Task Match the words and phrases (1-8) to their definitions (a-h)

Answers: a-2, b-8, c-1, d-3, e-4, f-10, g-7, h-6, j-9, k-11


Task 4. Match the nouns 1–6 with the nouns a–f to make new compounds.
1. sales a) officer
2. savings b) car
3. customs c) assistant
4. needs d) costs
5. sports e) analysis
6. labour f) account


Answers: 1-c, 2-f, 3-a, 4-e, 5-b, 6-d

Tip In some expressions, the plural –s is kept on the first noun. However, the first noun is usually singular, even when the meaning is plural. For example, a car manufacturer, a shoe shop.

Task 5. Complete the sentences with words from the box.

level round breach waste lack range conflict cost

1. The level of unemployment will soon reach 15%.
2. They accused the striking workers of being in breach of contract.
3. There was a growing conflict 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.

Tip Many constructions noun + of + noun are relatively fixed. For example: • waste of money, lack of interest, show of strength. We cannot say money waste, interest lack or strength show, for example.