Self-study 6 Task Complete the text using the reference devices from the box

SELF-STUDY 6
Task 1. Complete the text using the reference devices from the box.

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1.This report summerises trends in fatal workplace accidents and work-related

stress during the period 1990-2003; while _they___ fell in Britain from 350 in
1990 to 180 in 2003, the latter rose during _the same_  period from 200,000 causes
in 1990 to 450,000 in 2003.
2. __The most_ pronounced decrease in accidents occurred between 1990 and
1995, when only 190 took place.
3. During _the following_ years until 1998, they underwent a slight decrease to reach
205, before falling to an all-time low of just 160 deaths in 2000.
4. __They _ then rose to 210 in 2001, before decreasing to 180 in 2003.
5. Work-related stress, on the other hand, underwent a constant increase
during ___this______ period and shows no signs of peaking.
6. ___The largest__ increase occurred between 1995 and 1998-9, when the number of
cases climbed from 260,000 to 420,000.
7. In conclusion, the two charts show that, while British workplaces are
becoming safer, employees feel ___themselves_______ to be under greater pressure.
Task 2. Match the definitions (a–h) with the vocabulary (1–8).

1. collaboration	a. to develop a close connection or relationship with someone
2. a trainee	b. to speak too proudly about what you have done
3. to lack	c. a person who is receiving training in how to do a job
4. to boast	d. in the care of someone who is able to do something well
5. in good hands	e. the ability to do something well
6. a scholarship	f. to not have something or not have enough of it
7. competence	g. an amount of money given by a school or university to an excellent student, so that he or she can afford the school fees
8. to bond with someone	h. working together with another person or group of people to achieve something