Cefr with mr. Niner step small, result big

CEFR WITH MR.NINER 
 
STEP SMALL, RESULT BIG 
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e) extra things got from a job, e.g. pension, car, etc. (phrase) 
f) advancement into a more important position at work 
g) most important members of a company (phrase) 
h) lower level employees (phrase) 
EXERCISE 2: Choose the correct answer according to the passage. 
1. In Japan, the companies and their employees have a close relationship 
A) in order to increase the level of productivity 
B) as Japanese culture values work more than family life 
C) so that the workers won't look for work elsewhere 
D) despite the amount of unpaid overtime they have to do 
E) because so many people are employed for life 
2. If there is no longer any work for a Japanese employee 
A) it is impossible to find another job 
B) retirement is the only option 
C) the company doesn't dismiss him but trains him for another job 
D) the company will continue to provide the essentials for his family 
E) his fringe benefits will be taken away 
3. Although the Japanese consensus system can mean that decisions are not made quickly 
A) no workers are excluded due to their position or lack of experience 
B) at least when the decision is reached everyone will be happy 
C) it is much more efficient than systems in other countries 
D) they can ensure that the decision comes from those most qualified to make it 
E) the advantage is that company policy will be consistent 
EXERCISE 3: Complete the sentences by selecting words from Column B in EXERCISE 1. 
1. Thousands of workers have ____________because of the dreadful economic 
situation. 
2. Her ____________to company director both surprised and delighted us all. 
3. One of the most important qualities to be found in your friends is that they are____________ 
4. Our actual salary isn't very high, but we receive so many____________ that it doesn't really 
matter. 
5. Despite his____________ in the company, he always treats all the staff as equals. 
Writing Task 2: 
Fossil fuel is the main source of energy. In some countries, the use of alternative 
sources of energy is encouraged. To what extent do you think is it a positive or negative 
development?