BR2e Intermediate Unit2 Progress Test
BR2e Intermediate Unit2 Progress Test
1 Progress test
Language at work
Complete the sentences using to + infinitive or the -ing
form of the verbs in brackets.
11 Can you tell me who is responsible for (write
and check) contracts?
12 Does your new job involve (travel) abroad
a lot?
13 Do you intend (continue) your studies after
you complete this course?
14 I really don’t enjoy (work) overtime. I’d
rather start work very early and leave early.
15 I think it’s difficult (say) no to your boss
when he or she asks you to do overtime.
16 Alice decided (become) a designer when she
was 16. She’s always been very creative.
17 Mark is very ambitious. He plans (be) a CEO
by the time he’s 35.
18 I’m really looking forward to (move) into the
new office. It’s much more spacious than this one.
19 I’m very pleased (tell) you that you’ve passed
the exam. You are now fully qualified.
20 Mina left the office early (make) sure she
didn’t miss the train.
Role cards
Copy this page and cut out the role cards for the students. In this test there are two role-play situations and students
should do both. Then use the Speaking test results forms to evaluate each student’s performance. You can then cut out
the results and give them to the students.
Role-play 1
cut along this line
Student A Student B
A client, Roger Smythe, is coming to visit your company for You have just come back from holiday. An old colleague
the first time. You want to know more about this client, so calls you. Make conversation and answer questions about
you call an old colleague who knows the client well. a client.
• Ask about work in general. • The client’s number is 0044 576 847 22.
• Explain the reason for calling. • The client’s email is r_smythe@langleyhills.com.
• Find out the client’s number and email address. • Clarify the information if asked.
• Check spelling and numbers. Ask for repetition.
• End the conversation.
Role-play 2
cut along this line
Student A Student B
Your colleague calls you to ask for some A student called Ivonna Pajak is coming to do a work placement at
information. Make conversation and answer your your company. You don’t have her contact details so you phone your
colleague’s questions. colleague.
• The student’s email is Ivonna_76@POLnet.pl. • Ask about work in general.
• Clarify the information if asked. • Explain the reason for calling.
• Find out the student’s email address.
• Check the address. Ask for repetition.
• End the conversation.