Exercise 1:

It can take a long time to become successful in your chosen field, however
talented you are. One thing you have to be (1) _______ of is that you will face
criticism along the way. The world is (2)_________ of people who would
rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your
(3)_______ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, (4)_________
the negative criticism of others prevent you from reaching your target, and let
the constructive criticism have a positive effect on your work. If someone says
you’re totally in the (5)______ of talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism.
If (6), __________, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you a
good reason for doing so, you should consider their suggestions carefully.
There are many film stars (7)__________ were once out of work . There are
many famous novelists who made a complete mess of their first novel – or
who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers before
they could get it (8) ________. Being successful does depend on luck, to a
(9)________ extent. But things are more likely to (10) ________ well if you
persevere and stay positive.
Exercise 2:
Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people acquire
the skills they need for such everyday  (13)_______  as reading a newspaper
or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may
need to  (14)_______ for a job or career. For example, a person must meet
certain educational requirements and obtain a  (15)_______  or certificate
before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation
or police work,  (16)_______  satisfactory completion of special training
courses.

Education is also important  (17)_______  it helps people get more out of life.
It increases their knowledge and understanding of the world. It helps them
acquire the skills that make life more interesting and enjoyable,  (18)_______ 
the skills needed to participate in a sport, paint a picture, or play a musical 
(19)_______ . Such education becomes  (20)_______  important as people
gain more and more leisure time.

Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become
necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed
and  (21)_______  the lives of more and more people. Education can help a
person understand these changes and provide him  (22)_______  the skills for
adjusting to them.
Exercise 3:
Always arrive early. If you do not know (35) ______ the organization is
located, call for exact directions (36) ______ advance. Leave some extra time
for any traffic, parking, or (37) ______ events. If you are running late, call right
away and let someone know. The best time to arrive is approximately 5 – 10
minutes early. Give (38) ______ the time to read your resume one more time,
to catch your breath, and to be ready for the interview. Once you are at the
office, treat everyone you encounter with respect. Be (39) ______ to everyone
as soon as you walk in the door.

Wear a professional business suit. This point should be emphasized enough.

First (40) ______ are extremely important in the interview process. Women
should (41) ______ wearing too much jewelry or make up. Men should avoid
flashy suits or wearing too much perfume. It is (42) ______ important that you
feel comfortable. While a suit is the standard interview attire in a business
environment, if you think it is (43) ______ informal environment, call before
and ask. Regardless, you can never be overdressed (44) ______ you are
wearing a tailored suit.

Exercise 4:
Over the last few years, the use of the Internet has increased dramatically in
French schools, offices, and homes and this trend continues to grow. Who
could have imagined, even in the last decade, that we would be able to (16)
__________ our friends, colleagues and clients around the world simply
through the (17) __________ of a mouse and a modem? There is no doubt,
like any invention, that the Internet can be used for good or bad but it is here
to stay and has (18) __________ the way we communicate.

In the world of business, no corporation can be competitive unless it (19)

__________ access to the Internet. It has become essential to advertise your
product and service in this way and an increasing number of companies are
using this opportunity to reach a greater number of (20) __________
consumers. Indeed, the bigger the website is, (21) __________ professional
the company seems to be.

Similarly in education, the opportunities that the Internet can (22) __________
are vast. More and more students are (23) __________ on the Internet for
their research; for instance, a physics undergraduate in Paris can download
information from a university library in the United States in minutes. From the
latest research in scientific and linguistic fields to new theories in psychology
and history, all this may be published on the world-wide web.