Speakout C1-C2 Unit 3 Revision | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What strategies would you suggest for finding a good job?

What problems need fixing in the job market?

What causes video call fatigue?

What are the most important elements of a corporate culture?

Paraphrase using a metaphor: I sometimes have to simplify my language to avoid upsetting others.

water down

Paraphrase using a metaphor: Honestly, I am so busy that I can hardly manage my responsibilities.

keep my head above water

Paraphrase using a metaphor: I'm fortunate to have a friend to whom I can express my frustrations.

pour out

Paraphrase using a metaphor: I can't tolerate people around me who are overly negative.

wet blankets

Paraphrase using a metaphor: Information from management takes a long time to reach us employees.

trickle down to

Respond to the following statement by empathizing and paraphrasing: "Not everyone needs a mentor"

Respond to the following statement by empathizing and paraphrasing: "Remote work can hurt career growth"

Respond to the following statement by empathizing and paraphrasing: "Long hours don’t equal productivity"

Respond to the following statement by empathizing and paraphrasing: "Passion isn’t necessary for a job"

Complete the question with an appropriate verb and answer it: What are some common workplace distractions that you think we should _______ for better focus?

eliminate

Complete the question with an appropriate verb and answer it: What role does mentorship play in ____ing the skills gap for new employees?

bridge

Complete the question with an appropriate verb and answer it: What are some strategies you use to ____ stress and maintain work-life balance?

tackle

Complete the question with an appropriate verb and answer it: In your opinion, how important is it for companies to _____ ethical standards in the workplace?

enforce

Check your understanding of this statement using one of the phrases: networking is overhyped

Check your understanding of this statement using one of the phrases: job titles don’t matter

Check your understanding of this statement using one of the phrases: work-life balance is overrated

Check your understanding of this statement using one of the phrases: formal education isn’t necessary

Paraphrase the sentence using passive: They didn't shortlist my brother after the interview, and this knocked his confidence.

Not to have been shortlisted after the interview knocked my brother's confidence.

Paraphrase the sentence using passive: Placing too much pressure on employees can affect their productivity.

Being placed under too much pressure can affect employees' productivity.

Paraphrase the sentence using passive: People think that Sam was working for a competitor at the same time as working for us.

Sam is thought to have been working for a competitor at the same time as working for us.

Paraphrase the sentence using passive: You need to have rewritten this report by the end of the day.

The report needs to have been rewritten by the end of the day.

React to this statement "Remote work is likely to become a permanent option for many industries." by using modal phrases: t's a given that, the odds are, it may well be, be supposed to, in all probability, be bound to, undoubtedly.

React to this statement "Workers are supposed to stay updated with the latest tools and software." by using modal phrases: t's a given that, the odds are, it may well be, be supposed to, in all probability, be bound to, undoubtedly.

React to this statement "The job market is becoming increasingly competitive." by using modal phrases: t's a given that, the odds are, it may well be, be supposed to, in all probability, be bound to, undoubtedly.

React to this statement "Many employers look for candidates with strong communication skills." by using modal phrases: t's a given that, the odds are, it may well be, be supposed to, in all probability, be bound to, undoubtedly.

Choose the correct word and finish the sentence starters with your own ideas: If I were to play/ work to my strengths when searching for a job, I would ...

play

Choose the correct word and finish the sentence starters with your own ideas: Something that would risk/ jeopardise your chances in a job interview is ...

jeopardise

Choose the correct word and finish the sentence starters with your own ideas: Identifying my strong sales/ selling points is hard, but I would say that ...

selling

Choose the correct word and finish the sentence starters with your own ideas: An example of leaving a problematic digital footprint/ footstep is ..

footprint

Choose the correct word and finish the sentence starters with your own ideas: The best way for me to spread a/ the word if I were looking for a job would be ...

the

Choose the correct word and finish the sentence starters with your own ideas: For me a job advert that would benefit/ warrant a second look would ...

warrant