Текст книги "Английский язык"

to crack up (informal) to suddenly start laughing at something, often in a situation when you are not supposed to: When he told us to leave the room, we just cracked up, I'm afraid.

to guffaw to laugh very loudly: He guffawed when the papers called him a playboy.

4.21 Text 21

THE WOMEN IN HIS LIFE

After Barbara Taylor Bradford

After Maxim had given the order, Anastasia said, “You’ve been very secretive about your new deal. Can’t you tell me what it is, now that you’ve closed it?”

“Of course I can. I bought a company called the Allandale Group, based here in New York.”

“What is that?” She stared at him blankly. It doesn’t mean a thing to me.”

“The Allandale Group is a company with rather diverse holdings. For example, it owns Marianna Montevecchio, a small cosmetics company, real estate in Manhattan and Long Island, a tool and die company and a large bakery, one that supplies half the stores in the city and suburbs. As I said, it is rather diverse, and that’s its basic problem. I plan to sell off the nonprofitable bits, keep only the divisions that make money.”

“Which ones are they?”

“The real estate division and the cosmetics company. Those are the two I’m going to reorganize. I plan to launch the Montevecchio cosmetics line in England and Europe next years. I know it will do well, the product is superior.” He gave her a little smile, one that was full of confidence. “That’s the art of the takeover, knowing what to sell and what to keep.”

“You like these little takeovers of yours, don’t you?”

He stared at her. “Little. They’re not so little, Peach Melba.”

She threw him a sharp look. “I wish you wouldn’t call me that,” she chastised.

“Why, it’s the perfect name for you. After all, you’re good enough to eat.” Her charming, lopsided smile flashed and he leaned over, kissed her cheek, then went on: “The takeover is the most marvelous invention. It’s such a fabulous shortcut, saves all those years of slowly building a company, and it yields wonderful profits. It’s also very exciting, finding the right company to take over, and then pursuing it.

“I suppose that’s the part you love the most.”

He shook his head. “I admit it’s thrilling, but I like wrestling with the financial problems, and then reshaping the company, being creative, making it into something bigger and better. I’m not a paper chaser, I don’t want to build an empire out of paper. Nor am I an asset stripper. I prefer to keep the companies I’ve bought and run them, once the fat’s been trimmed. Anyway, I –“

Maxim broke off as the waiter placed a bowl of clam chowder in front of each of them.

“And you think that this cosmetics company has a future?”

“Very much so, here as well as in Europe, actually. You see, it’s been mismanaged, and it also needs new packaging, a fresh marketing approach. The product is excellent and –“Maxim stopped abruptly, his attention caught by a small commotion near the entrance to the Oak Room.

4.21.1 Vocabulary notes

shortcut – сокращение

yield a profit – давать, приносить прибыль

asset stripping – принятие во владение обанкротившегося предприятия, с целью его прибыльной продажи

packaging – упаковка, расфасовка, пакетирование

4.21.2 Comments

Peach Melba – a sweet food that consists of half a PEACH with ICE CREAM and RASPBERRY sauce on top

4.21.3 Here is the list of prefixes which are useful in helping you to understand unfamiliar words

Using the table, construct words or phrases to replace the underlined words

1 The BBC tries to avoid pronouncing foreign words incorrectly.

2 Most people say they have to work too hard but are paid too little.

3 He dated his cheque with a date that was later than the real date.

4 She’s still on good terms with the man who used to be her husband.

5 He made so many mistakes in the letter that he had to write it again.

4.21.4 Fill in the gaps with the following prepositions: off, down, over

1 I plan to sell ___ the nonprofitable bits.

2 It’s also exciting, finding the right company to take ___ and then pursuing it.

3 Maxim broke ___ as the waiter placed a bowl of clam chowder in front of each of them.

4 The car broke ___ again this morning.

5 They have gone to see Jim ___ at the airport.

6 She turned ___ their offer of promotion.

4.21.5 Words for describing such thing as an event, experience, book, or holiday that you really enjoy: good, excellent, perfect, great, marvelous, wonderful, fantastic, terrific, superb, amazing, incredible

Translate the following sentences into Russian

1 “Did you enjoy your trip?” “Yes, it was really good.”

2 Our local theatre has put on some excellent productions.

3 “Did you have a good holiday?” “It was great!”

