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Listening Exercises B2 – Organizations and people

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Practice B2 (Upper-Intermediate) English listening with "Listening Exercises B2 – Organizations and people". 6 audio comprehension exercises with instant answers. Free, no signup.

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  • 1)
    Colin Vickerstaff is a company director. He is speaking to a group of new graduate trainees. Listen and complete the company profile.
  • Company profile
  • Name:
  • Established:
  • Main activity:
  • Headquarters:
  • Turnover:
  • No. of employees:
  • Current market share:

2. Now listen as Colin outlines the company’s Mission Statement. Which slogan (a-d) best describes the values of the company?

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  • a)
    Committed to continuous improvement
  • b)
    Quality, Price and Speed
  • c)
    The Customer is King
  • d)
    Investment in People

3. Listen as Colin describes the management organization of his company. Complete the chart.

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4. Listen to this new member of staff being shown around a company. Write the expressions you hear.

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  • Lisa Vickers
  • Carol Parks
  • Tim Starks
  • Helen Green
  • What department do you think all these people work in?

5. Listen to four people talk about their jobs. Which department do you think each person works in?

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  • a)
    Finance
  • b Sales and Marketing
  • c)
    Human Resources
  • d Public Relations
  • e)
    Research and Development
  • f)
    Customer Services
  • Michiko
  • Carl
  • Youssry
  • Heidi

6. Listen again and note any words or expressions that helped you to identify the department each person works in.

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  • Michiko
  • Carl
  • Youssry
  • Heidi

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