SECOND EDITION \ i SUCCESS WITH BUSINESS resources (including audio and answer sheets for the practice exam) http://www.com/success/success-business Password: succ!BUS#2 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC E1. tNING Australia - Brazil : Mexico : Singapore + United Kingdom + United States MODULE BUSINESS TOPIC BUSINESS SKILLS EXAM SPOTLIGHT —— 7.3 Reading Test: page 64 page 70 Part Two Vocabulary: Managerial qualities Writing: A business report page 72 Listening: Strengths and weaknesses Vocabulary: Linking Exam skill: Cohesion Vocabulary: Idioms for management problems phrases Grammar: Expressing purpose Writing: A report on Reading: Management consultants employee training Grammar: Word order when using adverbs 8.3 Reading Test: page 74 page 80 Part Four Vocabulary: Environmental problems Vocabulary: Business page 82 Reading: Trading pollution quotas meetings Exam skill: Choosing the Grammar: Use of prepositions with statistics Grammar: Modal verbs right word Writing: Describing a graph Speaking: Discussing Listening: Corporate social responsibility business ethics Grammar: Gerund and infinitive 9.3 Reading and page 84 page 90 Listening Tests: Vocabulary: Describing products Reading: Debating the deal Part Three Speaking: Market research Speaking: Business angels: page 92 Grammar: Collocations: verb + preposition a negotiation Exam skill: Key words Listening: A product presentation Reading: Don’t waste your money on innovation Listening: Idioms Grammar: Using would effectively Writing: A letter in response to a request 10.1 Travel and entertainment 10.2 The language of 10.3 Speaking Test: page 94 proposals Part Three Vocabulary: Business travel page 100 page 102 Listening: A team-building day Listening: Taking notes Exam skill: Structuring a Grammar: Future forms Reading: Two proposals discussion Reading: Events management Writing: A proposal fora Vocabulary: go and get corporate event Reading: Planning a corporate event Speaking: Making a pitch 11.3 Speaking Test: page 104 page 110 Part Two Vocabulary: Economic issues Writing: Written business page 112 Reading: The new philanthropists communication Exam skill: Organising Grammar: Conditionals (types 1 and 2) Writing: A delicate letter your thoughts Speaking: Socio-economic problems Reading: Nicaragua? Yes, please! Listening: Relocation experiences 12.3 Reading Test: page 114 page 120 Part Five and Vocabulary: Globalisation Vocabulary: Conversation | Part Six Reading: Cross-cultural communication starters page 122 Reading: Understanding cultural differences Listening: Small talk: short | Exam skills: Choosing Grammar: Speculation responses the right word; Reading: China rules Speaking: Social situations | Identifying redundant Listening: Understanding business culture words Writing: A market profile report Cl Business Higher Practice Exam Page 125 C1 Business Higher Practice Exam Answer Key Page 141 Information files (Student B) page 143 C1 Business Higher exam: Key information page 144 Useful expressions page 146 Business idioms page 150 Listening scripts page 151 CONTENTS MODULE | BUSINESS TOPIC Working life Describing working life | What does this quotation mean to you? ‘Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans: John Lennon, English singer & songwriter (1940-1980) 2 Discuss the questions. How many jobs do you expect to have in your life? 1-3, 4-7, 8 or more? Would you prefer to be self-employed or an employee? Why? t In 15 years’ time, do you expect to be working more or less than now? WO At what age do you expect to stop working? 55, 65, 75? PrP + Underline the best word to complete each sentence. At the moment, people generally retire / resign at 65.
| joined / applied for the company when I was 25 and have worked there ever since. t What’s the best way to pay / reward our employees for good performance? WO About 700 staff were laid off / dismissed when the company lost the contract to PrP supply Toyota”. We have educated / trained our staffin the use of laser equipment. ƠI I’m going to leave / change the company at the end of the year.
G E and G Consultants recruits / employs from the top business schools. œ ¬\I Companies need to offer parents of young children more flexible / overtime hours. They used only to offer permanent posts, but now most new contracts are (© temporary / part-time ones. 10 Ihave one day off / holiday a week to attend a course at college.
© Make sentences with the words you didn’t use in exercise 3. 5 Make nouns from the following verbs. Verb Noun Verb Noun 1 employ employment 6 recruit 2 apply 7 compete 3 retire 8 choose 4 resign 9 pay 5 train 10 reward Working for yourself 6 whatdo you think are the advantages of being self-employed? What are the disadvantages? Make a list. Then read the text and compare your ideas.
7 Look at the text and find the answers to the questions. 1 What are the advantages for companies of using self-employed people? 2 Howhas the digital age changed the world of work, according to the article? 3 Why do some young people feel they have to do freelance work? The gig economy web design and online marketplaces, but has also allowed workers to choose where, when and how they work. There are rewards for those who opt for this path. A UK study found that self-employed people typically earn double the amount of their salaried counterparts.
But the most obvious incentive is the independence freelancing brings, so it is not surprising that it appeals particularly to the younger generation, many of whom have no particular desire to manage other people or to be managed by them. In some cases, they feel they have no choice, either because there are not enough suitable permanent jobs to apply for, or because the competition for those jobs is too fierce. But freedom comes at a cost. Job Whatever you call it — the gig freelance work over permanent posts insecurity — not knowing where your economy, the freedom economy or because of the flexibility it offers next ‘gig’, or dollar for that matter, is the freelance economy — the trend them.
This flexibility is also very going to come from — can cause stress for people to be self-employed, attractive to employers, who can and anxiety. Freelance work is not for rather than salaried employees, bring in skilled talent as and when everyone. If you are more of a risk- is a growing global phenomenon. they need it, rather than recruiting taker by disposition, self-employment In Europe, independent workers or training their own employees, can be an exciting proposition.
But if are the fastest growing sector of the which can be both costly and time- you are someone who worries about workforce; in India, freelance workers consuming. job security, finding more permanent now stand at around 15 million At the heart of this trend is the and stable employment may be the people; while in China, an increasing digital revolution, which has not only better option. number of workers are choosing created new jobs in programming, 8 Do you think that this trend towards self-employment is a positive one? Give reasons. ° what do the following phrases from the text mean? global phenomenon eS costly and time-consuming DY counterparts FW the competition is too fierce your next gig aon by disposition MODULE | WORKING LIFE 5 Gerund and infinitive | Which of the verbs or phrases in the box take the gerund (-ing) and which ones take to + infinitive (to do)? begeodat plan/intend/aim beworth fail be reluctant have trouble / difficulty hope /expect manage succeedin decide thinkabout/consider enjoy avoid involve have beusedto/accustomedto be willing / prepared + gerund (-ing) + to + infinitive (to do) be good at plan / intend / aim 2 Which of the following pairs of phrases is the odd one out grammatically? Why? be good at - be bad at be willing - be reluctant succeed in - fail WO enjoy - dislike Hm 3 Complete these sentences.
When I retire, I plan to do some voluntary work for a charity. When [ retire, I plan. I think I’m quite good at. ` Before attending a job interview, it’s worth.
>> C2 My job involves. When speaking English, I often have difficulty. CI At work I feel satisfied ifI manage. GƠ For my summer holiday this year, I am considering.
œ ¬I If I was offered more money, I would be willing. The hardest thing about starting a new job is getting used to. (© I get annoyed with colleagues if they fail. i s Ấ Choose five ofthe phrases in exercise 1 and make sentences about your own working life.
LISTENING The future of human resources @ 1.1 You will hear five human resources (HR) managers talking about the key issues in human resources facing companies today. Study the options carefully before ¢ The first time you listen, indicate which employee group in the workforce they listening. When are talking about. listening, be aware ¢ The second time you listen, indicate what actions they propose to take to deal that each correct with each issue.
answer on the page TASK ONE - EMPLOYEE GROUP will paraphrase what older employees (50-60) you hear, ie have the wD » same meaning, but use new recruits moO different words. trainees senior management young, highly qualified employees women Fx] G retired employees disabled workers TASK TWO - PROPOSED ACTION efforts to retain good employees the introduction of more flexible working arrangements C_ linking salaries more closely to results more focus on job training for employees encouraging people back from retirement more support for working parents 10 developing a more positive attitude towards older workers reducing staff costs You've heard the priorities of HR managers. What are your priorities for your working life? Consider the following: e flexible hours e working environment ° pay e training ¢ career prospects e retirement MODULE | WORKING LIFE CVs and personal summaries | What do you call someone who.? employs people employer C is employed by a firm mm applies for a job t is interviewed for a job C2 is seeking (looking for) a job > participates in something CI has left university with a degree ® 2 Do this exercise from an online guide for employers. A dynamic and knowledgeable IT graduate who € wi fe ° fe ự can bring success to your business, | have excellent.
interpersonal skills and considerable experience of e ry) P | Oy 4s fFS designing software solutions. Whether working as. part of a team or independently, | have the ability CVs and covering letters are come up with the goods. essential tools in the search for the right candidate for the job and you 2 | am a successful business entrepreneur seeking to should — them ae snapshot of return to a large organisation after years of runnin a potential candidate.
Being able my own company. | have experience of all aspects _ read between the lines will help of business and would welcome the chance to you in your task of putting the right share this expertise with clients of a forward-lookin person in the right job. Look at these three examples of personal summaries from first-time job applicants received by a leading 3 A self-motivated graduate with a master's in consultancy firm.Which applicant economics, | have pre-course experience in the would you employ and why? Economic Studies department of a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil™, where | enjoyed six months workin with the back office team. Adaptable, efficient an keen to learn.
CECT Mistakes to avoid 3 Underline which elements should definitely be included in a CV (the others are ‘optional extras’). 1 name 11 goals and objectives 2 address 12 education - primary, secondary, higher educati 3 telephone number 13 other skills or qualifications (membership of 4 email address associations, driving licence, etc.) 5 age / date of birth 14 employment history - company, job title, 6 sex responsibilities, results 7 marital status 15 hobbies and interests 8 nationality 16 languages 9 personal summary 17 references 10 personal qualities 18 personal achievements Ấ Read thefirst part of the text. Why do recruiters spend so little time on a first look at an individual CV?