4 This blueberry pie is wonderful.

5 The kids had a marvelous time playing on the beach.

6 His latest song‘s terrific!

7 We had a fantastic time at the party on Saturday.

8 The food at the hotel was absolutely marvelous – all homebaked.

9 This film is worth seeing for the costumes alone: they’re superb!

10 The fireworks were an amazing sight.

11 Being there with my wife when the baby was born was an incredible experience.

4.22 Text 22

THE WOMEN IN HIS LIFE

After Barbara Taylor Bradford

His mind, always sharp, finely honed, zeroed in on his hostile takeover bid for Palmira-Kettelson, a gargantuan beauty products company and a major American corporation, international in scope. He had been buying its stock for some time, now owned 12 percent of the company and had recently informed the chief executive officer he was prepared to purchase as many more shares as he needed to give him control of the company. The offer had been rejected. The executives had gone into a tailspin. A battle was under way. But he did not want to do battle, despite Peter Heilbron’s urging. The head of his acquisition team in New York was encouraginghim to continue, predicted he would win, be the big winner ultimately.

Turning up the collar of his trench coat and pushing his hands into his pockets, Maxim walked on, lost in concentration, which was one of his most formidable assets and part of his genius.

As he crossed Seventy-second Street and continued on down Fifth, he finally came to his decision. He would pass. Tomorrow morning he would phone the president of Palmyra and call off his hostile bid for the company back to them. He had about $500 million invested. He would probably come out with a huge profit, maybe $90 million, and he would probably be accused of greenmail. So what. He had to unload. He did not want the company. Peter would be disappointed, but he could not help that. Graeme would be relieved. She was with him on this, understood his reluctance to invest any further in America at this moment.

He had a peculiar uneasiness about the economy here. Leveraged buyouts and junk bonds were beginning to sicken him; worthless in the long run. West International was secure, the Allandale Group was secure, and the two huge conglomerates were profitable, completely in the black. He did not want to extend himself further.

Maxim’s mind switched to his personal investments in the American stock market. He had hundreds of millions of dollars tied up in stock in other companies. He would start unloading that tomorrow. Slowly, carefully. He did not want to start a panic in the Street. He would sell his shares over a period of months, and by August or September he would be liquid. He had a strong suspicion that the economy in the States might possibly start lurching in the fall or winter of this year. He did not know how or why he suspected this, because he never knew where his premonitions about business came from. Gut instinct perhaps. And his gut instinct told him to sell. He did not want to be caught if the stock market should fail, God forbid.

Unexpectedly, he felt lighter, the heaviness in his chest dissipating. It came as no surprise. He generally experienced this rush of relief when he had made final decisions about business problems that had troubled him for weeks.

4.22.1 Vocabulary notes

to call off bid – отзывать, отменять предложение

to leverage – воздействовать

buyouts – выкуп, приобретение контрольного пакета акций

junk bonds – (амер.) облигации с высокой степенью риска

to be in the black – иметь положительное сальдо, быть платежеспособным

stock market – фондовая биржа

to tie up in – вкладывать деньги во ч. -л.

liquid –легко реализуемый, ликвидный

to lurch – крениться

4.22.2 Fill in the gaps with the prepositions: in, at, to, of

1 He finally came ___ a decision.

2 He would probably be accused ___ greenmail.

3 She understood his reluctance to invest any further in America ___ this moment.

4 The two huge conglomerates were profitable, completely __ the black.

5 Maxim’s mind switched to his personal investments ___ the American stock markets.

4.22.3 Explain the meaning of the following underlined expressions

1 He didn’t want to start a panic in the Street.

2 He had a strong suspicion that the economy in the States might possibly start lurching in the fall or winter of this year.

3 His mind, always sharp, finely honed, zeroed in on his hostile takeover bid for Palmira-Kettelson, a gargantuan beauty products company and a major American corporation, international in scope.

4 He would probably come out with a huge profit, maybe $90 million, and he would probably be accused of greenmail.

5 West International was secure, the Allandale Group was secure, and the two huge conglomerates were profitable, completely in the black.

4.22.4 Replace the words in italics by synonyms

1 He was prepared to buy as many more shares as he needed.

2 The offer has been declined.

3 He would probably come out with a huge gain.

4 He had a peculiar anxiety about the economy here.

5 The head of acquisition team forecasted he would win.

4.23 Text 23

THE WOMEN IN HIS LIFE

After Barbara Taylor Bradford

Michael sat perfectly still in the chair, waiting for his father’s next pronouncement, wondering what was coming. He was silent. He knew better than to make the slightest sound when his father had that intense, concentrated expression in his eyes.

