Vocabulary tasks
A Synonyms
The word “employees” is used several times in the text. What other word is used that has a similar meaning? (para 3)
The phrase “to push something on someone” is used in line . What similar phrase is used earlier in the text? (para 6)
B Word search
Find a word or phrase in the text that has a similar meaning.
agreement when a company buys another (para 1)
2. when a company fails (para 2)
c…………………
3. something that is copied exactly (para 2)
r…………………
something that can be seen and proved (para 3)
t…………………
5. company that is famous in its industry (para 4)
l…………………
6. being unreasonably confident (para 6)
c…………………
agreement where both sides give up some of what they want (para 6)
c…………………
8. in the same position or share the same ideas (para 7)
a…………………
9. exchanging people or things (para 9)
s…………………
C Definitions
Match these terms with their definitions.
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D Collocations
Match these nouns as they occur together in the text.
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E Complete the sentence
Use an appropriate phrase from Exercise D to complete each sentence.
…Share…ownership… schemes for employees help to develop loyalty and commitment.
Most large supermarkets sell hundreds of ………………… .
With the increased emphasis on the customer in retailing, the role of the ………………… is important.
The increased use of audio and video conferencing should reduce the number of ………………… executives need to make.
Large organisations need sophisticated ………………… to operate efficiently.
If people didn't wear ………………… at big conferences, you wouldn't know who anyone was.
Most executives never progress beyond ………………… .
The role of a ………………… is to motivate and control the sales staff in the shop.
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Unit 8. Global careers