REVISION - MODULE 4

PART 1: Choose the correct option a, b, c or d.

PASSAGE 1
One of the certainties in life and in business is that, whatever you do, there
will always be change. In business, this often happens so that companies can
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     growing. However, when they 2     change companies should ensure that
the way they do this is as 3     as possible. Although some people love
change, many are 4     about the unknown and do not 5     very well with
change. When planning for change, it is important to 6     up all the risks and
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     of any proposed changes. All change can be a little 8    , so it is vital that
companies thoroughly investigate all possible options by 9     with staff at all
times. In addition, they should 10     them in any decision-making process.

1 a engage b risk c move d keep

2 a improve b implement c adapt d weigh
3 a allocate b risky c efficient d on
4 a successful b efficient c apprehensive d consultative
5 a manage b adapt c keep d cope
6 a weigh b take c consult d adapt
7 a rewards b benefits c improvements d adaptations
8 a risky b weighty c successful d efficient
9 a coping b planning c consulting d moving
10 a adapt b engage c communicate d measure
1d
2b
3c
4c
5d
6a
7b
8a
9c
10 b

PASSAGE 2
Fashion is big business, and some clothing companies have been accused
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      not being as 2      as they could be. There have been several scandals
where workers are working in very 3     
and even dangerous conditions for extremely low 4      . Consumers like to buy
inexpensive fashionable clothes, but increasingly they are more aware 5     
where their clothes are made and are concerned about the working conditions
of the people who made them. Branding something as 6      is one way to
show the consumer that a product is made by workers who get a decent
salary and work in a good environment. In order to ensure that all goods are
ethically 7      , consumers need to 8      responsibility for their choice of
clothing. If you look 9      the whole fashion industry today, it is a lot better than
it was, but there are still companies that put the welfare of their staff after
profit. However, if people continue to organise campaigns 10      these
organisations, it may be possible to finally eliminate them.

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1 a for b of c against d on
2 a tough b moral c healthy d ethical
3 a weak b low c tough d fair
4 a fee b salary c money d pay
5 a at b of c for d on
6 a moral b trade fair c fair trade d honest
7 a accused b traded c sourcedd found
8 a take b hold c make d find
9 a for b through c along d across
10 a against b beside c across d over

1b
2d
3c
4d
5b
6c
7c
8a
9d
10 a

PASSAGE 3
If you manage your time well, it allows you to 1      efficiency and avoid missing
important deadlines. At the 2      time, it can alleviate stress and help you to
become far more productive. Experts advise you to 3      a regular break in
order to recharge your batteries. So many people believe they are being more
productive if they do not stop for breaks, but this is a misconception. The first
steps to managing your time are to 4      your key priorities and then 5      the
right resources to each task. By doing this, you should be able to avoid
running 6      time. Moreover, it will allow you to have time for any unexpected
issues that may occur. Being more organised also means that deadlines may
even be met 7      time, which is always a bonus. If you take more time to 8     
jobs which need to be completed, there will be less chance of staff having to
regularly work 9      . So, whatever job you do, it’s always worth 10      time for
planning and scheduling because, in the long run, it could save you a lot of
time, stress and money.

1 a allocate b maximise c schedule d take

2 a same b similar c right d certain
3 a waste b measure c make d take
4 a identify b maximise c allocate d measure
5 a make b allocate c schedule d set
6 a up to b up against c out of d away from
7 a beyond b in front of c above d ahead of
8 a measure b schedule c maximise d use
9 a on time b extra time c overtime d in time
10 a wasting b measuring c doing d making

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1b
2a
3d
4a
5b
6c
7d
8b
9c
10 d

PART 2: Complete the sentences with ONE word in each gap.

1            the end of the session, we will have a clear idea of the steps needed.
2            free to add any of your own suggestions.
3 Can you elaborate            that idea?
4            we all agreed that we will make these changes?
5 Let’s            with that idea, Hans.
6 Let me know when you’ll get a            to send me that information.
7 Please            this. It’s urgent.
8 I’m sorry for not            your call before now.
9 We specialise            providing support to new businesses.
10 The final price will depend            the system you choose.
11 This system is the perfect            for your company. It will solve all your
problems.
12 On the costs           , I’m sure we can come to some agreement.
13            does that sound to you? Do you like the idea?

