Practice Listening Business English Exercises for B1 – Safety and security

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A. Listen to three people talking about security measures in the workplace. Which speaker has the most security measures at work? Which one has the least?
1)
Jenn 2) Paul 3) Aisha
B. Listen to the three speakers again and choose the correct option.
1)
Jenn says that the guests use their room key card to
a get in and out of the hotel lifts.
b go up and down in the lift.
c get access to the stairs.
2)
She mentions that guests sometimes complain because
a the system to operate the lifts is complicated.
b they have problems opening their room doors.
c they have restricted access to other floors.
3)
Paul feels that the receptionist
a can’t control access very well.
b is not responsible for answering the phones.
c does not have enough work to keep her busy
4)
He says that
a staff and students don’t take precautions.
b the security cameras are not very useful.
c there have been some problems with crime.
5)
Aisha feels that the office regulations
a were stricter in the past.
b have become much stricter.
c haven’t changed much over the years.
6)
Which use of her ID badge doesn’t she mention?
a recording her work time
b getting through doors
c operating office equipment

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A. Tony and Alex are discussing a problem at work. Listen to Part 1. Which situation below is the cause of the conflict?
B. Correct the false statements. Then listen again and check.
1)
The ZX390 is faulty.
2)
Tony’s apprentices are responsible for cleaning the workshop.
3)
The cleaner is currently on holiday.
4)
Tony and Alex are worried about completing the Japanese order on time.
5)
Alex understands Tony’s concerns and those of the management team.

1 What practical solution does Alex suggest to help resolve the problem?

2 How does Tony react to the suggestion?

3 Are Alex and Tony able to resolve the conflict?

4 What three things does Alex say will happen next?

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A. Listen to part of an interview with an expert talking about risk assessment in offices. Complete the notes.
Risk assessment notes
1)
(1) ) any hazards such as:
• trailing wires
• damaged (2) )
• machines without guards
• (3) ) and temperature of workspace
• (4) ) must be adequate
• office chairs – (5) ) results in sick leave
2)
(6) ) risks
3)
Create procedures to limit risk

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2)
You will hear eight short recordings twice. For questions 1-8 choose the correct answer.
1)
What shape is the footwear sign?
a)
square
b)
circle
c)
triangle
2)
What kind of company is GSid?
a)
waste management
b)
clothing producer
c)
investment
3)
Which system does the man want to buy?
4)
Why is the woman meeting a supplier?
a)
The supplier hasn’t followed specifications.
b)
She is looking for a new supplier.
c)
The supplier has failed to deliver on time.
5)
Where must staff leave their mobile phones?
6)
What do they decide to do about the factory cleaning?
a)
Find another company.
b)
Ask a friend to help with the cleaning.
c)
Give the current company a warning.
7)
What annoys the team members?
8)
What caused the accident?
a)
not enough signs
b)
something left on the floor
c)
no side guards on machines

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3)
Listen to a man and woman discussing safety and security in their company. Choose the correct answer a, b or c.
1)
Why was the meeting called?
a)
Safety and security has not been good.
b)
Three people had to go to hospital.
c)
Minor accidents are happening every week.
2)
What could the reason be for the accidents?
a)
Workers are not aware of the rules.
b)
Staff sometimes forgot to wear protective clothing.
c)
Supervisors are not checking employees.
3)
What does the woman say about training?
a)
Everyone does one training course per year.
b)
There are too many rules to remember.
c)
People forget to do the training.
4)
What is the woman’s suggestion?
a)
Review training at the start of every shift.
b)
Have a weekly check to go over rules.
c)
Do much more training every year.
5)
What does the woman say about safety?
a)
Staff do not trust the company to keep them safe.
b)
The company must do more to protect staff.
c)
Staff must take responsibility for their own safety.
6)
What is security like in the factory currently?
a)
There are video cameras working 24/7.
b)
It needs improving.
c)
Tools are stolen every night.
7)
How do they decide to stop people stealing the tools?
a)
by turning cameras on during the day
b)
by installing more cameras
c)
by installing more security locks

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