Complete these sentences using the correct form of one of the words above. Make your own sentences to show that you understand the difference in their meaning.
1. She … some American history in high school. 2. I just … that the payment is due tomorrow. 3. He is … how to use a computer. 4. We … about the accident from my friend. 5. She lost so much money in the stock market that she … a lesson. 6. Please … when they will discuss the terms of the merger. 7. When did you … about the acquisition of their companies? 8. We were glad … this good news. 9. We have not yet … whether he got the profit. 10. Please … how to get there. 11. Most of these business stories are true and we can … a lot from them. 12. I am returning the machine so you can … what is wrong with it.
Exercises in Comprehension
Ex.1. Answer the following questions: 1. What can we often witness in the world of business? 2. Why do companies join with or buy other companies? 3. What happens when companies combine? 4. What do we mean by “making an acquisition”? 5. What types of takeover exist in business? 6. What is a hostile (a friendly) takeover? 7. What do you have to do when you want to buy a company? 8. What is a buyout? 9. Why do businessmen restruct their business?
Ex.2. What is the difference between: a hostile takeover – a friendly takeover a buyout – a takeover a merger – an acquisition
Ex.3. Sum up what the text says about: s a merger, s making an acquisition, s two types of takeover, s a buyout.
Grammar Revision
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