Language development

(A) Exercise 1.Identify from what verbs these nouns are:

1. wish, interest, supply, guarantee, dispatch

2. information, consideration, negotiation, production, addition

(B) Exercise 2. Match the highlighted words with the meaning below (texts A, C):

1. make someone aware of or familiar with;

2. also; as well; besides;

3. the total cylinder volume that is swept by the pistons in an internal-combustion engine;

4. done without delay; immediate;

5. quickly tiring parts;

6. continue to possess a particular quality or fulfil a particular role.

(B) Exercise 3. Choose the best word to complete the sentences (texts A, B, C):.

1. Valtra and Co., Ltd. sent a letter to Belagroservice to acquaint/ to agree them with the new model.

2. From the catalogue enclosed you will see that the model is easy to handle/ to finish.

3. In addition/ information it has many advantages as compared with the existing models.

4. We are pleased/ considered to offer you these machines

5. Mr. Nikitin is authorized to negotiate/to supply the purchase of the machines you offer

6. He will get in interest/ touch with you on his arrival in Helsinki.

7. We’ve seen your Valtra S353 in addition/operation/

8. Its capacity is much higher than the capacity of similar/ prompt models.

9. The guarantee does not agree/apply to quick-wearing parts.

10. If we apply for/ agree on the price we could buy 6 machines for delivery in 3 lots.

(B) Exercise 4. Match the words to make word combinations (texts A, B):

the catalogue	to handle
get	good business
doing	inclosed
look	best consideration
give	forward to
easy	in touch

(A,B) Exercise 5. Fill in the necessary prepositions:

(A)

1. Valtra and Co. sent a letter … Belagroservice to acquaint them … the new model.

2. … addition it has many advantages as compared … the existing models.

3. This offer is made … any obligation … our part.

4. We thank you … your offer dated the 8^th February.

5. He will get … touch … you on his arrival … Helsinki.

6. I’ll look … the matter and see what we can do.

7. If we agree … the price we could buy 6 machines for delivery … 3 lots.

8. The guarantee does not apply to quick-wearing parts.

9. I’d like to clear up one more point, it’s the export license.

(B)

Dear Sirs, We have received your letter requesting us to revise the prices quoted … us … machines model SK 20 as you find our price somewhat high. We have looked … the matter most carefully and yet we are unable to meet your request. Our reasons are as follows: If you compare this model … those … our competitors you will no doubt see that our model has a number … advantages. 1. The capacity … our machines is much higher. 2. This model is reliable and easy in handling. 3. It is made of first class material that guarantees an excellent running of the machine … a large number … years. If you consider the above you will have to agree that it would be unreasonable … our part to reduce the price. However we are prepared to meet you half way and grant you a two per cent discount if you increase your order … 20 machines. We look … … your reply. Yours faithfully, Belexport.

(C) Exercise 6. Paraphrase the words and word combinations given in bold type; use the active vocabulary:

1. Our firms have been in close cooperation for a few years.

2. The offer is made without engagement.

3. Your offer has been given our best attention.

4. He had the right to sign the contract.

5. They hope we shall consider the matter again.

6. We believe that your terms of payment haven’t been changed.

7. It’s self understood we shall have to follow their instructions.