1.4. (4 X 2 points) Read the sentences given here and decide which of the given meanings is the correct one. Write your answers (letters a, b or c) in the boxes.

1. We stopped to visit suppliers in London.

1. We do not visit them any more.

2. We interrupted our journey so we could visit them.

3. We ended our journey by visiting them.

2. Have you tried sending goods by train?

1. Have you experimented with the idea of using the train?

2. Have you attempted to send goods by train?

3. Have you studied the possibility of sending goods by train?

3. We remembered to send publicity material with the goods.

1. We did send the material and I recall sending it.

2. We told you to send the material with the goods.

3. We did not forget to send the material with the goods.

4. I like to call customers, to check that they are happy a few weeks after buying a machine from us.

1. I think it is a good policy to check that the customer is happy.

2. I really enjoy calling customers to check that they are happy.

3. I would like to call customers, to check that they are happy.

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1.5. (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.

1. fill	an applicant
2. interview	a business
3. offer	a contract
4. owe	a discount
5. rent	some money
6. run	office space
7. send	a fax
8. sign	a vacancy

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1.6. (8 X 1 point) Complete each sentence with the opposite of the word in brackets. Choose from the following list. Use each word once only.

rare full-time basic negative

short vacant low internal

1. I didn't expect my salary to be as _____ as this! (HIGH)

2. She has a ____ job as a shorthand typist. (PART-TIME)

3. We're expecting big savings in the ____ term. (LONG)

4. We could see he was using very ____ equipment. (SOPHISTICATED)

5. There was a very _____ reaction to my suggestion. (POSITIVE)

6. The post went to an ____ candidate. (EXTERNAL)

7. He has a _____ talent for managing people. (USUAL)

8. The position has been _____ for several months now. (FILLED)

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1.7. (8 X 1 point) Choose the correct word for each sentence. Write the words in the boxes.

1. Some employees have a long journey/travel to work every day.

2. The cost of life/living has gone up again.

3. Please send precise measurements/measures when ordering.

4. We expect prices to raise/rise by at least five per cent.

5. We only exchange goods if you produce a receipt/recipe.

6. I must remember/remind the boss about that meeting this afternoon.

7. Can you say/tell the difference between these two products?

8. The company is extremely sensible/sensitive to any criticism.

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