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End of course Test:

Time allowed: 35 minutes

Grammar and Vocabulary

Section 1 Grammar

Task 1 Put the sentences into reported speech starting with the prompts given. An
example (0) has been done for you.

0 This gate is closed. Please use Gate D.

He says that this gate is closed and that we should use Gate D.

1 Could I borrow your pen, Mike?

He asked Mike to __________________________________________________ pen.

2 Don’t say another word!

He ordered him _______________________________________________________ .

3 People are saying that the Colonel has been promoted.

The Colonel is rumoured ________________________________________ promoted.

4 Bombardier Wilcox! My office this instant!

He ordered Bombardier Wilcox ________________________________ immediately.

5 I’m sorry I let you down, lads.

He apologised to the lads for ____________________________________________ .

6 How tough was the course?

He wanted to know how tough ___________________________________________ .

7 I’ll see you tomorrow, men.

He said he ___________________________________________________ tomorrow.

8 You’ll get there faster if you go on foot.

He said we _____________________________________________________ on foot.

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Task 2 Complete the text using any ONE correct word in each gap. An example has
been done for you.

On 4 January 2006, (0) the United Nations Security Council, acting under Chapter VI of the

UN Charter, authorised the deployment of the United Nations Operation in Rafiki (UNOR)

for an (1) _________________ period of six months. The operation’s mandate included the

use (2) ______________ all necessary means (3) ______________ ensure respect

(4) ________________ the ceasefire agreements, disarmament, demobilisation and

reintegration (DDR) of former combatants, (5) ______________ creation of necessary

security conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance and for the voluntary return of

refugees and internally displaced persons (IDP), and assistance (6) ______________ the

electoral process.

UNOR deployed (7) _______________ Odero in March 2005 with two infantry battalions

plus support units. Almost immediately (8) _____________ deploying, UNOR was

augmented with two additional battalions. After rapidly establishing a demilitarised zone

(9) ____________________ the Matata-Rafiki border, UNOR began the disarmament and

cantonment of former OLF combatants, supervising the preparation of cantonment facilities

(10) ______________ conducting an extensive disarmament campaign.

Task 3 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb/structure in brackets.
An example (0) has been done for you.

0 Since the countries of Rafiki and Matata became independent in 1962, Matata has made
(make) repeated territorial claims on Odero.

1 Although the SAS are considered to be one of the best counter terrorist units in the world,
they have always been the first to admit that they _______________ (continually/look) for
better ways of doing things and will always do so.

2 The Bangalore Torpedo consists of a metal pipe filled with explosive, a command wire
_______________ (attach) to the device and a remote control.

3 During the course, they _______________ (teach) us to recognise and react to threats like
sniper fire, incoming artillery and mines.

4 We spent more than two days _______________ (learn) how to deal with major wounds
caused by bullets and explosives.

5 If no objections are raised by this date, I _______________ (assume) that the final draft of
the specifications is acceptable.

6 I am now in a position to confirm the final dates. The next meeting _______________
(hold) in Krakow from 11–12 May.

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Section 2 Vocabulary

Task 4 Match the words in the box with their definitions, using each word ONCE only.
There are more words than you need. An example (0) has been done for you.

prosecute close support counter-battery fire deep battle
blocking position reinforcement general support fix execute
commitment suppressive fire isolate

0 To engage or threaten an enemy force in order to divert its attention, and hold it in its
current position while your main forces manoeuvre to envelop or mount a flanking attack. fix

1 An artillery mission where one unit augments/adds to the fire of another. _______________

2 A defensive position designed to deny the enemy access to an area or prevent his advance.

_______________

3 Artillery fire to support the operation as a whole. _______________

4 Artillery fire placed on enemy positions that are very near to friendly forces.

_______________

5 Artillery fire to destroy the enemy’s artillery. _______________

6 To start and then continue a war or battle. _______________

7 The deployment of forces in the field. _______________

8 Operations conducted against the enemy’s uncommitted forces. _______________

Task 5 Complete the sentences using any ONE correct word. An example (0) has been
done for you.

0 A system of connected computers in a building or facility is a Local Area Network.

1 Software used for storing, organising and reviewing large amounts of information is called a

_______________ .

2 A system of connected computers in different buildings in different locations is a

_______________ .

3 A pictorial representation of a facility enabling it to be activated by means of a screen

cursor is an _______________ .

4 When you _______________ something, you create a copy of a file/set of files for security

purposes.

5 When you erase a file, you _______________ it.

6 Software used for recording and presenting numbers and financial information is a

_______________ .

7 A sequence of characters used to gain access to a computer system is a _______________ .

8 Software used for writing letters, reports and other kinds of documents is known as

_______________ .

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Task 6 Complete the text using any ONE correct word in each space. An example (0) has
been done for you.

Originally (0) developed by the Germans in response to the Allies’ material superiority in

WWI, Third Generation Warfare (3GW) emphasised speed and surprise. 3GW is commonly

known as blitzkrieg or manoeuvre warfare. In its (1) _______________ form, manoeuvre

warfare means using a part of one’s force to find and then fix the enemy, while the rest of the

force attacks the weakest point or centre of (2) _________________ . In modern

(3) _________________ , 3GW involves a combination of deep, (4) _________________ and

rear operations fought on land, in the air, at sea, and in (5) _________________ . Information

technology and the possibility of real-time communications and total

(6) ___________________ of the battle area have added another (7) _________________ to

3GW – the information battle. 3GW has led to a military (8) _____________________ that

emphasises initiative and rapid, decentralised decision-making by junior commanders.

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