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Assignment 10. Combine an adjective from the list on the left with a preposition from the list on the right to complete each sentence. You must use each adjective once only, but each preposition can be used more than once.

Assignment 9. Complete each sentence, in which the passive is used, by using the correct form of one of the following verbs. Use each verb once only.

build, make, overcome, say, sell, spend, take over, win

1. More than 6 million tins of beans … … every week.

2. They … … by an American company last year.

3. No attempt … to explain the inconsistency in the figures.

4. Kent Industries … … to be thinking of expanding overseas.

5. Once initial problems … … … the re-organization went like clock work.

6. Their new factory … … … on the outskirts of the town next year.

7. The contract … … in the face of strong competition.

8. Over 3 million dollars … … on advertising last year.

1) I'm not … … any regulations that should prevent us from exporting to those countries.

2) We need somebody who is … … understanding German.

3) That's an interesting point but it isn't really … … our discussion.

4) It took me some time to become … … using the new system.

5) They will only sign if the terms are fully … … them.

6) It is risky to be … … only one supplier.

7) He was so … … his firm's achievements that he talked about them to everyone he met.

8) This company is … … the high quality of its products.

1) Do you know a business firm where the personal attention of the owner is important to the firm's success?

2) Do you think that small firms can keep competent employees? How?

3) Which two rewards of success would you place first if you had your own small business?

4) Would you include your preownership experience in your list of requirements for successful management?

5) Your impressions of the chief disadvantages of small firms. How can these disadvantages be overcome?

UNIT 3. A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN