CIE 2 Unit 1

You played your heart out on the football ___ and cricket fields, or paraded across the stage as a leading light of the university dramatic society.

And you would usually keep up with the work, too, by doing the required reading and dashing off the week's ___ at the last minute.

1. A study of Britain's major ____ companies reveals that even with a good degree, graduates can no longer walk into the top jobs.

1. So with an _____of graduates, a good degree has become vital in the search for a job.

1. Competition is tough, and today's students are spending more time than ever preparing for final exams, or working to pay off ___.

1. The managers also say that they are prepared to leave jobs unfilled rather than ____ graduates without the necessary skills to get ahead in the global market.

1. This includes making a presentation, writing a group ___, and carrying out a public service.

1. This sort of ___ approach can help many students develop personal skills, or soft skills,

1. Such individuals are usually better at meeting _____, and completing tasks to a good standard, thus proving their reliability and trustworthiness.

1. Equally interesting in the Southampton project is the ___ that students should be aware of the wider community, and find ways to make contributions to it.