1. © 2016 albert-learning.com BULATS – ONLINE READING AND LISTENING TEST

2. © 2016 albert-learning.com BULATS Online Reading and Listening test  Assesses listening and reading skills, and knowledge of grammar and vocabulary  Lasts about one hour  Available in English, French, German and Spanish. Test questions and instructions are in the same language as the test.  Divided into two sections – Listening; Reading and Language Knowledge  Pinpoints ability quickly and accurately by using adaptive testing techniques. As you progress through the test the computer selects and presents each question on the basis of the previous answer.

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4.  Reading and Language Knowledge : Type of questions: 1. Read and select In this type of question, you have to read a notice, diagram, label, memo or letter containing a short text. You then choose from three possible answers, the sentence or phrase which most closely matches the meaning of the text. 2. Gapped sentences You have to read a sentence in which there is a gap (missing word) and choose the correct word from a choice of four and fill it. 3 Multiple-choice gap-fill You have to read a text in which there are some gaps. There are four choices for each gap and you have to choose the right one.

5. © 2016 albert-learning.com 4. Open gap-fill :You have to read a short text in which there are some gaps and fill in the missing word for each gap. 5. Extended reading :In this part of the test, you have to read a longer text and answer a series of multiple choice questions based on it. The questions are in the same order as the information in the text. The text below is about the work of a translator.

6. © 2016 albert-learning.com. Read the sentences below and the extracts from announcements sent by email. For questions 1-7, choose which extract each sentence refers to. The extracts may be chosen more than once. A) Dear Mr. Tennyson: We would like to announce some changes in our personnel. We have assigned Fiona Harrison as our new representative for your area. She has been with our firm for three years and is experienced in all aspects of sales and marketing. Fiona would like to call on you on 18th July, to provide you with information about of our new range of laboratory equipment. If this date is inconvenient for you, please do get in touch so that we can arrange another time. Thank you for your continued custom, Mark Ravenswood Pharma Logistics LLC BULATS Reading & Language Knowledge Part 2, Section 1 READ AND SELECT

7. © 2016 albert-learning.com B) Dear Sir / Madam, It is my pleasure to inform you that our new store 'Stationery City' is now open for business in your area. We offer a wide range of office equipment and furniture. We would like to offer you our special introductory discount of 40% off all purchases before 13th November. We can also offer you a loyalty scheme which could save you thousands on your office costs. Please see our websitewww.stationerycity.com for further details. Thank you for your attention, B Harvey

8. © 2016 albert-learning.com C) Dear Mrs. Baxter, This is to inform you that we have been forced to make some changes with regards to our policy for the payment and delivery of drinking water to your establishment. These changes have been made due to late payment by a number of our clients. From 19th October onwards, there will be a surcharge of 15% for all accounts falling 30 days behind. We will also refuse to deliver any further orders to customers whose accounts are still outstanding. We thank you for your continued custom, and apologize for any inconvenience that these changes may cause. Yours sincerely, Daniel Applegate HTOO

9. © 2016 albert-learning.com D) Dear Mr. Peterson, I would like to bring a change in our delivery service policy to your attention. Until now, we have always provided free delivery for any order. However, due to increasing fuel prices, we regret that this service will now only be available for orders of over £100. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your most valued custom. Sian Erikson DK Light

10. © 2016 albert-learning.com Which extract does each sentence refer to? 1. There is a new member of staff on our team a. Dear Mr. Tennyson b.Dear Sir/Madam c. Dear Mrs. Baxter d. Dear Mr Peterson 2. If you do not pay on time, you will be charged extra. a.Dear Mr. Tennyson b.Dear Sir/Madam c. Dear Mrs. Baxter d. Hannah

11. © 2016 albert-learning.com 3. We can only deliver items priced over a certain value. a.Dear Mr. Tennyson b.Dear Sir/Madam c. Dear Mrs. Baxter d. Dear Mr. Peterson 4. Increased costs have forced us to change our delivery policy. a.Dear Mr. Tennyson b.Dear Sir/Madam c. Dear Mrs. Baxter d. Dear Mr. Peterson

12. © 2016 albert-learning.com 5. Our rules have changed due to problems with customers. a.Dear Mr. Tennyson b.Dear Sir/Madam c. Dear Mrs. Baxter d.Dear Mr. Peterson 6. We want to visit your company with details of our products a.Dear Mr. Tennyson b.Dear Sir/Madam c.Dear Mrs. Baxter d Dear Mr. Peterson

13. © 2016 albert-learning.com 7. If you use our services regularly, you can save money. a.Dear Mr. Tennyson b.Dear Sir/Madam c. Dear Mrs. Baxter d. Dear Mr. Peterson

14. © 2016 albert-learning.com Dear Mr. Maddox, I am writing in …………….(response, respect, subject, accordance ).to your telephone conversation with my assistant about our new product lines, and to explain my failure to answer your queries. I believe your difficulty in …………….(communicating, contacting, speaking, corresponding )me, and in getting information on our new lines, arose because of our recent…………… (removal,change,,replacement, movement), of premises. I sincerely regret any trouble you have had. As my assistant promised, I have attached the new product details which you requested. I hope I have …………….(got, managed, made, succeeded, )to explain the reason for problems you have had in contacting me recently, and that we can look …………(After, up, on, forward) to continuing business with you. Yours sincerely, Jim Blakeney Fill in the blanks with the right option: MULTIPLE CHOICE GAP FILL

15. © 2016 albert-learning.com LAKELAND FURNITURE Dear Mr. Royston, Order No. 13448 We thank you for your recent Order dated 10 September and Confirm that we can supply your Requirements. A)Mr. Royston’s order will be sent on 10 th September B)Lakeland furniture is accepting Mr. Royston’s order C)Mr. Royston will supply the order on 10 th September Read the advertisement in Red and choose the right option below: READ AND SELECT