- •I. Match antonyms to the following words with a help of negative prefixes:
- •II. Translate the sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •I’m sure the spare parts … soon.
- •Choose the word with the similar meaning:
- •If you want cheap and … products you can buy them at the discount supermarket.
- •We just... An order for a new computer system
- •Will you please notify us ... Any change to the shipping date?
- •What would you do if you ... A colleague stealing stationery from your office?
- •If I had forseen the extent of the damage, I ... All our insurance policies!
- •Would you like me ... You a lift to the airport in my car?
- •Match a suitable word:
- •V. Fill in the appropriate word in gaps 1-5 from the box.There are three words you do not need to use.
- •VI. Put sentences a-f under the correct headings.
- •I. Match antonyms to the following words with a help of negative prefixes:
- •II. Translate the sentences using your active vocabulary:
- •In America a large firm is called …
- •In American companies a director is called a …
- •If the rent is too big for the firm, they’ll … part of the site to another company.
- •Match a suitable word:
- •Match a suitable word:
- •Match a suitable word:
- •Choose the word with the similar meaning:
- •If you have suffered any loss, we will of course compensate you for this.
- •Choose the correct preposition:
- •Choose the correct tense:
- •What time do you have to check ... For your flight?
- •V. Match the two halves of these sentences
- •VI. Dwell upon the topic: How do the committee meetings work?
Match a suitable word:
Thousands of independent contractors compete … the business, but the lion’s share goes to equipment manufactures.
a) for b) with c) against
Choose the word with the similar meaning:
Profit margins on service contracts can be as high as 50 %.
a) net profit b) additional profit c) lacking profit
Choose the word with the similar meaning:
Detroit used to be happy to leave the repair business to mom-and-pop garages.
a) prestigious b) private c) public
Choose the word with the similar meaning:
Many independent distributors of spare parts complain that the big car makers are muscling in on their business.
a) interfere with b) prevent c) take over
Match a suitable word:
Not all manufacturers are keen … the repair and service business.
a) to b) on c) with
Match a suitable word:
But many states in America requite that manufacturers … warranties on anything they sell.
a) honour b) would honour c) honoured
Match a suitable word:
There is a lack of … for such an old machine.
a) extra units b) spare parts c) spare details
Match a suitable word:
Their service department is responsible … maintaining the machine.
a) to b) for c) at
Match a suitable word:
The service contract … all repairs to the equipment.
a) covers b) involves c) encompasses
Match a suitable word:
Any … that is faulty will be returned to the supplier.
a) merchandise b) warranty c) invoice.
Match a suitable word:
This is not a serious problem, it’s only a … fault.
a) enormous b) minor c) bad
Match a suitable word:
We are rejecting the goods because we consider the quality to be …
a) inferior b) high c) perfect
Choose the word with the similar meaning:
If you have suffered any loss, we will of course compensate you for this.
a) rebate b) refund c) reject
Match a suitable word:
We intend to claim … the additional expenses we have incurred.
a) - b) for c) of
Match a suitable word:
You … a qualified electrician to install a computer printer.
a) shouldn’t have b) don’t need c) mustn’t have
Match a suitable word:
A number of problems … since we bought the machine.
a) arose b) had arisen c) have arisen
Match a suitable word:
The delay is … a shortage of qualified staff.
a) due to b) according to c) as a result of
Match a suitable word:
The engineer is on call 24 hours a day if there is …
a) an urgent business b) an emergency c) a breakthrough
Choose the correct preposition:
He was presented ... a gold watch when he retired.
a) with b) --- c) on
Choose the correct tense:
We ... with them over this since January.
a) have negotiated b) are negotiating c) have been negotiating
Unit IX. Workbook N.I.B.E.
Match a suitable word:
... class is cheaper than business class.
a) club class b) economy c) first class
Match a suitable word:
You can ... a car at the airport.
a) borrow b) lend c) hire
Match a suitable word:
You can transfer to a connecting flight without ...your luggage.
a) reclaiming b) requesting c) refraining
Choose the word with the similar meaning:
He has postponed his trip to the USA.
a) renewed b) reserved c) put off
Choose the word with the similar meaning:
What is the best route to the city centre?
a) itinerary b) track c) path
Choose the correct preposition: