Unit 7 Progress test

Working with words Language at work

Complete these sentences with a word from the list. Complete this conversation about logging onto a
Change the form of the verbs if necessary. company’s computer network with verbs from the list.
attachment   ​back up   ​compromise   ​encrypt   ​ allowed (x2)   ​ can   ​can’t   ​don’t need   ​have to   ​
hacker   ​network   ​password   ​prevent   ​run   ​ mustn’t   ​need
upgrade   ​viruses   ​vulnerable
A OK. The first thing to remember is that you
1 I know I should my documents regularly so 13
log on, so you’ll always
that I don’t lose them, but I’m afraid I don’t. 14
to remember your
2 As many people now access the Internet from various username and password.
different devices, they are more to online B I heard that they change the passwords every month.
fraud. A Yes, but only our IT department is
3 A got into his online bank account and 15
to reset them, so you
emptied it before he realized anything had happened. 16
do it yourself. OK, once you’ve typed it in,
4 Malware is a programme that allows computer wait a few seconds while the system opens.
to get into your systems and destroy them. B I see. By the way, 17 I send
5 I use the same for all my devices, my phone, personal emails? You know, during my break and so on.
computer etc. I’ve been told I should create a new one Or is that against the rules?
for each but I can’t remember lots of different words and A No, that’s fine – you 18 to
numbers. worry too much about that. But whatever you do, you
6 We couldn’t read the document as the file had been
19
download an unknown
for security reasons. document without scanning it first.
7 This new software didn’t us from getting that B Are we 20 to access the
virus. Are you sure it’s a good product? Internet for personal use?
8 It costs a lot to your software every time a A It’s the same as personal email – only during breaks or
new version comes out, and not all programmes are lunchtime.
compatible.
9 Can you help me? I’ve a problem opening this
– I’ve clicked on it three times, but nothing Business communication
happens.
Match 21–30 to a–j to make sentences and questions from
10 The malware all of his personal data. He had
a teleconference.
to change all his passwords and security details.
11 I couldn’t contact the bank yesterday. It seems their 21 Hi, everyone, it’s Mollie here. Anne is
computer went down and no one could get 22 We’re just waiting
through. 23 I’m afraid your
12 If you are worried about computer security you can 24 Sorry, I can’t hear you. Could
a scan – that will tell you if there are any 25 John, would you like
problems in your systems.
26 Right, let’s start. Paul, can you
27 This is Susan. Can I
28 I think that
29 I’ll sum
30 Are there any
a line isn’t very good.
b say something about the problems here?
c to comment?
d up the main points in an email.
e questions before we finish?
f for Paul and Susan to join us.
g covers everything.
h you speak up, please?
i speak first?
j with me here too.

Result  / ​30 marks

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Unit 7
1 Speaking
Progress test
test

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
You manage a small office of five people. You want to look at the present online security rules. You work in a small
Give a short presentation on the following situation and proposed changes. office of five people.
Present situation Your manager wants
There are some guidelines for working online, but no one respects them. to propose some new
online security rules.
Problem
You are not happy
No one is very clear what the rules are and last week there was a security breach.
about this, as you
Proposed changes think online security is
• revise the existing online security rules not very important.
• make sure everyone is clear what they are Listen to the
• set up a system to make sure the rules are kept to presentation, interrupt
Be prepared to answer questions! the speaker and ask
questions.

Role-play 2
Student A
You work for a small, but
growing fashion company.
The owner wants to propose a
change.
You think the owner wants to
start a dress code. You are not
happy about the change. You
think staff should be able to
wear what they like, and that
this allows them to express their
creativity and individuality.
Listen to the presentation,
interrupt the speaker and ask
questions.
cut along this line
Student B
You own a small, but growing fashion business. You want to set up a dress code.
Give a short presentation on the following situation and changes.
Present situation
You have no dress code at the moment, and everyone wears whatever they like.
Problem
Some people dress appropriately, and you think they make a good impression on
clients. However, others wear scruffy, or unusual clothes, which are very different from
the clothes the company makes, and clients have commented on this.
Proposed changes
• institute a dress code, agreed on by the staff
• staff will abide by the code and dress in a way that reflects the fashion of the company
Be prepared to answer questions!

Unit 7 Speaking test results

Use these forms to evaluate the students.
cut along this line

Yes, but Yes, did Yes, but Yes, did

Didn’t do Didn’t do
Student A with some this very Student B with some this very
this this
Can the student …? mistakes well Can the student …? mistakes well
(0 points) (0 points)
(1 point) (2 points) (1 point) (2 points)
give background give background
information to the information to the
situation situation
explain the explain the
problem/s problem/s
propose change/s propose change/s

answer questions answer questions

interrupt the interrupt the
other person other person
Result  / ​10 marks Result  / ​10 marks
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