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Class:
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REVIEW (UNITS 7–9): LANGUAGE TEST A

GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
Task 1 Task 1
Complete the text with the correct form of the words in Complete the collocations in each sentence.
brackets. 16 As an entrepreneur you need to take risks; fear of getting
something wrong can easily creativity.
My Redundancy Experience 17 conditions meant that there was only a slim
chance of the scheduled competition going ahead.
It was before the Christmas holidays and we had just
received the end of year report. The sales figures were not 18 The company could receive a fine for
good and the company was said (1) (be) disregarding privacy laws after it admitted collecting and
in negotiations for a merger. A few days later, the senior sharing people’s private data.
manager summoned us for an emergency meeting in 19 As a professional judo player, she is happy that a
which she announced that apart from a few employees, diet is not something she has to follow like
everyone else (2) (make) redundant. some athletes do.
Although it was sudden, she must (3) 20 The aim of the workshop was to help managers build a
(plan) it for months as everything happened very quickly. spirit and understand its importance for
We had to attend a meeting where we (4) continued business growth.
(give) official confirmation of our redundancy and were
told who (5) (redeploy). Never before 5
(6) (be, I) so nervous. My position didn’t exist
anymore so I had to go.
Task 2
All things considered, maybe we ought to (7)
(guess) that the company would let some employees Complete the sentences with a suitable word.
go. What was disappointing though was how the 21 I’m not really concerned with having the
senior manager (8) (react) the next day. word because I’m not much of a competitor.
She entered the office with a big smile as if nothing 22 Retailers are enraged that they have become showrooms
(9) (happen). Maybe she was satisfied with for online shops, but smart retailers are not taking it
her performance but she needn’t (10) (be) down and are fighting back.
so unsympathetic towards us after all.
23 I was in when I heard his story but he
couldn’t see its funny side.
10 24 As part of our weekly brainstorming, we discussed the issue
and ideas off each other to solve it.
Task 2 25 Our company spent a lot of money to greatly improve and
the skills of senior managers.
Rewrite the sentences in reported speech, beginning with 26 After several days of negotiations with the union over
the words in brackets. pensions, the government was beginning to gain the
11 ‘I may have to change to a healthier diet.’ (She) hand.
27 It was a tough situation, but all I could do was
and bear it.
12 ‘I won’t be able to attend the meeting’. (He)
28 Don’t go shooting your off without knowing

all the facts around the argument.
13 ‘I didn’t receive any feedback.’ (She)
29 There’s no need to ask him about the outcome of the
meeting, the look of satisfaction on his face
14 ‘You don’t need to reply to all the emails you have received it all.
immediately.’ (The manager) 30 With this new diet, I can’t slip up as it would send me back
to one.
15 ‘All I want from you is to stay focused.’ (The coach)
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REVIEW (UNITS 7–9): LANGUAGE TEST A

USE OF ENGLISH
Task 1
Use the word given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

Benefits of an internship
An internship is an opportunity, offered by an organisation , to students or graduates often within
a (31) industry to gain work experience. Internships are approved for a specified SPECIFY
period of time, (32) ranging from two to six months. The majority occur during TRADITION
summer, but (33) internships are often offered during the academic year. EXTEND
They can be paid or unpaid and are therefore sometimes (34) to those who don’t have ACCESS
the financial means to support themselves. Doing an internship has several benefits for the intern,
most (35) gaining valuable industry knowledge while testing out NOTE
a job and career path. An internship can help interns build (36) , learn transferable PROFESSION
skills and consequently enhance their (37) . When completed, internship training EMPLOY
can give people an edge over the (38) and help them stand out when they apply COMPETE
for a job. Although an internship is a means of growth for candidates, hiring an intern can be a
(39) investment for any business, and can lead to a full-time position; therefore, WORTH
the power of an internship should never be (40) . ESTIMATE

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Task 2
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given.
Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.
41 As a manager he wishes he had made more effort to accommodate his team.
REGRETTED
He more effort to accommodate his team.
42 The seminar warned us of some major changes to our health services.
ALERTED
The some major changes to our health services.
43 They believe the main issue is not what people eat, but the amount of food that they eat.
BE
The main issue is believed people eat, and not what they eat.
44 I think the company has to adopt a more modern way of producing things in order to survive.
DEPENDS
I think the a more modern way of producing things.
45 Years of eating food with low nutritional value has greatly affected my health.
BY
My health eating food with low nutritional value for many years.

