Chapter 3: Body

Complete the sentence:

I'd like to point out how ................

• for our success?

• important advertising is for us.

• is discuss the latest sales figures.

• this model is selling quite well in the US.

Complete the sentence:

It's interesting to note that.....................

• is discuss the latest sales figures.

• this model is selling quite well in the US.

• main problem areas.

• increase our budget.

Now choose the correct word to fit the sentence:

Online banking is mainly used by our younger customers. Many of our older customers consequently/however/therefore find it difficult to handle modern computer technology.

• consequently

• however

• therefore

Choose the correct word to fit the sentences:

However/Whereas/Although the Euro is quite strong, we managed to increase our exports to the US.

• However

• Whereas

• Although

Choose the correct word to fit the sentences:

Whereas/Therefore/Despite we made a profit of $240,000 last year, this year's profit is only $110,000.

• Whereas

• Therefore

• Despite

I'd now like to ............................... to the regions where poverty has been reduced.

• draw your attention

• have a look

• the figures also show that

• let's talk about

If you look at the bar chart on the left, ..............................that the proportion of global population living on less than $1 a day has dropped.

• let's talk about

• it’s quite remarkable

• the figures also show that

• you’ll see

.....................in South Asia the proportion of extremely poor people has been reduced from 41 to 31%.

• let's talk about

• have a look

• on the other hand

• The figures also show that

..............................................how much progress has been made by China.

• it's quite remarkable

• can we explain

• have a look

• let's talk about

To answer this question, we'll ............................at the latest study from the World Bank. First, .............................. the figures that indicate global progress.

• draw your attention / have a look

• have a look / draw your attention

• have a look / let's talk about

• let's talk about / have a look