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SECTION 1 Questions 1–10

Complete the notes below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Survey UK

Date: 5/6/2017

Location: Leeds

Topic: City centre (Example)

Respondent details

Name: Mary 1. ___________________

Address:

14 Bay Road

Leeds

L11 2. _________________

Job: 3. _________________

Work telephone: 4. ______________________

Email: [email protected]

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Questions 5-7

Which THREE of the following are facilities that have recently opened in Leeds city centre?

Choose 3 letters, A-F

Leeds city centre facilities

A cinema
B amusement arcade
C childcare centre
D department store
E library garden
F food street

Questions 8-10

Complete the table below.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

SURVEY UK SUGGESTIONS
Topic: Leeds city centre

No. Problems Suggested solution


1. Cars drive too fast. More 8. ______________

2. Not enough buses to the city centre in Employ more drivers


the 9. ____________

3. Too many similar shops. Have fewer 10. ____________

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SECTION 2 Questions 11–20

Complete the notes below.

Write TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Royal Victoria Nursing College Factsheet

- Opened in 11. _________.

- 7-storey building

- 85 individual rooms, including 12. 4 ____________and 8 wards.

- Cost at time of construction: 13. £_____m.

- Most popular period: 1920s. Students from all over the world, especially Canada,
New Zealand, India and 14. ______________.

- Decision to close college made in late 1990s; new college located in Derby.

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Questions 15-17

What is the main area of responsibility of each of the following people?

Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
questions 15-17.

Area of responsibility

A Marketing
B Media
C Sales
D Museum maintenance
E Exhibitions
F Human Resources
G Arts

People

15. Susan ____________

16. Vanessa ____________

17. Gordon ____________

Questions 18-20

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND / OR A NUMBER for each answer

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NURSING FREE MONTHLY LECTURES

Subject Date / Time Speaker

The history of nursing 18. September 15th, 7pm Dr. Mark Fisher
___________ at the college.

Nursing in 19. ___________ October 10th, 7pm Mrs. Margaret Hall

The 20. _________ of nursing November 12th, 7pm Mrs. Nigella Smith

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SECTION 3 Questions 21–30

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21. The purpose of the meeting is to:

A. Report on problems with the program.

B. Help to make the program better for future students.

C. Discuss what was most enjoyable about the program.

22. Freya found it easy to adapt to studying in Germany because:

A. She had been there before.

B. She speaks perfect German.

C. Many things were familiar.

23. Tom felt that the university’s pre-program support was not enough because:

A. The preparation booklet didn’t have enough information about living in China.

B. It didn’t provide enough practical skills for living independently abroad.

C. It is impossible to prepare everything in advance.

24. After three months in China Tom felt unhappy because:

A. He didn’t have any friends.

B. He wasn’t making much progress with learning Chinese.

C. He was frustrated about no longer being the best student.

25. Tom improved his experience by:

A. Becoming more socially active:

B. Having a lot of trips around China.

C. Spending more time on study.

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26. According to Freya, the number of students attending classes was:

A. Less than in the U.K.

B. About the same as in the U.K.

C. More than in the U.K.

27. Freya found that when studying management case studies in Germany:

A. There were a lot of arguments between the students.

B. There was more focus on solving problems with theory.

C. Increasing profit was one of the most important factors.

28. Tom found it hard to adapt to his new course at first because:

A. He was not able to use his first language:

B. He found it difficult to get along with his classmates.

C. The course materials were not interesting.

29. Tom and Freya both found it useful to:

A. Ask other students for help.

B. Go on trips with other students.

C. Study with other students.

30. Before starting the exchange program, Tom and Freya both suggest:

A. Making friends with local people in the new country.

B. Visiting the country you will be studying in.

C. Watching TV shows about the country you will be studying in.

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SECTION 4 Questions 31–40

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Herzberg’s Two
Factor theory

A model for understanding what causes employee satisfaction and dissatisfaction with
their job.

- Two factors

a. Factors that lead to increased satisfaction: 31.______________


b. Factors that lead to increased dissatisfaction: 32._____________ factors

- Factors leading to satisfaction and dissatisfaction are considered to be


33.____________, hence ‘two factor’ theory

- Factors that increase satisfaction:

a. Achievement
b. 34._________________
c. Enjoyment of work
d. More responsibilities
e. Personal 35._______________

- Factors that increase dissatisfaction:

a. Salary (never enough)


b. Company policy and administration
c. Relations with 36.______________
d. Working conditions
e. Relations with colleagues

- Possible combinations

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Combinations Characteristics

- High H, High M – Staff have desire to succeed; few 37.____________.

- High H, Low M – No big issues, but not driven to improve; focus on salary.

- Low H, High M – Job stimulating but conditions are 38._____________

- Low H, High M – Job is uninteresting and conditions are poor.

- According to Herzberg, it is necessary to eliminate job dissatisfaction before job


satisfaction can be increased.

- Ways to eliminate job dissatisfaction:

a. Pay fair salaries

b. Guarantee employee 39. ______________ in the workplace

c. Create positive company culture (team building activities)

- Ways to increase job satisfaction:

a. Provide more challenging and 40.____________ work


b. Pathway to promotion

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