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1 Match the meanings to the words

1. __ to comfort someone and stop them

a. stimulate
from worrying

2. __ to advertise something b. cheer up

3. __ to make someone laugh or smile c. congratulate

4. __ to make someone excited or interested

d. promote
about something

5. __ to make a lot of people have a certain

e. speak out
feeling

6. __ to make someone stop feeling sad and

f. amuse
start to feel happier

7. __ to say in public what you think about an

g. reassure
important issue or a law

8. __ to tell someone that you are happy

because they have done something well or h. spread
something good has happened to them

9. __ to attract attention to something

i. highlight
important

2 Complete the sentences. Use have/get + past participle or get + to + verb and the words in brackets.

1. My computer wasn’t working, so I __________________________. (it / fix)

2. My brother lost my football, so I __________________________ me a new one. (him / buy)
3. We’re staying with my grandparents because we __________________________ at the moment. (our house / paint)
4. Jen’s nervous because she _____________________at the dentist’s tomorrow. (a tooth / remove)
5. It’s too dark for you to walk home by yourself – I __________________________ you a lift. (my mum / give)

3 Choose the right words to complete the sentences.

1. I’ll never forget be / to be / being chosen for the team.

2. One day we’ll laugh about be / to be / being locked in the toilet.
3. Don’t forget you might be / to be / being asked to show your ID card.
4. It was the first castle be / to be / being built in North America.
5. Despite the ban, elephants continue be / to be / being hunted.
4 Choose the right words to complete the sentences.

1. There is only rice or pasta, but I don’t like both / either / neither of them.
2. I look like my dad – both / either / neither of us have the same colour eyes.
3. Both / Either / Neither Austria nor Switzerland has a coastline.
4. There are only two choices – both / either / neither you are with us or you are against us!
5. You can have a present or you can have money, but you can’t have both / either / neither.

5 Complete the text with the phrasal verbs from the list in the correct form.
break down | drive off | hold up | keep up with | pull into | pull out | pull up | pull over | run into | run over | slow down |
speed up

My car 1____________ on my way home yesterday.The I used the bullet train in Japan for the first time last
motor was getting hot, so I 2____________ at the side of week. As soon as the train left the station it
the road to find a garage to go to. Then, when I tried to 8
____________ and we travelled so fast that no other
3
____________ again, the wheel made a strange noise. traffic could 9____________ us. After just ten minutes
I had a flat tyre. I must have 4____________ a broken the train got close to the next station and
bottle. By the time it was fixed, it was rush hour. I 10
____________ so I knew we were almost there. As the
5
____________ into the traffic but it was slow. Further train 11____________ the station I got my things together
ahead a lorry had 6____________ a bus and I got and stood up to leave. I made my way to the exit and as
7
____________ in a massive traffic jam, so I arrived I stepped outside a car 12____________ and my friend
home very late. got out to greet me. Perfect timing!

6 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets in the correct form.
1. I ____________________ near that dog if I were you! (not go)
2. If you’d been in that situation, what ____________________ you ____________________? (do)
3. Every year, when the temperature drops below zero, the lake ____________________ over. (freeze)
4. Be a bit more careful next time or you ____________________ sorry! (be)
5. If I ____________________ more time, I’d take up a musical instrument. (have)

7 Complete the sentences with the words from the list.

ad breaks | aimed | appeal to | consumer | launch | product placement | sample | sponsored

1. We plan to ________________________ our new gaming console early next year.

2. This is a brand new product which is ________________________ at a young professional market.
3. Films always take longer on TV because of the ________________________.
4. Some football teams are ________________________ by car manufacturers.
5. I think these clothes will ________________________ teenagers and young adults.

READING SECTION: Read the following text and answer the questions.

The Importance of Human Skills in the Modern Workplace

In the past, technical skills were often seen as the key to Problem-solving is another essential human skill. In any
success in many professions. However, in today's fast- workplace, challenges are inevitable, and employees need to
changing and competitive job market, human skills—or "soft know how to approach these problems logically and creatively.
skills"—are becoming just as valuable, if not more so. While Being able to identify the root of a problem, analyze it, and
technical abilities are still important, employers increasingly come up with practical solutions is highly valued across all
look for individuals who possess strong communication, industries.
problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Teamwork has become crucial in a workplace that often relies
Communication is a critical human skill that affects every part on collaboration. Companies today are made up of diverse
of a business. Whether it’s talking to customers, collaborating teams with individuals from different backgrounds, and the
with colleagues, or presenting ideas to management, clear and ability to work well with others is key to the success of projects.
effective communication ensures that everyone is on the same Employers want to hire people who can build relationships,
page and working towards common goals. Employers prefer contribute ideas, and respect the opinions of others.
candidates who can express themselves confidently and listen
to others with respect. Moreover, human skills such as adaptability and empathy have
gained importance as the workplace continues to evolve due to
advances in technology. Employees must be adaptable, willing As the workplace becomes more automated, it’s clear that
to learn new skills, and open to change. Meanwhile, empathy human skills will continue to set people apart. Machines and
helps build trust and creates a positive work environment, artificial intelligence may take over routine tasks, but human
which is essential for employee satisfaction and productivity. skills will remain irreplaceable.

1. According to the text, why are human skills becoming b) It allows employees to hide their mistakes.
more important in the workplace? c) It ensures that everyone is aligned and working
toward the same goals.
a) Because technical skills are no longer needed.
d) It encourages employees to work independently
b) Because human skills are difficult to replace by
without interaction.
machines.
3. What is the main benefit of strong problem-solving
c) Because employees no longer need technical
skills in the workplace?
skills.
d) Because human skills are easier to teach than a) It helps employees avoid challenges.
technical skills. b) It allows employees to think creatively and find
2. What is a key reason why communication is important solutions to challenges.
in the workplace? c) It helps employees avoid responsibility for
mistakes.
a) It helps people avoid speaking to each other.
d) It allows employees to avoid working in teams.
4. Why is teamwork considered a crucial human skill in d) Because teamwork only matters in large
modern workplaces? companies.
5. Which human skill helps build trust and create a
a) Because most projects are individual tasks.
positive work environment?
b) Because diverse teams need to work together to
succeed. a) Adaptability
c) Because it helps avoid communication with b) Technical expertise
colleagues. c) Problem-solving
d) Empathy

LISTENING SECTION

You will hear a man called Tom Atkins talking about his summer working for an advertising agency. For
questions 1–10, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

My summer job

1 Tom says it was his interest in _______________ which gave him the idea of a career in advertising.

2 Tom asked his _______________to help him find work experience in an ad agency.

3 Tom thinks he got the job because his ______________impressed the interviewer.

4 Tom uses the word _______to describe what he did with a long-term employee at the agency.

5 One of Tom’s tasks was to make _________ for clients who used the internet for publicity.

6 Tom found that ___________ were the least enjoyable part of the job for him.

7 Tom says that the ______________at the agency was what most impressed him about working there.

8 The experience made Tom certain that he wanted to work in a____________in the future.

9 Tom stresses the importance of ______________to anyone who wants a career in advertising.

10 Tom has a ________________ where people can follow what he is doing in the future.