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ttitudes / in life in general and in our business dealings. Our attitudes and our perceptions of other people / affect our relationships with there

When taking part in a business meeting, it can be useful to think about / how you see yourself in the business relationship. Some people perceive themselves / as being in the stronger position, others consider them selves as weaker. This immediately creates a win/lose situation. If people put themselves and their opposite numbers / somewhere between the two positions, they are more likely to work together / to find common interests and both parties can achieve something. This outcome not only leaves people feeling satisfied / but also contributes towards a successful, long-term relationship. It is useful, therefore, / in a discussion to consider your opposite number's approach / and to consider the best way of dealing with that person.

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SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)

SECTION B NOTE-WRITING

Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a note of about 50-60 words based on the following situation:

Peter has won the first prize at the 21st Century Speech Contest. Write a note of congratulations to him.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.

of the same rank / may talk frankly to one another / about how things are going. However, they may be less honest / with someone higher up in the hierarchy--for fear of prejudicing their position in the company. For this reason / employees often alter the facts / to tell the boss what he or she wants to hear. One way of reducing social distance / is to cut down the ways / in which employees can indicate higher status.

Physical distance can affect / how well people communicate. The farther away one person is from another, the less often they communicate. Some research has shown / that when the distance is more than 10 meters, the probability of communicating / at least once a week is only 8%. The most important thing for all managers to remember / is that communication is a two-way process. They should encourage their employees to ask questions / and to react to what the managers are saying. /

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te and nutritious food, clothing, housing, clean water, and health services./Extreme poverty can cause terrible suffering and death,/and even poverty can prevent people from realizing many of their desires./The world' s poorest people--many of whom live in developing areas of Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe--struggle daily for food, shelter, and other necessities./They often suffer from severe malnutrition, infectious disease outbreaks, famine, and war./In wealthier countries--such as the United States, Canada, Japan, and those in Western Europe-- the effects of poverty may include poor nutrition, mental illness, drug dependence, crime, and high rates of disease./Extreme poverty, which threatens people' s health or lives, is also known as destitution or absolute poverty./Relative poverty is the condition of having fewer resources or less income than others within a society or country, or compared to worldwide averages./

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nds of sport balloons: gas and hot air. Hot air balloons are safer than gas balloons, which may catch fire. Hot air balloons are preferred by most balloonists in the United States because of their safety. They are also cheaper and easier to manage than gas balloons. Despite the ease of operating a balloon, pilots must watch the weather carefully. Sport balloon flights are best early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the wind is light. Over the years, balloonists have tried unsuccessfully to cross the Atlantic Ocean. It wasn't until 1978 that three American Balloonists succeeded. It took them just six days to make their trip from their homes in the United States to Paris, France. Their voyage captured the imagination of the whole world.

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SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)

Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why?

Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:

Improving Roads or Improving Public Transportation?

You are to write in three parts:

In the first part, state your point of view clearly.

In the second part, give some specific reasons to support your view.

In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may result in a loss of marks.

SECTION B NOTE-WRITING (10 MIN)

Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a nose of about 50 - 60 words based on the following situation:

Having finished your end-of-term exams, you have gone straight home without saying good-bye to your roommate. Write a note explaining the situation to the latter and making an apology for your abrupt departure.

Mark will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness.

SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)

We see advertisements on television every day. Some people think that TV advertising brings us benefits, but others don't think so. What is your opinion ?

Write a composition of about 150 words on the following topic:

A MAJOR ADVANTAGE/DISADVANTAGE OF ADVERTISING ON TELEVISION

You are to write in three paragraphs.

In the first paragraph, state just ONE major advantage or disadvantage of TV advertising.

In the second paragraph, give one or two reasons to support your point of view.

In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriacy. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)

With the development of economy, more and more people want to have their own cars so that they can go to anywhere as they like. But there has been a serious problem about heavy traffic. What's your view on owning a car?

Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:

OWNIGN A CAR

You are to write in three parts.

In the first part, state your opinion.

In the second part, give specific reasons for your opinion.

In the last paragraph, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion with a summary.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow te instructions may result in a loss of marks.

SECTION A COMPOSITION (35 MIN)

People attend college or university for many different reasons such as new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge. Why do you think people attend college or university?

Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:

The Importance of Tertiary Education

You are to write in three parts.

In the first part, state specifically what your view is.

In the second part, support your view with one or two reasons.

In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.

Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the above instructions may 'result in a loss of marks