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Roverwould contribute an increase o f 71 %, madeup of 200,000 Land Rovers, 150,000 of thenew Rover 75s, 350,000 new mid-size carsand up to 150,000 Minis.His comments coincided with newfigures showing that Land Rover sales rose29% to 71,664 units in ihe first five monthsof the year. But sales at Rover declinedagain as the company phased out its ageing300,600 and 100 models.Last year. Rover’s losses increased toDM 1.87bn as productivity and qualityproblems undermined consumer demand.The strong pound further aggravated thesituation.© Pearson Education Limited 2000PHOTOCOPIABLEtUnit 15 - Lesson m aterial ■Job Protection Laws‘have little effect onunemployment’ROBERT TAYLOR, FT, JUNE 2 5 ,1 9 9 9 .T he report cites ‘worrying evi­ob protection laws arehaving ‘little or no effect on dence’ that job prospects are notoverall unem ploym ent’ in improving in many industri­Western economies, accord­ alised countries.

Although theing to the Organisation forO E C D forecasts a fall o f 0.2%Econom ic Co-operation and in the unemploym ent rate inEurope, it also expects as manyDevelopment.T he O E C D ’s annual employ­ as 35 million people will remainment outlook, published yester­ without work in the W esternday, challenges conventional industrialised world next year.T he O E C D concedes that,wisdom, but it will reassurecountries - such as France and although tighter job protectionGermany - that have tough laws may mean fewer jobless people,restricting employers’ ability to those without work may stayunemployed longer.dismiss workers.T he study accepts, that whileT h e O E C D says there is noclear link’ between employment tough em ployment regulationprotection laws and an expan­ means ‘lower unemployment forsion o f numbers in temporary prime-age men’ (aged 24-50),jobs.

Instead tight regulation this is offset by ‘tentative’ evi­ensures more stable jobs, less dence that it ensures higher job­labour turnover and fewer less rates for young workers,prime-age w om en and olderunemployed.Trade union leaders w ill be workers. But ‘only weak evi­encouraged by the conclusion dence exists that job protectionthat innovative and flexible has a negative effect’ on thoseworking practices are more like­ groups.T he O E C D suggests there isly to be introduced by compa­nies that work closely with ‘no clear evidence’ that practicessuch as team working, job rota­unions.Firms with works councils tion and flatter managementhave ‘a higher rate o f taking ini­ hierarchies lead to the greatertiatives’ than those w ithout use o f contract workers, parttimers or temporary staff. T hecouncils, says the O E C D .T he detailed analysis o f the survey also shows that skilllabour markets o f W estern training o f adult workers inindustrialised countries refutes W estern econom ies is moresome important assumptions extensive for those already inabout em ployment policies o f permanent, long-term em ploy­ment than the unemployed.many Western governments.J© Pearson Education Limited 2000PHOTOCOPIABLE91Diagnostic TestGrammarI (50 points)Read the following conversations carefully.

One wordis missing in each. Write the missing word in the gap.Note that short forms such as isn't, can't etc. areeach one word.Example: How are you today?I’m fiftc, thank you.1 ‘How long has the com pany.............................inbusiness?’ — ‘We opened in 1997.’2 ‘How........... you get to work every morning?’ —‘Well, usually I go by car.’3 ‘Are y o u ............................ on the new project?’— ‘Yes, I am in charge of the budget.’4 ‘He’s ............................. for Brussels on Tuesday.’— ‘Oh, then he’ll be away for the meeting.’5 ‘.............................

you like to visit our offices?’— ‘No, thanks. I don't have the time.’6 ‘He didn’t go to the training course.’ — ‘Well, heshould have as he still........... know how thesystem works.’7 ‘The phone is ringing.’ — ‘Don’t worry. I............................. get it.’8 ‘She’s b e e n ............................. for the companyfor the last four years.’ — ‘I didn’t know she hadbeen here that long.’9 ‘Have y o u ............................given a presentationbefore?’ — ‘No. This is the first time.’10‘If the s a le s ............................

improve soon,we’ll be in trouble.’ — ‘Yes. But I’m sure theywill.’I I ‘Is it OK if I smoke here?' — ‘No, I’m afraid you12 ‘Apparently th e y ............................. us to delivertheir order before next Tuesday.’ — ‘Well, thatwon’t be easy.’13 ‘W hat............................. he been doing for the92last few days?’ — ‘I have no idea.’14 ‘............................. hereally intend to resign nextmonth?’ — ‘Well, that’s what he said.’15 ‘W hat............................. you do if you lost yourjob?’ — ‘I think I could find another one quiteeasily.’16 ‘Do you think w e ............................finish this ontime?’ — ‘No way.’17 ‘How............................. will it take to get there?’— ‘We should be there by twelve.’18 ‘............................

