Linking words

Choose the appropriate linkword:

I)
1) I didn't have enough money to pay for my lunch, so I had to do the washing up
2) As I didn't have enough money to pay for my lunch, I had to do the washing up.
3) I knew I had to pay the bill or do the washing-up.
4) It doesn't seem likely that he will come.
5) Don't come unless. you are asked to.
6) If you change your mind, give me a ring before 3pm.
7) Although it was cold outside, he went out without his overcoat.
8) He failed his exam because he didn't work enough.
9) The dog bit the postman when he dropped the letter into the mailbox.
10) I won't leave this room until my work is finished.
11) Since you ask me, my answer will be clear : No, I won't do it.
12)Though it didn't take long to reach the hospital, he died before they got there.
13) As soon as I have finished this task, I'll go out for a drink.
14) In case you don't know, she is already married.
15)I bought an anti-virus program in order to protect my data.
16) After I had finished typing the letter, I realized I had typed the wrong one.
17) "I think, therefore I am", as Descartes said.
18) Whether you agree or not, I'll go to the States next year.
19)Either you do your work properly, or you won't be allowed to go to the movies tonight.

II)

1	... they are very good friends, they don't really understand each other.
	:)		Although
			As
			When
			Since
2	The economic situation is ... I don't think it is a good idea to invest in luxury products.
			so as
			so that
			such as
	:)		such that
3	Just ... the boss got so angry with his secretary, I do not know.
			because
	:)		why
			as
			that
4	The sales team has been working hard ... the beginning of the year.
			on
			while
	:)		since
			meanwhile
5	Let me speak the truth ... I see it.
			that
			such
	:)		as
			which
6	Better active today ... radioactive tomorrow.
	:)		than
			that
			as
			like
7	You can start working ... you like.
			while
			whenever
			even if
			although
8	The economic situation is ... nobody knows what to do.
			so that
			such as
			so as
			such that
9	Everybody wonders ... the company is going to close down or dismiss some of the staff.
			if ever
			when
			while
			whether
10	"I'm a poor lonesome cowboy", ... Lucky Luke used to say.
			that
			as
			what
			which
11	I felt guilty ... I had done something wrong.
			even as
			such as
			as
	:)		as if
12	... asking for a wage increase, I wouldn't even think of it.
			As much as
	:)		As for
			As it is
			As
13	He was ... shy ... to refuse all invitations.
			so ... that
			such ... that
			such ... as
			so ... as
14	The assistant finished the work by friday ... agreed.
			as well as
			as
			such as
			as much
15	Has he answered yet ? Not ... I know of.
			which
			still
	:)		that
			yet
16	She writes this way ... to shock the reader
	:)		so as
			for
			such as
			according
17	Hardly had I started working ... the phone rang.
			while
	:)		when
			that
			as
18	Much ... I'd like to go to the movies, I have to stay at home to finish this work.
			because
			although
			as
			that
19	It wasn't very easy to judge ... the man meant what he said.
			which
			whether
			what
			who
20	Do you mind ... I open the window ?
			what
			that
			if
			whether

Fill in blanks with the appropiate word:

Fill in the gaps with the appropriate linkwords then check your work

2.1. unlike his father who is a teacher, he wants to become a doctor. 2.2. instead of waiting for help, you should try and do it by yourself. 2.3. We studied a lot of documents such as articles, pictures and diagrams. 2.4. I met some Americans, some Italians, some Spanish, not to mention some British. 2.5. due to the difficulties of the moment, we have to give up this project. 2.6. You will first send a fax, then sort the mail, at last type two letters. 2.7. unlike previous economic crisis, this is not a real world-wide recession. 2.8. This firm can do the job for $1000 while its competitors charge at least $1500. 2.9. High technology is evolving quickly, so that maintenance can't follow. 2.10. At weekends, most women go shopping while their husbands watch soccer on TV.

Fill in the gaps with the appropriate linkwords then check your work.

