UNIT 2: Language and skills test

Name:_________________________________

Lesson 2.2 Grammar

LANGUAGE 2 Complete the second sentence with a passive,
Lesson 2.1 Vocabulary so that it has the same meaning as the first
BECV/BULATS sentence.
1 Choose the correct option a, b, c or d.
1 What about giving staff more training?
Staff could be given more training.
When applying for a job, potential employees also
look for signs that the company offers good career
1development. They want to make sure that there is job- 2 It would be a good idea to employ a consultant
2 related training, as such 3 practical courses will to help us.
provide them with relevant workplace skills. A consultant ought to / should be employed to help us.
Companies should also provide a 4 mentor for each
competency 3 It’s possible for staff to do the training online.
new member of staff to help them develop 5 in
The training can be done online.
their new positions.
Many companies look for more than just excellent
qualifications and a good skills 6 set . They aim to 4 It’s vital that we spend more money on the project.
More money has to / must / needs to be spent on the
find staff who also demonstrate 7 intelligence,
project.
self-motivation and the ability to develop a good
8 rapport with colleagues and team members.
5 It’s important not to forget the needs of our
However, companies still need to do a needs
9 analysis to make sure that they can provide a
employees!
The needs of our
comprehensive training policy. This should include a employees mustn’t / shouldn’t be forgotten.
thorough 10induction programme for new employees
when they start, followed by continuous learning 6 It’s necessary to develop a suitable training policy.
throughout their employment. A suitable training policy needs to be developed .
1
7 One suggestion is to improve the ordering system.
a delivery b development c induction could be improved
The ordering system .
d benchmarking
2
8 We would consider recruiting more staff if it were
a blended b motivated c delivered d related
necessary. would / could be recruited
3
More staff if it were
a online b trained c practical d learning
4 necessary.
a mentor b learning c career d mentee
5 9 It’s not essential to introduce the new policy
a induction b analysis c competency d method immediately.
6 The new policy does not have to be introduced
a method b set c motivation d rapport immediately.
7
a learning b analytical c emotional d practical 10 It’s possible that we won’t be able to give staff
8 bonuses this year.
a rapport b mentor c competency d method Staff might / may not be given bonuses this year.
9 __/10
a delivery b analysis c programme d standard
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Lesson 2.3 Functional language
a online b skills c blended d induction PTE Part H Response selection
__/10 3 [BP_B2_Test_02_001.mp3] Listen to the
speaker and choose the correct answer a, b or c.

1a b c
2a b c
3a b c
4a b c
5a b c
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Lesson 2.4 Functional language

BULATS
4 Complete the text with ONE word in each gap.

What we’re looking to do here today is discuss the

training for next year. It’s important that everyone
gives their ideas so we’ll go 1 (a)round the table,
just to 2 ensure that everyone gets to say
something. I think we actually 3 agree that the
training offered last year was not sufficient, so
perhaps the next 4 step is to think about
why it wasn’t sufficient and what additional training
would actually help. So, let’s
5 hear everyone one by one and then
discuss the ideas. Let’s begin with you then, Ella …
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Lesson 2.5 Functional language

BECV
5 Some lines have an extra word and some lines
are correct. If the line is correct, write CORRECT.
If there is an extra word, write the word.

1 I am writing to you request some more training as

2 I have just become a project leader. I believe that it
3 is important to attend at a time management
4 course so that I can work as more efficiently.
5 Another area in where I need to develop my skills
6 is delegation. I need this because of I did not gain
7 enough experience last year. It would be all very
8 helpful if I could do that course next month.
9 I would also like to attend the time management
10 course in two weeks’ time, if it possible.