At last Maxim spoke again. He said, “You had every right to those emotions, because, in certain ways, I haven’t been fair to you over the years. For one thing, I haven’t given you enough responsibility, enough power.” Maxim let out a heavy sigh, shook his head. “I’ve clutched the power to me, but without realizing I was doing so. Unconsciously, if you like. Just too preoccupied with all the deals, that’s been my main problem over the years. So preoccupied with the deals I’ve neglected a lot of things I should have paid attention to. In fact, I’ve been selfish, especially to some people. However, that’s another story, we won’t go into it. I asked you in here now so that I could tell you things are about to change, Michael. As my only son, and hair to this gargantuan empire, I think it’s about time you started sharing more of the work load, the responsibility, the power.

Michael was flabbergasted. Astonishment swept across his face. He continued to stare at his father disbelievingly.

“Aren’t you going to say something?” Maxim asked at last, with a brief laugh. “Are you serious, Dad?” he finally gasped.

“Do I ever say anything I don’t mean, when it comes to business?”

“No. But, Dad…I mean, gosh, Dad, thanks.” As the facts sank in, a huge smile spread across Michael’s face. “This is fantastic news for me. I have been anxious to do more in the company, and I won’t let you down.”

“I know that, Michael. And let me just add that you’re a brilliant businessman. The problem is, you’ve been operating in my shadow. Now’s the chance for you to go out there and shine.”

“Go out where?”

“New York. I’d like you to go to New York and run West International for me. And with me, of course.”

Michael was further stunned, but managed to say, “Dad, this is great, wonderful.”

Maxim tapped the two folders. “These are the details of the two small deals I’ve been working on with Grae and Peter, plus a number of memos from me about the New York office, what to expect from certain people.”

Michael frowned, “but you’ll be there, won’t you?” he asked swiftly, staring at his father.

Maxim shook his head.

“You mean you’re throwing me in at the deep end? Alone? To sink or to swim?”

“You won’t sink, you’ll swim. You are my son. We’re winners. I’ve no worries about you. And don’t look so troubled, it’s what you’ve always wanted, isn’t it?”

“But, Dad –“

Maxim held up his hand. “That’s it, Michael. I’ve made the decision. You’ve always wanted the power. And the New York office. Take them both. Grae and Peter will back you all the way. You can trust them, they won’t steer you in the wrong direction. In any case, I’ll be at the end of the phone.”

“But where?” Michael asked, frowning. “Where will you be?”

“Here in London. Or on the yacht. Perhaps even in New York, sitting two doors away from you in my office. The point is, I want you to run the American end of West International from now on. Will you do it?”

“Yes, of course I will, Dad. I was only momentarily startled. You seem to be giving up so much all of a sudden, and so unexpectedly. ”There was a moment of hesitation on Michael’s part, and then he said, “May I ask you why?”

“Of course. First of all, West International will be yours one day. You know the London operation inside out; I think the time has come for you to totally understand the American end of the company. I will guide you, always be there for you, whenever you need me. However, I do want you to start running it, Michael. Put it very simply, it’s your turn now.”

Michael nodded. “I understand.”

“Secondly, I want to take it a bit easier. I’ve rushed and pushed and driven myself hard for years and years. Since I was eighteen, actually. I think I should slow down a bit.” With a wry smile, he confided quietly, “My brush with death made me realize that there are more things in life than big deals.”

4.23.1 Vocabulary notes

memo – памятная записка

4.23.2 Fill in the gaps with the prepositions: in, at, to, of, with

1 ___ last Maixm spoke again.

2 I was just too preoccupied ___ all the deals.

3 I have neglected a lot __ things I should have paid attention ___.

4 ___ any case, I’ll be ___ the end of the phone.

