Laser B1 Unit 13 Test

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Reading

1 Read the article. For questions 1–10, chose from the people (A–D). The people may
be chosen more than once.

Which person or people …

studied to do their job? 1 _____

didn’t work full-time? 2 _____ 3 _____
says they earned quite a lot of money? 4 _____
had problems finding a job? 5 _____
were a bit scared before starting their job? 6 _____ 7 _____
was scared when they were on their own? 8 _____
enjoyed hearing things about the past? 9 _____
might start their own company? 10 _____

My first day at work

Your first day in a new job can be quite scary. These young people told us about their
first jobs.

A Anna Bletsa
When I was in the sixth form, I got a morning job delivering newspapers to people’s houses.
The pay wasn’t that great – I think it was £3.50 an hour. On the first day, the shop owner,
Mrs Williams, showed me where I had to take each newspaper. The next day, when I had to
do the newspaper round by myself, the problems started. I had to remember which paper
went to which address and deliver them in that order. It took me twice as long as it had with
Mrs Williams. Also, I was frightened a dog might attack me. Luckily, nothing bad happened
and I soon became good at delivering the newspapers.

B John Morgan
Last summer, I really wanted to get a job and start earning money. The only problem was
that, although I made a lot of job applications, I didn’t get any interviews because I didn’t
have any experience. I was starting to get worried. A neighbour asked me if I would take her
dog for walks and she said she would pay me, and I agreed. The next week someone else
asked me to take care of their dog. Six months later, I had fifteen dogs that I looked after and
I was making good money. Now I’m thinking of setting up my own dog-sitting business!

C Nicola Curley
I studied physics at university and became a teacher. First of all, I had to do a year’s training
to learn how to teach. After six months, I had to do my first day in a classroom with a class
full of fourteen-year-olds. To be honest, I was worried before the lesson began – I didn’t think
I had the right personality for it. I thought it might be too difficult to be strict with the students
if they did something wrong. Well, the lesson started and everything went just fine. I really
began to enjoy myself and the kids seemed interested in what we were doing. Soon the
lesson finished. It had been brilliant. My first day at work was a success!

D Gwen Bailey
I’ve always liked helping out, so when I saw an advert for a helper at a senior citizens’ home,
I decided to apply. The pay wasn’t great, but I didn’t mind. At first I felt a bit nervous, but the
people were so friendly and warm, before long I really looked forward to going there. They all

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had so many interesting stories to tell about their lives and the way things used to be. I
worked there all summer: eight hours a day, five days a week.

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Listening Track 15

2 You will hear a woman giving advice to a group of people who want to apply for a
job. For each question, write a word or short phrase in each gap to complete the
sentences.

1 They might not read a _________________________.

2 You’ll impress them if you’ve done some _________________________.
3 It’s a good idea for boys to wear _________________________.
4 Girls should avoid high shoes, _________________________ and exciting hairstyles.
5 Don’t worry too much if you _________________________in the interview.

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Vocabulary

3 Choose the correct answer.

0 Working in the advertising / outgoing department of a magazine is a very creative job.
1 He sacked / resigned from his part-time job when he found a better one.
2 It’s difficult to find a persuasive / permanent position these days.
3 I’m lucky that my salary / employment is quite high.
4 Waiters have to be polite when dealing with / getting by impatient customers.
5 I’d rather be full-time / self-employed than work for someone else.
6 When you gain work experience / career, you’ll feel more confident.
7 Sales reps often get paid commission / responsibility.
8 Tracy works as a civil / temporary servant in the local council office.

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4 Complete the sentences using the correct preposition.

0 Although she’s very young, she’s ___in___ control of the project.

1 She apologised __________ being late to the meeting.
2 I am writing to complain __________ the services of your company.
3 He applied __________ the post of PR assistant and he finally got the job.
4 Mrs Brown insisted __________ advertising our services on TV.
5 Joanna is heavily involved __________ a campaign against smoking.
6 He was not particularly interested __________ expanding his business abroad.
7 I’m sure the manager does not approve __________ her bad manners.

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Grammar

5 Complete each sentence using the word given so that it means the same as the
sentence before it. Use no more than five words.

0 ‘Why do you want a higher salary?’

explain
‘Could you ____explain why you____ want a higher salary?’
1 ‘Where do you work?’ Ben asked me.
know

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Ben wanted ________________________________________ I worked.
2 Juan was made to hand in his resignation.
made
They ________________________________________ in his resignation.
3 ‘Will you help me with the application, Sarah?’ Mary asked.
whether
Mary asked ________________________________________ help her with the application
form.
4 ‘Could you remind me of the name of the manager?’
mind
‘Would you ________________________________________ the name of the manager?’
5 ‘Could you give me the company’s address?’
wonder
‘I ________________________________________ give me the company’s address.’
6 ‘What’s the meeting about?’ she asked.
was
She asked ________________________________________ about.
7 ‘What do you do all day in the office?’ he asked her.
she
He asked her ________________________________________ all day in the office.
8 ‘Why do you need a reference?’ asked his boss.
he
His boss asked him ________________________________________ a reference.
9 Sally quit because of the awful working conditions.
caused
The awful working conditions ________________________________________ quit.

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6 Choose the correct answer.

0 Can you explain why aren’t you / you are not coming?
1 I asked if I could / could I have the day off.
2 They wanted to know what did I want / I wanted to achieve.
3 He wondered whether / when I could cope with all the duties of the job.
4 Could you let me know how much money will I / I will earn?
5 They asked if / when I had a driving licence.
6 Could you tell me what is the time / the time is, please?

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Use of English

7 Read the text and decide which answer (a, b or c) best fits each gap.

I (0) ___ was ___ working part-time in a restaurant when I met Louise. We started talking
about how difficult it is to (1) _______________ by these days and she asked me
(2) _______________ I’d like a full-time (3) _______________ in the daytime working for her
(4) _______________ a personal assistant. I asked her (5) _______________ exactly was
involved and (6) _______________ many hours a week it would be. She asked
(7) _______________ I could start immediately and of course I said yes. I didn’t need to
apply (8) _______________ the job in writing or go for an (9) _______________. So I went
along next day and started work (10) _______________ away.

0 a had b did c was

1 a get b work c make
2 a about b whether c for
3 a job b work c employee
4 a about b as c for

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5 a how b when c what
6 a which b how c when
7 a that b if c why
8 a for b at c to
9 a invitation b application c interview
10 a far b immediately c straight
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Writing

8 You saw the advertisement below and you want to apply. Write the missing
paragraph of your letter asking some questions based on your notes. Don’t forget to
use indirect questions.

Wanted
PART-TIME CAMP ASSISTANT required for summer camp. Job involves helping the camp
leader. Previous experience not necessary. Must be fit. Good rate of pay. Please apply in
writing to Mr John Smith.

How many hours?

How long (2, 3, 4 weeks)?
Tell me more about my duties
Pay: how much?

Dear Mr Smith

I am writing to apply for the position of part-time camp assistant as advertised in ‘The
Student’s Gazette’ last Friday.

I am an eighteen-year-old student studying English at Anglia College. I have no previous

experience but I would like to work at your camp during my summer holidays.

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Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further information.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

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FINAL SCORE ………/70

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