number of complaints was harming our image, so we . . . . . . . . . . . .' (decided / had
decided) to recall the shampoo.
Task 4. Writing
How can a person get a job satisfaction?
Write your own opinion (150-200 words)
Task 5. Presentation
Make a presentation (8-12 slides) on the topic: “Merger and acquisition”
SELF STUDY 14
Task 1. Vocabulary
Exercise 1. Match the direct phrases (1-5) to the more diplomatic versions (a-
e).
1 We must talk about price first.
a) Your price seems rather high.
2 There's no way we can give you any credit.
b) Unfortunately, I can't lower
my price.
3 I want a discount.
c) Could you possibly give me a
discount?
4 I won't lower my price.
d) I'm afraid we can't give you
any credit.
5 Your price is far too high.
e) I think we should talk about
price first.
