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The following verbs related to competition all appear in the article.




 

crush match exceed regain dominate overtake rival

 

Which of the words in the box suggest the idea of:

1. being in a strong position? (2 verbs)

2. equality? (2 verbs)

3. moving in front of?

4. recovery?

5. doing better than?

 

Select the best alternative in each example below.

1. Our sales results (rivalled / exceeded) all our expectations.

2. After buying their largest competitor they totally (dominated / exceeded) the market.

3. Our factory (rivals / regains) many of our competitors.

4. After only three years, US sales (crushed / overtook) sales in Europe.

5. Following the bankruptcy of our main competitor we (overtook / regained) our position as market leader.

6. They can (match / dominate) us on price but not on quality.

7. We are going to (regain / crush) the competition with our new handset.

 

 

Translate the following sentences from Russian into English.

1. 1983 Nike Adidas, .

2. Nike , Adidas .

3. Samsung , .

4. Nokia , .

5. Nokia , .. Motorola, .

6. , Nokia .

7. Samsung , : .

8. , Samsung Nokia, .

9. Nike , .

10. Sony Toyota , , .

 

 

Grammar

Passive Voice

    About 80 per cent of their portfolio is invested. 80% . The company is not required to report to parliament. . Is the company prepared to take all the risks? ?
  The talks were held on April 2. 2 . Fortunately the worst fears were not realized. , . Were all the questions discussed yesterday? ?
  The wholesalers will be informed in due time. . Their legal advisers will not be invited. . When will the calculations be made? ?
  This tax has been levied recently. . These targets have not been achieved. . Have all the necessary documents been submitted? ?

 

Read and translate the sentences.

1. The system is complicated by the involvement of three different ministries-finance, transportation and trade.

2. It was reported that some members of the group were dissatisfied with the format of the reports.

3. The growth in the countrys will be measured by the growth in its trade surplus.

4. Much of its portfolio has been built up by buying minority stakes and then seeking full control later.

 

Translate into English.

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Role-play

 

Work in groups of four. You are going to attend a meeting of similar networking organisation. Each person chooses one of four companies:

 

 

Company #1 Name: Silent Systems Product: cabinets for services/audio/technical equipment Information for your networking colleagues: Cabinets reduce the noise and keep equipment cool. They can be positioned in the office, avoiding the need for a purpose-built computer room. We provide demonstrations, customized units and value for money. Recent clients include government agencies and several multinationals. Current activities:breaking into the US market.
Company #2 Name:Languages Today Product: translation, interpreting and proofreading service Information for your networking colleagues: 150 languages can be translated and interpreted at this agency by linguists around the world. Specialist/ technical subjects can also be translated. Current activities: setting up a database of clients and translators, producing specialist glossaries for key clients
Company #3 Name: Sitemagic.com Product: all-in-one website design for small- and medium-sized businesses Information for your networking colleagues: Provide a website, domain,email at very reasonable price. We can start your website after one phone call. Current activities: expanding to fifteen staff and moving to new premises; offering websites in other languages.
Company #4 Name: Reisinger & Taylor Product:independent corporate caterer Information for your networking colleagues:Provide catering for offices, schools, and colleges USP = fresh ingredients. We offer value for money and a large distribution network. No company is too small. Current activities: expansion into more regions, new events catering service, special banquet service available

 

1. Read your information. Prepare a 60-second speech to give at meeting. Make sure that

you give general facts about your company

speak briefly about current activities

say what you hope to gain from being a member of the networking organisation.

2. Have a networking meeting. Listen to each other's speeches and decide which company it would be useful to forge a business relationship with.

 


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