does she report to?’ — ‘Herline manager.’19 ‘............................. departmentdoes he work in?’— ‘Sales.’20 ‘............................ you agree with what shesaid?’ — ‘Yes, I think she was absolutely right.’21 ‘We’re n o t............................. in buying any oftheir products.’ — ‘I know what you mean. Theyreally are too expensive.’22 ‘............................

he joined the company therehave been a lot of changes.’ — ‘Yeah. But not allof them have been improvements.’23 ‘............................ fault was it?’ — ‘Actually itwas mine. I mixed up the addresses.’24 ‘Of the two options............................... one doyou prefer?’ — ‘I think the first one is the best.’25 ‘............................

the situation has improved,there are still some problems.’ — ‘I’m sure we’llbe able to sort them out in no time.’26 ‘............................ of all we should prepare aplan of action.’ — ‘Right. Then we can decidewhat skills we need.’27 ‘Orders for the month are down and as a............................we have had to slow downproduction.’ — ‘But I’m sure things will pick upsoon.’© Pearson Education Limited 2000PHOTOCOPIABLEDiagnostic Test ■28 The company specialises in measurementsystems................................produces machinesfor all types of testing.’ — ‘They provide thesoftware, too.’41 ‘Fortunately, orders.............................

across theboard last month.’ — ‘Yes. But it wasn’t by verymuch, was it?’42 ‘The docum ents............................. filed29 ‘Before............................. the contract youshould get it checked by a lawyer.’ — ‘We’vealready arranged for someone to have a look atit.’alphabetically.’ — ‘I know that but in whichfolder are they kept?’43 ‘............................ results of the survey will bepublished next week.’ — ‘Oh, I can’t wait to see30 ‘............................ much would it cost us to renta new machine?’ — ‘It could work out at undertwo thousand pounds a year.’them.’44 ‘How long have you known about this?’ — ‘I firstheard about it two w eeks............................

’31 ‘Can we meet next Monday?’ — ‘No. I’m afraid I..............................be around then.’32 ‘Six thousand dollars is f a r ............................expensive for us.’ — ‘Well, couldn’t we ask themfor a discount?’45 ‘If they hadn’t wasted so much time, they would............................. finished by now.’ — ‘Well, it’seasy to say that.’46 ‘Haven't you finished reading that report............................

?’ — ‘No, I’m afraid I haven’t33 ‘Our products are a s ............................. as anythat you can find on the market.’ — ‘I would saythey’re actually better than most.’34 ‘Did they say how long it would take?’ — ‘Yes.It’s going to be much longer............................we expected.’even opened it.’47 ‘H e ............................. has experience of workingin Africa.’ — ‘I know, that’s why we’re giving himthe job.’48 ‘In some cases we are prepared to makeexceptions.’ — ‘.............................

as?’35 ‘A re............................. companies working in the49 The new brochure really is very poor.’ — ‘Yes.same sector?’ — ‘Yes, but one is moreIt’s definitely t h e ............................ one we’veexperienced than the other.’produced so far.’36 ‘W hat............................. happen if we cancelledour order?’ — ‘Well, you’d lose your deposit.’50 ‘Have you seen their rep recently?’ — ‘Yeah.

Hewas h e re ............................. week.'37 ‘They showed us several different designs.’ — ‘Ireally liked t h e ............................. that had thegreen logo on it.’38 ‘How............................. do you check your e-mail?’ — ‘I usually look at it first thing in themorning.’39 ‘Which of the candidates did you prefer?’ — ‘Totell you truth, I didn’t like............................. ofthem.’40 ‘............................. extraclause has been addedto the contract.’ — ‘Oh really? What does itsay?’© Pearson Education Limited 2000PHOTOCOPIABLE93■ Diagnostic TestVocabulary(30 points)One word is missing from each of the followingsentences.

Write the missing word in the gap.Compounds count as one word. The first letter isgiven to help you.21 People who buy shares in a company are calleds ..............................2 Companies protect the copyright of theirproducts and ideas through p..............................3 A company owned by another company is as ..............................4 When applying for a job you send a CV and aletter of a ..............................5 Companies which specialise in recruitment arecalled h..............................6 People who apply for jobs are referred to asa ..............................7 A choice of products may also be called ar............................. of products.8 Shops and stores are also referred to as retailо.............................9 Large food retailers in out-of-town locations areknown as s ..............................10 When a company sells the right to operate abusiness using its established system or formatto another one this is called a f............................11 A booking may also be called ar..............................15 Banks have many offices or b ............................in different areas or towns.16 M.............................

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