1 you 6 of
2 CORRECT 7 all
3 at 8 CORRECT
4 as 9 CORRECT
5 in 10 it
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SKILLS Long listening

BECV/BULATS
Short listening
BECV 7 [BP_B2_Test_02_003.mp3] You will hear a
radio interview with David Nguyen, a training
6 [BP_B2_Test_02_002.mp3] You will hear a expert. For each question, choose the correct
telephone message and a conversation. For each answer a, b or c.
question, write one or two words or a number.
1 David Nguyen says one reason training
Listening 1 programmes fail is that
a companies can’t afford a Training Manager.
Phone message from Stephanie Klas b the Training Manager might be too inexperienced.
Called about the 1 quotation for training programme. c recruiting a good Training Manager is not easy.
Our email didn’t mention Time Management courses –
Ms Klas has scheduled 2 three for next year. 2 A good question to ask during a Training
How many 3 basic managementcourses do we want: 2, 3 or Manager’s interview is:
a How would you choose the employee to be
4?
trained?
Finally, needs clarification on 4 venue required.
b How do you select training programmes?
Arrange Skype meeting.
c How to do you update your own skills?
Listening 2 3 The first step in a simple needs analysis asks staff
a to be very specific about what training is important
Received calls log to them.
From: Maria Harper b to discuss their roles with colleagues.
Balen c to identify courses they’d like to do.
Called about position with 5 Engineering.
Wanted info about company’s on- 6 the-job
training. 4 In the second step of a simple analysis, colleagues
Said we always got 7positive feedback especially for a decide how important each need is.
management training. b brainstorm a new list of requirements.
Will contact 8 HR manager to ask if Maria should still c discuss the results of previous training.
apply.
5 According to David, in reality, a needs analysis
a tends be simpler than companies think.
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b can be too complex for companies.
c should involve regular reassessment.

6 Further needs analyses should be done

a during the recruitment process.
b when job descriptions are modified.
c instead of a performance review.

7 What does David say about justifying the cost

of training?
a well-trained staff can improve company image.
b training programmes are rarely cancelled.
c a lack of well-trained staff is a waste.
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Writing Write 120–140 words.

BECV Part 2
8 Your Training Manager has sent you the email
below about training.
Dear Mr Barnet,
Look at the email and the course information Thanks for your email. I’m surprised that I have to
below, on which you have already made some choose two courses, as I understood I could choose
handwritten notes. only one. I would definitely like to attend the in-house
Dealing with conflict course on 12/13 June. As I am
Then using all your handwritten notes, write an having a few problems with a difficult team member,
email in reply to Steve. it is important to attend a course that will help me deal
I thought with them.
it was only For the second course, it would be very helpful if I
To: John Harding
one
could attend the Working with different cultures course
From: Steve Barnet, Training Manager because we are now working in multicultural teams.
Subject: TRAINING However, I’m concerned about the dates because this
Further to our chat this week, I attach details of the course comes straight after my first choice. Would it
available courses. You must choose two from the list. be possible to do the culture course later in the year?
Please let me know by the end of the week which ones In addition, please could you let me know if the
you would like to attend. Don’t forget to explain why you residential course is two or three nights away?
think each one will help you in your current role. Regards,
John Harding

This one
Dear Mr Sanders
In-house training – 2 days definitely
I am writing to request some more professional training
Time management – 8/9 July as this is my first management position.Following my
Dealing with conflict – 12/13 June three-month appraisal, I realise that I need to improve
Improving teamwork – 21/22 September my skills in some areas. I havefound some excellent
courses offered by a company called NPY Training.
As my appraisal suggests I sometimes have problems
2 or 3 nights communicating with my staff, it is important I attend the
away? Communication Skills course, reference NPY CS1.
Residential courses – 3 days According to my manager, it is vital that I develop
Venue: ELITE TRAINING, London skills in active listening and giving clear feedback so
Managing workload – 4/5/6 April that I can fully understand staff issues and communicate
Working with different cultures – 14/15/16 June decisions more effectively. As it’s an online course over
Motivating teams – 3/4/5 October 30 hours, I can complete it in my own time. The cost of
this course is €800. __/10
I am also interested in developing my skills in effective
Yes, but planning. My manager believes this will help me to
timing not organise my workload better and complete tasks on time.
good. Other It will also teach me to create realistic schedules for my
dates team. The Effective Planningcourse (NPY EP1) only
possible? takes one day and costs€400. The next course is on 8th
September and my assistant is happy to cover for me on
that date.
I am attaching full details of both courses. I would like
to attend them as soon as possible.
Because registration for the Effective Planningcourse
closes soon, could you let me know if I can attend this
course by tomorrow afternoon? As I understand it,
there is only one place left.
Best regards,

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