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Sample of BMS diagnostic test
Part one: Use of English
-Formate Use of English (SEITEN 1
Test 1 (Aufgaben 1
5) 20 Minuten Zeit.
30)
Ausdruck die Kennzeichnung A
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D in das Aufgabenbeispiel
0. We knew the economy was ...... A ..... a turning point when the interest rates started to fall.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
at
about
throughout
inside
1. If we had seen the demand in advance, we
surely .............. on the cookbook.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
would stock up
have stocked up
had stocked up
would have stocked up
2. Most of the time in Indonesia was spent
.............. relatives.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
to visit
visiting
going visiting
go to visit
3. My broker advised me to invest in secured
bonds before ............. in the stock market.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
invested
investing
investment
I will invest
4. It goes without . that you'll be paid for all
this extra time you're spending on the project.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
telling
saying
repeating
regarding
5. The businessmen discussed the contract at
length but never actually signed ....................
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
anything
anyone
another
anyway
"#$!%&'()&*%!%+),! -!.),/0% !
6. The worldwide low inflation rate is expected
to continue ...........
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
at a fast pace
for a long time
in a decline
throughout
7. The patient ......... examined by the doctor.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
were
is being
has
have been
8. The Argentineans are protecting their
forests because the lumber is very valuable to
............
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
they
ourselves
them
we
9. Travel agents advise ........... early, in order
to avoid disappointment.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
buying
postponing
booking
canceling
10. The use of pesticides is having a ............
effect on the groundwater.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
devastate
devastating
devastated
devastation
11. Because of Lucille's managerial skills,
the family now has an ....... business.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
expanding
expend
expanse
expended
12. Just as the business was about to go
under, he ..…. the bid for the shopping mall
construction.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
was winning
will win
had won
won
13. We have decided to ....... your income
with a monthly bonus.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
implement
compliment
supplement
compartment
14. A study was done to determine the
effect ……... the change in government
policy has had on the small business
sector.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
of
what
for
that
15. The air conditioner will have to be worked
on .......... the office is in use.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
during
while
only
meanwhile
16. Your credit history shows that either
several loan payments were late …… the
bank made a huge error in reporting them.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
and
but
nor
or
2 17. Another building will be ....... in the
downtown area before you know it.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
18. The meeting is ......... over.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
much or little
here or there
more or less
to or from
19. We ........ the money to your money
market account within three working days.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
have been transferred
will transfer
transferring
will be transferred
20. We are sending you what we have now
and ...... the remainder as soon as it arrives.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
will have shipped
will ship
shipped
shipping
21. At election time, every speech is
calculated to win ........
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
preferences
wishes
votes
choices
22. Although most people are ….. than I am,
they are not as healthy or wise.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
wealth
wealthy
wealthily
wealthier
23. Constance breathed a sigh ....... relief
when she heard that her loan was approved.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
BMS entrance exam -­‐ sample demolished
demolishing
demolish
demolishes
to
for
by
of
24. Good management ....... to the
employees.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
will be listened
are listening
listens
listen
25. The newly discovered ore is being
extracted by ….. of a huge robotic arm.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
mean
means
meant
meanings
26. When the computer analyst realized what
a ........... task it was, he immediately added
two more staff to the project.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
precise
superfluous
short
formidable
3 28. The human resources department is ......
for the hiring and care of our personnel.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
respondent
responsive
responding
responsible
29. The air conditioning unit ....... for hours by
the time you arrive.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
will have been running
shall run
will be running
will run
30. We were having so much fun on the ship
we were ….. to disembark at our destination.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
reluctant
doubtful
refusing
hesitant
27. I spoke with the real estate agent who
told me that the office space would cost
$225 ...... square foot.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
for
in
per
at
BMS entrance exam -­‐ sample Setzen Sie Ihre Arbeit mit dem Test 2
(Aufgaben 31 – 50) auf den folgenden zwei
Seiten fort.
4 Test 2 (Aufgaben 31 – 50)
In jedem der folgenden Sätze sind vier Satzteile unterstrichen und mit einem Buchstaben A – D
gekennzeichnet. Einer dieser markierten Satzteile ist falsch. Streichen Sie den Buchstaben, der
diesem Fehler zugeordnet ist, durch, verbessern Sie aber nicht den Satz.
All employee are required to wear their identification badges while at work.
A
B
C
D
31.
As your old one, this new copier can collate and
A
B
staple the copies in half the time.
C
D
32.
The museum is taking measures to protect its
A
paintings from the damaging effects of
B
pollutions and ultra-violet rays, which are getting
C
worse and worse with each passing year.
D
33.
After reviewing our finances, we decided
A
B
reduce spending in all departments
C
except marketing.
D
34.
Mrs. Barrett, acting as her attorney, defended
A
B
Mr. Stevens in a very determined fashion.
C
D
35.
To make out the lost time, we booked a
A
B
direct flight from California to New York.
C
D
BMS entrance exam -­‐ sample 36.
One evening, in a restaurant in Madrid, we
A
were entertained by several dramatics
B
C
D
flamenco dancers.
37.
The plane had to fly over above the city
A
B
for an hour before getting permission to land.
C
D
38.
The Commission surprised investors by
A
reversing its ruling and freezes all monies in
B
C
D
the disputed accounts.
39.
Since the appliance sales have shot up any,
A
we're going to continue with the marketing plan
B
we've been using since the very start.
C
D
40.
After downsizing the company, the CEOs
A
realized that had more furniture than they
B
C
needed.
D
5 41.
When we go on vacation, we prefer swim and
A
B
active sports to sightseeing and lying
.
C
on the beach.
D
46.
I've looked at several records in your file and
A
B
many documents still don't have your
C
new marriage name.
D
42.
The shareholders were upset that there weren't
A
B
some dividends paid out in the last two
C
D
quarters.
47.
Ecologists feared the American eagle
A
might be near extinction as there were
B
so few sights of them in the last decade.
C
D
43.
Before to go elsewhere for staff, we always
A
B
try to hire in house.
C
D
44.
Because it was structurally unsafe and too
A
B
expensive to repair, the 75 years old building
C
had to be demolished.
D
45.
This summer, the consumer protection agency
are advising consumers to read instructions
A
carefully before using any
B
C
outdoor cooking equipment.
D
48.
Standard Tires have agreed to fund any further
A
B
research into the manufacture of latex.
C
D
49.
If the zoning changed, we will be able to
A
B
purchase the building down the street and
C
redesign it.
D
50.
The factory let go of many its employees
A
B
because it had automated so many operations.
C
D
Ende des ersten Abschnittes.
Arbeiten Sie erst weiter, wenn Sie dazu
aufgefordert werden.
BMS entrance exam -­‐ sample BMS diagnostic test
6 Part two: C-Test
Sie haben für die fünf Aufgaben auf dieser und der folgenden Seite 25 Minuten Zeit.
Sollten Sie früher fertig sein, ist es nicht erlaubt, dass Sie sich die Aufgaben aus Teil 1 (Use of English)
noch einmal ansehen.
Der zweite Teil dieser Prüfung besteht aus 5 verschiedenen Texten mit jeweils 20 Lücken. Bei
jedem zweiten Wort fehlt jeweils die zweite Hälfte der Buchstaben. Vervollständigen Sie den Text,
indem Sie in jede Lücke genauso viele Buchstaben einsetzen, wie es Striche gibt. Apostroph
(I'm) und Bindestrich (take-off) gelten auch als Buchstaben.
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