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Unit Review & Progress Test

End-of-unit mixed review with grammar, vocabulary, skills practice and self-assessment.

75 minC1c1unit_reviewsupply-chains-global-tradesupply chainglobal tradecausativelogistics

Lesson objectives

  • Consolidate the grammar, vocabulary and skills from supply chains & global trade.
  • Complete a mixed C1 progress test with answers and self-assessment.
  • Identify weak points before moving to the next unit.

Unit review — Supply Chains & Global Trade

Al finalizar esta unidad, deberías ser capaz de discutir con fluidez temas complejos relacionados con la logística global, la gestión de inventarios y las interrupciones en la cadena de suministro. Deberías haber adquirido el vocabulario especializado necesario para describir procesos comerciales, desde la adquisición de materias primas hasta la entrega al cliente final, utilizando un registro formal adecuado para entornos de negocios.

Asimismo, habrás consolidado el uso de las estructuras causativas (causative constructions) para describir procesos donde una acción es realizada por un tercero o donde se ejerce influencia sobre un resultado. Este conocimiento es esencial para el nivel C1, ya que permite matizar quién es el responsable de una acción y cómo se gestionan las responsabilidades en un entorno profesional.

Grammar consolidation

Complete the following tasks using causative constructions (have, get, make, let, help). Pay attention to the required register and structure.

Part A: Sentence Transformation Rewrite the sentences so they have the same meaning, using the word in bold. Do not change the word provided.

  1. The manager forced the team to work late to meet the shipping deadline. MADE The manager __________ late to meet the shipping deadline.

  2. I arranged for a technician to inspect the warehouse automated system. HAD I __________ the warehouse automated system.

  3. It was difficult to persuade the supplier to change the delivery terms. GOT We __________ the delivery terms.

  4. The new software allows us to track shipments in real-time. HELPS The new software __________ shipments in real-time.

Part B: Error Correction Identify and correct the mistake in each sentence.

  1. We had the logistics manager to sign the customs documents.
  2. The strike made the company to lose millions in revenue.
  3. I'll get my assistant to sending the manifest to the port authorities.

Part C: Controlled Rewriting Rewrite the sentences using the prompt provided to maintain a formal C1 level.

  1. Someone is repairing our delivery fleet right now. (Use HAVING)
  2. The government doesn't allow companies to bypass environmental regulations. (Use LET)
  3. We managed to convince the client to accept the delay. (Use GOT)

Vocabulary activation

Task 1: Collocation Match Match the verbs in column A with the nouns in column B to form professional collocations.

Column A Column B
1. To streamline A. a shortage
2. To mitigate B. a bottleneck
3. To encounter C. supply chain processes
4. To alleviate D. risks

Task 2: Word Formation Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in brackets.

  1. The sudden ___ of raw materials caused a massive delay in production. (SUPPLY)
  2. We need to improve our ___ to ensure goods reach customers on time. (LOGISTIC)
  3. The company is looking for more ___ ways to manage its inventory. (SUSTAIN)
  4. Due to ___ issues, the shipment is currently stuck at the border. (CUSTOM)

Task 3: Register Choice Select the most appropriate professional term for the context.

  1. We need to _____ (fix / rectify) the discrepancy in the shipping manifest immediately.
  2. The company decided to _____ (cut / downsize) its overseas operations to save costs.
  3. There is a significant _____ (gap / discrepancy) between the ordered quantity and the delivered amount.
  4. We must ensure that all suppliers adhere to our _____ (standard / stringent) quality protocols.

Integrated skills task

Reading Source Text

The modern global supply chain is increasingly vulnerable to "black swan" events—unpredictable occurrences that can disrupt entire networks. While lean manufacturing and "just-in-time" delivery models have historically maximised efficiency and reduced warehousing costs, they have also stripped away the buffers that protect companies from volatility. When a single link in the chain fails—whether due to geopolitical tension, natural disasters, or labour shortages—the ripple effect can be catastrophic for global trade.

In response, many multinational corporations are shifting from "just-in-time" to "just-in-case" strategies. This involves increasing safety stocks and diversifying supplier bases to mitigate risk. While this transition increases holding costs and complicates logistics, it provides a necessary cushion against uncertainty. The challenge for modern supply chain managers is to find the optimal balance between cost-efficiency and resilience in an increasingly unpredictable global marketplace.

Writing Task

Instrucciones: Basándote en el texto anterior, escribe un ensayo de respuesta (response essay) de entre 180 y 220 palabras. En tu texto, debes:

  1. Resumir los puntos principales del texto (el conflicto entre eficiencia y resiliencia).
  2. Evaluar si crees que la estrategia "just-in-case" es sostenible a largo plazo para las empresas.
  3. Utilizar vocabulario avanzado de la unidad y estructuras gramaticales de nivel C1.

Speaking checkpoint

Responde a estas preguntas de forma oral para practicar tu fluidez y capacidad de argumentación. Intenta hablar durante 1-2 minutos por cada respuesta.

  1. Compare: Compare the advantages of local sourcing versus global outsourcing in terms of supply chain stability.
  2. Speculate: How might artificial intelligence change the way global logistics are managed in the next decade?
  3. Evaluate: Evaluate the impact of environmental regulations on the cost of international trade.
  4. Justify: Some argue that "just-in-time" manufacturing is obsolete. To what extent do you agree?
  5. Compare: Compare the responsibilities of a logistics manager with those of a procurement officer.
  6. Speculate: If a major global shipping route (like the Suez Canal) were blocked indefinitely, how would global economies react?

Self-assessment rubric

Criteria Needs work (Necesita mejorar) Solid (Sólido) Exam-ready (Listo para el examen)
Accuracy Frequent errors in grammar and spelling. Mostly accurate; errors do not impede meaning. High level of grammatical control; very few errors.
Range Limited vocabulary and simple sentence structures. Good use of topic-specific vocabulary and varied structures. Sophisticated use of advanced vocabulary and complex structures.
Fluency Frequent hesitations and slow speech. Generally smooth with some natural pauses. Natural, effortless flow with appropriate pacing.
Task Achievement Did not fully address the prompt. Addressed all parts of the task clearly. Fully developed response with nuanced arguments.

Answer key

Grammar consolidation 1. The manager made the team work late to meet the shipping deadline. 2. I had the technician inspect the warehouse automated system. 3. We got the supplier to change the delivery terms. 4. The new software helps us track shipments in real-time. 5. We had the logistics manager sign the customs documents. (No 'to' after 'have' in causative) 6. The strike made the company lose millions in revenue. (No 'to' after 'make') 7. I'll get my assistant to send the manifest to the port authorities. 8. We are having the delivery fleet repaired right now. 9. The government does not let companies bypass environmental regulations. 10. We got the client to accept the delay.

Vocabulary activation 1. 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A 2. 5. shortage, 6. logistics, 7. sustainable, 8. customs 3. 9. rectify, 10. downsize, 11. discrepancy, 12. stringent