Directions:You are going to read a passage. Seven
sentences have been removed from it. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which
fits each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to
use. Questions 72-78 are based on the following
passage. Training is a costly exercise for any
organization to undertake. It requires much though, the establishment of a
regular training system, 1 . Employees
undergoing it lose production time. There are, however,
positive benefits to be gained; the obvious ones are that production will be
more efficient, materials will not be wasted, and machinery will not be damaged.
Good products, resulting from training, 2 . Some aspects of training benefit both the company and the
individual worker. The achievement of good performance, for example, raises
staff morale and cuts down aggravation. An increase in job satisfaction,
3 , will also be of benefit in reducing
staff turnover. Training may also result in a more flexible workforce, 4 . This brings the possibility of greater
efficiency for the supervisor’s planning and more interest for the
worker. The employee can see positive benefits to be gained
from undergoing training. He will more quickly become an experienced worker and
so be able to achieve bonuses and/or promotion. 5
. A feeling of well-being results from acquiring skill and
knowledge, and in turn being able to pass these to less experienced staff. As a
motivator, successful training is very strong particularly where it leads to
more money or status. For the full rewards of training to be
gained, by both management and work force, 6
. Above all, a newly trained employee must be given opportunity,
to use the newly acquired abilities under actual work conditions. Immediate
practice and reinforcement will build on the basis of training already given, so
increasing the benefits. This also adds to the general image of the company as a
sensible caring organization, eager to make the best of their work force, and to
offer opportunities. 7 , less stress,
reduced staff turnover, more profit, increased customer satisfaction and
expansion, then the costs will be more than justified. Sentences: A. it is essential that systematic
planning be carried out B. It costs a lot of money of the
company. C. If the financial investment in training made by the
organization results in increased efficiency D. the preparation
of trainers and allocation of their time E. Worries about the
job will diminish as confidence increases. F. lead to
prosperous business and financial benefits G. be able to
transfer to a variety of jobs H. as well as leading to a higher
quality of production