Q SKILLS LISTENING AND SPEAKING UNIT 1

1. 1. I lost my ​ (a)   to carry on this project.

2. 2. Youngsters are unwilling to ​ (b)   responsibility nowadays.

3. 3. Some people have to take the ​ (c)   to get the works done.

4. 4. The ​ (d)   of the situation makes it easier for us to perceive your perspective.

5. 5. Our executive is such an interesting leader that he is always there to ​ (e)   new ideas.

• enthusiasm
• take on
• initiative
• clarity
• promote

Write the most important quality for a person to become a good leader.

LISTEN TO THE TRACK. WHICH ONE IS THE BEST TOPIC SENTENCE FOR THE PARAGRAPH?

• Wildlife crossings help animals and people travel more easily and safely.

• Some people call crosswalks with stripes zebra crossings.

• Crosswalks, tunnels, and stoplights all make roads safer.

• Wildlife crossings help keep deer off busy roads.

Match the following words with their synonyms.

• TOUCH

• CONTACT

• VIRTUOUS

• ETHICAL

• SKILLED

• ASSESS

• BOSS

• CAPABLE

• EVALUATE

• EXECUTIVE

1. 1. The ​ (a)   of the article is misleading. The writer has no ethics.

2. 2. Just the ​ (b)   doesn't work, you need to put effort if you want to be successful.

3. 3. My boss cannot ​ (c)   in the morning with a strong coffee.

4. 4. I ​ (d)   an object looming through the mist.

5. 5. The research team is ​ (e)   finding a solution to the problem

• title
• aptitude
• function
• perceived
• tasked with

PRONOUNCE THE FOLLOWING WORDS.

EXCERPT

ACKNOWLEDGE

INITIATIVE

ADMIRABLE

WHAT WOULD YOU DO FIRST IF YOU BECAME THE NEW BOSS IN A COMPANY

• SENDING OFF BAD STAFF AND MOVING ON WITH THE BEST ONES.

• EMBRACING EVERYONE NO MATTER WHAT THEY THINK OF YOU.

• MAKING THE WORK PLACE LIVEABLE AND PLEASE EVERYONE.

• GATHERING THE STAFF AND MAKING A IMPRESSIVE TALK FOR YOUR NEW VISION.

• GETTING A PROFESSIONAL TEAM TO THE COMPANY IN ORDER TO ANALYZE THE PROBLEMS AND FIND SOLUTIONS.

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE WITH YOUR OWN WORDS.

I tossed and turned last night because ........... .