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10. Complete the sentences with one of the expressions:

a) on the whole (=taking all things into consideration);

b) as a whole (=as a single unit and not as separate parts).

1. …, it was quite a good speech.

2. A healthy economy is in the best interests of society … .

3. The college … supports the principal.

4. …, the results are very good.

5. It was an interesting conference … .

6. …, we are in agreement.

7. …, the relocation seems to have been beneficial.

8. Life … is a continuous thing.

9. The way a team plays … determines its success.

11. Choose the correct synonyms (aim, goal, objective, target or purpose) to fill in the gaps. Use a dictionary to explain the difference in their meaning.

1. His _______ was to improve productivity in the company.

2. What is the _______ of your visit?

3. The president had the _______ of being re-elected.

4. Our _______ is to provide a good standard of medical care.

5. My current _______ is to hike five miles today.

6. My ultimate _______ is to lose some weight.

7. The team has been successful in achieving their _______.

8. The _______ of this project is to help young entrepreneurs to be more independent.

12. Explain the meanings of the phrasal verb let in the sentences below. Use a dictionary if necessary.

1. I shall let that remark by.

2. He let me down.

3. The chairman refused to let in the possibility of doubt.

4. When police realised who he was, they let him off with a warning.

5. She knows a lot more than she lets on.

6. Once he gets angry, he lets out at anyone who opposes him.

7. The committee let the report through.

8. She was so far ahead that she could afford to let up a bit.

13. Think over some contexts to illustrate the proverbs/sayings which contain the verb let.

1. Let a chance slip.

2. Let bygones be bygones.

3. Let each tailor mend his own coat.

4. Let every man praise the bridge he goes over.

5. Let every sheep hang by its own shank.

6. Let every tailor stick to his goose.

14. Write 2-4 paragraphs (up to 100 words) and explain if you agree/disagree with the following statements:

  • Better quality costs more money.

  • Improved quality brings improved financial performance.

15. Comment on the quotations attributed to some famous people.

Henry Ford, an American industrialist, the founder of the Ford Motor Company:

If I had asked my customers what they wanted, they would have said a faster horse.”

There is one rule for the industrialist and that is: Make the best quality of goods possible at the lowest cost possible, paying the highest wages possible.”

Richard Branson, an English business magnate and investor, best known as the founder of Virgin Group of more than 400 companies:

If you look after your internal customers, you don’t have to worry about your external customers.”

We’ve got an engaging, edgy, vibrant, fun product, ... It may or may not work, but we’re going to give it our best shot.”

William Edwards Deming an American statistician, professor, and consultant: “In the future there will be two kinds of companies – those who have implemented Total Quality Management and those that have gone out of business; you do not have to do this – survival is not compulsory.”

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