5.1. He works hard in order to become a computer analyst. 5.2. The new assistant is crazy about chatting on the Net but she hates typing the mail. 5.3. It's a good idea to take a few notes. otherwise, you will forget everything you heard. 5.4. I'm not very keen on thrillers. however, the last one I read was quite interesting. 5.5. You won't get the job unless you make a good impression. 5.6. They have lots of money. yet, they don't look very happy. 5.7. even if you hurry up now, you'll be late for the meeting, . 5.8. The chief accountant will be here in half an hour, that is at 6.30. 5.9. A lot of businessmen go abroad in order to find new business opportunities. 5.10. as far as i am concerned, I can't see any reason why you should not ask him.

Unit 3: Business (lecture)

The text is about brand, it gives the definition of brand and information about its importance, maintaining and managing. Brand is guarantee of constant quality, customers know what they can expect. But not only, it is also the characteristic of the company and working conditions in it.
The most important is to provide the same quality, advertisement, packing way and a content of products can be changed but not the main key features, some kind of core of it. Maintaining brand is complicated, the producer should do some market researches and know the changing expectations of client. It also should have good positioning - it means it should have given place at the market. To do this producers create some famous, easy to remember sentences. It can not be changed because in otherwise the contact with customer can be break down. Also very important are exploring technological changes - producer should be one step ahead the rest.

VOCABULARY:
to some - dla niektorych
a guarantee of consistent quality - gwarancja stalej jakosci
recognizable - rozpoznawalna
pricless - bezcenny
consistently - stale
reassurance - zapewnienie
to place great emphasis - klasc duzy nacisk
stay one step ahead of competitors - byc krok do przodu przed innymi
strive - dazyc do czegos
improvement - ulepszenie
transparency - przejrzystosc
exceed sb expectation - wyprzecac/przewyzszac czyjes oczekiwania
meet sb expectation - spelniac czyjes oczekiwania
stand out from the crowd - wyrozniac sie z tlumu
striving for innovations and improvements
to be developed by - byc rozwijanym przez cos
indenifying consumer need - identyfikacja potrzeb konsumenta
achieve a good reputation - osiagnac dobra reputacje
receive recognition - osiagnac rozpoznawalanosc
realise - zdawac sobie sprawe
consumer market research - badania rynku
vital/ to be vital - wazny
constantly evolving - caly czas ewoluja/zmieniaja sie
food can be processed by - jedzenie moze byc przetwarzane za pomoca
ease of opening - latwosc w otwieraniu
affordabillity - dostepnosc/czy ktos moze sobie pozwolic czy nie
cost-effective - ekonomiczny
ensure - upewnic sie
positioning - ustalanie miejsca na rynku
tangible -korzystny
to be urged to - byc ponaglanym
can with easy-open ends - puszka latwootwieralna
deteriorate - pogarszac sie
become inferior - stac sie gorszym
break faith with - zawiesc kogos

Worksheets:

II
1) Why are brand names important?
It make product unique and recognizable.
2) Name three different sources of brand names.
Name of inventor, some inventor's favorite thing, some interesting word
3) Do you think that brand are important? Why?
In my opinion brands are important becouse they are guarantee of the constant quality of the product and thanks to this choosing from wide range of products is easier for customer.
4) Do ou have your favourite brand? What is it and why do you like it?
I have lots of my favourite brand almost for every thing what I buy. It can be the name of brand producing clothes, cosmetics, food, cars and electrical divices. I like them because I can expect the quality which I know and style which I like.

III
Nivea - from Latin means snow-white
Chanel no 5 - fifth perfumes made by the same company
Nike - named after the greek Goddess of Victory
Toyota - originally a Japanese family name Toyoda, the inventors change one letter to make it easier to pronounce overseas
Reebok - the name after an African Gazelle
Rolls Roys - the family name of two man, one a motor enthusiast and the other an engineering genius