Test-Taking Skills Booster

UNIT 6
READING
A Read the quotes. Write the letter under the correct category.
past reality past intentions past regrets
B, F, C A, G, H D, E

“I shouldn’t have quit “I never left my “I was going to get a

A B C
college.” hometown.” job in advertising.”

“I thought my parents “I should have

D would help me pay E moved to New York F “I accepted the job in
for school.” and studied design.” Advertising.”

“He thought he
G “I shouldn’t have fought H would study medicine
with Steven so much.”
like his brother.”

B Choose the correct word to complete the sentences i n the reading.

Five to Thrive
There are five effective work habits that can (1) success in any work setting. It isn’t
just about your skills and knowledge on the job. Your attitude is also important.
Volunteer for assignments. Show that you are (2) and not afraid to work hard.
Be nice to the people around you. If you are kind to people, they will go out of their
(3) to be nice to you as well.
Prioritize your work. There are always (4) that are more important than others.
Prioritizing (5) productivity.
Stay positive. Focus on your goals, make good decisions, and get things done. Don’t
get (6) up in office politics.
Solve problems. Don’t just identify problems. Propose (7) as well.
Embrace these five tips, and (8) your chances for success.

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NAME: José Ignacio Cefla Ortiz DATE: 10/junio/2020

1 A prioritize B accomplish C ensure

2 A easy B serious C funny
3 A way B mind C office
4 A positions B employees C tasks
5 A hurts B increases C complicates
6 A caught B fed C brought
7 A complaints B solutions C problems
8 A forget B increase C intend