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Language focus. 1. Complete the sentences with appropriate words choosing from those given in brackets.

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1. Complete the sentences with appropriate words choosing from those given in brackets.

1. That three hour lecture yesterday was really …! (tired/tiring)
2. It is … to read of such crimes. (shocked/shocking)

3. We were deeply … to hear of the failure of his business. (shocked/shocking)

4. I like … tasks. (challenged/challenging)

5. This decision of the company management is likely to be …. (challenged/ challenging)

6. I was … by a new security guard who didn’t recognize me. (challenged/ challenging)

7. This idea for starting a business doesn’t seem very …. (excited/ exciting)

8. My trip to Paris has been cancelled. I’m really …. (disappointed/disappointing)

9. I’m very … in this subject. I find it fascinating. (interested/interesting)

10. – I heard some very … news. I’m going to lose my job. I feel terrible.

– Cheer up. Don’t feel so …. There are plenty of other jobs. (depressing/

depressed)

11. Her presentation was good but a little … for people who were new to the subject. (confused/confusing)

12. I doubt that this business can be …. (rewarded/ rewarding)

13. Her success story is an … example to her followers. (inspired/inspiring)

 

2. Complete the sentences by putting the verbs in brackets into the present simple or present continuous.

1. We … about going public next year. (think)

2. I … with Andrew’s clients while he’s on holiday. (deal)

3. He … a small corner shop in Manchester. (own)

4. The new equipment … a fortune, we can hardly afford purchasing it right now. (cost)

5. – How long … your visitors …? (stay)

– Oh, I’m sorry, I … (not/know). We really need to speak to Helen, she generally … with visits. (deal)

6. We … a big risk if we go ahead with the project. (take)

7. This building … too old, we need to find better premises. (get)

8. I … to Minsk next week – I can call in to your office. (come)

9. My name is Andrey Matusevich and I … from Minsk, Belarus. (come)

10. This photocopier … (always/break down).

11. We … the sales to go up the next quarter. (expect)

12. I … an important call from my Moscow partner. (expect)

13. The number of franchises … all over the world due to the obvious advantages of this form of business. (grow)

14. This product … as well as we hoped. (not/sell)

 

3. Helen is starting her own business. Look at the extract from her planning schedule and then complete her letter to a business advice service.

Choose either the present perfect passive (has/have been done), present continuous passive (is/are being done) or a modal passive form (eg: should be done).

Contact bank to arrange loan Find office space Equipment needed? Order if necessary. Print business cards, stationery Decorate office, order furniture, etc. Place advertisements in local press. Review staffing needs for Christmas period   Ö Ö In progress In progress Finish end of month Ö November

 

Dear Sir or Madam

 

I am writing to arrange an interview with one of your business advisers to discuss my business start-up. I've analyzed the market very carefully and I believe that I have a good business plan. I can give you a few details of my progress so far.

 

I've had several meetings with my bank, and a loan (1) has been arranged (arrange). I've found some office space in a good location, although some work (2) …………. (will/need) there before I can move in. I've reviewed my equipment needs and in fact some specialized items (3) ……….. (order) at the moment. My business cards (4) ………… (print) and will be ready in a week or so. This week I'm busy decorating the office, and I (5) ………… (should/finish) by the end of the month.

 

I know that soon I'll have to advertise in the local press, and perhaps you could advise me on the matter. Finally, I'd like some help planning my staffing needs – extra staff (6) …………. (might/need) over the Christmas period.

 

Yours faithfully

 


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