5 Points

Write sentences using the words given.

1 unique opportunity

____________________________________________________________________

2 intensive course

____________________________________________________________________

3 applied for

____________________________________________________________________

4 negotiating skills

____________________________________________________________________

5 resigned from

____________________________________________________________________

Part 3 Listening

Task 1 / Recording 2.01

4 Points

Listen to the beginning of the interview about career choices, up to the end of James Waldroop’s first speech.

James Waldroop uses two metaphors to compare careers twenty years ago and today.

Listen carefully to these two metaphors and note down key words.

Listen again and then write out the metaphors in more detail in the space provided below.

Metaphor One:

Metaphor Two:

Task 2 / Recording 2.03

5 Points

Listen carefully to the early part of the discussion about Rachel Radcliff, where her professional and personal qualities are being discussed.

Complete these notes about her.

1. Rachel is a __________________

2. She is very committed to her __________________

3. She is doing a terrific __________________

4. She is an excellent __________________

5. She is very __________________

Part 4 Speaking

5 Points

Prepare a one-minute presentation on one of these topics. You have one minute to prepare your talk.

A

What is important when choosing a career?

• Personal interests

• Salary

B

What is important when changing jobs?

• Salary

• Responsibility

C

What is important when having a job interview?

• Being prepared

• Smiling

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The Business Intermediate Tests / Unit 4 Progress Test