Join us on Business : Int: Review 3! ! It's FREE 🙂 Please type your name Please type your Email Cultures VOCABULARY1 Put the words in the correct order to make idioms.1 to / on / a / fire / get / house / like / on 2 to / in / one's / foot / it / put 3 to / ice / the / break 2 2 Use the correct form of the idioms from Exercise 1 to complete the sentences.1 I at the party when I asked for a glass of wine. It was soft drinks only!2 In some countries, talking about the weather for a minute or two is a way to 3 My new manager has a great sense of humour, and we really ADVICE, OBLIGATION AND NECESSITY Complete the sentences with should(n't), must(n't) or (don't) hove to.1 If you want my advice, you have a big meal before a meeting. It will make you feel sleepy.2 You use your mobile phone in the plane. The flight attendants are very strict about this.3 you respect the speed limit at all times, otherwise your licence will be taken away.4 We work next Monday because it's a public holiday.5 If you plan to do business in a foreign country, you learn some of the language. That's always greatly appreciated wherever you go.6 If you refuse an invitation to dinner, make sure you have a valid excuse. WRITING 1 Complete the e-mail with the words and phrases in the box. You will not need all of them.are willing - inviting - very much hope - best wishes - meet you - wanted - faithfully - seeing you - would be delightedDear Mr Ferreira,We invite you to attend our international sales conference, which is being held in Izmir this aulumn. Your latest book on cross-cultural communication, Bridges to Success, has become a best-seller throughout the region. Therefore, we if you could deliver a 30-minute keynote address al this event.The conference will be on Wednesday and Thursday, November 4-5, from 9.00 till 15.00.If you to accept this invitation, could you please send us the abstract of your speech at your earliest convenience and also let us know what your fee is.Your are also cordially to the dinner which will be given in honour of the presenters and of our prominent guests on Thursday evening.We that you can accept this invitation and look forward to Yours Erman Bayar Human resources VOCABULARY1 Match the verbs (1-7) to the nouns (a-g).1 to apply a) a candidate2 to fill in b) a probationary period3 to attend c) a psychometric test4 to wor k d) a vacancy5 to shortlist e) an application form6 to advertise f) an interview7 to take g) for a job 2 2 Choose the correct verb-noun combinations from Exercise 1 to complete the sentences.1 A potential employer will often ask job seekers to in order to form a better idea of their personality.2 If the selection panel members consider that your application has sufficient merit, you will be contacted and invited to 3 Many companies would never whose contact e-mail address is anything like 'coo I_d ude 198 7@bluedreams.net'.4 The successful applicants will be required to of six months, during which time their suitability for the post will be assessed.5 Before you , it is useful to know what kind of company or institution is offering the position, so do your homework! 3 You have decided to appoint Martha Gomez to the job. Complete the letter with the correct words.Dear Ms GomezIt was a . . . . . . . . . . . .1 meeting you here at our Fast Fitness headquarters last Tuesday. As you certainly realised, the panel was extremely interested in your innovative fitness programs and how you would introduce those in our clubs.Since then, we have . . . . . . . .2 your . . . . . . . . . . .3 , and all three were very positive.Therefore, we are . . . . . . . . . . . .4· t0 offer you the . . . . . . . . . . . .5 of General Manager for our chain of health and fitness clubs.We can offer a starling salary of $75,000 a year, plus an excellent . . . . . . . . . . . .6 package, including free accommodation and insurance.We expect you to commence work on September 1. However, we would like you to . . . . . . . . . . . .7 a two·day induction meeting at our headquarters on 3-4 August, which will help you to get to know the company and some of your future . . . . . . . .8Please could you . . . . . . . . . . . .9 that you wish to take up this post and also let us know whether you are able to come to New York for the induction course?We look forward to . . . . . . . . . . .10 from you.Sincerely 1 a) welcome b) pleasure c) good d) enjoy None 2 2 a) found b) checked c) controlled d) written None 3 a) employers b) managers c) sponsors d) references None 4 a) please b) informing c) delighted d) deciding None 5 a) position b) work c) skill d) employment None 6 a) benefits b) assets c) bonus d) profits None 7 a) attend b) assist c) participate d) take part None 8 a) colleges b) workmen c) colleagues d) workers None 9 a) inform b) confirm c) prefer d) refer None 10 a) hear b) heard c) have heard d) hearing None Writing Write a letter to one of the applicants who failed to get the job. Include the following points:• thank the applicant for coming to the interview• explain why you are not able to offer him/her the job, despite his/her skills andexperience• say you will keep his/her name on file and let him/her know about any future jobopenings. International markets VOCABULARYMatch the verbs (1-6) to the nouns (a-f).1 to comply with a) a market2 to carry out b) a price3 to break into c) an order4 to place d) a market survey, an enquiry, an investigation, tests5 to quote e) the delivery date, a deadline6 to meet f) the regulations, a rule, an order CONDITIONS 1 Match the sentence halves.1 If they didn't offer such good terms, a) we'll have to cancel it.2 If you ordered a larger quantity, b) the consignment will reach us in time.3 I f we offer them a 10% discount, c) we can start production as scheduled.4 If you don't confirm your order soon, d) we wouldn't do business with them.5 As long as we get the parts in May, e) we could negotiate a better price.6 Provided that it is sent by air, f) they say they'll place an order today. 2 Complete the sentences with 'll ,'d, won't or wouldn't.1 We have to look for another supplier if you can't deliver this month.2 you get such a good commission if you didn't win so many deals.3 We cut the price by 10% if you gave us a firm order in advance.4 If we don't retrain our staff, they be able to use the new software.5 Unless we hear from you within five days, we assume that the deal is off.6 If you met your sales targets, we consider offering you a three·year contract. SKILLS Match the expressions (1-5) to the functions (a-e).1 I f you order more, we'll give you a discount. a) Refusing an offer2 What exactly do you mean? b) Playing for time3 I'd like to think about it. c) Making offers and concessions4 I'm not sure about that. d) Closing the deal5 Right, I think we've covered everything. e) Checking understanding Time's up
