Tema 1 Reading
Tema 1 Reading
Tema 1 Reading
A Read Part 1 of the article. Match the headings (ae) to the paragraphs (1115). Write the letter in the
space provided.
a)
Good publicity for companies
b)
c)
d)
e)
B Read Part 2 of the article on the following page and complete the gaps (1620) with the missing
sentences (ae).
a)
So, on the one hand there is a group who want to feel that something is being done.
b)
c)
That made them think much more deeply about what they wanted from a job.
d)
Theyre faced with a big pay package, a glamorous company with lots about CSR.
e)
Only time will tell if interest in business ethics will continue to increase.
The effort is worthwhile, she believes. People think of companies doing these things as better companies and
might choose them over others.
Anne-Marie Martin, director of the University of London careers service, agrees, but says that for many the
interest in CSR started in the last recession, when students saw their parents being made redundant.
_____________________ 16
Corporate scandals such as Enron and Anderson also made students look twice at some high-flying financial
careers, but Ms Martin says Theyre generally aged twenty-one to twenty-three. _____________________ 17
Youre not going to look too hard at it. Some students, though, wont touch particular areas because they are
not socially responsible. These students do think quite deeply about this. Theyre very serious about things
like the arms trade, the tobacco industry, the third world and green issues. _____________________ 18 On the
other there are also those who are just interested in money.
Over recent years there has certainly been a huge growth in careers in areas related to CSR.
_____________________ 19 In addition, a recent survey reported that, among new employees, the qualities
employees most value in a company are clear vision and ethical values. _____________________ 20
From the Financial Times
LANGUAGE
A Some of the following lines contain errors. Find and correct them. If a sentence is correct, put a tick
in the space next to that line.
21 They cant afford lowering prices.______________________
22 Her job involves deal with clients. ______________________
23 I refuse believe you. ______________________
24 I heard about the changes last week. ______________________
25 We stopped the car to check the tyres. ______________________
26 If I would know the firm better, I would offer them credit terms. ______________________
27 Since 1999 weve kept away from chemical products. ______________________
28 If you reduce the price by five percent, I might to buy at least five thousand units.
______________________
29 The new CEO decided outsource some of the companys functions. ______________________
30 Would it help you if I would lend you some money? ______________________
SKILLS
7 Complete the gaps in the dialogue with the phrases (ag).
a)
Id like to think about that
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Francis:
So, ______________________ 46 ? Youd like HR to help you organise a course for sixteen staff
members on strategy building.
Danny:
Thats right.
Francis:
OK. First, ______________________ 47 . We could offer the course in-house weve certainly
got enough good trainers. Or we can go outside. Id recommend AQP Consultancy.
Danny:
Francis:
Thats fine, but let me tell you about the prices first. If we hold it here, youll only need to pay
for refreshments, say 15 per person. What do you think of that?
Danny:
______________________ 49.
Francis:
But, a one-day course run by AQP in a three-star hotel is going to cost about 50 per person.
Danny:
Francis:
Well, dont decide yet. Ill speak to a few people and see if I can find out some other
opportunities.
Danny:
Francis:
Danny:
Francis:
VOCABULARY
A Complete the gaps in these sentences with the correct alternative.
53 He ______________________to review quality procedures.
a) delayed
b) arranged
c) failed
d) insured
b) bonus
c) discount
d) commission
b) propose
c) second
d) go
56 You should comply with all ______________________ to enable the delivery to go smoothly.
a) regulations
b) surveys
c) customs
d) tariffs
b) mass-produced
c) well-known
d) high-quality
b) compensation
c) subsidy
d) cover
b) corruption
c) compensation
d) fraud
b) niche
c) quote
d) plead
B Complete these sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.
61 Were you pleased with the outcome of the ______________________ (negotiate)?
62 Its important for companies to deal effectively with______________________(complain).
63 The government is bringing in new ______________________ (regulate).
64 The Co-operative Bank is well-known for its policy of ethical ______________________ (invest).
65 ______________________ (globalise) damages local jobs and services.
66 Does your company offer any form of ______________________ (compensate) for poor quality goods?
67 Have you found a ______________________ (solve) to your problems yet?
68 There is huge ______________________ (compete) in this region.
69 What ______________________ (choose) do I have?
70 Weve got the ______________________ (threaten) of redundancy hanging over us.
W RITING
A You work for a pharmaceutical company. You have recently received the quote below for
maintenance work on one of your machines. Write a brief letter of reply, accepting the quote. Write 40
to 50 words.
Mr Mallory
MM Mecanics
28 Ardleigh Way
London E10 7NB
4th March 2005
Dear Mr Mallory
With reference to your enquiry of 21 February I am pleased to submit the following quotation for the
maintenance work specified:
4,295 this includes VAT.
Payment terms are 30 days.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Stacey Trelawney
Stacey Trelawney
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