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JOB TITLES LANGUAGE TEST

Do you work in an office? (10 points)

The panel have problems guessing the exact job title (Stellenbezeichnung) of guests who

are administrative employees, as various terms in English can be used. Fill in the gaps

with the missing vowels of the following positions.

a) Contact the office _dm_n_str_t_rif you have a question about day-to-day functions.

b) Check with the purchasing _ g _ntregarding the computers you need to buy.

c) You might call the marketing _ss_st_ntfor the dates of an email campaign.

d) A human resources _ss_c_ _t_could put together a list of in-company courses.

e) Ask a receiving cl_rkabout records of deliveries that arrive at a company.

f) An events c_ _rd_n_t_rcould organize a lunch for a group of investors.

g) If you have questions about your insurance, the claims h_ndl_rcan provide information.

h) A loan _ff_c_rat the bank might evaluate your creditworthiness.

i) A customer service r_pr_s_nt_t_v_responds to hotline calls within 24 hours.

j) You’ll need a medical-billing sp_c_ _l_stto process health-insurance payments.

Do you solve problems? (6 points)

In her job, this guest offers advice, instruction and guidance. The panel talk among themselves

to find the answer. Fill in the gaps with the correct terms.

Jean: The mystery guest says she “deals with problems”.

Bill: Well, a a) business _____________ suggests solutions for strategic problems in a firm.

Pat: But she has individuals, not firms, as clients. Someone who offers personal investment advice

is a b) financial_______________. That’s not really a problem-solver, though.

Jean: Hm. At university, the c)_____________ passes on knowledge to students. As we know, that

can be a problem sometimes!

Bill: Ha, ha. So, a d) tour__________ tells you about the sights in a foreign city. You could get lost...

Pat: No, that’s not it. Let’s see, a e) wedding____________ talks to couples who are getting mar-

ried. Something could go wrong at the ceremony...

Jean: Oh, I know! A few years later, the couples might need a f) marriage____________! That’s

her job, isn’t it?

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