ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION 2 – ANSWER KEY
Answer Key – UNIT 1
II Vocabulary matching
1. Pioneer → g
2. Production capacity → a
3. Household brand → d
4. Standardized → h
5. Automated machinery → b
6. Quality control → c
7. Distribution → e
8. Global reach → f
Exercise IV: True or False
1. True
2. False – Indomie is available in more than 100 countries worldwide.
3. False – Mi Goreng was introduced in 1982, after Indomie Chicken.
4. True
5. True
6. False – The noodles are fried first, then cooled and seasoned.
7. True
Exercise V: Multiple Choice
1. B – The global popularity and distribution of Indomie
2. C – They were practical, affordable, and long-lasting
3. D – Its inspiration from traditional Indonesian noodles
4. C – The noodles are fried in hot oil
5. C – To ensure products meet company standards
LISTENING (Source: Market Leader 3ed. Pre-Inter – UNIT 12 Products)
Listening 1
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SPEAKER A
The best thing I've ever bought is a trampoline for my son and daughter. They've had hours and
hours of fun playing on it with their friends ... and it's been really good for parties. It's weatherproof and durable - it really has lasted a long time, over 12 years. I've even used it myself- it's a
great form of exercise. It wasn't cheap, but we were happy to pay for safety and wanted a highquality trampoline. Ours has a strong rigid frame and high-quality springs, so we get a really
deep bounce. If you want to buy one, make sure it fits the space in your garden. And for safety,
remember that all trampolines arc designed for one jumper at a time.
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SPEAKER B
Well, I work from home and used to spend a lot of time propping myself up in bed with a
laptop. But I recently bought this fantastic chair that copies the shape of your body when it's
stretched out. It's made from an aluminium and plastic frame and has lots of pillows
that support every part of the body. The computer monitor is cleverly suspended in front of
me, to prevent neck strain. The keyboard and mouse arc designed to be placed on the user's
lap. I really can relax whilst using the Internet and I haven't had any neck problems since
I started using it. Also, the curved frame provides support for my back. It's also eye-catching
and quite popular with my design-conscious friends!
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SPEAKER C
I'm an experienced backpacker and I've been to four continents, up mountains, through
deserts and jungles, and slept in smart hotels and on train station benches. Obviously,
everyone needs a good rucksack when travelling. But to answer your question: a large Arab
scarf. That was the best thing I ever bought. It's a sarong, a scarf, a turban, a beach
towel, a bath towel . . . Tie the corners together and you've got a bag. Hang it from a window
for 15 minutes and it's dry. All backpackers should get one.
Listening II
Speaker A
1. Son and daughter
2. Safe and high quality
Speaker B
3. work from home
4. neck problems/neck strain
Speaker C
5. backpacker
6. Because it’s multifunctional.
Language Focus: Passive
Exercise 2 (Multiple Choice)
1. c
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. a
6. b
7. a
8. b
Exercise 3
1. (are caused) → present
2. is made from → present
3. was damaged → past
4. are shown → present
5. were invited → past
6. is found →present
7. were overtaken → past
8. are held → present
9. was injured → past
10. is surrounded by → present
11. was sent → past
12. is owned → present
Exercise 4
1. we’re being looked after
2. We’ve been shown (Used to describe an action completed recently with a result that is
still relevant now. The guide is not important; the experience is.)
3. we’ve seen (Used because the subject (we) actively performed the action of seeing,
and the experience is part of the trip up to now.)
4. We were drive
5. could be seen
6. have risen (“Rise” is an intransitive verb (it has no object), so it cannot be passive.)
7. was founded
8. I’d been warned
9. We were given
10. are kept
11. we’ll be joining (to describe a planned future activity already arranged.)
12. get connected (Used in informal English to describe achieving a state. Passive is not needed
here.)
Writing
Suggested answers
Bottled tea begins with the selection of tea leaves. Firstly, tea leaves are chosen from a wide array of
tea varieties. The flavour profile, aroma, and colour will significantly impact the final product. The
next step is that the different teas are blended to achieve a specific flavour profile. Then, the
manufacturing process begins, including the brewing process. The tea leaves are steeped in hot water
to extract the flavors and aromas. The time and temperature need to be controlled to get an optimal
extraction. After brewing, the tea is filtered to remove the tea leaves and any sediment. Then, it is
sweetened and adjusted with the flavors. The final step in the manufacturing process is packaging.
The tea is filled into the bottles. Then, it is sealed and labelled. In this final process, the bottled tea
must be protected from light, air, and contaminants.