5 You seem to be giving up so much all ___ a sudden.

4.23.3 Fill in the gaps with the appropriate preposition: down, up, out

1 It’s good to let ___ your feelings in a shout.

2 She let her breath ___ with a loud noise.

3 Never let your friends ___.

4 The doctor told Jim to give __ sweets to loose weight.

5 Slow ___, will you, there’s a police car ahead.

6 Now’s the chance for you to go __ there and shine.

7 Hold ___ your right hand and repeat these words after me.

4.23.4 Look at the verbs of seeing in the text below

Yesterday I glanced out of the window and noticed a man observing a house opposite through a telescope. I thought I glimpsed a woman inside the house. Then I saw someone else peering into the window of the same house. I gazed at them wondering what they were doing. Suddenly the first man stopped staring through the telescope. He went and hit the other one on the head with the telescope and I realized that I had witnessed a crime [6].

a) Which of the verbs in the text suggests looking

1 on as a crime or accident occurs?

2 closely, finding it hard to make things out?

3 in a scientific kind of way?

4 quickly? 5 fixedly?

b) Replace the underlined words with a more interesting or precise verb

1 I saw a crime.

2 He looked fixedly at me.

3 The zoologist looked at the lion’s behavior.

4 I quickly looked at my watch.

4.23.5 Pay attention to the words meaning so surprised that one cannot believe what has happened: amazed, astonished, astounded, staggered, flabbergasted

Translate the following sentences into Russian:

1 Sarah stared at the photograph with an amazed expression on her face.

2 Mrs. Beale was astonished when the nurse said there was no bed for her in the hospital.

3 Phillip was absolutely astounded when he saw how much rubbish the workmen had left behind.

4 When parents heard of the terrible disaster at their children’s school, they were staggered.

5 The delivery men just left the furniture in my front yard. I was flabbergasted.

5 Review exercises

5.1 Text 1

Money – buying, selling and paying

Personal finance

Some times in a shop they ask you: “How do you want to pay?”

You can answer: “Cash/ By cheque/ By credit card.”

In a bank you usually have a current account, which is one where you pay in your salary and then withdraw money to pay your everyday bills. The bank sends you a regular bank statement telling you how much money is in your account. You may also have a savings account where you deposit any extra money that you have and only take money out when you want to spend it on something special. You usually try to avoid having an overdraft or you end up paying a lot of interest. If your account is overdrawn, you can be said to be in the red (as opposed to in the black or in credit).

Sometimes the bank may lend you money – this is called a bank loan. If the bank (or building society) lends you money to buy a house, that money is called a mortgage.

When you buy (or, more formally, purchase) something in the shop, you usually pay for it outright but sometimes you buy on credit. Sometimes you may be offered a discount or a reduction on something you buy at a shop. This means that you get, say, £10 off perhaps because you are a student. You are often offered a discount if you buy in bulk. It is not usual to haggle about prices in a British shop, as it is in, say, a Turkish market. If you want to return something which you have bought to a shop, you may be given a refund, i.e. your money will be returned, provided you have a receipt.

The money that you pay for services, e.g. to a school or a lawyer, is usually called a fee or fees; the money paid for a journey is a fare.

If you buy something that you feel was very good value, it’s a bargain. If you feel that it is a definitely not worth what you paid for it, then you call it a rip-off (very colloquial)

Public finance

The government collects money from citizens through taxes. Income tax is the tax collected on wages and salaries. Inheritance tax is collected on what people inherit from others. Customs or excise duties have to be paid on goods imported from other countries. VAT or value added tax is a tax paid on most goods and services when they are bought or purchased. Companies pay corporation tax on their profits. If you pay too much tax, you should be given some money back, a tax rebate. The government also sometimes pays out money to people in need, e.g. unemployment benefit (also known informally as the dole) disability allowances and students grants (to help pay for studying). Recipients draw a pension/unemployment benefit or are on the dole or on social security.

Every country has its own special currency. Every day the rates of exchange are published and you can discover, for example, how many dollars there are currently to the pound sterling.

A company may sell shares to members of the public who are then said to have invested in that company. They should be paid a regular dividend on their investment, depending on the profit or loss made by the company.

5.2 Answer the following money quiz

1 What currencies are used in Japan, Australia, India and Russia?

2 What does the expression, “hard currency”, mean?

3 Name two credit cards which are usable world-wide.

4 Give two examples of imports that most countries impose customs duties on.

5 Give three examples of kinds of income that would be classed as unearned.

6 Give an example of something that is priceless and something that is valueless.

7 Name the coins and banknotes used in your country and one other country.

5.3 Match the words on the left with their definitions on the right

5.4 Complete the sentences with the following words refund black inheritance tax rebate loan

1 Money which has to be paid on what you inherit is known as ...........

2 If the bank lends you money, you have a bank ........................

3 If you have some money in your account you are in the ...............

4 I paid too much tax last year so I should get a .................... soon.

5 If it’s no good, take it back to the shop and ask for a ..................

Follow-up: To improve your financial vocabulary, read articles on business in any English magazine or newspaper. Write don any new words or expressions that you come across.

