9.

Brief, briefly

1. His report contained but a brief review of the events that took place over the period of three months.

2. In his letter he briefly informed us of his leaving for Far East.

3. Listening to the reports the engineers made brief notes of the possibilities which the application of the material opened up.

Accept, acceptable, acceptability

1. He said he would accept the invitation.

2. The acceptable date for the conference was found.

3. The acceptability of the offer was the main topic of the discussion

Created, creation, creative

1. The basis of our heavy industry was created during the first five-year plans.

2. The book is said to be the creation of genius.

3. Creative power of people is the basis of progress.

Limited, limit, limiting

1. The available funds of money were limited.

2. Nobody can travel faster than light, this limit cannot be overcome.

3. These are the factors limiting our progress.

10.

– Good morning, sir!

– Good morning! Sit down, please.

– Thank you.

– What do you know about our company? Have you got any questions for me?

– I guess that this is a very promising company, so I would like to you to inform me, what are you going to concentrate your efforts in the nest few years on?

– We plan to expand our activities with England. We ordered new equipment and are going to run training programs here.

– We need a team of creative people to make our company competitive in the world market.

– What will my responsibilities and obligations be during the first year?

– First of all, you will be responsible for our contracts with English partners; you will negotiate with them and buy equipment. Your job will involve much traveling. By the way, there is likely to be a trade fair in London soon, which I hope you will be able to go to.

– I see.

– So, tell me what are your three main strengths?

– I believe they are reliability, loyalty, and energy.

– Ok, do you work well under pressure?

– Yes. I am used to working under pressure.

– Are you a leader, an entrepreneur by nature?

– Yes, I think so.

– All right. Now I am ready to offer you a job with us. I think you’ll start on 450$, and if you do well, we will review it after three months. The hours are from nine to five thirty, with an hour for lunch and a fortnight’s holiday. Does that suit you? Any questions?

– Ok, when do you want me to start?

– In a week, if possible.

– I am afraid I can start working only on the first September.

– No problem. We’ll seeing you on the first then?

– Yes, certainly. Thank you very much. Good bye!

– Good bye!

11.

a) - Ann, what bank have you chosen to open a deposition account?

- I deposit my money only in the Sberbank.

- Why? After all, the interest rates there are not as high as commercial banks offer.

- But at the same time, Sberbank is the most reliable bank in Russia. You are right that the interest rates there are lower than in other banks, but it is safe to keep here the money. And I am not afraid to lose my savings.

b) – Hi, I wanted to buy Euro to go to Europe, but the rate of exchange has greatly increased. Should I perhaps wait a little till it drops?

- I am not sure. Actually I don’t know. I guess the rate of exchange will keep growing at least a week or more. That’s the point of Central Bank.

- But what does it mean?

- I won’t explain all that stuff in detail because it is too complicated. But while setting the rates of exchanges the Central Bank influences the supply and demand on the exchange market I hope for our welfare and at the same time...

- Ok, let’s stop here. I am afraid it’s beyond my mind! Tomorrow I am going to buy euros.

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