C Practice. 1. Here is an interview between a journalist and a Finance Minister

1. Here is an interview between a journalist and a Finance Minister. Complete the newspaper report which follows by adding an appropriate verb.

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J: Has the policy of the government changed?

M: No, we are working towards increasing the quality of services and making the economy strong.

J: What do you predict as a level of inflation over the next 12 months?

M: Inflation will continue at present levels – about 2.5 per cent.

J: Are you confident that economic growth will remain strong?

M: Economic growth is now at 2 per cent and should rise to 4 per cent over the coming year.

_________________ if the policy of the government ________, the Minister ____________ the government __________ towards increasing the quality of services and making the economy strong. He ___________ that inflation ________ at present levels – around 2.5 per cent – and economic growth, now at 2 per cent, _______ to 4 per cent.

2. Here is an extract from a telephone conversation between a fashion designer, Marianne, and a clothes manufacturer, Juan.

Marianne:	Did you get the photographs I sent?
Juan:	Yes they were really good. I liked them a lot. Now – when are you coming to Milan?
Marianne:	Soon, next month maybe, I'll come at the end of the month.
Juan:	And will you bring the new designs?
Marianne:	Of course! Not only the designs, I'll bring the clothes. They're already made and you can see them whenever you like.
Juan:	I know Rina wants to see them. I'll tell her you're coming next month.
Marianne:	Fine. Oh, by the way, Rina still owes me some money, you know. I think she has probably forgotten. She said the money would be in my bank last Tuesday and it hasn't arrived yet.
Juan:	Okay, I'll tell her. That's all, isn't it?
Marianne:	Yeah, I think so. Can you ask Rina to call me? I'll be in all day Friday.
Juan:	Okay, I'll tell her. Bye for now.

Write a brief letter to Rina telling her the details of this conversation. Use the above as an outline.

Dear Rina

I spoke to Marianne yesterday. I told her _____ the photographs. She said _____ to Milan at the end of next month. She also said _____ the designs and the finished clothes. She _____ me to remind you that ____ She said you _____ the money _____ in her bank last Tuesday but _____ arrived.

Finally, she _____ if you _____ call her. She said _____ Friday.

Ciao

Juan

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