5.5 Complete these sentences using one of the words below cheque bill menu recipe fare catalogue fee receipt

1 I can’t go to court because I can’t afford the lawyer’s __________.

2 We had a lovely meal and our Greek friends insisted on paying the _____.

3 You should get a _____ for everything you buy in the shops.

4 I can pay by either ___ or credit card.

5 You must let me have the ___ for that wonderful Indian dish you made on Saturday.

6 Bus ___ are expensive in London.

7 Waiter, what’s on the _____ tonight?

8 I don’t know whether we have the CD in stock. I’ll look in the ______.

5.6 Choose the most suitable word or phrase underlined in each sentence

1 I haven’t got enough money, I’m afraid. Could you borrow/lend me some?

2 It’s a good school, but the fares/fees are rather high.

3 This card is too expensive. We can’t afford/pay it.

4 It was a very good meal. Can we have the account/bill please?

5 There’s a small flat to hire/let in Bridge Street.

6 How much do you earn/gain in your new job?

7 She’s a good dentist, but she doesn’t charge/spend too much.

8 I bought this coat in the sales. It was decreased/reduced a lot.

9 Jack made his fortune/treasure buying and selling property.

10 How much do you reckon/value that house would cost?

5.7 Replace each word or phrase underlined with a word or phrase from the list which has the opposite meaning: cash generous profit save well off expensive poverty purchase take out worthless

1 I was surprised by how mean Charles was. ............

2 Janet says that she is very hard up at the moment. ......

3 Last year their business made a huge loss. ......

4 I’d like to pay in £100 please. ..............

5 That part of Spain always seems very cheap to me. .........

6 Most people in the city live in great prosperity. ......

7 The manager insisted that I paid by cheque. ..................

8 Some people manage to spend most of their money. ............

9 Jean was able to make only one sale during the morning. ............

10 The old painting I found in the loft turned out to be valuable. ............

5.8 Complete each sentence with a word from the list. Use each word once only: coin guarantee pension rent tip credit card loan receipt safe wealth

1 The old couple had only a small _____ to live on.

2 My uncle Sam acquired his considerable ____ selling cars.

3 David never carries cash with him and pays for everything by ____.

4 I wouldn’t have been able to buy my boat without a bank ________.

5 The shop won’t change any goods without the original _____________.

6 Keith didn’t like the waiter so he didn’t leave a _________________.

7 The house is not in very condition so the ________is low.

8 The food mixer has a twelve month ____________________.

9 We keep all our money and valuables in this ______________ in the floor.

10 The five pence _________ is so small that everyone dislikes it.

5.9 Choose the most suitable response to each sentence a) to j) from the sentences 1) to 10). Use each response once only

5.1 Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence

1 I bought these shoes in the sales. They were a real __________.

a) cheap b) economy c) bargain d) purchase

2 If you put your money in the bank, it will earn ten percent ________.

a) interest b) profit c) deposit d) investment

3 John asked his parents if they would pay off his _____________.

a) rents b) debts c) accounts d) credits

4 Adults have to pay £2.50 to get in, but children under 14 get in _______.

a) free b) nothing c) penniless d) open

5 I’m interested in this old car. Is it __________?

a) selling b) a sale c) to sell d) for sale

6 I’m trying to save for my holidays so I’m ____some money each week.

a) putting in b) putting aside c) putting behind d) putting up

7 Just a minute! You’ve forgotten to ____ your cheque!

a) mark b) make c) place d) sign

8 I like your typewriter. How much did it __________exactly?

a) pay b) cost c) afford d) spend

9 The blackmailer asked for the money in used __________.

a) notes b) cheques c) paper d) cash

10 I gave the assistant £10 and she gave me four pounds _______

a) rest b) money c) coins d) change

5.11 Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that’s fits in the space in the same line

Money! Money! Money!

