Self-study 15 Task Vocabulary Ex 1

Task 3. Grammar
Ex 1. Complete the sentences with words from the box.

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1. The level of unemployment will soon reach 15%.
2. They accused the striking workers of being in breach of contract.
3. There was a growing conflict of interest between her business dealings and her position as a politician.
4. Writing letters by hand is a complete waste of time. I always type them on the computer.
5. Experts forecast that the cost of living will decrease slightly next year.
6. We have pleasure in including further information about our range of products.
7. We are starting a new round of negotiations with GVC Steelworks next month.
8. The seminar on ‘Motivation at Work’ was cancelled through lack of interest.

Ex 2. Match the words and phrases (1-8) to their definitions (a-h)
1 subsidiary a) an of Ace where people answer
questions and make sales over the phone
2 factory/plant b) a building from which goods or supplies are
sent to factories, shops or customers
3 call centre c) a place through which products are sold
4 service centre d) a place where faulty products are mended
5 headquarters e) a company which is at least half-owned by
another company
6 distribution centre f) the main office or building of a company
7 warehouse g) a building for storing goods in large quantities
8 outlet h) a large building or group of buildings where goods are
made (using machinery)

1 subsidiary e) a company which is at least half-owned by

another company

2 factory/plant h) a large building or group of buildings where goods are

made (using machinery)

3 call centre a) an of Ace where people answer

questions and make sales over the phone

4 service centre d) a place where faulty products are mended

5 headquarters f) the main office or building of a company
6 distribution centre b) a building from which goods or supplies are
sent to factories, shops or customers
7 warehouse g) a building for storing goods in large quantities
8 outlet c) a place through which products are sold