In the interview, Paolo compares the food in the States with the food in Hong Kong. Choose the sentence in which the comparative form of the adjective has been correctly used.
The last question that Paolo answered was: “What is your advice to other students?”
Choose the only sentence below in which the noun ADVICE is correctly used.
Choose the correct phrasal verb to the given definition:
To obtain something.
In the first sentence of the text the adjective PROSPECTIVE could be replaced, with no change in meaning, by:
According to the text, due to China’s booming economy,
the most popular and marketable language nowadays that can give people a leg up on the job market is:
Text 1:
How being bilingual can boost your career
Whether you’re fresh out of college or a seasoned executive, insiders agree that fluency in a second language can not only help you stand out among prospective employers, it can also open doors to opportunities that those without foreign language skills might miss.
In today’s global economy, the ability to communicate in another language has become a significant advantage in the workforce. Research has found that people who speak at least one foreign language have an average annual household income that’s $10,000 higher than the household income of those who only speak English. And about 17 percent of those who speak at least one foreign language earn more than $100,000 a year.
A recent survey found that nearly 9 out of 10 headhunters in Europe, Latin America, and Asia say that being at least bilingual is critical for success in today’s business environment. And 66 percent of North American recruiters agreed that being bilingual will be increasingly important in the next 10 years.
“In today’s global economy you really have to understand the way business is done overseas to maximize your potential. A second language equips you for that,” says Alister Wellesley, managing partner of a Connecticut-based recruiting firm. “If you’re doing business overseas, or with someone from overseas, you obtain a certain degree of respect if you’re able to talk in their native language.”
Language skills can also be key for service industries. At the Willard InterContinental Washington, a luxury hotel a few blocks from the White House, a staff of about 570 represents 42 nations, speaking 19 languages. The Willard’s front-of-house employees such as the concierge speak at least two languages. Bilingualism is not an absolute requirement, but it is desirable, according to Wendi Colby, director of human resources.
Workers with skills in a second language may have an edge when it comes to climbing Willard’s professional ladder. “The individual that spoke more languages would have a better chance for a managerial role, whatever the next
level would be,” Colby says. “They are able to deal with a wide array of clients, employees.”
So which languages can give you a leg up on the job market? Insiders agree the most popular – and marketable – languages are Spanish, German, French, Italian, Russian and Japanese, with a growing emphasis on Mandarin, given China’s booming economy. So let’s learn Mandarin!
“We see demand from a full range of industries,” says Wellesley. “Actually it depends on which company you’re working for and the country in which they’re located.”
Adapted from: LATHAM-KOENIG, Christina & OXENDEN,
Clive. American English File 5. 2nd edition. Oxford: OUP,
2018.
Choose the only sentence in which the indefinite article has been used correctly.
The word “children” (l. 10) is the plural of “child”. Mark the INCORRECT combination
of singular + plural form of the nouns.
Choose the sentence with the same use of the –ing structure as in “it means socializing with loved ones” (l. 05).
Mark the alternative that best completes the statement “The dotted blank in line 16
should be completed with ___ because ___.”.
Which sentence is in the Passive Voice? Choose the CORRECT answer.
Which set has the right meanings? Choose the CORRECT answer.
Complete the sentence below with the correct verbs. Choose the CORRECT answer.
Complete the sentence below with the modal verb. Choose the CORRECT answer.
