4 | Progress test

16 First, I’ll __________ you a brief overview of

Working with words the product.
a do b give c tell
Choose the correct answer from the words in 17 After that I’d like to __________ you some
italics. results.
a show b say c look
1 Nanotechnology is one of the great 18 There are two main benefits __________
technological advantages / breakthroughs of using this system.
the last few years. a by b about c of
2 Don’t bother me with theory! I need some key 19 This __________ that you won’t need an
/ practical solutions to this problem. identity card.
3 We use cutting-edge / key technology in all a results b means c causes
our phones. No one else uses anything quite as 20 At the moment, you have to remember a code,
modern. __________ in the future you won’t.
4 One potential benefit / concept is that it could a whereas b although c in comparison
help refugees around the world. 21 Now I’d like to __________ on to the next
5 A major / revolutionary advantage of using point.
fingerprints is that they are nearly impossible a look b turn c move
to copy. 22 Finally, I’ll answer questions. Does that
6 Apple always uses viable / state-of-the-art __________ OK?
design which makes its products so distinctive. a hear b listen c sound
7 I’m not convinced this is a commercially- 23 A I’d like to thank you for inviting me here
viable proposition / potential and so I can’t today.
invest in it. B We’re _________ you could be here.
a pleasure b glad c appreciate
Complete these sentences with words from the list. 24 A After you. B ________
a You’re welcome. b Thanks. c No problem.
off round up out down up with about
Language at work
8 How did you come up _________ such a good
idea? Complete these sentences with verbs from the list.
9 Can we get _________ the problem of high There is one extra verb.
start-up costs?
10 The company was set _________ in 1996.
will be able to can’t won’t be able to can
11 My staff have taken ________ the challenge were able to couldn’t haven’t been able to
and are working on ways to reduce delays.
12 I think my idea will bring ________ real 25 I __________ let you know until next week
improvements for people in underdeveloped 26 We __________ find a solution for a long time
countries. but then someone in R&D came up with a
13 We’re carrying _________ research on the great idea.
new systems. 27 Do you know what the problem is? I
14 Our hard work has paid _________. Results
___________ access anything on this
are good!
computer today!
15 We’re over budget. Can we bring _________
28 They__________ reduce their prices for over a
travel costs?
year but they promise to on this order.
29 We were lucky because we __________ see a
Business communication skills gap in the market before anyone else.
30 The new changes next year mean that our
Choose the correct option a-c to complete each customers _________________ check their
sentence. details online.

Result __________ / 30 marks

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Speaking test
Role card
This Speaking test has only one role card because each student has to give an individual presentation. Copy this
page and cut out the role card for the student. Then use the Speaking test results form to evaluate the student’s
performance. You can then cut out the results and give them to the student.

You work for a company called EyeScan. You are about to launch a product which scans someone’s eye to identify
them. However, you need further investment to start manufacturing on a large scale and for marketing.
You have three minutes to convince a potential investor. Here are some key points to mention (you can also include
your own ideas).

Key users are

 airports
 government organizations
 large companies.

Benefits compared to other forms of security are

 no password or other form of identity needed
 every eye is different and cannot be copied
 it’s fast and can handle large amounts of people in a short time.

Remember to
 introduce yourself
 preview the talk
 introduce the new business idea
 explain the future benefits to the user.

Speaking test results

Use this form to evaluate the student.
Note that you will need to ask two questions at the end to check the final criteria.

Can the student … Didn’t do this Yes, but with some Yes, did this very well
(0 points) mistakes (1 point) (2 points)

introduce himself /
herself?

preview the talk?

introduce the new

business idea?

explain future benefits

to the user?

answer two questions

convincingly?

Result __________ / 10 marks

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