Unit 2 Test
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Date Score
LISTENING
1 Listen again and match the places with the correct speaker. Unit 2 Test Audio
factory holiday resort restaurant school shop
Speaker 1:
Speaker 2:
Speaker 3:
Speaker 4:
Speaker 5:
Score: /5
VOCABULARY
2 Choose the correct alternative.
1 Marco left school with qualifications/promotions in maths, English, science and
technology.
2 The thing that I like best about my job is when I have to deal with/in the public.
3 How many employees/employers does your company have?
4 Lisa was delighted when she got a promotion/salary to the head of marketing.
5 You don’t earn a very good career/salary here, but it’s a great place to work.
6 In this role, you will be responsible to/for I.T. support for all our staff.
7 It’s a temporary/permanent contract for six months.
Score: /7
3 Complete the email with the words in the box.
applied contract looking offered part-time shift unemployed
From: Jo
Subject: Good news
Hi Lewis,
I’ve got some great news! Last week, I was (a) the job that I
(b) for two months ago.
As you know, I was (c) for a job for months after I became
(d) at the start of the year. The new job is full-time and from nine to five. I
only worked (e) in my last job, and I did (f) work, so this is
going to be a big change. I signed the (g) last week, so it’s all official now.
I’ll let you know how it goes after I start.
Speak soon,
Jo
Score: /7
GRAMMAR
4 Choose the best alternative.
My first day at work was a disaster. I (a) got up/was getting up early so I would have
plenty of time to get ready, but while I (b) had/was having a shower, there was a power
cut and the water (c) went/was going cold before I could wash my hair.
It (d) rained/was raining when I left the house and I (e) didn’t have/wasn’t having an
umbrella, so I decided to take the bus. But as I (f) waited/was waiting for the bus, a man
(g) fell/was falling over and spilled coffee all over my clean shirt. I turned up at work, with
dirty hair and covered in coffee. Imagine that! Fortunately, when I (h) told/was telling my
boss about it, he just laughed.
Score: /8
5 Complete the sentences with the past perfect simple or past perfect continuous form
of the verbs given.
1 Before I (finish) my homework, my parents told me that dinner
was ready.
2 Petra (watch) TV all day and had a headache.
3 The actors left the stage after the clapping (stop).
4 We (not live) here for long when water leaked through the roof
every time it rained.
5 By 10 pm, Veronica still (not call) me, so I decided to go to bed.
6 My fingers hurt because I (play) video games all morning.
7 We had to go home because my dad (forget) to lock the front
door.
Score: /7
READING
6 Read the text.
How to survive your first week at work?
(a) ________ Congratulations! But how can you make a great first impression and
ensure that you don’t do anything embarrassing? Read our fun and useful guide to
find out.
(b) ________ In the past, that was easy, but these days different companies may have
different rules. Most importantly, look smart. Dirty shoes, an old shirt and unbrushed
hair will not be a good start. It’s also a good idea to avoid very bright colours and
short sleeves or skirts. And finally, dress comfortably.
(c) ________ Smile at everyone you meet, and don’t forget to look them in the eye. It’s
a good way to show you are confident and friendly. Listen for their name and then
say it back to them. It’ll help you remember. But it’s impossible to learn everyone’s
name straight away, so don’t worry if you forget one or two. Just make sure you find
out soon. It’s OK to ask someone’s name during your first week at work. But it’s a big
problem if you don’t know it three months later!
(d) ________ You are there to learn, and it shows you are interested and keen. It can
also be helpful to make notes. It will show your manager that you are paying
attention. You will probably be asked lots of questions. If you don’t know the answer,
be honest. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. Finally, when you’re invited to join a
meeting, a training session, a coffee break or a social lunch, say ‘yes’. Being positive
is important in the workplace.
(e) ________ It can take a long time to work it out. During your first week, look, listen
and learn. Ask yourself these questions. Do your colleagues chat to each other about
other things apart from work? Where do they chat? In the office or in the break room
or kitchen? What sort of things do they talk about? What don’t they talk about? To
make sure you don’t make a mistake, just avoid talking about money, religion,
politics, the party you went to last night, criticizing your old boss or company,
gossiping or complaining. And don’t make jokes about your new colleagues even if
they are doing it themselves. Wait until you know them and they know you.
(f) ________ If you haven’t had a tour of the workplace, ask a colleague. As well as
finding out where the toilets, kitchen, coffee bar, meeting rooms and photocopiers
are, it’s a great way of getting to know your colleague. The more people you know at
work, the more comfortable you will feel and the better you will work.
Good luck and have fun!
7 Complete these pieces of advice. Write one or two words in each gap.
1 You shouldn’t wear colourful clothes or shirts with .
2 You will look confident if you look someone in .
3 Your manager will probably like it if you when asking questions.
4 If you are invited to work or social meetings, you should say .
5 You will learn how people behave in the office if you and learn.
6 Ask a colleague to give you a of the workplace.
Score: /6
WRITING
8 Write a story that starts with this sentence:
When the door opened, Marie realised that her life had changed forever.
Your story must include:
a stranger
finding something/someone
Write 140–190 words.
Score: / 10
SPEAKING
9 Work in pairs. Do the task below.
1 Here are some different factors to think about when you are choosing a university or
college to study at. Talk to each other about how important you think they are.
2 When you finish 1, you have a minute to decide which factor you think is the most
important.
Score: / 10
