1. Listening Advanced Level (B2). Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas Reyes Ferreras Menéndez. 2012
https://sites.google.com/site/listeningadvancedleveleeooii Housing & Home Environment
COMMUNICATION VERBS
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2. Listening Advanced Level (B2). Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas Reyes Ferreras Menéndez. 2012
https://sites.google.com/site/listeningadvancedleveleeooii Language & Communication
COMMUNICATION VERBS ANSWER SHEET
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3. Listening Advanced Level (B2). Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas Reyes Ferreras Menéndez. 2012
https://sites.google.com/site/listeningadvancedleveleeooii Language & Communication
COMMUNICATION NOUNS
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4. Listening Advanced Level (B2). Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas Reyes Ferreras Menéndez. 2012
https://sites.google.com/site/listeningadvancedleveleeooii Language & Communication
COMMUNICATION NOUNS ANSWER SHEET
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5. Listening Advanced Level (B2). Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas Reyes Ferreras Menéndez. 2012
https://sites.google.com/site/listeningadvancedleveleeooii Language & Communication
THE FIVE GREAT SKILLS OF SPEAKING
Audio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPlwkzUQ9Ko&feature=related
1. According to the speaker, success in business relies ultimately on your ...
A. communication skills
B. academic know-how
C. qualities as a co-worker
D. technical skills
2. "Display poise under pressure" means you ...
A. show your work to others only if they pressure you to do so
B. remain calm and don't panic when there is a lot of work
C. show off your abilities when there is difficult work to do
D. pretend to be better than your colleagues when there is a lot of work
3. To achieve success in business, the speaker advises us to ...
A. go on a journey and learn to communicate in other languages
B. learn a series of principles and concepts in our area of expertise
C. learn, practice and master a set of business rules
D. identify the skills or areas in which we need to improve
4. Select the five qualities a person needs to have in order to be an exceptional communicator.
a. Energetic
b. Entertaining
c. Motivated
d. Expressive
e. Courageous
f. Relaxed
g. Focused
h. Organized
i. Witty
5. According to the speaker, if you are relaxed you convey an impression of ______________
_______________ ________________
6. Acording to the speaker, a relaxed person will easily be perceived as more ...
A. dictatorial
B. emotional
C. intelligent
D. prestigious
7. When talking about energy, the speaker explains that ...
A. you can only express your energy being very enthusiastic
B. the only way to feel your energy is through your words
C. energy can be shown in a quiet way
D. you can hypnotize other people with your energy
8. According to the speaker, expressing your ideas in the correct way ...
A. is important to avoid misunderstandings
B. is unnecessary if your co-workers know you well
C. involves making lots of gestures and many vocal inflexions
D. is the only way to persuade someone to your point of view
9. According to the speaker, it is very important to focus on ...
A. the attention your audience is paying to what you're saying
B. the interests and needs of the people you're talking to
C. the company's needs and interests above the individual ones
D. the precise message you want to transmit to your audience
10. Which three results can you expect to achieve if you follow the advice on this programme?
a. Outstanding promotions
b. Responsive listeners
c. Great working relationships
d. Personal development
e. Trustworthy friendships
f. Success in the workplace
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6. Listening Advanced Level (B2). Escuelas Oficiales de Idiomas Reyes Ferreras Menéndez. 2012
https://sites.google.com/site/listeningadvancedleveleeooii Language & Communication
THE FIVE GREAT SKILLS OF SPEAKING ANSWER SHEET
1. According to the speaker, success in business relies ultimately on your ...
A. communication skills
B. academic know-how
C. qualities as a co-worker
D. technical skills
2. "Display poise under pressure" means you ...
A. show your work to others only if they pressure you to do so
B. remain calm and don't panic when there is a lot of work
C. show off your abilities when there is difficult work to do
D. pretend to be better than your colleagues when there is a lot of work
3. To achieve success in business, the speaker advises us to ...
A. go on a journey and learn to communicate in other languages
B. learn a series of principles and concepts in our area of expertise
C. learn, practice and master a set of business rules
D. identify the skills or areas in which we need to improve
4. Select the five qualities a person needs to have in order to be an exceptional communicator.
a. Energetic 
b. Entertaining
c. Motivated
d. Expressive 
e. Courageous
f. Relaxed 
g. Focused 
h. Organized 
i. Witty
5. According to the speaker, if you are relaxed you convey an impression of CONFIDENCE
______AND_____ SELF-ESTEEM
6. Acording to the speaker, a relaxed person will easily be perceived as more ...
A. dictatorial
B. emotional
C. intelligent
D. prestigious
7. When talking about energy, the speaker explains that ...
A. you can only express your energy being very enthusiastic
B. the only way to feel your energy is through your words
C. energy can be shown in a quiet way
D. you can hypnotize other people with your energy
8. According to the speaker, expressing your ideas in the correct way ...
A. is important to avoid misunderstandings
B. is unnecessary if your co-workers know you well
C. involves making lots of gestures and many vocal inflexions
D. is the only way to persuade someone to your point of view
9. According to the speaker, it is very important to focus on ...
A. the attention your audience is paying to what you're saying
B. the interests and needs of the people you're talking to
C. the company's needs and interests above the individual ones
D. the precise message you want to transmit to your audience
10. Which three results can you expect to achieve if you follow the advice on this programme?
a. Outstanding promotions
b. Responsive listeners 
c. Great working relationships 
d. Personal development
e. Trustworthy friendships
f. Success in the workplace 
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