Unit 1 Building a Career Progress Test Answer Key
Part 1 Reading Task 1 8 points
1C 2B 3D 4D 5B 6B 7A 8C
Task 2 7 points
1 been promoted 2 gave in my notice 3 to quit 4 joined a … company 5 was laid off 6 to be transferred 7 am on assignment Part 2 Writing Task 1 Maximum 15 points See Guide to using the tests on how to mark. Task 2 5 points 1 In my last job I optimized the profitability of the company. 2 He was very good at developing new ideas for the young people we sell to. 3 Mrs Jones has exceeded our expectations. 4 I would very much like to present my ideas to you. 5 In his two years with our company Andy Fielding has more than doubled the number of our customers.
The Business Upper Intermediate Tests / Answer Key 1
Part 3 Listening Task 1 5 points 1 False – he started his company ‘a few’ years ago. 2 True 3 True 4 False – the board ‘stripped him of his duties’, but didn’t fire him. 5 False – he’s not sure what he will do with the money. Task 2 5 points 1 global market 2 take risks, invest, and develop 3 draw up 4 unique selling propositions 5 doubling our budget
Part 4 Speaking Maximum 5 points See Guide to using to tests on how to mark.
The Business Upper Intermediate Tests / Answer Key 2
Unit 2 Information Progress Test Answer Key Part 1 Reading Task 1 8 points 1B 2E 3D 4C 5A 6D 7C 8A Task 2 7 points 1 upgrade 2 crashing 3 goes down 4 virus 5 deleted 6 palmtops 7 set up Part 2 Writing Task 1 Maximum 15 points See Guide to using the tests on how to mark. Task 2 5 points Possible answers: 1 Staff are reminded to sign in on arrival at reception. 2 If sales do not improve forthwith, our profits will be severely affected. 3 Some of our assets could be sold off with a view to alleviating our cash-flow problems. 4 It is imperative all machinery is switched off after use. 5 Your continued hard work is appreciated.
The Business Upper Intermediate Tests / Answer Key 3
Part 3 Listening