Midterm exam paper

TASK 3. LEXICAL AND GRAMMAR COMPETENCE

Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is one of the most successful actors in cinema history. However, life hasn't always been that easy for him. As a young boy, Tom was shy and had (Q1) in finding friends, although he really enjoyed (Q2) part in school plays.
(Q3) he had finished High School, Tom went to New York to look for work. He found employment as a porter, and at the same time he (Q4) drama classes. In 1980, the film director Franco Zeffirelli (Q5) Tom his first part in a film. Ten years later, he had become (Q6) successful that he was one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, (Q7) millions of dollars for (Q8) film.
Today, Tom (Q9) appears in films and is as (Q10) as ever with his thousands of
fans from all around the world.

Answers:
1. D
2. C
3.C
4.C
5.B
6.A
7.B
8. C
9.D
10.A
Task 4. WRITING


My application

Gulmurodova Sevara

41 Amir Temur Street
Tashkent, NY 10001
[phone]
[e-mail]

September 23, 2005

John Carvil
Recruiter
Rogers Consulting
901 Main Street
Tashkent, NY 10001

Dear Ms. Carvil,

I'm writing to express my interest in the position of marketing associate for Carter Snack Company. Your sales associate Nick Caudwell referred me to this opportunity. I believe that my five years of experience in food and drink marketing make me an excellent fit for this job opening.

In my current position at Fizz Soda Company, I spearheaded several successful campaigns for new drink products. My aptitude for market analysis helped me identify key demographics to target these marketing efforts. My most successful campaign of 2005:

• Doubled product sales over three months.
• Included a commercial video that went viral, getting more than 10 million views within a week.
• Resulted in more than 5,000 new Facebook likes within a month.

I believe that I could bring this level of success to Carter Snack Company and help your upcoming summer snack food campaigns reach a fresh audience. I see great potential in marketing to a younger demographic with your snack cakes and would love to discuss the possibilities with you.

I have PCM Digital Marketing Certification, Hootsuite Social Marketing Certification and Google Analytics Individual certification. I am also a Facebook Certified Planning Professional. I have the experience and skills necessary to help your company create a strong digital presence and greatly increase your social following.

Though I have greatly enjoyed working on the marketing campaigns with Fizz Soda, I feel that I'm ready for a new challenge and am intrigued by the opportunity to help grow your smaller snack food company into a behemoth within the food and beverage industry. I've been a fan of your snack line since Nick introduced me to your distinctive chip and pretzel flavors, and I would love the opportunity to share some of your new flavors, like the Sweet Dill pretzels, with a national audience.

Please find my resume attached. References are available upon request. I look forward to meeting with you soon.

Sincerely,

Gulmurodova Sevara