1 At
2 Feel
3 on
4 Are
5 go
6 chance
7 prioritise
8 returning
9 in
10 on
11 solution
12 side
13 How

PART 3: Choose the best option to complete the sentences.

1. On the one hand sales increased in China but, (in spite of / on the other
hand / though), they fell dramatically in Australia.
2. (However / Even though / Nevertheless) the staff worked very hard, it was
only the managers who had a pay rise last year.
3. We wouldn’t have lost market share if we (had invested/ invested/had been
invested) in new technology.

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1. on the other hand
2. Even though
3. had invested

PART 4: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning

to the first sentence. Use the word in CAPITALS.

1 Every day we have a meeting to discuss ideas.

BASIS
We have a meeting                         .

2 I didn’t stop working on the report yesterday.

DAY
Yesterday, I                               .

3 It doesn’t matter which day you collect the goods next week. ANY
You can                                next week.

4 It won’t take many more weeks to complete the project. FEW

The project will be finished                  

5 My manager rarely praises my work. EVER

My manager                               my work.

6 I occasionally attend conferences for work. FROM

I attend                                .

7 They very rarely leave work before 8 p.m. ALMOST

They                                before 8 p.m.

8 When I started, I didn’t really like my job. FIRST

I                                       .

9 You must send that document by 7 p.m. or it will be too late. AT

That document must be sent                                .

10 I sometimes get bored and look for other jobs.

NOW
                               bored and look for other jobs.

1 to discuss ideas on a daily basis

2 working on the report all day
3 collect the goods any day
4 in a few weeks’
5 hardly ever praises
6 for work from time to time.
7 almost never leave work
8 didn’t really like my job at first
9 by 7 p.m. at the latest

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10 Now and then I get

PART 5: Report the statements using the most appropriate verb in

brackets.

1 ‘You must apply for the job, Mary. You really must.’
(insist / promise)
I                              for the job.

2 ‘You should move to another company.’

(advise / promise)
She                                to another company.

3 ‘None of the equipment works in this office.’

(promise / complain)
He                                office.

4 ‘We were discussing the changes for ages.’

(promise / confirm)
They                                the changes for ages.

5 ‘I finished the report last night.’ (say / suggest)

He                                     .

6 ‘We won’t make any changes this year.’

(complain / inform)
They                                year.

7 ‘We’ve spent a lot of money on the new factory.’

(suggest / say)
They                                a lot of money on the new factory.

8 ‘I’ll help you. Don’t worry.’ (promise / advise)

He                                   me.

9 ‘If I were you, I wouldn’t work there.’

(insist / advise)
He                              work there.

10 ‘I didn’t want to move to another location.’

(suggest / confirm)
She                                move to another location.

1 insisted (that) Mary applied

2 advised me to move
3 complained that none of the equipment worked / works in this/that
4 confirmed (that) they had been / were discussing
5 said he had finished the report the night before / last night
6 they informed us / them (that) they wouldn’t / would not make any changes
this / that / won’t make any changes this year

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7 said (that) they had / have spent
8 promised to help/promised (that) he would help me 9 advised me not to
10 she confirmed that she hadn’t wanted / didn’t want to

PART 6: LISTENING
[BP_B2_Test_07_002.mp3] You will a telephone conversation and a
conference call update. For each question, write one or two words or a
number.

Listening 1

Order notes
Company Name: 1           Ltd.
Problems with own 2          
Need 3           10 mm HDG bolts
Part order being sent today by courier to: Unit 5 Exbury Industrial Park, MG24
3HJ. Remaining items to be sent tomorrow.
No 4           with us, so £305 paid by card.

Listening 2

Courses available
Training courses include Leadership, Time management and 5           .
Leadership course starts 5th October for 6           .
Time management course is held monthly on the 7           .
All 8           staff should regularly attend the Reducing stress course.

1 Oxleighton
2 supplier
3 2,500
4 credit agreement
5 Reducing stress
6 three days
7 last Friday
8 managerial