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Self- evaluation (Units 7-9)

Complete all sections following instructions given in each. There are fifty marks in total.

Section 1: Vocabulary

1 Underline the correct word in brackets.

1 They set (out / down / up) a new division to deal with overseas trade.

2 I went to the shop but it’s sold (off / out / in) of coffee.

3 Your children are really growing (out / off / up), aren’tthey?

4 I’m sorry but the water has run (out / off / along) in this machine.

5 His father built (on / over / up) the company from nothing.

6 Human Resources say we need to take (on / off / up) ten new staff.

7 She’s looking (up / for / out) a new position.

8. It could take five years to pay (into / off / by) this personal loan.

2 Tick the correct word from a, b or c.

9 Theroad ____________ into Dubai are excellent.

a) building b) links c) works

10 I live in an apartment ____________.

a) flat b) office c) block

11 The country enjoys a strong _____________.

a) economy b) inflation c) infrastructure

12 Our main problem is low ______________.

a) taxation b) unemployment c) wages

13 My son is on a work ________________ in the USA for threeweeks.

a) placement b) apprenticeship c) scheme

14 We could ____________ the job ad on the Internet.

a) search b) post c) supply

Section 2: Reading

3 Read this extract from an article on business travel.

|The art of travelling light |
|There are so many limits to travel nowsuch as your luggage must not be over a certain weight or you’re only allowed to carry one |
|carry-on. But it’s strange that any of us need any luggage at all these days. The other week I learned just how little I had to |
|carry when I visited New York on business but the airline sent my bag to Atlanta. My first reaction was ‘Disaster!’ How will I |
|manage? I have to have a change ofclothes. What will I do without my file of papers for a meeting? |
|Well, my hotel provided soap, toothbrush, towels and shampoo. I had to use the hotel’s overnight cleaning service but it meant I |
|didn’t need to bring a change of clothes. And all my papers were on my laptop. So apart from the advice that you should take your |
|laptop – or preferred piece oftechnology – on board here’s my complete list of what you shouldn’t bother with on your next trip… |

4 According to the article are these statements are true (T) or false (F)?

15 Airlines say your luggage doesn’t have to be over the weight limit. (T)

16 You must carry one bag onto the plane. (F)

17 The writer thinks we don’t need to take luggage. (F)

18 He was allowed to use thehotel cleaning service. (T)

19 It isn’t necessary to have a change of clothes. (F)

20 It’s a good idea to take your laptop on the plane. (T)

Section 3: Career Skills

5 Three people are discussing job applications for the post of Sales Representative. Complete each missing phrases with the pairs of words. See the example.

|not + about / don’t + when / think + first / remember + check|
|how + interviewing / like + idea / essential + choose / perhaps + could |
|could + difficult / may + better / idea + have / need + make |

A: OK. We have six applicants for the job. I _think_ the_first_ thing to say is that it’s (21)___essential__ we __choose__ someone who is enthusiastic. The last person wasn’t very outgoing and we (22) need__ to _make_ sure that the new Sales Rep is completely the opposite.

B: You’re right but I’m (23) _not_ sure _about_ the candidates we have at the moment. We also need someone who’s punctual. It’s a good

(24)__idea_ to _have_ someone...