Vocabulary
Explain the meaning of:
OUTGOING
There is a big problem with __________ (CORRUPT) in this organisation.
CORRUPTION
set _____
(start a business, project etc.)
up
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
The company needs to invest in some/a new equipment.
some
Explain the meaning of:
CUTTING-EDGE
Using the latest technology
You can't just try and pay people to turn a blind eye when you break the rules! That's __________ (BRIBE) and is against the law!
bribery
pay __________
(have a good result)
off
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
People was/were really angry when they found out what had happened.
were
Explain the meaning of:
BREAKTHROUGH
A sudden and important discovery or development which allows progress to be made
Businesses must behave __________ (ETHICS) if they want their customers to trust them.
ethically
take __________
(develop a plan, project etc.)
forward
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
No news is/are good news.
is
Explain the meaning of:
TACTFUL
Very careful with what is said (in order not to offend others)
No matter how much they already have, __________ (GREED) people always want to have more.
greedy
bring __________
(cause something to happen)
about
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
There were very few/very little people at the party.
very few
Explain the meaning of:
IN BLACK AND WHITE
Written down very clearly
The company was accused of __________ (DECEIVE) behaviour when it turned out that their advertising campaign didn't show the reality of their products.
deceptive (also possible: deceitful)
come __________ __________
(create an idea, solution etc.)
up with
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
The doctor gave me an/some advice.
some