1.5. (5 X 2 points) Combine the following pairs of sentences using the subordinating marker shown. Translate the sentences into Russian.

Example: More people own computers. The number of manufactures has gone down. (while)

More people own computers, while the number of manufactures has gone down.

1. ABC is a small engineering company. It makes pumps. (-ing clause)

2. The recession hit the building industry. At the same time we saw our orders declining. (when)

3. We cut back on the workforce. However, this was not enough to protect our position. (although)

4. We saw the benefits of introducing a quality system. Then we started a project to investigate the advantages ourselves. (after)

5. We needed to improve quality. That's why we asked the production line workers to contribute suggestions. (because)

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

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1.7. (8 X 2 points) Complete each sentence with the opposite of the word in brackets. Choose from the following list. Use each word once only. You must use the correct form of the verb.

accept	demolish	gain	reject
succeed	withdraw	impose	attack

1. He's _______ my recommendation. (ACCEPT)

2. They're _______ an office block down by the river. (CONSTRUCT)

3. She _______ the company's policy on the environment. (DEFEND)

4. She's gone to the bank to _______ some money. (DEPOSIT)

5. Is he the kind of person to _______ his responsibilities? (EVADE)

6. I think his reorganisation plan will ultimately _______.(FAIL)

7. They've _______ restrictions on using the fax. (LIFT)

8. Share prices _______ ground throughout the day. (LOSE)

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1.8. (10 X 1 point) Choose the correct word for each sentence. Write the words in the boxes.

1. I'll ask my bank manager for advice/ advise about investment.

2. He first spoke briefly/shortly about the agenda for the day.

3. She hopes to get a chair/seat on the board.

4. We check/control each new consignment very carefully.

5. I enclosed a complements/compliments slip with the catalogue.

6. Do these cars confirm/conform to the new safety regulations?

7. You shouldn't read confident/confidential documents!

8. Normally, she's a very conscientious/conscious worker.

9. The unions criticised the government's economic/economical policy.

10. If you pay too much tax you get a discount/rebate.

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