Business And Society

Question 1

Vocabulary

Strife (stráif)

Answer 1

Conflicts, Problems

Our economy lies in ruins and our people are embroiled in political strife

Question 2

Vocabulary

On a whim

Answer 2

A sudden or unexpected decision

The investor often get in and out on a whim in order to make profit

Question 3

Vocabulary

Sum up

Answer 3

To resume a presentation or a statement

Question 4

Linking words

Ordering and sequencing

Answer 4

Before, at the same time, then, earlier, simultaneously, next, previously, meanwhile, first of all, in the meantime, afterwards, finally, at the end, lastly

Question 5

Linking words

Making contrast

Answer 5

Although, nevertheless (no entanto), alternatively, even so, on the other hand, by contrast, however

Question 6

Linking words

Indicating cause and effect

Answer 6

As a result, so, consequently, therefore (portanto)

Question 7

Linking words

Indicating a change in topic

Answer 7

Anyhow, by the way, anyway, incidentally

Question 8

Linking words

Correcting a statement that is the opposite of what people excpect

Answer 8

Actually, as it happens, as a matter of fact, in fact

Question 9

Grammar review

In negative sentences or questions, use can’t

Answer 9

It can’t be easy traveling into central London in the morning.

Question 10

Grammar review

When you are making a deduction in a positive sentence, use must before the main verb

Answer 10

A lot of parents must buy computers for their children