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PART 1

f %You will hear a talk on women’s behaviour in the workplace given by Kate Grantly, who is an expert | in communication. For questions 1-8, mark each box T or F to show whether the statement is True 1 or False.

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i 1 Women’s ideas are taken as seriously as men’s ideas.

| 2 The way you speak and act reflects your lack of confidence. % 3 You might come across as apologetic if you smile a lot.

4 Smiling while making a serious point is useful because it makes you morę likeable.

5    Women often make the mistake of agreeing too willingly.

6    You gain credibility if you don’t take sides before'it is your turn to speak.

7 You can ensure others pay attention to what you are saying by using disclaimers and diminishers.

8 The first step to improving your communication skills is to admit you have weakpoints.

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