6. Find the best verb in the box to complete each of the sentences.

establish, has changed, have refined, modify, supply, invest, remains

1. Many people think it is safest to …………. in property.

2. We can ………………. the goods from our main store.

3. Advertising ……………………….. the way people think about tobacco and alcohol.

4. When you plan something, try not to ………….. your plans.

5. The government agreed to……………….. two committees to examine the proposals.

6. The economy ……………… fragile.

7. We …………………. the system in order to improve it.

7. Complete this company’s history.

COMPANY HISTORY the company was founded 1950 -1953 Lazlo Biro invented the first pen. Marcel Bich ____________ and ___________________ the design. Bich negotiated with Biro to _____________________ . Production of the ___________________ began. Sales of the biro rose to ___________________ . Bic invented _____________________ . Bic invented _____________________ . Now Bic sells ______________ ballpoint pens per day. Bic sells __________ disposable lighters per day. Bic and __________________ are leaders in the market for disposable razors.

8. Work in pairs and discuss what you know about Ford and its history. Now read the magazine article. Ford of Britain 1

When did it all start?

In the spring of 1896 engineer Henry Ford built his first horseless carriage. In 1903, Ford backed by 12 local business men, formed the Ford motor company which later pioneered modern production line techniques.

When did it come to Britain?

In 1911 Ford’s first assembly plant outside North America opened at Trafford Park, Manchester, and in 1929 work started on building the Dagenham plant where the first Model AA truck rolled off the line at 1.15 p.m. on October 1, 1931.

a) What do these numbers from the text refer to?

1903 1929 12 1896 1931 1911

b) Complete these sentences.

1. In 1896 Henry Ford ___________________ his first car.

2. In 1903 Henry Ford ___________________ the Ford Motor Company.

3. Twelve local businessmen ______________ him.

4. In 1911 Ford __________________ the first assembly plant in Manchester, England.

5. In 1929 he ______________ building the Dagenham plant.

9. Correct the false sentences.

• ^{1 Henry Ford was an engineer.}

^{x 2 Henry Ford built his first plane in 1896. No, he didn’t. He built his first horseless carriage.}

3. ^{Ford was supported by 20 overseas businessmen..}

4. ^{The first assembly plant was opened in London.}

5. ^{Ford Company pioneered in electrical engineering.}

6. ^{Model AA truck was planned in 1950.}

Grammar

10. Complete these sentences with the following verbs. Use these verbs in the Future Simple Passive.

make, give, translate, finish, return, collect, build.

1. A decision ……………. until the next meeting.

2. The answer ……………to you in some days.

3. An article ………….. tomorrow.

4. The work …………… in a week.

5. ……… this book … ………….. on time?

6. You …………………… from the station by our driver.

7. The highest building in the world ……………….. here in a year.