UNIT 1: Language and skills test

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LANGUAGE
Lesson 1.3 Functional language
Lesson 1.1 Vocabulary PTE Part H/LCCI Part 1
BULATS (4 options)/BECP (3 options) 3 [BP_B1_Test_01_001.mp3] Listen to the
1 Choose the correct option a, b or c. speaker and choose the correct response a, b
Sarah has a great 1 attitude. She loves her job or c.
and is very 2 about it. She is good at 1a b c
3 realistic goals for her team and is an 2a b c
excellent team 4 . She has a lot of 5 as 3a b c
she is always honest, which her team likes. She is 4a b c
able to 6 outside the box and uses 5a b c
7 thinking to solve problems. She gives her __/5
team quite a lot of 8 so they are able to work
on their own. However, she knows they will come to Lesson 1.4 Functional language
her if they have any problems. She shows 9 to PTE Part B/BULATS
succeed in everything she does and she is 4 Write one word which best fits each space.
10 in her ability to reach a senior position. 1 Thank you for your today. We’ll let you
know our decision next week.
1 a must b can-do c will 2 Could you put me in with the sales
2 a passionate b ambitious c resourceful representative?
3 a making b doing c setting 3 Could I you a call next week to discuss this
4 a colleague b partner c player
in more detail?
5 a integrity b flexibility c adaptability
4 Miguel’s our boss. He’s in of this
6 a plan b think c communicate
7 a serious b critical c reasonable department.
8 a goals b passion c independence 5 It’s been very nice to you, I really appreciate
9 a determination b attitude c communication your feedback.
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Lesson 1.2 Grammar BULATS
2 Complete the mini dialogues with one word. 5 Write one word which best fits each space.
1 A: I need to tell my manager about the problem. Hi everyone!
B: Why you speak to her tomorrow? I’d like to 1 myself. I’m Jacinta Gomez and
2 A: My boss always shouts at me. I’m the new Designer for the company. I have a lot of
B: Your boss shout at you. It’s wrong. experience in design. My previous job was
3 A: I don’t know how to tell him that I broke the 2
Assistant Designer for a large retail
printer. company. It would be great if we could 3 up
B: Why not telling the truth? That’s always over lunch on Friday this week and get to know each
best. other. I’m looking 4 to working with you all
4 A: I can’t understand this document. on the exciting new projects. I 5 to meet
B: You to ask your colleague to explain it. you all on Friday.
5 A: I’ve no idea what to do with these files.
B: You give them to Jane. She might know __/5
what to do with them.
6 A: I can’t find any good jobs.
B: How sending your CV to the new
company in town? I hear they’re looking for staff.
7 A: I need some work experience.
B: You try and get a work placement.
8 A: I don’t really like my job.
B: don’t you look for another job?
9 A: Should I list all my hobbies on my CV?
B: You don’t to list all of them. Maybe one
or two.
10 A: I’m not sure where to take our visitors to lunch.
B: You to try that new restaurant in town.
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Name:_________________________________

LANGUAGE
Long listening
Short listening BECP Part Four/ BULATS
BECP Part One/ BULATS 7 [BP_B1_Test_01_03.mp3] Listen to a young
6 [BP_B1_Test_01_02.mp3] You will hear eight man asking Maria Staten, an expert in graduate
short recordings twice. For questions 1–8 choose recruitment, for some advice. Choose the correct
the correct answer. option, a, b or c.

1 What does Gordon think he’s good at? 1 How many interviews did the man get?
a groupwork a2
b communication with people b3
c solving problems c5

2 Which job is the company advertising? 2 What kind of jobs has he applied for?
a Assistant Manager
b Manager
c Trainee Manager

3 What job did he do in the restaurant?

a Waiter
a b c b Chef
c Bar Manager
3 What did John forget to put on his CV?
a his problem-solving skills 4 What does Maria say about skills and experience?
b his internship experience a Your CV must include volunteer work.
c his experience working in a team b Volunteer work is rarely useful.
c Many skills are transferable.
4 Where did the man find the documents?
5 Maria says employers like new recruits who
a are good at time management.
b like learning new skills.
c don’t waste time.

a b c 6 Maria advises the man to apply for jobs which

a need specific experience.
5 Where did the woman find out about the job? b offer good career potential.
a an online job site c require less experience.
b a colleague
c a library noticeboard 7 Maria says that Luke’s CV
a has some errors on it.
6 How much will they pay for each office chair? b includes too many personal details.
c doesn’t match the job requirements.
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a b c

7 Why didn’t Suzanna get the job?

a She wasn’t enthusiastic enough.
b She didn’t have enough experience.
c She had the wrong skillset.

8 Why didn’t the man accept the job offer?

a The salary wasn’t good enough.
b The work didn’t seem very interesting.
c He didn’t have the right skills.
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Writing
BECP Part Two/BULATS (50–60 words)
8 Read this email from the Human Resources
Director to the new Sales Manager.

To: Gil Folds, Sales Manager

From: HR Director
Subject: New Sales Manager
Welcome to the company. I hope you have a good first
day.
I have informed the staff that you are starting work today.
However, I think it would also be a good idea if you could
send them all an email to introduce yourself as soon as
possible.

Write an email to all your colleagues:

• introducing yourself.
• saying what your previous job was.
• saying how you feel about the new job.
• inviting them to contact you if they have any
problems.

Write about 60–80 words.

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