5.12 Complete each sentence with a word or phrase formed from pay. Each space represents one word pay it into unpaid pay up pay for pay you/ít back well paid payable pay day paid out pay for payments

1 You can pay the full price now, or make six monthly _____________.

2 If you lend me the money, I’ll ____ _________ ________ next week.

3 I haven’t got enough money to ____________ ___________ the suit now.

4 We ________ __________ a lot of money on the decorating for this house.

5 Whenever Alan loses a bet he refuses to ____________ ___________.

6 Thank goodness it’s Friday today. It’s _____________ ____________.

7 I must do something about all these __________ bills.

8 Please make the cheque ______________ R.D.Smith.

9 Take this money and _____ _______ _________ to the bank.

10 I like my job, and it’s very _____________ _____________.

5.13 Match each person from the list with a suitable description. Use each name once only

accountant cashier heir manager pensioner agent customer investor miser swindler

1 Someone who likes to keep money and not spend it.

2 Someone who inherits money or property.

3 Someone who runs a bank.

4 Someone who has retired.

5 Someone who keeps or checks financial records.

6 Someone who buys a thing a shop.

7 Someone who pays out money in a bank.

8 Someone who represents others in business.

9 Someone who puts money into a business.

10 Someone who cheats people out of money.

5.14 Decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space

Money Matters

Are you always (1) .....up? Do you often have to (2) … money from friends, or from your parents, whenever you need a little extra (3) …? If you (4) … too much, and save too little, you will end up with more (5) … than friends. You know the solution, of course: just save a small (6) … every month. Most banks will pay (7) … On your savings, and you will soon be able to (8) … al those things which seemed to cost too much before. The trouble is, you’re a university student, and many banks treat you like a child. But not us. If you open a/an (9) ..... with Smith Fulton Bank before October 31^st, we’ll not only send you your own (10) … book and credit (11) … but you’ll also receive a copy of our booklet “Putting Money (12) … for Your Future”. Smith Fulton can pay your (13) … help you with special student (14) … and your friendly branch (15) … can give you advice for the future. We believe in you. Why not believe in us and open an account?

5.15 The rise and fall of Mr Fatcatt – a sad story

Fill in the gaps with suitable words: belongings possessions owner proprietor landlords properties estate borrowed tenants loans

Horace Fatcatt began his career by buying up old ..................... (1) in London when prices were low. He got .................... (2) from several banks to finance his deals and soon he was one of the biggest private ............ (3) in the city, with some 3,000 ............ (4) renting houses and flats from him. He was also the ......... (5) of many shops and businesses. He became very rich and bought himself a huge ......... (6) in Scotland, but he ............ (7) more and more money from the banks and soon the bubble burst. Recession came and he had to sell all his ......... (8) and ............... (9), everything. He was left with just a few personal ........... (10) and finally died penniless [7].

5.16 A large number of compound nouns are based on phrasal verbs. A number of these nouns have economic associations

5.17 Fill in the gaps with appropriate words: turnover, outlets, takeover, check-out

1 The ..... Of one of our leading hotel chains has just been announced.

2 We’re trying to find some new ..... for our products.

3 ..... Will be essential until the recession is over.

4 We made a profit of £1000 on a turnover of £ 10,000.

5 A and C Ltd. Have made a ..... bid for S and M plc.

5.18 Remember common abbreviations used in business

5.19 Match job titles with their descriptions [8]

5.20 Find among the following words synonyms and antonyms: durable, check in, purchase, fire, expenditure, borrow, withdraw, edifice, negotiations, expenses, earnings, acquisition, take out, revenue, talks, remove from, sell, hire, employee, savings, lend, buy, expensive, check out, perishable, spending, income, premise, takeover, employer, cheap

5.21 Pay attention to the difference between British and American English

5.22 Arrange the following people into several categories according to their activities

Depositors, customer, chairman, bookkeeper, salesman, clerk, purchaser, wage earner, financier, auctioneer, bidder, shopkeeper, banker, broker, asset stripper, head cashier, accountant, teller, banker, stockholder, buyer.

5.23 Remember the following benefits

5.24 Fill in the chart

5.25 Remember the following expressions

5.26 Match the words with their definition

5.27 Pay attention to the different types of business

5.28 Translate into Russian

1 She left to start her own catering business.

2 He sold the business that his father and grandfather had built up.

3 Some of the Hollywood studios were bought by big Japanese corporations.

4 The fund invests mainly in US multinationals.

5 Electronics giant Panasonic is a subsidiary of Matsushita.