UNIT 3: Language and skills test

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9 He did worse than he expected at the interview.

LANGUAGE (well)
He did not expected at the interview.
Lesson 3.1 Vocabulary 10 My new job is worse than the last one. (good)
BULATS (4 options)/BECP (3 options) My new job is the last one.
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We reached a major 1 with the bridge project
yesterday, when we opened the 2 bridge to the
public. We had a few 3 in the early stages,
Lesson 3.3 Functional language
which we did not 4 when we carried out the PTE Part B/BULATS
5 assessment. However, we managed to find 3 Write one word which best fits each space.
6 to the problems quickly. The next stage of 1 We need to bring George up to on this.
the project is the 7 of new houses and we do 2 I can’t do it – my hands are .
not 8 any big problems with those. However, 3 I’m there’s no flexibility in the schedule.
after a full 9 , we realised that we need to meet 4 We can’t compromise this at all.
the new environmental regulations, so we have to 5 We’ve got no room manoeuvre on this.
increase the 10 . __/5

1 a milestone b solution c decision Lesson 3.4 Functional language

2 a suspending b suspense c suspension PTE Part H/LCCI Part 1
3 a setbacks b budgets c milestones
4 a manage b predict c communicate 4 [BP_B1_Test_03_001.mp3] Listen to the
5 a construction b register c risk speaker and choose the correct response a, b
6 a solutions b decisions c additions or c.
7 a attachment b movement c construction 1a b c
8 a identify b anticipate c solve 2a b c
9 a investigation b addition c identification 3a b c
10 a milestone b budget c movement 4a b c
5a b c
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Lesson 3.2 Grammar
Lesson 3.5 Functional language
2 Complete the second sentence so it has
BULATS
a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the
word in brackets in the correct form. 5 Write one word which best fits each space.
1 The project was less difficult than expected. (easy)
The project was expected. Hi Jürgen,
2 This interview was shorter than the first one. (long) I’d like to 1 if everything is on schedule for
This interview was the first one. completion next week, so could you give me an update?
3 Finishing on time was harder than anything. I’d be 2 if you could also let me have an
(difficult) estimate of any extra costs involved. Also, would you
The thing was to finish on time. 3
asking Gloria to send me a list of all the
4 The final stage of the job was the easiest part. suppliers we use. Would it be 4 to arrange
(challenging) a meeting with all project managers next week? I’d
The final stage of the job was the part. 5
it if you could organise this.
5 We finished the project ahead of time. (soon)
We finished the project planned.
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6 The company has more work now than any other
time of year. (busy)
It’s the time of the year for us now.
7 They completed the bridge ahead of schedule.
(quickly)
They completed the bridge than they
planned.
8 Finding suitable suppliers was not as easy as we
thought. (hard)
Finding suitable suppliers was we
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SKILLS
Long listening
Short listening BECP Part Four/BULATS
BECP Part One/BULATS
7 [BP_B1_Test_03_003.mp3] Listen to a radio
6 [BP_B1_Test_03_002.mp3] You will hear eight interview with Gina Velas, an expert in project
short recordings twice. For questions 1–8 choose management. Choose the correct option a, b or c.
the correct answer.
1 What does the interviewer say about failure?
1 Which project are they starting now? a It’s a good way to learn.
b You can’t afford to fail.
c It’s caused by a lack of experience.

2 What does Gina say about experience and skills?

a b c a Project managers must train their teams.
b Teams must evaluate their own skills.
2 What was the manager’s worst problem? c Project managers should have relevant training.
a number of employees
b weather conditions 3 Project managers should set goals that are
c quality of materials a challenging.
b clearly defined.
3 Which hotel does the woman decide to stay at? c simple.
a Twig
b Wold 4 Why does Gina say about changing goals?
c Min a Clients are unable to assess them.
b It often affects the budget.
4 How long will the installation take? c Project managers like making changes.
a 2 days
b 6 days 5 What can poor communication skills lead to?
c 4 days a project failure
b team disappointment
5 What is the woman going to do before the c weak managers
meeting?
a go sightseeing 6 What else can demotivate a team?
b look at apartments a pressure from other staff
c have lunch b not having enough resources
c losing control
6 Why won’t the architect change the building plans?
a The changes aren’t safe. 7 What does Gina say about unexpected problems?
b The site’s too small. a Risk assessment predicts all problems.
c It’s against building regulations. b Allow extra time for them.
c Schedules are always flexible.
7 How do they arrive at the project site?
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a b c

8 What mistake did the man make?

a He ordered too many desks.
b He ordered the wrong equipment.
c He didn’t order the right number of chairs.
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Writing
BECP Part Two/BULATS (50–60 words)
8 Read this email from the Operations Director
asking for a project update.

To: Executive Assistant

From: Operations Director
Subject: Jaipur Building Project, India
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Hi Kieran,
Can you find out what’s happening with the Jaipur
project? News reports are saying the project has stopped
temporarily. Email the Project Manager and request an
immediate update. Find out about any delays. We’ve heard
nothing here.

Write an email to Bill Mathers, Project Manager,

Jaipur:

• explaining why you’re writing.

• requesting an update.
• asking for details about any delays.
• inviting him and the chief engineer to join a
video meeting tomorrow.

Write about 60–80 words.

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