VOCABULARY: Language
Complete the sentence.
Living in a __________ country is a great way to learn the language.
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Who says it: classmate / boss / team-mate / partner / mentor / employee
'Please finish this report for me by tomorrow morning.'
'We'll split the costs 50/50y, OK?'
Living in a foreign country is a great way to learn the language.
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Boss / Partner
Complete the question. Use the same verb as the answers.
A: What type of things __________?
B: I do a lot of things - some editing, contacting authors.
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Read the conversation between Ian and his boss, John. Which lines are correct? Which have an extra word?
I: John, could I ask a question?
J: Of course. What would you like to know?
A: What type of things do you do?
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I: to
J: correct
Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense to complete the introduction to a speech.
Hello, everybody! My name is Shane Towers. I __________ (be) a teacher, but at the moment I __________ (take) a year off to finish my Master's Degree.
Hello, everybody! My name is Shane Towers. I am a teacher, but at the moment I am taking a year off to finish my Master's Degree.
Complete the sentences with go, take, get or do. Use the present simple or the past simple.
I _________ a lot of research before I __________ my degree.
I did a lot of research before I got my degree.
Circle the correct option to answer the questions.
What shouldn't you avoid in an interview?
a) foot contact
b) head contact
c) eye contact
What shouldn't you avoid in an interview?
c) eye contact
Complete the sentence.
I thought he was British - his English is so good he sounds like a __________.
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Who says it: classmate / boss / team-mate / partner / mentor / employee
'Ian, can I borrow your pen? I forgot to write my name on my homework.'
I thought he was British - his English is so good he sounds like a native.
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Classmate
Complete the question. Use the same verb as the answers.
A: What problems __________?
B: I deal with problems concerning the manuscripts: mistakes, wrong length, wrong style.
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Read the conversation between Ian and his boss, John. Which lines are correct? Which have an extra word?
I: There are but a couple of things.
J: Yes, go ahead.
A: What problems do you deal with?
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I: but
J: correct
Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense to complete the introduction to a speech.
I __________ (not start) working with children until 2005, but now I _________ (love) it.
I didn't start working with children until 2005, but now I love it.
Complete the sentences with go, take, get or do. Use the present simple or the past simple.
A year ago she _________ up a new hobby: acting. Then she _________ part in her first play.A year ago she took up a new hobby: acting. Then she took part in her first play.
Circle the correct option to answer the questions.
How should you shake hands with someone?
a) nicely
b) firmly
c) heavily
How should you shake hands with someone?
b) firmly
Complete the sentence.
Sarah uses a lot of _________ and informal words when she speaks - she's a typical teenager.
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Who says it: classmate / boss / team-mate / partner / mentor / employee
'Come on! Together we can win this game!'
Sarah uses a lot of slang and informal words when she speaks - she's a typical teenager.
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Team-mate
Complete the question. Use the same verb as the answers.
A: Who __________?
B: I work for a small publishing company called Calinet.
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Read the conversation between Ian and his boss, John. Which lines are correct? Which have an extra word?
I: I am have a query about the website.
J: Yes. You know it isn't finished yet?
I: Can I to ask you when it will be finished?
Who do you work for?
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I: am
J: correct
I: to
Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense to complete the introduction to a speech.
Today I'm going to talk about Theatre of the Oppressed. I first __________ (see) the name when I __________ (look) through some articles for my degree.
Today I'm going to talk about Theatre of the Oppressed. I first saw the name when I was looking through some articles for my degree.
Complete the sentences with go, take, get or do. Use the present simple or the past simple.
Last night we __________ some work on the proposal and then we __________ for a meal.Last night we did some work on the proposal and then we went for a meal.
Circle the correct option to answer the questions.
When should you arrive for an appointment?
a) on time
b) quickly
c) late
When should you arrive for an appointment?
a) on time
Complete the sentence.
I wish I were _________! It must be great to speak two languages from childhood!
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Who says it: classmate / boss / team-mate / partner / mentor / employee
'Let's look at this together; I can give you some ideas.'
I wish I were bilingual! It must be great to speak two languages from childhood!
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Mentor
Complete the question. Use the same verb as the answers.
A: __________ the job?
B: Yes, I do enjoy it. It's great.
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Read the conversation between Ian and his boss, John. Which lines are correct? Which have an extra word?
J: It's for me, the most important thing is to get it right.
I: I understand, but when will it be ready?
J: I'd have really to say, websites have been a big problem for this company.
A: Do you enjoy the job?
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J: It's
I: correct
J: really
Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense to complete the introduction to a speech.
I __________ (read) an article about drama in education and suddenly the name ___________ (jump) out at me: 'Theatre of the Oppressed.'
I was reading an article about drama in education and suddenly the name jumped out at me: 'Theatre of the Oppressed.'
Complete the sentences with go, take, get or do. Use the present simple or the past simple.
Can you __________ me a favour? Can you help me to __________ this test?
Can you do me a favour? Can you help me to do/take this test?
Circle the correct option to answer the questions.
How should you dress before an interview?
a) messily
b) brilliantly
c) smartly
How should you dress before an interview?
c) smartly
Complete the sentence.
His story was written well but the __________ wasn't good - he made lots of spelling mistakes.
The teacher was impressed by her __________ and how easily she spoke.
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Who says it: classmate / boss / team-mate / partner / mentor / employee
'I have a meeting in the office with my manager at 6.00.'
His story was written well but the accuracy wasn't good - he made lots of spelling mistakes.
The teacher was impressed by her fluency and how easily she spoke.
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Employee
Complete the questions. Use the same verb as the answers.
A: When __________ working there?
B: I started working there in 2007.
A: So why __________ for this job?
B: I applied because it's a great company.
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Read the conversation between Ian and his boss, John. Which lines are correct? Which have an extra word?
I: In the my opinion, they've been the biggest problem. But when will it be ready?
J: One thing I'd like for to say is that we are working hard on the website.
I: So you don't have a date?
J: Er... no. Sorry.
A: When did you start working there?
A: So why did you apply for this job?
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I: the
J: for
I: correct
J: correct
Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense to complete the introduction to a speech.
In my country, the theatre __________ (not be) usually for or about the oppressed; it's for rich or middle-class people. I __________ (want) to find out more.
In my country, the theatre isn't usually for or about the oppressed; it's for rich or middle-class people. I wanted to find out more.
Complete the sentences with go, take, get or do. Use the present simple or the past simple.
You __________ after your father. I hope you don't __________ grey when you're twenty-five, too!Eventually I __________ off Jane because she always __________ angry for no reason.
You took after your father. I hope you don't go grey when you're twenty-five, too!
Eventually I went off Jane because she always went angry for no reason.
Circle the correct option to answer the questions.
What should you do before an interview?
a) some research
b) a job
c) the washing
What should you show in an interview?
a) your CV
b) your photos
c) enthusiasm
What should you do before an interview?
a) some research
What should you show in an interview?
c) enthusiasm