right, on behalf of the Council, to inspect any purchase of furniture and equipment, etc., or any building work that has been carried out, to verify that the grant has been used for the purpose authorised. 
9. Any changes to how an allocated grant is spent will be at the discretion of the Town Clerk without any need to refer these changes back to the Town Council. 
10. Where a “starter grant” is provided, the Town Council will need to be satisfied that the organisation concerned has proposals to become self-supporting. 
11. Organisations applying will need to provide a set of audited accounts for the previous financial year (except for new organisations). 
12. The Town Council reserves the right to withdraw or reclaim any monies given if the eligibility criteria for, and conditions relating to, grants have been breached.

Question 25:

The Town Council gives financial support to non-profit making organisations

Question 26:

A grant for equipment can only be paid after submission of a bill.

Question 27:

The amount of money awarded depends on the

Question 28:

Money for a capital project may not be given

Question 29:

Once the grant has been allocated, the Town Clerk has to 

Question 30:

Applicants must