REVISION         UNITS 10-12


1 Underline the correct word in brackets.

1        It’s a long (standing / sitting) problem that still needs fixing.

2        The new model will cut the price (cost / tag) by leaving out the peripherals.

3        Apple is about to re-enter the (niche / mass) market of computers currently controlled by
Microsoft, Dell and others.

4        Steve Jobs isn’t happy with only being the (niche / stake) player of expensive computers.

5        Apple has a problem with its (profit / core) business.

6        If we change our suppliers, we may be able to increase our (profit / share) margins.

7        The locations were (hand / finger)–picked by a former Gap manager.

8        I’m not worried about increasing our market (brand / share). Defending what we have is the
priority.

9        We must maintain our competitive (business / advantage) over others.


2 Which word does not collocate with the underlined word? Delete it.

1 POWER   cut, field, plant

2 grid, nuclear, renewable   energy

3 stock   exchange, market, bank

4 distribution, scale, computer   network

5 oil    field, policy, refinery

6 pollution, petroleum, oil   reserves


3 Complete the sentences with correct prepositions.

1        Let’s go _____ to my next point.

2        We’ve been having trouble _____ this new software.

3        They’ve bought a 51% stake _____ the company.

4        What do you have _____ mind?

5        We just need to take it one step _____ a time.


4 Read the press release below. Each line contains one mistake. Underline the mistake and correct
it.


PRESS RELEASE

 1 We delight to announce a new development for Wantage Supermarkets. This highly

 2 respected and traditional grocers, setted up in 1908, will be offering a home delivery

 3 service as by the beginning of December this year.

 4  Wantage supermarkets intend to combine nearly one hundred year of experience

 5  with modern technology to offer it’s customers online home shopping with

 6  www.wantagesuppermarkets.co.uk The site will include online payment facilities

 7 and offer all the benefits customers currently enjoying at our stores.

 8 The service sees the investment on over fifty trucks to ensure on-time delivery

 9 to our customer’s homes. Home shoppers will also enjoy major discounts and special

10 offers over the christmas period.

11 For full details, we would like inviting you to a press conference on…