Cambridge IELTS 11 · General Training · Test 3 · Section 2
How To Organise A Successful Business Conference & How To Deal With The Annual Performance Appraisal — IELTS Reading Answers
All 13 answers for How To Organise A Successful Business Conference & How To Deal With The Annual Performance Appraisal, Cambridge IELTS 11 General Training Reading Test 3 Section 2, with the passage evidence and an explanation for each.
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Questions 15–27. Tap an answer to see the evidence.
What this section tests
This section is tested with Note Completion (Q15–20), Sentence Completion (Q21–27). Each section below gives the strategy for that question type, the answers, and the sentence that proves them.
Questions 15–20: Note Completion
Strategy: Predict the word class from the note, find the paraphrase of the note's keyword in the passage, then copy the answer exactly within the word limit.
“Also consider holiday periods which may mean that people are away and so will not be able to attend”
The gap is the type of period to avoid when fixing a date; the advice is to 'consider holiday periods which may mean that people are away'.
“Then look into the potential of having breakout areas for separating into a number of groups for discussions”
The gap names rooms for splitting into groups: 'breakout areas for separating into a number of groups for discussions'.
“The next stage is to choose the speakers and invite them, making sure you give them ample notice so they are more likely to be available.”
The gap is what speakers need plenty of: 'give them ample notice so they are more likely to be available'.
“Ask them to provide a written summary of their presentation for distribution to delegates at the conference”
The gap is what speakers write for delegates: 'a written summary of their presentation for distribution'.
“Prepare delegate packs to include a name badge, delegate list and programme”
The gap is an item in the delegate pack: 'Prepare delegate packs to include a name badge, delegate list and programme'.
“Then prepare questionnaires for all delegates to complete at the end of the conference”
The gap is what delegates complete afterwards: 'prepare questionnaires for all delegates to complete at the end of the conference'.
Questions 21–27: Sentence Completion
Strategy: Find the stem's keyword in the passage, then complete the sentence with the exact words the grammar requires, within the word limit.
“Knowing what areas your superiors see as your weaknesses is the most direct way of increasing the likelihood of being considered for promotion, if that is what you are looking for”
The gap is the reward that knowing your weaknesses helps you gain: being 'considered for promotion'.
“Create a list of questions you would like to discuss during your appraisal”
The gap is what to list before the meeting: 'Create a list of questions you would like to discuss during your appraisal'.
“This one-on-one time with your boss is an excellent opportunity to ask him or her about your role in the company, request any additional responsibilities you would like and clarify your priorities.”
The gap is what you may request in addition: 'request any additional responsibilities you would like'.
“Avoid taking any negative assessments that are offered as a personal attack, but rather try to take them on board calmly”
The gap is an adverb describing how to receive criticism: 'try to take them on board calmly'.
“Create a list of personal goals based on your performance appraisal”
The gap is what the list should contain: 'Create a list of personal goals based on your performance appraisal'.
“Six months after the appraisal, ask for a mid-term review with your boss to discuss your progress”
The gap is what the mid-term review discusses: 'ask for a mid-term review with your boss to discuss your progress'.
“Checking in with your boss helps him or her remember your dedication as far as your job is concerned, and may help remove any criticisms before they become a review point on your next formal appraisal”
The gap is what your boss should remember: 'Checking in with your boss helps him or her remember your dedication'.
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It is Section 2 of Cambridge IELTS 11 General Training Reading Test 3, and it covers Questions 15–27.
What question types appear in How To Organise A Successful Business Conference & How To Deal With The Annual Performance Appraisal?
The section is tested with Note Completion, Sentence Completion. Each type is explained on this page, alongside the answers.
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