1.6. (8 X 1point) Match each verb on the left with a noun on the right to form common partnerships. Use each word once only. Write your answers (letters a, b … or h) in the boxes.

annual	a) conference
early	b) credit
extended	c) dismissal
limited	d) enterprise
natural	e) liability
occupational	f) pension
private	g) resources
unfair	h) retirement

Ответ:

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

1.7. (4 X 1 point) Are the following sentences right or wrong? If wrong, correct them.

1. If we had taken a loan two years ago, we could have secured our market position.

2. As long as interest rates remain high, banks are eager to find new business.

3. If the economy would remain stable, it would help industry.

4. If we would have known the scale of inflation, we could have reduced our running costs.

Ответ:

1. Right.

2. Right.

3. Wrong. If the economy remained stable, it would help industry.

4. Wrong. If we had known the scale of inflation, we could have reduced our running costs.

1.8. (6 X 2 points) Choose the best responses. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. Where are you calling from?

1. I'm on the phone.

2. My address is 49, Northwick Street.

3. This is Mrs Skolnick speaking.

2. Can't you reduce the price for our first order?

1. There are fewer goods available.

2. The order is firm.

3. It may be possible for an initial order.

3. Why is there no one on the premises now?

1. The building is quite new.

2. It is after office hours.

3. The person wanted is on holiday.

4. Would you quote the item number, please?

1. I have your quote.

2. Yes, that's the quantity I want.

3. Wait a moment. I'll just find it.

5. Would you prefer the latter?

1. Yes, I'd rather pay later.

2. Yes, I like the suggestion you made in your letter.

3. Yes, the last suggestion is the best one.

6. We've got some more on order.

1. So you expect them to come in soon?

2. So you can't order enough?

3. So you'll have to order some more?

Ответ:

1	2	3	4	5	6
B	C	B	C	C	A

1.9. (7 X 2 points) Complete each sentence with the correct form of 'take' and a word from the list below. Use each word once only. Translate the sentences into Russian.

call consideration home

out on

off steps

1. You should _____ _____ an additional policy covering you against accidental damage.

2. We had to _____ ______ extra staff during the holiday season.

3. When all the transport costs have been _____ into _____, we have in fact made a loss.

4. Sales really _____ ______ after the product had been mentioned on television.

5. A good sales rep can _____ ______ over £500 a week.

6. If my phone rings, could you ______ the _____ for me?

7. We must _____ to see that we don't lose our market share as a result of this increased competition.

Ответ:

1. You should take out an additional policy covering you against accidental damage.

Вам следует оформить дополнительную страховку, покрывающую риски случайного повреждения.

2. We had to take on extra staff during the holiday season.

Нам пришлось набрать дополнительный персонал на период курортного сезона.

3. When all the transport costs have been taken into consideration, we have in fact made a loss.

Когда были учтены все транспортные издержки, оказалось, что фактически мы понесли убытки.

4. Sales really took off after the product had been mentioned on television. Продажи действительно выросли, после рекламы продукта по телевизору.

5. A good sales rep can take home over 500 pounds a week.

Хороший торговый представитель может зарабатывать более 500 фунтов в неделю.

6. If my phone rings, could you take the call for me?

Если зазвонит мой телефон, не могли бы Вы ответить на звонок вместо меня?

7. We must take steps to see that we don’t lose our market share as a result of this increased competition.

Мы должны предпринять шаги, чтобы убедиться, что мы не теряем нашу долю рынка в результате возросшей конкуренции.