Business/09

• English
• Special Education

MORE FORMAL:

-I'm very concerned about the problems at the plant. I'm afraid Smith just isn't up to the job anymore.

-I think your concern is justified. But things may not be as bad as they seem.

Worry, concern and reassurance

FORMAL:

-What will happen if we don't meet our quota? That's bothering me...

-Don't worry George. Everything will work out somehow.

INFORMAL:

-You look worried Tim. What's bothering you?

-I'm really nervous about my job interview tomorrow.

-Just relax,  you don't have a thing to worry about.

Presentation

Choose the correct answer!

We __________ (= offer) a discount of 10% on orders of 1,000 or more.

1. prove
2. prevail
3. provide
4. send

We __________ that the merchandise will be delivered in 2 business days. =
We promise that you will receive the merchandise in 2 business days.

1. warrantee
2. guarantee
3. prove
4. warrant

If you require more information, please don't ___________ to contact me.

1. stop
2. hesitate
3. cut off
4. cut short

____________ to contact me if you have any other questions.

1. Feel free
2. Feel freedom
3. Be free
4. Free yourself

I'm writing to let you know that the meeting has been _________ to 4:00
PM. ( = The start of the meeting has been delayed until 4:00 PM.)

1. pushed forward
2. pushed aside
3. pushed back
4. pushed off

Let me go over some of the recent ________. ( = some of the things that have happened recently)

1. developments
2. devaluations
3. diagrams
4. diagnosis

I'm not _________ to provide that information. = I can't provide that information
(usually because of legal reasons).

1. at will
2. at liberty
3. at ease
4. at all

I look ________ to your response. = I'll be awaiting your response.

1. ahead
2. in the future
3. backward
4. forward

I would appreciate your help in this __________.

1. idea
2. matter
3. email
4. issues

Hopefully we'll be able to __________ ( = clear up/come to a decision
about) this issue in the upcoming week.

1. reciprocate
2. resize
3. appear
4. resolve

1. What do you like best about your job?
2. What do you like least?
3. How long have you had your current job?
4. What skills do you need to be good at your job?
5. Do you prefer to work in a team or independently? Why?
6. What are your main responsibilities?
7. Do you find it easy to motivate yourself?
8. What kind of communication problems do people face in an office?

Goodbye!