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FINAL REVIEW JUNE 2015

STUDENTS NAME TEACHERS NAME
COURSE CODE: XXX EXE 200
GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
ERROR CORRECTION
1 Find and correct the errors in these sentences. There is one in each sentence.
1 I am working for this company since 2001.
2 There is a parking on floor minus one in this building.
3 People wants a change in the political system.
4 If I were the major of my city, I would create more green areas.
5 I have to phone to my boss today.
6 I wont be able to have class the Wednesday.
7 The cost of living in Spain has raised in recent years.
8 Our prices are too much high compared to our competitors.
9 Our headquarters are very centric.
10 Im sorry, I must to go now I have an urgent meeting.
(10 points)

2 Match the phrases to make conditional sentences. What kind of conditionals

are they?
1 If I hadnt gone to New York,

you wont have another opportunity!

2 Provided we can create more jobs,

wed win the contract.

3 If you dont accept this promotion,

the economy will improve.

4 As long as we maintained low prices,

if I could.

5 If theyd listened to me,

I wouldnt have met so many

interesting people.
we wouldnt have these problems
now!
if I hadnt gone to El Prado museum.

6 I would never have seen that painting

7 I would

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(7 points)

3 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets () using the ing form or
to+ infinitive.
e.g. Would you like to have a coffee now? (have)
1 I dont remember _____________ him, do you? (meet)
2 The minister of finance admitted _____________ bribes. (take)
3 Hes decided to give up _____________ salt for health reasons. (eat)
4 I dont mind _____________ class on Monday at 12am. (have)
5 Im looking forward _____________ you at our next meeting. (see)
6 When was the last time you encouraged someone _____________ something? (do)
7 He hasnt been trained _____________ this software. (use)
8 At work were allowed a short break _____________. (smoke)
9 _____________ is bad for your health. (smoke)
10 I recommend _____________ your tax declaration by the end of May. (do)
(10 points)

BUSINESS VOCABULARY
4 Think of three more words or phrases for each category.
Adjectives to
describe your
companys
products/servic
es

Telephoning
phrasal verbs

Work-life
balance

Meetings

reliable
great

speak up
hang up

working hours
paternity leave

chairperson
interrupt

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(12 points)

MEETINGS LANGUAGE
5 Complete these expressions for meetings using words from the box.
go over, item, sum up, agree with, agrees, running out, sorry to, update
1 So, if everyones here, Id like to start by asking Bob to give us an ______ on our financial
situation.
2 Right, lets move on to the next ______ on the agenda.
3 ______ interrupt, but do you really think thats a good idea?
4 I ______ Tom up to a point, but I think Sarah is right when she says .
5 OK, as everyone ______, the budget is approved.
6 As were ______ of time, could I ask you to be very brief, Paula?
(6 points)

G&V:/45 points

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Pronunciation review: word stress

6 Underline the stressed syllable. Example:

negotiate

1 responsible

5 advertise

9 employee

2 responsibility

6 advertisement

10 employer

3 politics

7 a report

11 vegetable

4 political

8 an increase

12 mobile
(6 points)

VIDEO: negotiating advice

If its tricky to see a video in class, give a short topical reading with some follow-up
discussion questions or a related role-play in the Speaking section.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp21VmpQKEY
7 Watch the video on tips for negotiating and say if these sentences are true or
false. Correct the ones that are false.
1 Donald Dell has negotiated deals for sports stars.
2 The biggest negotiation most people experience is when asking for a mortgage from a
bank.
3 Dell says a good negotiator should be able to negotiate on the phone.
4 He says you shouldnt get angry and argue to get what you want.
5 His first rule in any negotiation is always make the first offer.
(9 points)
LISTENING & PRONUNCIATION:/15 points

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SPEAKING
SPEAKING 1: DISCUSSION ON NEGOTIATING
1 Do you agree with Donald Dells advice on negotiating? Why / why not?
2 What advice would you give to negotiating a salary rise in a Spanish company?
3 What general advice would you give for doing business and negotiating in your region
or sector?

SPEAKING 2: A PRESENTATION
Prepare and give an introduction to a presentation, or a brief presentation of
about 5 minutes, about one of the following topics:
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An update on a current project that youre working on

Your departments strengths and weaknesses
The unique selling points of your companys products or services

You have a few minutes to prepare before you start.

Remember to use expressions for giving presentations from the course.
Tell your teacher what kind of audience you are talking to and be prepared to
take questions at the end of your introduction.
You might want to record your presentation on your mobile phone.
Speaking:/40 points

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