- •Unit one reading
- •Young people - coping with an unpredictable future
- •11. According to the writer, some systems are more advanced in South-East Asia than in the West because
- •12. According to the writer, training for the developments that he describes will be provided by
- •13. The writer concludes that
- •Listening
- •9 Who are Lisa, Olaf and Sasha?
- •Academic vocabulary in use
- •Underline the correct word to complete each sentence.
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Unit two reading
- •Listening
- •Academic vocabulary in use
- •Circle the two suitable words in italics which best complete each sentence correctly.
- •3. Read the following text and decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each gap.
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Unit three reading
- •Views of intelligence across cultures
- •Listening
- •Academic vocabulary in use
- •Fill in each gap with one suitable word.
- •Select the best answer (a, b, c or d) which is appropriate for all three gaps in each of the following sets of sentences.
- •Complete the text using the words from the box.
- •Winners and Losers of Globalisation
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Unit four reading
- •The Sound of Silence
- •Listening
- •Academic vocabulary in use
- •1. Use the words given in capitals to form a word which fits in the blank space.
- •2. Complete the text using the words from the box.
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Unit five reading
- •Individualism or society?
- •13 Which of the following statements best summarizes the writer's view of individualism?
- •Listening
- •Academic vocabulary in use
- •Fill in each gap with one suitable word.
- •2. Read the following text and decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each gap.
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Unit six reading
- •3. Which part of the selection process now has most influence on who gets a job?
- •4. What is the main aim of interviews these days?
- •6. Why are interviews in some ways more relaxed now than they used to be?
- •7. How successful are modern interviews in helping employers to choose the right candidate?
- •8. This article was probably published in
- •Listening
- •9. John hopes to train as a teacher because
- •10. John says living in France improved his
- •С French and cultural awareness. Academic vocabulary in use
- •Circle the two suitable words in italics to complete each sentence correctly.
- •4. Read this short text and complete it with words from the box.
- •Speaking Speak on one of the following topics for 2 min. Two minutes’ preparation time is allowed.
- •Writing
- •Unit seven reading
- •Academic vocabulary in use
- •Fill each of the numbered blanks with one suitable word.
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Unit eight reading
- •1. Be a Leader
- •2. Generate Ideas
- •3. Be Willing To Work Hard
- •4. Do Not Scheme
- •Listening
- •You will hear an interview with the head of employment agency, where she talks about expectations in today’s job market.
- •Academic vocabulary in use
- •Read the following text and decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each gap.
- •3. Fill each of the numbered blanks with one suitable word.
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •Unit nine reading
- •Give Pennies a Chance
- •Is it time to rehabilitate copper pennies?
- •Listening
- •Academic vocabulary in use
- •1. Read the following text and decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each gap.
- •3. Read the text and decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each gap.
- •Speaking
- •Practical advice:
- •Writing
- •Reading
- •Listening
- •Academic vocabulary in use
- •Use the words given in capitals to form a word which fits in the blank space.
- •Speaking
- •Writing
- •I. Кто на новенького?
- •10 Правил новичков
- •1. The successful use of barter depends mostly on
- •2. According to the text,
- •Нужно ли спасать исчезающие языки?
11. According to the writer, some systems are more advanced in South-East Asia than in the West because
A managers are more highly qualified.
В the business environment is more developed.
С the workforce is more prepared to adapt.
D the government has more resources.
12. According to the writer, training for the developments that he describes will be provided by
A governments. В universities. С schools. D businesses.
13. The writer concludes that
A older people will have to be more ready to change.
В businesses will have to pay young people more.
С young people will not need work-based training.
D university lecturers will not have to adapt their courses.
Listening
Complete the table. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer. (Note: X means information not given.)
|
Reading |
Essays |
Lectures |
Seminars |
Lisa |
too interesting |
handwriting word limit |
(4)______________ |
(6)______________ |
Sasha |
(1)______________ |
(3)______________ |
(5)______________ |
(7)______________ |
Olaf |
(2)______________ |
Plagiarism |
X |
(8)______________ |
Choose the correct letter A, B, С or D.
9 Who are Lisa, Olaf and Sasha?
A Lisa is a lecturer. Olaf and Sasha are students
В they are all first year foreign students
С Olaf and Sasha are foreign students. Lisa is their tutor
D Lisa is a local student. Olaf and Sasha are foreign students
10 What does Lisa think of Sasha's last seminar paper? A it was like a lecture
В it was professional
С it was rather boring
D she couldn't believe it