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Grammar

Complete these sentences by putting the verb in brackets into the correct form (infinite or-ing form)

1.    Being (be) head of PR involves constantly……….. (have) to find new ways of ….. (present) the company to the public

2.    our main competitor keeps………… (bring) out new products, none of them very cheap.

3.    He avoided…………. (speak) to her all through the conference.

4.    He’ll never agree…………. (put) up money for a business venture like that.

5.    I couldn’t resist…………. (have) a flutter on the stock exchange.

6.    I wouldn’t dare…………(start) a new business in the present economic climate.

7.    If you decide………… (back) a company like that, you risk……… (lose) all your money very soon.

8.    She strode into reception demanding…………… (see) the managing director!

9.    The company has failed…….. (make) a profit for the third year running.

10.  They attemped….. (reduce) overheads, but with no success.

11.  We aim….. (be) a global brand within five years.

12.  We couldn’t afford…. (invest) in new equipment.

13.  We, bill, let’s celebrate your…. (survive) your first 12 months with our firm.

14.  When we launch the new company, how long will it be before we can expect ……………..(break) even?

In some of these sentences, the writer has made a mistake by writing an infinitive where there should be an-ing form., or vice versa. However, some sentences are correct. Correct the mistakes. Where a sentence is correct, put a tick (√)

1.      Barry has arranged holding (to hold) the presentation in the boardroom at five.

2.      AFG have reporte losing more than $30 in the third quarter

3.      Are you intending visiting the july trade fari in munich?

4.      Can I suggest taking a break, as we can’t reach a decision quickly?

5.      Do you happen knowing the interest rate in japan at the moment?

6.      Don’t hesitate phoning me if you have any questions.

7.      He denied to buy the shares using inside knowledge.

8.      It’s outrageous. They’re threatening to withdraw their backing if we don’t promise giving them 50% of the profits.

9.      Our customers tend to be middle aged rather than young.

10.   She’s very capable and really deserves to be given more responsibility.

11.   The new accountant has proved to be totally incompetent.

Reading

Choose the best word, A, B, C, or D, to complete this article.

Gadgets shop folds

The gadget shop today lost its battle for survival, 1 putting 620 people out of 2…………. , after two potential bidders walked away. The administrator of the 3………….  Chain, PKF, said the potential buyers wre 4……….. about the week level of retail spending and the 5………….. of stock. The 45 outlets of the company, which sells pocket camcorders, handheld Mp3s, DVD plyaers and toys, will shut over the next four weeks.

Bryan Jackson, the joint administrator, said it was disappointing that a suitable offer did not 6…………. The potential buyers were 7…………… to all expressed concern that they could not clearly 8………. How long it would take them to 9………… purchase and make available suitable stock, he said . furthermore, this is quiet time of year for this business sector, a sector that is not 10………….. weel overall. Closing down sales would now take place to 11………….. as much money as possible for creditors, he adde. We will aim to sell individual or groups of stores, the company name and its successful website.

The gadget shop was placed in administration after debts climbed to $3m and sales 12……………over chirstmas. The executive chairman, chris Gorman, the Scottish entrepreneur Tom Hunter, and the chief executive and founder, Jonathan Elvidge, who held a combined share holding of 60%, were keen on 13………….  Of the chaim.

Established in 1991, the gadget shop was finding it difficult to 14………… against department stores and toy shops offering similar product at a time when consumers are 15………… their belts.

1.    A. making                    B. placing                    C. putting                     D. getting

2.    A. work                        B. job                           C. employment           D. occupation

3.    A. broke                      B. failed                       C. bankrupt                 D. folded

4.    A. annoyed                  B. concerned              C. critical                     D. upset

5.    A. supply                     B. offer                                    C. provision                 D. loan

6.    A. appear                    B. materialism             C. arise                        D. form

7.    A. spoke                      B. agreed                    C. called                      D. informed

8.    A. wok                         B. know                       C. deduce                   D. estimate

9.    A. encounter               B. source                     C. identify                    D. attract

10.  A. working                   B. acting                      C. achieving                D.performing

11.  A. regain                      B. renew                      C. retract                     D. recoup

12.  A. lowered                   B. slumped                  C. reduced                  D. cut

13.  A. Disposting               B. selling                      C. auctioning               D. parting

14.  A. rival                         B. struggle                   C. combat                   D. compete

15.  A. Attaching                B. closing                    C. tightening                D. fastening

Answer key

1.       Being; having; presenting

2.       Bringing

3.       Speaking

4.       To put

5.       Having

6.       To start

7.       To back;losing

8.       To see

9.       To make

10.   To reduce

11.   To be

12.   To invest

13.   Surviving

14.   To break

1.       Holding – to hold

2.       √

3.       Visiting – to visit

4.       √

5.       Knowing – to know

6.       Phoning – to phone

7.       To buy – buying

8.       Giving – to give

9.       √

10.   √

11.   √

Reading

1.       C

2.       A

3.       C

4.       B

5.       A

6.       B

7.       A

8.       D

9.       B

10.   D

11.   D

12.   B

13.   A

14.   D

15.   C

 Souce : Brook-Hart G.-Business Benchmark Advanced Personal SB