In pairs, discuss the following questions. 1. What training have you had over the years for your job? 2. Have you found out information in your spare time that will help with your job? Why/why not? 3. Do you think the job that you do now will require the same skills in five years’ time? Why/why not?

Match the vocabulary to the definitions.

Consider the following titles and match them to paragraphs A – D. You will not need all of the titles. 1. Small investments 2. Widening the focus 3. The schools of tomorrow 4. The ground moving beneath our feet 5. A possible answer 6. Promoting cultural understanding

Quickly scan the article and search for new vocabulary words that mean the same as the prompts in the quiz.

Read the article again and complete the following summary with one, two or three consecutive words.

Read the statements and consider your responses. Your answers will not be shared with your manager or employer, and are for the purpose of practicing and applying your comprehension of business English.