Topic  :  Business Report
Grammar:  Imperative Form
Level  :  Advanced

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EXERCISE 3.1 - Vocabulary Answers

1.  a committee                     d.  group of people who discuss or decide something
2.  a recommendation            c.  a suggestion;  detailed advice
3.  a case study                     e.  a real-life example of development
4.  to pursue                         a.  follow;  try to reach something, e.g. a goal
5.  a merit                             b.  a benefit;  something beneficial
6.  in-house                           l.  inside the company
7.  to designate                     j.  choose somebody for a particular job
8.  know-how                      g.  practical or technical knowledge;  skill
9.  internship                        k.  on-the-job training while working
10. concisely                        f.  in a brief way; not wasting time
11. keep to within                m. to not exceed;  not use more than
12. to enhance                      h.  improve;  make better
13. a host country                 i.  nation that receives visitors

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EXERCISE 3.2 - Grammar Answers

1.  You should study hard TO pass the exam.
2.  Real estate agents provide information FOR buyers to make the best decision.
3.  The Internet is a valuable resource of market information, AS WELL AS market size and trends.
4.  Give all applicants an English test TO determine their language proficiency.
5.  Study the competition fiercely BY joining associations and targeting their clients.

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EXERCISE 3.3 - Reading Comprehension Answers

1.  What is the purpose of this text? (to inform)
2.  Who conducted the research? (a JETRO study group)
3.  What was the purpose of the study?
   (to provide recommendations for improvement of communication
    between Japanese companies and their international counterparts)
4.  How does the study suggest to accelerate the approval of decisions? (by initiating an e-mail system)
5.   Why does the study recommend studying languages? (to enhance competitiveness)

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