Progress Test UNIT 8 Grammar

1 Complete the conversations. Use the correct form of the words in brackets. Score
1 A _________________________ (I / have / get) a visa to travel to China? __
B Yes. _________________________ (you / have / apply) at the Visa Application Centre. __
2 A How _________________________ (I / can / find out) about jobs abroad? __
B _________________________ (you / should / register) with a job agency. That’s a good way. __
3 A _________________________ (I / should / book) a parking space? __
B No, there are lots of spaces. _________________________ (you / have / reserve) one. __
4 A _________________________ (Helen / can / come) to the conference with us? __
B No, I’m sorry. _________________________ (she / have / finish) her project. __
5 A I’m sorry but _________________________ (you / can / leave) your bags at reception. __
B OK, so where _________________________ (I / should / leave) them? __
6 A _________________________ (you / must / wear) a uniform at work? __
B No, casual clothes are OK, but _________________________ (I / must / wear) jeans. __
7 A _________________________ (my client / have / sign in) at reception? __
B Yes, _________________________ (all visitors / must / go) to reception when they arrive. __
8 A What _________________________ (I / must / send) to the client to say thank you for __
dinner?
B _________________________ (you / can / send) a thank you email or a letter – either is fine. __
9 A _________________________ (do / forget) to check all the equipment before the __
presentation.
B OK, but which projector _________________________ (I / have / use)? __
10 A We have an important meeting tomorrow morning so
_________________________ (Julian / should / arrive) late. __
B Actually, he has a training course tomorrow so
_________________________ (he / have / attend). __
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2 Complete the conversation with the words below.
Use a modal verb from 1 and a verb from 2.
1 can (x2) can’t don’t have to should (x4) shouldn’t (x2)
2 arrive do interrupt invite go pay speak try use wear
A So, are you going on a business trip to Germany next week?
B No, I _________________________1 next week – I’m too busy, but I’m going next month. __
I haven’t been to Germany before.
A OK. Well, the culture is quite formal. You _________________________2 people’s first names, __
only their title and surname.
B How about meetings?
A You _________________________3 a suit for meetings and you __
_________________________4 for meetings exactly on time. __
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Oh, and you _________________________ someone senior during a meeting. That is rude. __
B OK. _______________ I _______________6 German all the time? I’m not very fluent. __
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A No, you _________________________ that, but you _________________________ to __/2
make small talk outside meetings if you’d like.
B Right. And _______________ I _______________9 the boss out to lunch or dinner if I want? __
A Yes, of course, but you _________________________10 the bill if you make the invitation. __
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Progress Test UNIT 8 Vocabulary
1 Complete the conversations with these words. Score
apply full-time health part-time pension
probationary reporting responsibilities salary sign
1 A Why didn’t you _______________1 for the job at the sports centre? __
B It was only _______________2 – just 20 hours a week. __
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A Well, a small _______________ every month is better than nothing. __
B I know, but I really need a _______________4 job with better benefits like a __
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_______________ . __
2 A So, do you understand that you need to complete a six-month _______________6 period? __
B Yes, that’s fine.
A During that time, the company doesn’t provide private _______________7 care. __
B Yes, the HR department explained that.
A So, are you happy to _______________8 the contract? __
B Yes, of course.
A Great. OK, now, let’s talk about your management _______________9 in the new job. __
Here is a diagram that shows your _______________10 lines. __
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2 Complete the conversations with the words below. Use a verb from 1 and a noun from 2.
1 do get graduate have (x2) offer see send start transfer
2 the advertisements branch from university an interview the job
my CV the promotion qualifications some training courses your first job
1 A I always get really nervous when I _________________________ for a new job. __
B You don’t need to worry. You’re very experienced and you _______________ all the right
_______________. __
2 A What’s the problem? Why are you angry?
B I didn’t _______________ that I wanted at work. __
My colleague is going to _______________ to the Paris _______________ instead! __
3 A There are some new jobs in Sales. Did you _________________________ __
on the noticeboard?
B Yes, thanks. I think I’ll _________________________ to the Sales Director straightaway. __
4 A What did you think of the last candidate? Do you think we should _______________ her
_______________? __
B I’m not sure. She isn’t very experienced, so she would need to _________________________. __
5 A I’ve worked in the oil industry all my life.
B Really? So, when did you _________________________? __
A Actually, I left school when I was 16. In those days, you could _________________________ __
without a degree.
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Progress Test UNIT 8 Work skills
1 Complete the conversations. Choose the correct words (a or b). Score
1 A We need to find ways of improving motivation. Does anyone have any ideas? Olga?
B Well, we could have a staff away day and …
C Sorry __1 interrupt, but training days are very expensive … __
a for [ ] b to [ ]
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A Carlos, could you __ Olga finish? __
a let [ ] b make [ ]
B Thank you. I don’t mean a training day – maybe a trip or something.
C __3 I? __
a May [ ] b Might [ ]
A Yes, Carlos. What do you __4? __
a like [ ] b think [ ]
2 A The new dates for the trip to China are from the 12th to the 19th of August. __
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__ comments?
a Any [ ] b Some [ ]
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B __ , I think a lot of my team have booked holidays in August. __
a Excuse [ ] b Sorry [ ]
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A Oh, no. How __ you, Rob? Will your team be free? __
a about [ ] b for [ ]
C Yes, it’s fine for us.
B __8 me, but I thought we said the 22nd to the 29th were the new dates. __
a Excuse [ ] b Sorry [ ]
3 A Could I __9 say something before we finish the meeting? __
a just [ ] b then [ ]
B Sure, Frank. Go ahead.
A I’d __10 like to say that this is going to be my last month in the company __
before I retire.
a always [ ] b just [ ]
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Progress Test UNIT 8 Functions
1 Put the lines of the conversation in the correct order. Number the lines 1–5. Score
a OK. We can get a taxi outside the airport. __ __
b Yes, please. Thanks. __ __
c Thanks for the invitation, but I’m very tired after my flight. __ __
d No problem. Would you like to go to straight to your hotel? __ __
e Would you like to meet the team for dinner this evening? __ __
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2 Put the lines of the conversation in the correct order. Number the lines 1–5.
a OK, I’ll order another bottle now. __ __
b Would you like me to order you an espresso, too? __ __
c Would you like some ice cream for dessert? __ __
d No, thanks. I don’t drink coffee. But I’d like some more water. __ __
e I’d love some, thanks. __ __
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3 Put the lines of the conversation in the correct order. Number the lines 1–5.
a I’d love to. __ __
b Thanks. That would be great. __ __
c Would you like me to book a tour for you? __ __
d Would you like to go sightseeing? __ __
e OK. I’ll phone the tour company now. __ __
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4 Put the lines of the conversation in the correct order. Number the lines 1–5.
a I’d love to, but I’ve got an appointment between 12.00 and 3.00 tomorrow. __ __
b Yes, that sounds good, thanks. I can meet at 7.00. Would you like me to book
somewhere? __ __
c No, it’s OK. I’ll book us a table in a good restaurant that I know. __ __
d Would you like to meet for lunch tomorrow. __ __
e Would you like to meet for dinner instead? __ __
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UNIT 8 TEST: Grammar __/30 Vocabulary __/20 Work skills __/10 Functions Total __/80
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