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Job Opportunities at Prestigious Company

A prestigious company is hiring for positions in marketing, finance, and engineering, requiring experience, competence, and responsibility. Employees benefit from personal medical insurance, continuous training, and career development, with contracts lasting one year. The document also discusses the application of virtual reality in education, highlighting its advantages and potential drawbacks regarding social interactions.

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Job Opportunities at Prestigious Company

A prestigious company is hiring for positions in marketing, finance, and engineering, requiring experience, competence, and responsibility. Employees benefit from personal medical insurance, continuous training, and career development, with contracts lasting one year. The document also discusses the application of virtual reality in education, highlighting its advantages and potential drawbacks regarding social interactions.

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Part 1: READING

Reading Passage 1

Read the information about applying for a job in the leaflet below.

We are hiring!
A prestigious company is looking for qualified employees on positions in
marketing, finance and engineering

Required Qualities:
experience, competence, responsibility

The company
Why should you apply for a  has highly qualified specialists
job in our company?  respects all employees as individuals
 provides personal medical insurance

 continuous training
Opportunities for
 career development
employees
 extensive experience

Contracts are for one year with option to renew

Apply within two weeks Should you be interested, contact Ann Bradley at
from publication date of anyw@[Link]
this advertisement
Tel.: 202-770-6600

Responsible for developing qualities and skills such as:


 leadership skills
Human Resources  communication skills
Department  problem-solving skills
 computer and technical literacy

This is unique!
Hobbies  The company runs a football team so it would
be an asset if you are keen on sports.

Questions 1-5
Answer the questions using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or a NUMBER from the
leaflet.

1 What qualities are required to get this position?

[1]
2 What healthcare benefit is offered to employees?

3 What is the time period to apply for a job?

4 What department is aimed at enhancing the qualities and skills of employees?

5 What leisure activity is it possible to do within the company?

[Total: 5]
Questions 6-9
Reading Passage 2

Read the text about virtual reality and choose the right headings A-E for paragraphs 6-9 from the list
below.
Use each heading only ONCE and write the corresponding letter in the space given. There is
ONE heading that you do not need to use.

A Students Connect with Technology


B Effect on Social Connections
C High Expectations for the Future
D Application of Virtual Reality
E Quality Education Improvement

6 …………………
These days virtual reality is one of the hottest trends in technology development. With the recent
advances in technology, for experts it seems logical that virtual reality is the next stage of progress in
the future. Virtual reality has been widely used in a variety of fields such as healthcare, aviation,
military exercising and education. Skillfully applied virtual reality provides significant support for a
great number of high-tech industries, and in some cases has entirely improved their models.
7 …………………
The potential of virtual reality has been efficiently used in education to create a motivating interactive
environment. Virtual reality involves young people in simulated experience. So that students can
interact with digital 3D model worlds that are both informative and engaging. Likewise, it has also
been applied to online learning and e-learning. The use of virtual reality impresses learners who find it
helpful to understand better and visualize even the most complex of educational subjects. It allows
creating detailed environment of any topic in question. It is obvious that these technological advances
bring about overall improvements in students’ performances.
8 …………………
Currently technology has become an important part of students’ lives. Everyday most of their
activities involve technology. Therefore, by implementing virtual reality in classroom, teachers equip
students with necessary tools to take on the next century. The use of technology in classroom
improves students’ ICT (Information Communication Technology) skills. Although, virtual reality has
gained somewhat an entertaining character, students admit that it has become a popular part of the
learning process. This means that they will be familiar and feel friendly with the modern technology.
9 …………………
Undoubtedly, virtual reality can be a vital component in a variety of spheres. However, its main
disadvantage is that it lessens human interaction. In fact, practice shows that education is based on
interpersonal human communication and connections. According to psychologists, students acquire
and construct knowledge through interactions and discussions. In addition, they have observed that
virtual reality makes the entire experience of getting knowledge different and, on the whole, reduces
the number of personal interactions. As in virtual reality, only students and technology are involved in
this process. Accordingly, this may lead to poor communication skills that may cause problems later
in their jobs.
[Total: 4]
Questions 10-15

Read the following statements and decide whether you agree or not by writing

YES if the statement agrees with the claim of the writer


NO if the statement does not agree with the claim of the writer
NOT GIVEN if there is no information about this in the passage

10 in technology ensure virtual reality to be the next step.


Breakthroughs [1]
11 communicate with each other online through virtual reality.
Students [1]
12 Students have better understanding of school programme by virtual
reality. [1]

13 Virtual reality is widely used to entertain students within the


classroom. [1]

14 This technology has made changes in the ways knowledge is


presented. [1]

15 reality makes positive impact on students’ interpersonal skills.


Virtual [1]

[Total: 6]
[Total: 15]
Part 2: Writing

Choose ONE out of the three suggested topics and write an essay of 180-220 words.

* Students, who take the shortened programme, must choose one of the three suggested topics, and
write an essay of 170-200 words.

1 Currently fast fashion production requires a large amount of water.


What are some of the problems associated with it? What are some of the possible solutions?

2 A growing number of people today prefer career over personal life.


What are some of the problems associated with it? What are some of the possible solutions?

3 The modern society produces a huge amount of waste from plastic.


What are some of the problems associated with it? What are some of the possible solutions?

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The fast fashion industry’s water consumption contributes to environmental degradation, including water scarcity and pollution. Suggested solutions include adopting sustainable production methods, recycling water, and encouraging consumers to reduce consumption by opting for sustainable fashion choices .

Virtual reality creates a motivating interactive environment, allowing students to interact with 3D model worlds. It enhances understanding and visualization of complex subjects and contributes to improvements in students’ performances. Moreover, it prepares students with necessary ICT skills by making technology a prevalent part of their educational experience .

The company offers personal medical insurance, continuous training, career development, and the opportunity to gain extensive experience. These benefits contribute to employee satisfaction by addressing healthcare needs, fostering professional growth, enhancing skills, and providing stability and job security through career advancement options .

The document suggests that prioritizing career over personal life can lead to stress, burnout, and strained personal relationships. Proposed solutions include setting clear boundaries between work and personal life, promoting flexible working arrangements, and encouraging regular breaks and personal time to maintain balance .

Large-scale plastic waste production contributes to environmental pollution and is a major threat to wildlife and marine life. Solutions proposed include increasing recycling efforts, using biodegradable materials, and implementing stricter regulations on plastic production and usage to mitigate these environmental issues .

The company running a football team signifies an emphasis on team-building and promoting a healthy work-life balance. It serves as a unique leisure activity that helps in enhancing social interactions among employees, promoting fitness, and can be viewed as an asset for applicants interested in sports .

The reduction in human interaction could lead to poor communication skills among students, potentially affecting their ability to perform in jobs that require strong interpersonal skills. Psychologists suggest that education benefits from interpersonal communication, which is diminished in a virtual reality setting, possibly impacting knowledge acquisition and social development .

The document highlights that personal hobbies, specifically interest in sports, are valued as they align with company culture and leisure activities such as the company football team. This portrayal suggests that having hobbies can enhance one’s fit within the company culture and may boost career opportunities through increased social interaction and team involvement .

Emphasizing leadership skill development equips employees with the ability to manage teams, resolve conflicts, and drive projects effectively. This focus on leadership fosters a productive work environment and can lead to better organizational success by enabling employees to take on greater responsibilities and improve decision-making processes .

Technology modernizes education by introducing interactive and engaging learning environments through tools like virtual reality. It prepares students with vital digital skills for future careers. As technology becomes embedded in education systems, it could lead to more personalized and efficient learning experiences, yet also poses challenges such as reduced interpersonal communication .

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