The document contains a language and skills test with multiple sections assessing vocabulary, grammar, functional language, listening skills, and project management. It includes vocabulary exercises with 4 or 3 answer options, grammar exercises requiring the completion of sentences, short audio recordings followed by comprehension questions, and a longer interview on project management where the correct answers must be chosen.
The document contains a language and skills test with multiple sections assessing vocabulary, grammar, functional language, listening skills, and project management. It includes vocabulary exercises with 4 or 3 answer options, grammar exercises requiring the completion of sentences, short audio recordings followed by comprehension questions, and a longer interview on project management where the correct answers must be chosen.
The document contains a language and skills test with multiple sections assessing vocabulary, grammar, functional language, listening skills, and project management. It includes vocabulary exercises with 4 or 3 answer options, grammar exercises requiring the completion of sentences, short audio recordings followed by comprehension questions, and a longer interview on project management where the correct answers must be chosen.
The document contains a language and skills test with multiple sections assessing vocabulary, grammar, functional language, listening skills, and project management. It includes vocabulary exercises with 4 or 3 answer options, grammar exercises requiring the completion of sentences, short audio recordings followed by comprehension questions, and a longer interview on project management where the correct answers must be chosen.
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UNIT 3: Language and skills test
Name: ___________________________
The company has more work now than any other
LANGUAGE time of year. (busy) It’s the busiest time of the year for us Lesson 3.1 Vocabulary now. BULATS (4 options)/BECP (3 options) 7 They completed the bridge ahead of schedule. 1 Choose the correct option a, b or c. We reached (quickly) a major 1 milestone with the bridge project They completed the bridge more quickly yesterday, when we opened the 2 suspension than they planned. bridge to the public. We had a few 3 setbacks 8 Finding suitable suppliers was not as easy as we in the early stages, which we did not 4 predict thought. (hard) when we carried out the 5 risk assessment. Finding suitable suppliers was harder than However, we managed to find 6 solutions to we thought. the problems quickly. The next stage of the project is 9 He did worse than he expected at the interview. the 7 contrustion of new houses and we do (well) not 8 antipate any big problems with those. He did not do as well as expected However, after a full 9 investigation , we at the interview. 10 My new job is worse than the realised that we need to meet the new environmental last one. (good) My new job is not as good as regulations, so we have to increase the 10 budget the last one. . __/10
1 a milestone b solution c decision
2 a suspending b suspense c suspension Lesson 3.3 Functional language 3 a setbacks b budgets c milestones PTE Part B/BULATS 4 a manage b predict c communicate 3 Write one word which best fits each space. 5 a construction b register c risk 1 We need to bring George up to speed on 6 a solutions b decisions c additions this. 7 a attachment b movement c construction 2 I can’t do it – my hands are tied . 8 a identify b anticipate c solve 3 I’m sorry there’s no flexibility in the 9 a investigation b addition c identification schedule. 4 We can’t compromise on this 10 a milestone b budget c movement __/10 at all. 5 We’ve got no room for manoeuvre on this. Lesson 3.2 Grammar __/5 2 Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the Lesson 3.4 Functional language word in brackets in the correct form. 1 The PTE Part H/LCCI Part 1 project was less difficult than expected. (easy) The 4 [BP_B1_Test_03_001.mp3] Listen to the speaker project was easier than expected. and choose the correct response a, b or c. 2 This interview was shorter than the first one. 1a b c (long) This interview was not as long as 2a b c the first one. 3a b c 3 Finishing on time was harder than anything. 4a b c (difficult) 5a b c The most diffucult thing was to finish on time. 4 The final stage of the job was the easiest part. (challenging) The final stage of the job was the least challenging part. 5 We finished the project ahead of time. (soon) We finished the __/5 project sooner than planned. 6 Lesson 3.5 Functional language
UNIT 3: Language and skills test Name: ___________________________
BULATS 6 Why won’t the architect change the building plans?
5 Write one word which best fits each space. a The changes aren’t safe.. b The site’s too small. Hi Jürgen, c It’s against building regulations. I’d like to 1 know if everything is on schedule for completion next week, so could you give me 7 How do they arrive at the project site? an update? I’d be 2 grateful if you could also let me have an estimate of any extra costs involved. Also, would you 3 mind asking Gloria to send me a list of all the suppliers we use. a b c. Would it be 4 possible to arrange a meeting with all project managers next week? I’d 5 8 What mistake did the man make? a He appreciate it if you could organise this. ordered too many desks. b He ordered the wrong equipment. __/5 c He didn’t order the right number of chairs. . __/8
SKILLS Long listening
Short listening BECP Part Four/BULATS 7 [BP_B1_Test_03_003.mp3] Listen to a radio BECP Part One/BULATS interview with Gina Velas, an expert in project 6 [BP_B1_Test_03_002.mp3] You will hear eight management. Choose the correct option a, b or c. short recordings twice. For questions 1–8 choose the correct answer. 1 What does the interviewer say about failure? a It’s a good way to learn. b You 1 Which project are they starting now? can’t afford to fail.. c It’s caused by a lack of experience.
2 What does Gina say about experience
and skills? a Project managers must train their a b c. teams. b Teams must evaluate their own skills. c Project managers should have relevant 2 What was the manager’s worst problem? training. . a number of employees b weather conditions . 3 Project managers should set goals that c quality of materials are a challenging. b clearly defined. . c simple. 3 Which hotel does the woman decide to stay at? a Twig 4 Why does Gina say about changing goals? a b Wold Clients are unable to assess them. .c Min b It often affects the budget..c Project managers like making changes. 4 How long will the installation take? a 2 days b 6 days c 4 days. 5 What can poor communication skills lead to? a project failure. b 5 What is the woman going to do team disappointment c before the meeting? a go sightseeing b weak managers look at apartments. c have lunch
UNIT 3: Language and skills test Name: ___________________________
6 What else can demotivate a team? a __________________________________________
pressure from other staff b not having __________________________________________ enough resources. c losing control __________________________________________ 7 What does Gina say about unexpected __________________________________________ problems? a Risk assessment predicts all problems. __________________________________________ b Allow extra time for them.. c Schedules __________________________________________ are always flexible. __________________________________________ __/7 __________________________________________ __/10 Writing BECP Part Two/BULATS (50–60 words) 8 Read this email from the Operations Director asking for a project update.
To: Executive Assistant
From: Operations Director Subject: Jaipur Building Project, India _________________________________________ Hi Kieran, Can you find out what’s happening with the Jaipur project? News reports are saying the project has stopped temporarily. Email the Project Manager and request an immediate update. Find out about any delays. We’ve heard nothing here. Write an email to Bill Mathers, Project Manager, Jaipur:
• explaining why you’re writing.
• requesting an update. • asking for details about any delays. • inviting him and the chief engineer to join a video meeting tomorrow.
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