1.8. (8 X 1point) Choose the correct word for each sentence. Write the words in the boxes.

1. Lawyers here only get their fee/wages if they win the case.

2. The income/salary from the investment is £52,000 a year.

3. She took her case to an industrial/industrious tribunal.

4. Unfortunately we have mislaid/misled the original invoice.

5. The secretary made notes/notices of what was said at the meeting.

6. The overtake/takeover bid from Jenkins came as a complete surprise.

7. Please send me your latest catalogue and price/prize list.

8. We've increased produce/productivity by 10% in this factory.

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1.9. (7 X 2 points) Complete each sentence with the correct form of 'take' and a word from the list below. Use each word once only. Translate the sentences into Russian.

chair up

charge over

risk down

seriously

1. If the boss is ill, who'll _____ the _____ at the meeting?

2. He didn't seem to ______ the threat of redundancy very _____.

3. Don't_____ this ______, Angela. I'm just thinking aloud.

4. In 1988 we were ______ ______ by a large multi-national company.

5. Mrs Jenkins has been appointed to ______ _____ of our Canterbury branch.

6. I'm not sure if there is a market for this kind of product but you don't get anywhere without _____ a _____ now and again.

7. They decided not to _____ ______ the option, so we had to look around for other potential purchasers.

2. Business Communication. Telephoning and Business Letters.

2.1. (6 X 2 points) Choose the best responses. Write your answers in the boxes.

1. Can we make an appointment?

1. When are you free?

2. Shall we make a reservation?

3. Is it difficult for us to meet?

2. I'm tied up on Monday and Tuesday,

1. What about Wednesday?

2. I'll come on Monday, then.

3. Oh, I'm sorry to hear it.

3. Has this messed up your arrangements again?

1. My desk is always in a mess.

2. These things happen.

3. Yes, I always arrange things like this.

4. Did the conference run smoothly?

1. Yes, we finished much later than usual.

2. Yes, it went very quickly.

3. Yes, it was very well organised.

5. I've drafted the letter to Ms Clayton.

1. Oh good, I'll send it this morning.

2. Right, I'll check it straight away.

3. Did you keep a top copy?

6. Can you get on to him about the report?

1. Yes, I'll send him a copy.

2. I'll ring him immediately.

3. I'll tell him when I see him.

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2.2. (9 X 1point) Complete these two conversations with sentences from the list below. Use each sentence only once. Write your answers (letters a, b … or I) in the boxes.

A:	Carstairs Ltd.
B:	Could I speak to Mr Cooper, please? Ray Cooper.
A:	_______1_______
B:	I'm ringing from Computer Sales Ltd. We'd like to order some A42 printers.
A:	_______2_______
B:	_______3_______
A:	Oh yes, until the end of the year.
B:	_______4_______
A:	You've done business with us before, haven't you?
B:	Yes, and this is our second order for this type of printer.
A:	_______5_______
B:	_______6_______ .
A:	Oh, we don't normally go over 10%.
B:	_______7_______
A:	I see. Well, I'd better confirm that with him.
B:	_______8_______
A:	Yes, Computer Sales Ltd, you said. And your name is ... ?
B:	Fowles, Trevor Fowles.
A:	_______9_______

1. I see. How many would you like?

2. We're thinking in terms of 12.5%. How does that sound?

3. Yes, do that and then perhaps you'll call me back.

4. Right, Mr Fowles. You'll be hearing from us later in the morning.

5. But we had 7.5% last time, and Mr Winchester said it would be 5% higher for a repeat order.

6. What discount would you offer on an order for 100?

7. Speaking.

8. That's good. We give a better discount on a repeat order.

9. Well, it depends on your terms. Is your May price list still valid?

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2.3. (16 x 2 points) Below you will see parts of three letters concerned with a delay in fulfilling an order. Put the correct word or phrase in each blank. Choose from the following list. Use each item once only. Write your answers (letters A, B … or P) in the boxes.

apologise for dealing deducted despatching deter

further delay issue matter mislaid obliged

passed promised delivery refund regret the delay reply set

A.

On 8th October I sent you an order for a __(1)__ of five computer programs which you had advertised in the October __(2)__ of 'Computer World'.

Although your advertisement __(3)__ within 28 days, 6 weeks have now __(4)__ and I have still not received the programs. You must have received my order as the £701 paid by cheque has been __(5)__ from my bank account.

Would you please look into this __(6)__ for me and send my order without __(7)__.

B.

Two weeks ago I sent you a letter inquiring about my order of 8th October for five computer programs which had not arrived.

I have received no __(8)__ to my letter and the programs have still not been delivered. I must ask you, therefore, either to send my order immediately or to __(9)__ my payment of £70.

I hope I shall not be __(10)__ to take this matter any further.

С.

Thank you for your letter of November 23rd. We __(11)__ in __(12)__ your order for the five computer programs.

Unfortunately, we had problems with our new computerised system for __(13)__ with orders and, as a result, your order was __(14)__ .

We have enclosed the five programs you ordered together with an extra disk which we hope will go some way to making up for the delay.

Once again we __(15)__ the inconvenience. We hope that it will not __(16)__ you from doing business with us in the future.

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