A. Figure out expressions the following definitions refer to:

1. money that is paid by a government or an organization to reduce the costs of services or of
producing goods so that their prices can be kept low

2. to sell a business or an industry so that it is no longer owned and controlled by the government

3. services provided for the public, for example an electricity, water or gas supply

4. a list of fixed prices that are charged by a company for a particular service, or by a hotel or
restaurant for rooms, meals, etc




B. Complete the sentences with correct forms of the following verbs; some verbs are not used:
INTIMIDATE, COMMISSION, DRIVE, MAINTAIN, OWN, OWE, RECOUP, WITHDRAW, EMERGE, FOSTER, EXCEED,
RELIEVE

1. The company could take seven years __________ its investment.

2. The survey on consumer taste __________ by local stores.

3. Lower energy prices will __________ the pressure on household finances.

4. While demand __________ supply, prices will continue to rise.

5. Pfizer__________ the exclusive right to market the drug within the US.




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

1. We need to improve the __________ of the board to shareholders. (ACCOUNT)

2.  __________ of industrial waste is a serious problem.  (DISPOSE)

3.  We __________ agreed to go with her. (RELUCTANCE)

4. The merger has now passed __________ hurdles. (REGULATE)

5.  Buying new furniture may prove too __________ . (COST)




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

1. After graduating she opted ____ a career in music.

2. Banks may ask for an insurance policy to be taken ____.

3.  Cleaning and laundry services have been put ____  ____ competitive tender.

4. They have begun to charge ____ access ____ their website.

5. Could you include the special delivery conditions ____ no additional cost?