Secretaries in Hong Kong work hard. They work a 12-hour day, and are expected to work five and a half days __(1)__ week. They need good qualifications, and __(2)__ be able to speak and read English __(3)__ well as Cantonese or Mandarin. Most of __(4)__ are university graduates, so working as a secretary is __(5)__ as a 'fill in' job __(6)__ they can find something better.
Most __(7)__ between £17,000 and £22,000 pa, and get__(8)__ more than eleven days' annual holiday. You really have to work hard __(9)__ your money in Hong Kong! And it is very expensive to live there. Employers provide medical insurance, but it only covers __(10)__ to 50% of the costs. A very small apartment can __(11)__ £2,000 per month rent. Cars are expensive, and petrol is so dear that __(12)__ very well-paid people use public transport.
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1.3. (4 x 1 point) Are the following sentences right or wrong? If wrong, correct them.
1. If we increase productivity, we will remain profitable.
2. Provided we will remain profitable, we can invest in our plant.
3. Unless we invest in the plant, our competitors will overtake us.
4. If we would ask for a bank loan tomorrow, I'm sure we would get it.