2) Заполните пропуски подходящими по смыслу словами (a, b, c или d) Stress at Work

A small amount of pressure at work is often seen as a good thing. But excessive pressure can lead to stress, and this in ________ (1) can result in bad performance. Stressed staff are more ________ (2) to misuse their work hours or quit their job. Stress ________ (3) not only morale, but also a company’s bottom line.

________ (4) that a company has a calm, productive atmosphere is the role of the HR department. Even though the management and employees are often responsible for the stressful environment in ________ (5) they work, the human resources department can ________ (6) a critical role in managing behavior within the workplace. HR can ________ (7) programmes that encourage positive attitudes, build good working relationships and _________ (8) healthy lifestyles.

One common problem is that managers are ________ (9) overworked that they neglect their staff. Staff are ________ (10) with nothing to do, and so they become underutilized or inefficient. This is an opportunity for the HR department to ________ (11) in and help the department to work ________ (12) a team. Managers can be taught how to ________ (13) work to staff, in order to reduce their workload. Meanwhile, staff can be advised about how ________ (14) to approach their managers, and when it is appropriate to ________ (15) the initiative.

1 A. consequently B. next C. afterwards D. turn

2 A. likely B. usual C. normal D. probable

3 A. results B. affects C. leads D. concerns

4 A. Knowing B. Concerning C. Ensuring D. Proving

5 A. what B. that C. where D. which

6 A. make B. do C. be D. play

7 A. apply B. implement C. work D. realize

8 A. assemble B. advance C. promote D. persuade

9 A. very B. so C. always D. especially

10 A. kept B. left C. forgotten D. abandoned

11 A. intervene B. go C. step D. enter

12 A. for B. in C. as D. by

13 A. commit B. schedule C. appoint D. delegate

14 A. should B. best C. way D. well

15 A. make B. take C. do D. spend

БИЛЕТ №7

I. Чтение текста делового содержания и выполнение заданий к нему. Biofuels and the Environment

Leading investors have joined the growing chorus of concern about governments and companies rushing into producing biofuels as a solution for global warming, saying that many involved in the sector could be jeopardising future profits if they do not consider the long-term impact of what they are doing carefully.

It is essential to build sustainability criteria into the supply chain of any green fuel project in order to ensure that there is no adverse effect on the surrounding environment and social structures. The report produced by the investors expresses concern that many companies may not be fully aware of the potential pitfalls in the

biofuel sector.

Production of corn and soya beans has increased dramatically in the last years as an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels but environmental and human rights campaigners are worried that this will lead to destruction of rain forests. Food prices could also go up as there is increased competition for crops as both foodstuffs and sources of fuel. Last week, the UN warned that biofuels could have dangerous side effects and said that steps need to be taken to make sure that land converted to grow biofuels does not damage the environment or cause civil unrest. There is already great concern about palm oil, which is used in many foods in addition to being an important bio fuel, as rain forests are being cleared in some countries and people

driven from their homes to create palm oil plantations.

Для вопросов 1-5 выберите правильный ответ (A, B или C).