Unit 9 Progress test
Complete the missing words in sentences 1–4. Complete sentences 17–24 using the words in brackets.
1 Today’s industries are often accused of using up the 17 If we’d thought about this before, we
earth’s n r too intensively. (not / experience)
2 The c s f for this project so many problems now.
was increased investment in local communities. 18 You’ll be able to finalize the plans by the weekend if you
3 Developing economies are becoming more aware of the (set up) a meeting
importance of s d industries like for Thursday.
tourism. 19 If we could use the same contractors as last time, then
4 Unfortunately every year the list of e it (be) easy to get
s grows longer. Rhinos and snow leopards are started.
now near to extinction. 20 (provide / we
/ do) the interviewing in pairs, it shouldn’t take more
Complete sentences 5–9 with the phrases from the list. than two afternoons.
quantifiable data drain on resources
knowledge base 21 Had I known the system would be out of date within
track record return on investment a year, I (not /
invest) so much in it.
5 That supplier doesn't have a very good
22 Unless he
(become) more professional since I last saw him, we
for this kind of work. They often don't deliver on time.
won’t get a reply.
6 I’m sorry, but I need more
23 If we (not /
already / spend) all the budget, we’d have the funds to
– your proposal doesn’t include any actual figures.
put an advert on social media.
7 We’ve hardly started this project, but already
24 Well, if we targeted school-leavers, we
it’s proving very expensive – it’s a real
(be able to) focus
.
far more on technical skills.
8 I’m afraid I’m not prepared to put up the money
for this unless there’s going to be a decent Put the words in italics in the correct order to complete
.
sentences 25–30.
9 We don’t need to outsource this. The
25 No, not three thousand. Three hundred! didn’t / sorry /
we have within the company is more than sufficient. clear / if / I / that / make.
Complete sentences 10–16 with words from the list. 26 Actually, lines / of / was / I / more / the / thinking / along
points consensus picture
perspective employing staff locally to do the job.
position strategy viability
10 So the general is that we should go ahead? 27 meant / I / was / what / that we should outsource IT.
11 We need to look at this from a long-term .
12 It’s all fine, but we need to look at the bigger . 28 No, I’m / not / what / exactly / that’s / saying.
13 Are there any other we need to consider?
14 Yes, but we need to bear in mind the long-term 29 Send half a dozen staff members to Belgium? meant /
of all this. Will it still be working ten years what / that’s / really / not / I.
from now?
15 Look, we can’t give up now. We’re in a really strong 30 actually / wanted / say / I / was / what / to that we’ve
. I really think we could win this tender. already got the green light on this project.
16 We need a clear to move the business
forward.
Result __________/ 30 marks
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Unit 9 Speaking test
Role cards
Copy this page and cut out the role cards for the students. Students should do both role-plays. Then use the Speaking test
results forms to evaluate each student’s performance. You can then cut out the results and give them to the students.
Role-play 1
cut along this line
Student A Student B
You are a senior manager. Your business is going well, but Your manager (Student A) will tell you about options for
because of staff increases, space in your city centre offices is solving current workspace problems.
limited. Parking is becoming impossible. • Listen to the strategy and options.
• Tell a staff member (Student B) about the problem. • Discuss and evaluate the options (you live near the town
• Explain why it’s important to act. centre, you have friends in IT).
• Present, discuss and evaluate each option. • Reach an agreement.
• Reach an agreement.
Options
• Move to offices in the ‘Garden City’ area, 12 km from
town – shopping and sports centre nearby, good transport
connections, lots of green areas.
• Outsource IT to Malta – technical and English language
skills are high there, and staff are cheaper.
Role-play 2
cut along this line
Student A Student B
You work in a restaurant. Your manager (Student B) will tell You are the manager of a restaurant. Due to rising oil and
you about the current situation. food prices worldwide, the prices of many of your imported
• Listen to the explanation and options. supplies have increased dramatically.
• Discuss and evaluate the options (you see good food as • Tell a staff member (Student A) about the problem.
essential for everyone and you love gardening). • Explain why it’s important to act.
• Reach an agreement. • Present, discuss and evaluate each option.
• Reach an agreement.
Options
• Reduce importing, and use much more fresh local
produce.
• Put up prices – focus on re-branding to attract clientele
with more money.
Unit 9 Speaking test results
Use these forms to evaluate the students.
cut along this line
Yes, but Yes, did Yes, but Yes, did
Didn’t do Didn’t do
Student A with some this very Student B with some this very
this this
Can the student …? mistakes well Can the student …? mistakes well
(0 points) (0 points)
(1 point) (2 points) (1 point) (2 points)
set the context of a set the context of a
problem problem
explain options explain options
discuss options discuss options
evaluate options evaluate options
reach agreement reach agreement
Result / 10 marks Result / 10 marks
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