II. Найдите ошибку в одном из подчеркнутых слов или фразе.

20. No matter what some workers will jump from job to job, companies like IBM

A B

want to have a core of careerists to provide continuity.

C D

21. So far, six billions of USD has poured into Romania over the last decade, with

A B C D

last year’s figures showing a slight increase.

22. Judging from what has happened over the last two years, the demand for this type

A B C

of product will continually to grow.

D

23. KPU is a unique business venture who combines an unusual mixture of

A B

entrepreneurship, education, communication and concern for the environment.

C D

III. От слов, данных в скобках, образуйте правильные формы.

24. Although he was well _____ (education), he didn’t become the president of the country.

25. If at first you don’t _____ (success), try again.

26. Franchisees have to buy vegetables and meat for their restaurants from preferred _____ (supply).

27. Motorola is _____ (current) experiencing financial difficulties.

IV. Заполните пропуски в тексте словами из списка.

a) losses b) expanded c) subsidiaries d) flexible e) purchase f) appeared g) initially h) partnership

In 1849, J.P. Holzmann founded a company in Sprendlingen, near Frankfurt am Main, which __28__ undertook work in connection with the construction of the railroads. But very quickly the company __29__ its activities to include all fields of building construction and civil engineering. The first major foreign project was started in 1882, with the contract for Amsterdam’s Central Station.

By the turn of the century, branch offices had __30__ at numerous locations throughout Germany. As early as 1885, Holzmann had more than 5,000 employees. Interesting activities from this period include the company’s work on railroad projects in East Africa.

Holzmann has passed through all forms of company organization, from individual proprietorship via a limited and general __31__ to a public limited company, formed in 1917.

Even following the __32__ of manpower and assets during World War II, Holzman was able to restart its foreign activities. 1979 saw the acquisition of J.A. Jones Construction company, USA, a major American corporation active in the construction industry. This was followed by the __33__ of Lockwood Engineers, USA. Together with its USA __34__ Holzman has responded to the changes occurring in the construction field with a __35__ corporate strategy.

V. Образуйте устойчивые словосочетания.

36. joint 37. issue 38. customer 39. human 40. withdraw 41. probation

resources cash shares period venture service