7.1 Correct the underlined mistakes in each conversation. Write the correct words.
1. A: Did you ever been on a management training course?B: Yes, I done a course last year.
A: Has it useful?
B: It was OK, but I think I did learned more by just doing my current job.2. A: Were the team met the new sales manager yet? B: Yes, Helen was just introduce us.
A: What have you think of him?
B: He’s very experienced. He did worked in six countries in his career already.
A: Yes, he always has get the best sales results in his last job.3. A: How long was Takuya been self-employed?B: Since about a year.
He was set up he business with a university friend last summer.
A: Did it successful so far?
B: They didn’t made much money yet
– about £10,000 ever they started.
8.1 Complete the conversations. Use the correct form of the words in brackets.
1.
A: (I / have / get) a visa to travel to China?
B: Yes. (you / have / apply) at the Visa Application Centre.
2.
A: How (I / can / find out) about jobs abroad?
B: (you / should / register) with a job agency. That’s a good way.
3.
A: (I / should / book) a parking space?
B: No, there are lots of spaces. (you / have / reserve) one.
4.
A: (Helen / can / come) to the conference with us?
B: No, I’m sorry. (she / have / finish) her project.
5.
A: I’m sorry but (you / can / leave) your bags at reception.
B: OK, so where (I / should / leave) them?
8.2 Complete the conversations with these words.
apply / full-time / health / part-time / pension
probationary / reporting / responsibilities / salary / sign A: Why didn’t you for the job at the sports centre?
B: It was only just 20 hours a week.
A: Well, a small every month is better than nothing.
B: I know, but I really need a job with better benefits like a .
A: So, do you understand that you need to complete a six-month period?
B: Yes, that’s fine.
A: During that time, the company doesn’t provide private care.
B: Yes, the HR department explained that.
A: So, are you happy to the contract?
B: Yes, of course.
A: Great. OK, now, let’s talk about your management in the new job.
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9.1 Complete the conversations. Use the Past Simple or Past Continuous form of the verbs in brackets or short answers
1.
A: (you / give) Max my message while you (talk) to him earlier?
B: No, I (not have) much time to talk.
He (travel) to his next meeting on the train.
2.
A: Why (the company / decide) to reduce staff numbers last year?
B: Well, sales (not go up) at the same time as staff costs . (rise)
3.
A: Sorry. (you / have) dinner when I (phone) you at home yesterday?
B: No, we . We (watch) TV.
4.
A: (you / rent) an apartment while you (live) in Florida last year?
B: No, we . We (stay) with friends.
10.1 Complete the conversations. Use the correct form of will and these verbs or short answers.
be / deliver / fall / happen / increase / not be / not pay / take
1.
A: What do you think to our industry over the next 12 months?
B: Well, I think competition from China as they enter the online market.
A: Do you think prices ?
B: Yes, I . People European prices when they can find things cheaper online.
2.
A: the order ready on time?
B: No, it . I think it another two or three days.
A: So, when they the order?
B: I’m afraid it until Monday or Tuesday next week.
