A.. Complete the sentences with correct forms of the following verbs; some verbs are not used:
STEER, ENHANCE, GRAB, SUSTAIN, SEEK, CONTEND, SPRAWL, REVEAL, REWARD, REKINDLE


 1. The law must ______ to protect the democratic rights of citizens.
 2. I would ______ that the minister’s thinking is flawed on this point.
 3. This is an opportunity ______the reputation of the company.
 4. Andy Kirk became CEO in 2005 and ______ the company through a difficult period.
 5. The market ______ creativity and innovation.




 B.  Complete each sentence with a word made from the word given in brackets.


1. The company’s growth rate is not ______. (SUSTAIN)

2. The information was ______ recorded and analysed. (SYSTEM)

3. There were _______ scenes of violence in the city’s main square. (PRECEDENT)

4. He insists on regular attendance and ______. (PUNCTUAL)

5. The forecast showed lower levels of ______. (PROFIT)


 C. Fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition or adverbial, if necessary:

1. The new model will allow them to tap ____ a far larger market.

2. Rising oil prices are a potential drag ___ growth.

3. The average company sets a public target of revenue growth ____ twice its industry’s rate.

4. The company is renowned ____ its ability to offer the best possible quality to its customers.

5. The company is making a big bet ____e-commerce.


D.. Complete the sentence with one of the following phrases; translate the selected phrase into
Czech. GO AWRY, BUSINESS BLUNDER, ADD INSULT TO INJURY, MARKET FOLLOWER, MARGINAL, MAMMOTH LOSS,
SPENDING SPREE, INTERNET BUBBLE, DEFENCE CONTRACTOR


1. The company reported _______ of SFr3 billion and declared bankruptcy.

2. They went out of business when the _______ burst.

3. The company plans for increasing market share _______.

4. There has been a _______  improvement in retail sales.

5. In less than a decade the group moved from a position of (a) _______ to market leader.