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I don't really think there is any ________ in going ahead with this meeting now.
A. aim
B. point
C. reason
D. agreement
I don't really think there is any point in going ahead with this meeting now.
Answer: B
We especially value staff who take pride ________ their performance levels.
A. to
B. in
C. at
D. out of
We especially value staff who take pride in their performance levels.
Answer: B
The company should not be implementing _________ policies. That isn't a smart approach.
A. one-size-fits-all
B. all-in-all
C. one-to-one
D. all-for-one
The company should not be implementing one-size-fits-all policies. That isn't a smart approach.
Answer: A
It's probably best if we leave that decision until next week, don't you ________?
A. think
B. say
C. suggest
D. believe
It's probably best if we leave that decision until next week, don't you think?
Answer: A
Look, try to see this from a long-term ________.
A. view
B. respect
C. perspective
D. outlook
Look, try to see this from a long-term perspective.
Answer: C
I think staff feel better if they have a ________ in the decision-making process.
A. turn
B. say
C. chance
D. word
I think staff feel better if they have a say in the decision-making process.
Answer: B
Don't forget to take the ________ picture into consideration.
A. larger
B. bigger
C. largest
D. biggest
Don't forget to take the bigger picture into consideration.
Answer: B
We have to _____ in mind the long-term viability of this proposal.
A. see
B. hold
C. bear
D. take
We have to bear in mind the long-term viability of this proposal.
Answer: C
The new product is quite ________ so it should appeal to a wide range of customers.
A. decentralized
B. centrally driven
C. top-down
D. generic
The new product is quite generic so it should appeal to a wide range of customers.
Answer: D
So the general ________ is that the conference should take place in June. Is that right?
A. accord
B. consent
C. consideration
D. consensus
So the general consensus is that the conference should take place in June. Is that right?
Answer: D
In that case, I ________ might do exactly as you suggest.
A. quite
B. hardly
C. very
D. just
In that case, I just might do exactly as you suggest.
Answer: D
I think everyone should ______ for a healthy work–life balance.
A. build
B. strive
C. connect
D. open
I think everyone should strive for a healthy work–life balance.
Answer: B
How can we ask questions in speaking without using any question words?
- Using question tags (You are happy, aren't you?)
- Raise your tone by the end of the sentence.
(p.130)
I ________ everyone has a copy of the agenda?
A. feel
B. suggest
C. assume
D. realize
I assume everyone has a copy of the agenda?
Answer: C
We'd hoped the new system ________ increase staff motivation, but it hasn't.
A. will
B. is going to
C. would
D. was supposed to
We'd hoped the new system would increase staff motivation, but it hasn't.
Answer: C
The reputation of the company is, in my opinion, one of its key ________.
A. considerations
B. resources
C. assets
D. track records
The reputation of the company is, in my opinion, one of its key assets.
Answer: C
When; Every time; Unless; Providing; As long as, etc. (p.131)
Staff should _____ a say in any new systems the company brings in.
A. have
B. take
C. gain
D. make
Staff should have a say in any new systems the company brings in.
Answer: A
Make a sentence in the First Conditional.
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
Make a sentence with the structure: was/were going to. Explain the meaning of your sentence
What's the structure of the Zero Conditional? When do we use it?
Zero Conditional: If + present tense, present tense
We use zero conditionals when the statement is always true. (p.131)
We have to base our sales estimates on ________ data.
A. qualify
B. quantify
C. qualified
D. quantifiable
We have to base our sales estimates on quantifiable data.
Answer: D
What are the structures of Second Conditional and Third Conditional? How are they different in functions?
Second Conditional: If + past tense, would + base form
Third Conditional: If + past perfect, would + present perfect
SC: Used for unreal situations; often based on imagination.
TC: Used for hypothetical assumptions based on real events that occurred in the past. (p.131)
Basically we don’t have much ______ in the matter. The board has made its decision.
A. choice
B. selection
C. give
D. option
Basically we don’t have much choice in the matter. The board has made its decision.
Answer: A
Does this project have long-term ________? Is it going to sell five years from now?
A. possibility
B. viability
C. sustainable
D. critical
Does this project have long-term viability? Is it going to sell five years from now?
Answer: B