Test 2 Exam practice Reading and Use of English Part 2
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Follow the exam instructions, using the advice to help you.
For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word
in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (O).
Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
Example: ~
Employing an intern
Interns are typically graduates who come to work in a business for a short time in 9 You need a conjunction here.
There are two possibilities,
(O) to gain experience. (9) done right, the arrangement can but you must only write one of
work well for both the intern and the business. So here's (10) to do it these.
right. 10 You need a connector that
conveys the idea of 'the way in
Above all, you need to think carefully about what you want to gain from employing which '.
an interno Your priority might be to create stronger ties (11) your local 11 The preposition you
need here is often used
community, for example, or to provide a way of getting young ideas into the business-
with synonyms ot 'ties ' like
(12) it is, you need to have a clear vision from the outset. 'connections', 'Iinks' and
'associations '.
Then you need to give careful thought (13) the recruitment process .
12 This is one word that
(14) the fact that an intern may only be with you for a short time, they means 'no matter what'.
will still be privy to the innermost workings (15) your business, so you 13 Read the whole phrase, not
should take the time to choose carefully. You need to find sorrieone (16) . just the previous word, before
deciding which preposition you
qualities match those you would look for in a permanent employee. need here.
14 The word you need is part
of a connecting phrase that
has the same meaning as
'although'.
15 You are looking for the right
preposition here.
16 Which relative prono un
would make this sentence
hang together?
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