Success With BULATS

Business Language
Testing Service

NICK BRIEGER & JEREMY COMFORT

ELEMENTARY TO UPPER ADVANCED LEVEL

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Human Resources Vocabulary Test

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1. Im going to start my new ____________ at the beginning of September.

a. hire
b. job
c. holiday
d. skill

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Test-preparation material available for Cambridge ESOLs BULATS. Provides three

complete practice tests to build students confidence with the tests.

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2. We have different rates of pay for ________ workers and administrative staff.
a. wage
b. bonus
c. manual
d. hand
3. Social security systems normally provide for ____________.
a. the olderly b. the olds
c. the elders d. the elderly

4. If you get ________ at work, you should inform your supervisor immediately.
a. injury
b. accident
c. danger
d. hurt
5. According to the legislation, an employee has a duty to report any workplace
____________.
a. damages
b. harms
c. hazards
d. pollutions

Sample page from BULATS computer test

For which levels does BULATS test?

BULATS provides tests for all learners. There is no pass mark, and candidates are placed in one of six levels.
Level

BULATS Council of Europe BULATS Cambridge

Level
(CEF) Levels
score
ESOL level

Upper Advanced 5

C2

90-100 CPE

Fully operational command of the language in most business and work situations,
e.g. in the workplace can argue a case confidently, justifying and making points persuasively.

Advanced

C1

75-89

BEC Higher
CAE

Good operational command of the language in a range of business and work situations,
e.g. can participate effectively in discussions and meetings.

Upper
Intermediate

B2

60-74

BEC Vantage
FCE

Generally effective command of the language in a range of familiar situations, e.g. can make a
contribution to meetings on practical matters, but is unlikely to follow a complex argument.

Intermediate

B1

40-59

BEC Preliminary Limited but effective command of the language in familiar situations, e.g. can take part in a routine
PET
meeting on familiar topics, particularly in an exchange of simple factual information.

Elementary

A2

20-39

KET

Beginner

A1

0-19

Very limited command of the language in a range of familiar situations, e.g. can understand and
pass on simple messages.
Very limited command of the language. Candidates at this level may know some phrases but
cannot communicate in the language.

What is BULATS?
The Business Language Testing Service is a new
international test produced and co-ordinated by
Cambridge ESOL. BULATS helps companies and schools
find out students level of language skills, and assesses
the language skills needed for the workplace and for
students and employees on language courses.

Who is BULATS suitable for?

BULATS is suitable for any learner who needs to use
English at work. The test is carefully designed for a wide
range of people at work. It does not require any previous
business experience, and so it is also suitable for students
who may need to use English in the future.

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How to find out more about BULATS?

More information about BULATS is available
on the Cambridge ESOL website:
www.bulats.org
Success with BULATS provides 3 complete
practice tests. This book and Audio CD will
prove invaluable to students who wish to
improve their test score or wish to build their
confidence with the test which is used by
multinational companies around the world.

3 complete and accurately representative

BULATS practice tests, accompanied by an
Audio CD
Tips on how to approach the tests
Answer sheets for your students to fill in
With and Without-Key versions available
Multilingual versions of the instructions also
available

Success With BULATS

Elementary to Advanced
Students Book with Audio
CD
1902741552
Students Book with
Answer Key and Audio CD
1902741692