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REVIEW (UNITS 7–9): LANGUAGE TEST B

GRAMMAR VOCABULARY
Task 1 Task 1
Complete the text with the correct form of the words in Complete the collocations in each sentence.
brackets.
16 In order to build mutual and understanding,
the prime minister decided to get involved in a public
What a Day debate.

Redundancy is often emotional and its after-effects can last 17 Attending the seminar gave me the chance to
for years, so it is very important how it (1) base with a few people I hadn’t seen for a
(handle) by the company. It was just after the holidays, long time.
when we (2) (tell) that management 18 My doctor thinks I contracted the disease as a result of
wanted to meet all employees face-to-face. What they said close with an infected bird.
they were aiming to do (3) (be) to explain 19 As an American football player, Jason was able to use his
the company’s new strategy. It was all very quick. Sales build to his advantage.
was said (4) (have) a significant influence 20 My manager doesn’t show any sympathy when I have a
on their decision to make half of the team redundant. We problem, all he says is ‘ luck! You are getting
(5) (separate, already) into four groups so paid to deal with it’.
they just asked us to wait in a room to receive the official
confirmation letter. We all found ourselves in a state of 5
shock and (6) (dare, not) ask any questions.
I had to wait all day for my turn. While I (7)
(hand) the envelope, the HR manager carefully delivered Task 2
the words ‘your role doesn’t exist anymore’. Only
Complete the sentences with a suitable word.
when I had examined the papers, (8)
(I understand) that there was no hope of (9) 21 I am confident that my team will be able to come up with a
(redeploy). How the senior management team handled solution if they their heads together.
the follow-up negotiations was a disaster. I still think we 22 ‘You have to give up sugar completely’ my doctor laid down
(10) (should, treat) better after working so the very clearly.
hard for so many years for the company.
23 The only way to your manager’s respect is by
owning up to your mistake and coming up with an action
10 plan.
24 She’s got a long today because she has
just found out she is not getting a raise and is not happy
Task 2 about it.
Rewrite the sentences in reported speech, beginning with 25 You will have to be prepared to your corner,
the words in brackets. if other board members disagree with you.
11 ‘You must follow the company’s policy’. (The director) 26 I would never go back on my to a customer,
no matter what the consequence is.

27 She hasn’t met her weight loss target this week and blames
12 ‘I am preparing for my job interview’. (She)
it on me, that’s Kate all !

28 I don’t know why I have a headache but I am putting it
13 ‘I decided not to sign the petition in the end.’ (He) to my new low-calorie diet.
29 I suggested they went on the ‘Everyone Health’ website and
14 ‘You should take your health seriously’. (The doctor) mined it for .
30 We are trying to shine a on leaders who have
15 ‘I will negotiate my fee based on what the project requires. made important contributions to the industry.
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REVIEW (UNITS 7–9): LANGUAGE TEST B

USE OF ENGLISH
Task 1
Use the word given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

Our Internship Program

We are a fast-growing company specialising in international healthcare. We believe that
internships play a valuable role in the education process to which organisations should strive
to contribute positively, that’s why we host a (31) number of interns part-time SIZE
and full-time, all year round. With an (32) firmly on training, our internship program, EMPHASISE
which aims to increase the (33) of second year students, is an opportunity for INVOLVE
(34) candidates to get a real insight into the field of healthcare and experience PASSION
a (35) of areas. VARIOUS
Throughout the program interns will join a project team and work alongside our employees,
who are professionals in their field, to improve their skills (36) . Interns will work DRAMATIC
independently and (37) on a range of tasks that are set up to enhance work COLLABORATE
(38) and sharpen soft skills. We also provide our interns with EFFICIENT
(39) to our company’s senior leaders. At the end of the program, interns are EXPOSE
asked to share their experience in a ten-minute presentation to the (40) team. EXECUTE

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Task 2
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given.
Do not change the word given. Use between three and six words.
41 The director said firmly that he wanted to be present in all the interviews.
INSISTED
It was the director present in all the interviews.
42 If you want to have a long-lasting weight loss, you need to modify your diet.
ADVISED
I was a long-lasting weight loss.
43 We would like you to give your reasons for joining the company.
WHY
We would like to join the company.
44 I find the way our company uses social media to boost sales fascinating.
WHAT
company is using social media to boost sales.
45 I had to contact my manager because I couldn’t solve the problem.
WAY
the problem, I contacted my manager.

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