Progress Test

U N I T 8 Grammar
1 Complete the conversations. Use the correct form of the words in brackets. Score
1 A (I / have / get) a visa to travel to China?
B Yes. (you / have / apply) at the Visa Application Centre.
2 A How (I / can / find out) about jobs abroad?
B (you / should / register) with a job agency. That’s a good way.
3 A (I / should / book) a parking space?
B No, there are lots of spaces. (you / have / reserve) one.
4 A (Helen / can / come) to the conference with us?
B No, I’m sorry. (she / have / finish) her project.
5 A I’m sorry but (you / can / leave) your bags at reception.
B OK, so where (I / should / leave) them?
6 A (you / must / wear) a uniform at work?
B No, casual clothes are OK, but (I / must / wear) jeans.
7 A (my client / have / sign in) at reception?
B Yes, (all visitors / must / go) to reception when they arrive.
8 A What (I / must / send) to the client to say thank you for
dinner?
B (you / can / send) a thank you email or a letter – either is fine.
9 A (do / forget) to check all the equipment before the
presentation.
B OK, but which projector (I / have / use)?
10 A We have an important meeting tomorrow morning so
(Julian / should / arrive) late.
B Actually, he has a training course tomorrow so
(he / have / attend).
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2 Complete the conversation with the words below. Score
Use a modal verb from 1 and a verb from 2.
1 can (x2)  can’t  don’t have to  should (x4)  shouldn’t (x2)
2 arrive  do  interrupt  invite  go  pay  speak  try  use  wear
A So, are you going on a business trip to Germany next week?
B No, I 1
next week – I’m too busy, but I’m going next month.
I haven’t been to Germany before.
A OK. Well, the culture is quite formal. You 2
people’s first names,
only their title and surname.
B How about meetings?
A You 3
a suit for meetings and you
4
for meetings exactly on time.
Oh, and you 5
someone senior during a meeting. That is rude.
B OK. I 6
German all the time? I’m not very fluent.
A No, you 7
that, but you 8
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make small talk outside meetings if you’d like.
B Right. And I 9
the boss out to lunch or dinner if I want?
A Yes, of course, but you 10
the bill if you make the invitation.
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Progress Test U N I T 8 Vocabulary
1 Complete the conversations with these words. Score
apply  full-time  health  part-time  pension
probationary  reporting  responsibilities  salary  sign
1 A Why didn’t you 1
for the job at the sports centre?
B It was only 2
– just 20 hours a week.
A Well, a small 3
every month is better than nothing.
B I know, but I really need a 4
job with better benefits like a
5
.
2 A So, do you understand that you need to complete a six-month 6
period?
B Yes, that’s fine.
A During that time, the company doesn’t provide private 7
care.
B Yes, the HR department explained that.
A So, are you happy to 8
the contract?
B Yes, of course.
A Great. OK, now, let’s talk about your management 9
in the new job.
Here is a diagram that shows your 10
lines.
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2 Complete the conversations with the words below. Use a verb from 1 and a noun from 2.
1  do  get  graduate  have (x2)  offer  see  send  start  transfer
2 the advertisements  branch  from university  an interview  the job
my CV   the promotion  qualifications  some training courses   your first job
1 A I always get really nervous when I for a new job.
B You don’t need to worry. You’re very experienced and you all the right
.
2 A What’s the problem? Why are you angry?
B I didn’t that I wanted at work.
My colleague is going to to the Paris instead!
3 A There are some new jobs in Sales. Did you
on the noticeboard?
B Yes, thanks. I think I’ll to the Sales Director straight away.
4 A What did you think of the last candidate? Do you think we should her
?
B I’m not sure. She isn’t very experienced, so she would need to .
5 A I’ve worked in the oil industry all my life.
B Really? So, when did you ?
A Actually, I left school when I was 16. In those days, you could
without a degree.
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Progress Test U N I T 8 Work skills
1 Complete the conversations. Choose the correct words (a or b). Score
1 A We need to find ways of improving motivation. Does anyone have any ideas? Olga?
B Well, we could have a staff away day and …
C Sorry 1
interrupt, but training days are very expensive …
a for b to
A Carlos, could you 2 Olga finish?
a let b make
B Thank you. I don’t mean a training day – maybe a trip or something.
C 3
I?
a May b Might
A Yes, Carlos. What do you 4
?
a like b think
2 A The new dates for the trip to China are from the 12th to the 19th of August.
5
comments?
a Any b Some
B 6
, I think a lot of my team have booked holidays in August.
a Excuse b Sorry
A Oh, no. How 7 you, Rob? Will your team be free?
a about b for
C Yes, it’s fine for us.
B 8
me, but I thought we said the 22nd to the 29th were the new dates.
a Excuse b Sorry
3 A Could I 9 say something before we finish the meeting?
a just b then
B Sure, Frank. Go ahead.
A I’d 10 like to say that this is going to be my last month in the company
before I retire.
a always b just
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Progress Test U N I T 8 Functions
1 Put the lines of the conversation in the correct order. Number the lines 1–5. Score
a OK. We can get a taxi outside the airport.
b Yes, please. Thanks.
c Thanks for the invitation, but I’m very tired after my flight.
d No problem. Would you like to go straight to your hotel?
e Would you like to meet the team for dinner this evening?
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2 Put the lines of the conversation in the correct order. Number the lines 1–5.
a OK, I’ll order another bottle now.
b Would you like me to order you an espresso, too?
c Would you like some ice cream for dessert?
d No, thanks. I don’t drink coffee. But I’d like some more water.
e I’d love some, thanks.
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3 Put the lines of the conversation in the correct order. Number the lines 1–5.
a I’d love to.
b Thanks. That would be great.
c Would you like me to book a tour for you?
d Would you like to go sightseeing?
e OK. I’ll phone the tour company now.
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4 Put the lines of the conversation in the correct order. Number the lines 1–5.
a I’d love to, but I’ve got an appointment between 12.00 and 3.00 tomorrow.
b Yes, that sounds good, thanks. I can meet at 7.00. Would you like me to book somewhere?
c No, it’s OK. I’ll book us a table in a good restaurant that I know.
d Would you like to meet for lunch tomorrow.
e Would you like to meet for dinner instead?
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UNIT 8 TEST:  Grammar 0  /30 Vocabulary 0  /20  Work skills 0  /10 Functions 0  /20  Total 0  /80

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