The dark side of the technological boom What are the effects on the individual of working in modern technological workplaces? Changes in the way we work and how our offices are structured come at US faster and faster. Waves of state-of-the-art information technology and instant telecommunications let us reach anyone, anywhere, and speed is the …
Questions 1-4 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. Visiting the Sheepmarket area 1 Which is the most rapidly-growing group of residents in the Sheepmarket area? A young professional people B students from the university C employees in the local market 2 The speaker recommends the side streets in the Sheepmarket for their A international restaurants. B historical buildings. C arts and …
Questions 1-2 Choose TWO letters, A-E. What TWO things do Brad and Helen agree to say about listening in groups? A Listening skills are often overlooked in business training. B Learning to listen well is a skill that’s easy for most people to learn. C It’s sometimes acceptable to argue against speakers. D Body language is very important when listening. E Listeners should avoid interrupting …
Questions 1-10 You will hear a woman giving a talk at a popular science convention. She is describing research into artificial gills designed to enable humans to breathe underwater. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Creating artificial gills Background Building a simple artificial gill Main limitation – problems caused by …
Questions 1-10 There are 10 numbers from 100 to 1000. Write down the number you hear. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Questions 1-2 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO skills did Laura improve as a result of her work placement? A communication B design C IT D marketing E organisation Show workspace Questions 3-4 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO immediate benefits did the company get from Laura’s work placement? A updates for its software B cost savings C an-improved image D new clients E a growth in sales Show workspace Questions 5-10 What source of …
Questions 1-2 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO changes have been made so far during the refurbishment of the theatre? A Some rooms now have a different use. B A different type of seating has been installed. C An elevator has been installed. D The outside of the building has been repaired. E Extra seats have been added. Show workspace Questions 3-4 Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO facilities does …
Questions 1-5 Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. 1 Before giving her presentation, Kate was worried about A being asked difficult questions. B using the projection equipment. C explaining statistical results. 2 During many presentations by students, Martin feels that A the discussion of research methods is not detailed enough. B lecturers do not show enough interest in their students’ work. C the student …
Questions 1-5 Listen from here Choose the correct letter, A, B or C. 1 Before giving her presentation, Kate was worried about A being asked difficult questions. B using the projection equipment. C explaining statistical results. 2 During many presentations by students, Martin feels that A the discussion of research methods is not detailed enough. B lecturers do not show enough interest in their students’ work. …
Questions 1-10 You will hear an Environmental Studies student giving a presentation about his project on saving an endangered species of plant. Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer. Saving the juniper plant Background 1 Juniper was one of the first plants to colonise Britain after the last 2 Its smoke is virtually , so …
