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Questions 27-30

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

Write the correct letter in boxes 27-30 on your answer sheet.

27. The example of the 'million-dollar quartet' underlines the writer's point about
    A recognising talent.
    B working as a team.
    C having a shared objective.
    D being an effective leader.

28. James Watson suggests that he and Francis Crick won the race to discover the DNA code because they
    A were conscious of their own limitations.
    B brought complementary skills to their partnership.
    C were determined to outperform their brighter rivals.
    D encouraged each other to realise their joint ambition.

29. The writer mentions competitions on breakfast cereal packets as an example of how to
    A inspire creative thinking.
    B generate concise writing.
    C promote loyalty to a group.
    D strengthen commitment to an idea.

30. In the last paragraph, the writer suggests that it is important for employees to
    A be aware of their company's goals.
    B feel that their contributions are valued.
    C have respect for their co-workers' achievements.
    D understand why certain management decisions are made.

Questions 31-35

Complete each sentence with the correct ending, A-G, below.

Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 31-35 on your answer sheet.

31. Employees whose values match those of their employers are more likely to
32. At times of change, people tend to
33. If people are aware of what they might lose, they will often
34. People working under a dominant boss are liable to
35. Employees working in organisations with few rules are more likely to

A take chances.
B share their ideas.
C become competitive.
D get promotion.
E avoid risk.
F ignore their duties.
G remain in their jobs.

Questions 36-40

Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 3?

In boxes 36-40 on your answer sheet, write

• YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
• NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
• NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

36. The physical surroundings in which a person works play a key role in determining their creativity.

37. Most people have the potential to be creative.

38. Teams work best when their members are of equally matched intelligence.

39. It is easier for smaller companies to be innovative.

40. A manager's approval of an idea is more persuasive than that of a colleague.

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Reading Passage 3, Questions 27-40

27. C
28. A
29. D
30. B
31. G
32. E
33. A
34. F
35. B
36. NO
37. YES
38. NOT GIVEN
39. NOT GIVEN
40. NO