SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 13

Read the text and answer Questions 1 – 7

Reduce Stress at Work
Here's How:
A Improve your time management and organization skills.
Of the many things you can to in this area the best ones include getting a to do list that works,
learning to
say "no", asking for help when you need it, and stop setting unrealistic goals for yourself.
B Relax and breathe deeply.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount or work you have to do or if someone is "in
your face",
a good thing to do is to "breathe through your nose". You can't get as worked up if you force
yourself to
breathe through your nose. Your body simply can't maintain the same level of energy without that
extra
oxygen you get when breathing through your mouth.
C Take more breaks from your work.
Even a five-minute break will help. Get away from your desk. Go for a walk - outside is better, but
up two
flights of stairs and back down is good too. Getting more exercise in general will help you reduce
your
overall stress levels and that will make it easier to reduce your stress level at work.
D Lighten up.
Smile more. We all know laughter reduces stress. You will be amazed at how much more
pleasant the people
around you are when you make an effort to be pleasant yourself.
E Learn to listen better.
Rather than getting upset when others disagree with you, listen actively and find the areas of
agreement. Be
assertive and stand up for yourself, but don't be rigid.
F Fix your environment.
Make whatever adjustments you need to the lighting, temperature, noise level, and other
controllable factors
in your office.
G Don't sweat the small stuff.
Realize that there are some things that just aren't worth worrying about and there are some
things you just
can't change. Don't waste time stressing over the things in either category.
H Get more sleep.
This is another of the things you can do to reduce your overall stress that will have benefits at the
office as
well. In addition to reducing your stress, it will increase your energy level and your ability to
concentrate.
I Find a mentor.
If not a mentor, a friend will do. Having someone to talk to can take a lot of stress off you.
J Spend more time with optimistic people.
Negative people will pull you down to their level. Choose to work with people who have a positive
attitude
instead.
Questions 1 - 7
The text contains ten sections, A - J.
Which section contains the following information?
1 understanding other people better (E)
2 making yourself more comfortable (F)
3 making sure you get sufficient rest (H)
4 find someone who will listen to you and help you (I)
5 getting things in perspective (G)
6 keeping upbeat (J)
7 turning down some requests (A)
Read the text and answer Questions 8 - 13
Part time Job
Legal Assistant - Litigation
Job Reference:
JSVC-6012
Employer Agency Name:
Charterhouse Group
Location:
Perth
Category:
Legal
Date Posted:
12/01/2011
Job Description:
CBD Location, top tier firm. This renowned well respected legal firm who is a market leader has a
requirement for an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in litigation. As the Legal
Assistant your
duties will include but not be limited to:
>> Preparation, editing and formatting of legal documents and correspondence
>> Liaising with clients and internal departments
>> Diary and file management
>> Monthly billing
>> Typing of documentation (dictaphone and copy)
>> Providing general administrative support to legal team
To be considered for this Legal Assistant role you will have experience in a similar role, with a
background
in litigation, a certificate in legal secretarial studies, excellent communication skills written and
verbal, the
ability to problem solve, a positive a "can do" attitude and be able to work in a professional and
flexible
manner. This together with your professional, proactive outlook will see you secure this rare
opportunity. In return, your experience will be rewarded with a great team working environment
and a salary to match your experience.
If you meet the above criteria and are an experienced Legal Assistant that enjoys a challenge
and want to
work with a busy, dynamic team, then this is the role that you have been waiting for. Apply by
sending your Resume.
Questions 8 - 13
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
TRUE - if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE - if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN - if there is no information on this
8 The position is with a well known law firm. (T) (This renowned well respected legal firm who is
a market leader has a requirement for an experienced Legal Assistant)
9 The successful candidate will be expected to attend weekly meetings. (NG) (Because, the story
dont tell about that)
10 The job involves working with and helping several lawyers. (T) (Liaising with clients and
internal departments)
11 The firm has this kind of opening on a fairly regular basis. (NG) (because the story dont tell
about that)
12 The firm is offering a high salary for the right person. (F) (salary according to performance)
13 The work environment appears to be quite relaxed. (T) (relaxing place)
SECTION 2 Questions 14 - 27
Read the text and answer Questions 14 – 21
The Paper Clip
When were bent-wire paper clips introduced? The first bent-wire paper clip was patented by
Samuel B. Fay
in 1867. This clip was originally intended primarily for attaching tickets to fabric, although the
patent
recognized that it could be used to attach papers together. We have found no advertisement or
other
mention for the Fay paper clip before 1899, and it therefore appears unlikely that it had
significant, if any,
sales prior to the late 1890s. However, beginning in 1899 and for decades thereafter, the Fay
design was
widely advertised under many brand names for use in fastening papers.
The Gem paper clip, which was never patented, but which eventually became by far the best
selling paper
clip in the U.S., has been advertised since 1894, and may have been introduced in 1892.
A patent application filed at the end of 1896 indicated that a number of different paper clips were
in use. A
flood of paper clip patents were issued beginning in 1897. This evidence indicates that bent-wire
paper clips
came into widespread use in offices in the late 1890s. A 1900 trade publication stated that "The
wire clip for
holding office papers together has entirely superseded the use of the pin in all up-to-date
offices."
Why weren't bent-wire paper clips marketed earlier? According to Petroski, "Steel wire was still
new in the
second half of the nineteenth century. The widespread manufacture and use of the paper clip
had to await
not only the availability of the right wire but also the existence of machinery capable of tirelessly
and reliably
bending it in a flash into things that could be bought for pennies a box." (Henry Petroski, "From
Pins to
Paper Clips," The Evolution of Useful Things, Vintage, New York, 1992, p. 60)
With what products did paper clips compete most closely? The two earliest patents indicate that
bent-wire
paper clips could be used in lieu of pins, sewing, "pointed bent-over paper fasteners," and
eyelets. In 1904,
Clinch Clips were advertised as "Cheaper than Pins." Around 1910 advertisements compare
paper clips to
straight pins for temporary attachment of papers. By contrast, early paper clip advertisements do
not refer to
staples.
Why were bent-wire paper clips sold in so many different designs? Many designs were initially
protected by
patents. As a result, other manufacturers had to come up with different designs. Also, no single
paper clip
design is optimal for all purposes. In marketing paper clips, suppliers emphasized the superiority
of their
designs on one or two of the following characteristics:
1. Does not catch, mutilate, or tear papers
2. Does not get tangled with other clips in the box
3. Holds a thick set of papers
4. Holds papers securely
5. Is thinner and takes less space in files
6. Is easily inserted
7. Is light weight and requires less postage
8. Is cheap (e.g., because it uses less wire)
Questions 14 - 21
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or a NUMBER from the text for each answer.
14 The patent filed by Fay in 1867 included the application of keeping papers together and
fastening ___ticket__ .
15 Post 1899, Fay used different _____brand names_____ to market his paper clips.
16 The number one paper clip in America was called ___gem___ .
17 A trade magazine seemed to recognise the success of the paper clip around
______1900____ .
18 Production of the paper clip was held back until the __right wire___ became available.
19 In 1904, paper clips were sold on the basis of them being ___cheaper than______
alternatives.
20 The ___patent_______ on paper clip designs forced competitors to be more creative.
21 Some paper clips were marketed as being able to keep a lot of pages together more
____securely______ .