Self-study 10 Task Vocabulary. Ex Match the words and phrases

SELF-STUDY 10
Task 1. Vocabulary.
Ex 1. Match the words and phrases (1-8) to their definitions (a-h)
1. Subsidiary e) a company which is at least half-owned by another
company
2. Factory/plant h) a large building or group of buildings where goods are
made (using machinery)
3. Call centers a) an office where people answer questions and make sales
over the phone
4. Service centers d) a place where faulty products are mended
5. Headquarters f) the main office or building of a company
6. Distribution centers b) a building from which goods or supplies are sent to
factories, shops or customers
7. Warehouses g) a building for storing goods in large quantities
8. Outlets c) a place through which products are sold


Ex 2. Complete the sentences below.
1. This new computer virus could wipe all the data off your hard disk.
2. Several organizations are strongly opposed to the use of children in advertising in general, and in TV commercials in particular.
3. Going to an international trade fair is often an excellent opportunity for networking.
4. Advances in information technology have revolutionized the way people communicate and do business.
5. GVC Steelworks already have a labour force of 1,500, and they are still recruiting.
6. The government should commission a special research project to assess the risks posed by GM foods.
7. It would be bad government policy to revalue our currency at this particular time.

Task 2. Grammar.
Ex 1. Complete each dialogue with the correct form of going to or will.
1. A: Have you decided where to hold the sales conference?
B: Yes, we are going to book the Emory Centre in Atlanta.
2. A: I can't find my passport.
B: OK, you look in your bag, and I going to check the back seat of the car.
3. A: What are you planning to do in Tokyo?
B: We wil meet our agent to discuss next year's advertising budget.
4. A: I'm afraid the flight's been cancelled.
B: I need to get there tonight. I am going to take the train. I think it leaves at nine.
5. A: The Hertz counter is a good place to meet.
B: OK, I am going to wait for you there.