B Word search
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 540.
A Definitions
Vocabulary tasks
D Understanding meanings
1. Choose the best explanation of the sentence “there is not a discussion or a decision that does not have an international dimension” (line 11)?
a. international issues are not often discussed when companies take decisions
b. international issues must always be considered when taking a business decision
2. Choose the best explanation of the phrase “mere technicians” (line 18) as it is used in the text?
a. people who have some technical skills but no management skills
b. people who are excellent engineers
| 1. stamina 2. mental agility 3. detachment 4. tact 5. perseverance | a. ability to think quickly and intelligently b. physical or mental strength to continue doing something c. ability to be polite and careful in what you say and do d. determination to keep trying to do something difficult e. not becoming involved in things emotionally |
Find a word or phrase in the text that has a similar meaning.
1. behaviour which prevents things from working normally (para 3)
…disruptive behaviour…
2. managers who are ambitious (para 8)
s………………… - o………………… m…………………
3. clear directions that people can follow to move up in a company (para 8)
c………………… p…………………
4. push a manager's career into a dead end (para 9)
s………………… - t…………………
5. when interest is becoming less and less (para 9)
d………………… i…………………
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