​Starting off

Look at the photos of people in jobs. What aspects of working do you associate with each job?

​Which of these aspects of work appeal to you?

• working under pressure

• being creative

• working with the public

• working in finance

• working as part of a team

• working independently

• being your own boss

• having managerial responsibilities

• problem solving and troubleshooting

• quick promotion

Reading and Use of English | Part 1

​8 Questions / 8 Marks

ln Reading and Use of English Part 1, you read a text of 150—170 words with eight gaps and one example (0). You must choose the best option, A, B, C or D, for each gap.

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This part tests your knowledge of the meanings of l words, how they are used, collocations and the grammar l connected with particular words.

​Discussion

​Work in pairs. How far do you agree with each of the following statements?

• My best friends are the ones I’ve met through my work/ studies.

• I'd never consider going on holiday with someone l work/study with.

• What I find most interesting about my work/studies are the people I come in contact with.

• My friendships with colleagues help me to cope with my work/studies.

​Discussion

Quickly read the text. Which of the ideas in the statements above are reflected in the text?

​"For the following questions, read the text again and decide which answer best fits each gap. Use the clues to help you (in the exam there are no clues)."

​Discussion

​Work in pairs.

• What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of going on holiday with your colleagues?

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• Do you think people find it easier or more difficult to make friends than they did in the past? Why?

Reading and Use of English | Part 8

​10 Questions. 10 Marks.

In your country

• how easy is it for graduates to find jobs?

• what are the most usual methods ofjob hunting?

• what is the most effective way to find a job?

• how well do universities prepare students for the world of work?

​What are the key ideas in the following text?

​Discussion

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• Why should people be careful about using social media? How careful do you think people need to be?

• Which do you think is a better way to start your working life: in a big organisation or a small company?

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing an internship?

• How easy do you think it is to keep up with friends when you leave university?