Niveau : 3ASLLE Janvier2011 Second Term English Test Matière ...

Niveau : 3ASLLESecond Term English TestJanvier2011Matière : EnglishPart one: Reading and InterpretingRead the text carefully then do the activitiesGood ethics in business will bring success. The better a business is lead andwith good ethics the better it will work.Good ethics means respecting the people both those working for thecompany and the people that the company is serving. Good ethics is seeing smileson the faces of the workers, it is, knowing that the company and its leaders arethere to listen to them and allow them to give their feedback and be part of thecompany. It also helps to give them a bonus according to the success of thecompany and that will help them push your company forward.When clients get service with a smile, get products of the highest quality, theywill continue buying the products even if they can get for a few cents cheaper ata competitor. Good ethics is when you run a business on long term goals and notshort term gains. It is never to deceive a client. A company with high ethics willcheck its products before they leave the factory and make sure that it is of thehighest quality so that clients will not be harmed or receive products withdefects.Once you start using unethical methods you allow people to do countlessdamage to your company in the long run. When you use unethical methods you willloose your clients when they have an opportunity of leaving you and that canhappen faster than you can dream of. So, as long as you use ethical methods thatare good for all you will succeed in the long term to grow your business alwayshigher and better.A- Comprehension and interpretation :1) Choose a,b, or c:The text is about:a) Unethical practices in business.b) The effects of good ethics on business.c) The definition of good ethics.Page 1/2Turn on the pageحي قعلول ‏–برج البحري-‏ الجزائرWeb site : www.ets-salim.com /021.87.16.89 : الفاكس - Tel-Fax : 021.87.10.51 :℡

2) Are the following sentences true or false?a- Good ethics means respecting the people working for the company.b- Clients prefer buying products of good quality rather than cheaperones.c- Ethical companies don’t care if the clients receive product withdefects/3) Answer the following questions:a- What pushes a client to buy a product?b- What do ethical businesses do in order not to deceive the clients?c- What advice does the author give so that businesses will prosper?4) What or who do the underlined words refer to in the text?a- It (§2) b-they (§4)1) Text exploration:1- Find in the text words that are closest in meaning to the following:a- Purchasing (§3) b-customers(§4)2- Which adjectives can be derived from the following nouns?a- Ethics b- success c-respect d-product3- Reorder the following sentences to get a coherent paragraph:a- And make genuine efforts on behalf of clients and workers.b- Good ethics starts with the attitude and thoughts of the head of thebusiness.c- It demands for him to be smart, honest, have honourable, practices.d- If he wants to have quality and service.حي قعلول ‏–برج البحري-‏ الجزائرPage 2/2Good luckWeb site : www.ets-salim.com /021.87.16.89 : الفاكس - Tel-Fax : 021.87.10.51 :℡