NEW
INTERMEDIATE
UNIT TEST 3 SECTION B: VOCABULARY
3 Complete the text with the correct prepositions.
SECTION A: GRAMMAR
1 Complete the text with for or since. We’ve been looking 1 someone to
take over my job for the past month and haven’t
I haven’t been enjoying my job 1 I got a found anyone suitable 2 it yet. We want
new boss. I’ve been working in the company 2 someone with at least five years’ experience
more than six years and I loved it, until last month, when 3
working in an advertising agency.
Katie Myers took over as the boss. Several staff members They are expected 4 bring
who have been with the company 3 it was in new contracts and will be
established are thinking of leaving. Sid Latham has been responsible 5
the financial director 4 a very long time, but he overseeing the contract from beginning to end.
resigned last week and is leaving next month. 5 Fluency 6 Spanish and French
the past half hour I’ve been thinking about handing in my
is essential, as well as a good knowledge
resignation, too. 7
international marketing. There are
excellent prospects 8 promotion.
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2 Complete the text with the present perfect simple 4 Choose the correct words to complete
or present perfect continuous form of the verbs in the sentences.
brackets. Use the present perfect continuous where
1 The new job is extremely glamorous / challenging /
possible.
privileged, but I enjoy pushing myself to do new
and difficult things.
For the last three months the company 1
(focus) on its advertising campaign for the amazing 2 Doing administrative work is tedious / flexible /
robot which it 2 (develop) to detect satisfying and makes me want to go to sleep.
some diseases and illnesses. Over the last ten years 3 I found voluntary work overseas was very
it time-consuming / prestigious / rewarding and I was
3
(do) a huge amount of research and able to add to my skills.
the first robot is ready to be launched next month.
Scientists 4 (test) the device for the 4 It’s important to have a good work-life / lifestyle /
last three months and the results 5 (be) time balance to avoid stress.
very satisfactory. Unfortunately, over the last couple 5 Paying attention to detail is essential, but it’s very
of days, a fault in the software 6 (put) time-consuming / experienced / suitable work.
the launch at risk. The programmers 7
(work) through the night to solve it, but they still
6 I hated working in a factory. The work I was doing
was so heavy and stimulating / repetitive / flexible
8
(not find) the cause of the
that I injured my hands.
problem, so the company 9 (take) the
decision to delay the launch for another month. It 7 Most people think that I have a monotonous /
10
(be) a very difficult week for competitive / glamorous job filming wildlife, but
the company. spending weeks sitting in a river to get one
good shot is far from that.
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New Language Leader Intermediate Unit Test 3 © Pearson Education Ltd. 1
2014
INTERMEDIATE
SECTION C: INTEGRATED SKILLS 6 Complete the covering letter with one word in
5 Number the sentences (a–e) in the correct order (1– each gap.
5).
Apprenticeship schemes in UK Dear Mr Walsh,
Re: Leisure management apprenticeship
a And finally, perhaps the most important
I have just gained three A levels in Geography,
benefit is that apprentices can be earning
Business Studies and Spanish at Westerley
money while they are working and studying.
Sixth Form College in York. I am 1 to
b They are available in a wide range of apply for an advanced level apprenticeship in
industries, from agriculture to information leisure management with your company, which
technology, from healthcare to travel and is 2 on your website.
tourism and they last between one and I have been interested 3 working
four years, depending on the level. in the leisure industry for several years. During
the holidays over the last three years, I have
c Secondly, an apprentice gains work-specific skills worked in a hotel and done guided tours around
as well as a work-related national qualification, my home town. I get on well with people and
which can be very attractive to employers. believe that I have the necessary qualities to
d Apprenticeships in England are available for work in customer care and management. I also
anyone who is allowed to work in the country have a good working knowledge of Spanish
and who is not in full-time education. and French.
I am 4 for interview at any
e The advantages of doing an apprenticeship are, time convenient to you.
firstly, that you work alongside experienced
I look 5 to hearing from you soon.
staff, so you benefit from their knowledge.
Yours
sincerely,
Miranda Evans
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