III. Раскройте скобки, употребив глагол в требующейся форме сослагательного наклонения:

1. But for the delay in delivery we (not have) to pay damages.

2. I am confident that we (meet) our targets if we (maintain) our current level of sales.

3. If he (take) his job more seriously, he (advance) long ago.

4. I have no idea what the other party are going to propose in the negotiations tomorrow. – Neither do I. If I (know), I (tell) you.

5. If I (be) in your position, I (insist) on having more staff in the finance and accounts department.

6. If I (be) you, I (not waste) time. I would learn foreign languages. It’s very important for getting a good job.

7. We (stop) the meeting now if there (be) nothing else to discuss.

8. I think if I (obtain) a Master of Business Administration degree, I (improve) my job prospects.

9. If our side (be) better prepared, we (succeed) in yesterday’s talks.

10. I wish they (stop) criticizing our efforts to change the advertising strategy.

11. If that customer’s complaints (be) well-grounded, his losses (compensate).

12. They (survive) that awful recession if they (invest) in new technology.

13. If the Managing Director (not go) on a business trip, he (sign) the contract, I’m sure. But now you’ll have to wait for him to return.

14. Perhaps I (purchase) this equipment if you (throw in) the accessories.

15. If these figures (can break) down into parts, it (make) them easier to understand.

16. We (not employ) people unless they (be) experienced and eager to work hard.

17. If they (approve) this delivery schedule, we (be able) to dispatch the goods within 7 days.

18. Sometimes if you (take take) a chance, it (pay pays) off.

19. If they (promote) the brand better, they (gain) their share of market. But unfortunately, they can’t.

20. What laws you (change would change) if you (be were) the Prime Minister?

21. If we (break) into the Western market, our turnover (increase) substantially. So we should do our best to implement this plan.

22. If you (look) carefully at your copy of the contract, you (see) that this clause applies to you.

23. Unless we (meet) the debts by the end of December, we (force) to declare ourselves bankrupt.

24. We (accept) their terms of the agreement yesterday if they (prolong) the warranty period.

25. Will you inform them that if they (not settle) their account, we (take) them to court?

9. Неличные формы глагола инфинитив

I. Вставьте частицу to перед инфинитивом, где необходимо:

1. … stay competitive, hi-tech firms must constantly … innovate otherwise their products become out of date.

2. Before we can … decide where … buy the equipment, we need … carry out market research.

3. He didn’t dare … argue with his superior.

4. The first thing a commercial must … do is … catch the potential customer’s eye.

5. Our main competitors were heard … become insolvent.

6. The employers tried a lock-out … make the workers … accept their terms.

7. There is nothing for you … do but … consult with the tax lawyer.

8. Why not … consider our own employees first for any vacancies?

9. The supervisor lost control of his subordinates after he allowed them … override his decisions.

10. Hi-Marks Company is an exclusive distributor in our region, so we are forced … purchase domestic appliances from them.