Self-study 15 Task Vocabulary Ex 1

Task 3. Grammar

Ex 1. Complete the sentences with words from the box.

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1. The level of unemployment will soon reach 15%.

2. They accused the striking workers of being in conflict of contract.

3. There was a growing breach of interest between her business dealings and her position as a politician.

4. Writing letters by hand is a complete waste of time. I always type them on the computer.

5. Experts forecast that the cost of living will decrease slightly next year.

6. We have pleasure in including further information about our range of products.

7. We are starting a new round of negotiations with GVC Steelworks next month.

8. The seminar on ‘Motivation at Work’ was cancelled through lack of interest.

Ex 2. Match the words and phrases (1-8) to their definitions (a-h)

1 subsidiary a) an of Ace where people answer questions and make sales over the phone

2 factory/plant b) a building from which goods or supplies are

sent to factories, shops or customers

3 call centre c) a place through which products are sold

4 service centre d) a place where faulty products are mended

5 headquarters e) a company which is at least half-owned by

another company

6 distribution centre f) the main office or building of a company

7 warehouse g) a building for storing goods in large quantities

8 outlet h) a large building or group of buildings where goods are made (using machinery)

1-e 2-h 3-a 4-d 5-f 6-b 7-g 8-c