Questions 31-35

Choose the correct letter A – C

Interviews

31. Interview situations

1. stimulate mixed feelings amongst candidates
2. require us to demonstrate similar skills to the real world
3. usually last for an hour or more

32. Impressions formed of us by potential employees are most heavily influenced by

1. our physical appearance and dress
2. our qualifications and work history
3. our ability to communicate orally

33. Recruiters often look for new staff

1. with high academic ability
2. who give an impression of intelligence
3. who will integrate with relative ease

34. Before an interview, candidates should

1. find out details about the company
2. consider possible interview points and responses
3. collect references

35. It is not possible to confirm the number of words in the English language

1. as it is difficult to judge what is ‘English’ or really Latin, French or German
2. as technical and new words are added all the time
3. as individual parts of language are often classified differently

Questions 36 and 37

Choose TWO letters A-E

Which TWO apply to active vocabulary?

A. Relates to words with several meanings

B. Not necessarily spoken but often written

C. Add up to around 15,000 words for the average person

D. University graduates have around 60,000

E. Are not only understood but regularly used

36.

37.

Questions 38-40

Complete the notes below using words from the box and write the correct letter A-H next to questions 38-40

– Reading books / playing board games good way of (38) vocabulary.

– Verbal crutches and (39) errors do not impress employers

– Asking for thinking time can make your answer sound (40)