1. I'll ask my bank manager for advice/ adviseabout investment.
2. He first spoke briefly/shortlyabout the agenda for the day.
3. She hopes to get a chair/seaton the board.
4. We check/controleach new consignment very carefully.
5. I enclosed a complements/complimentsslip with the catalogue.
6. Do these cars confirm/conformto the new safety regulations?
7. You shouldn't read confident/confidentialdocuments!
8. Normally, she's a very conscientious/consciousworker.
9. The unions criticised the government's economic/economicalpolicy.
10. If you pay too much tax you get a discount/rebate.
| 1. | advice |
| 2. | briefly |
| 3. | seat |
| 4. | check |
| 5. | complements |
| 6. | conform |
| 7. | confidential |
| 8. | conscientious |
| 9. | economical |
| 10. | rebate |
1.9. (7 x 2 points) Complete each sentence with the correct form of 'TAKE' and a word from the list below. Use each word once only. Translate the sentences into Russian.
| call consideration home | out on | off steps |
1. You should take out an additional policy covering you against accidental damage.
2. We had to take off extra staff during the holiday season.
3. When all the transport costs have been take into consideration, we have in fact made a loss.
4. Sales really take out after the product had been mentioned on television.
5. A good sales rep can take home over £500 a week.
6. If my phone rings, could you take the call for me?
7. We must take steps to see that we don't lose our market share as a result of this increased competition.