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Lesson 9 Answers
by Paolo Rossetti

Level  : Advanced
Topic  : Politics, Formal Speech
Grammar: Word Collocations

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EXERCISE 9.1 - Vocabulary Answers

1. it's an honour       d. pleased to join this event (formal speech)
   to be here
2. to pay a visit       j. respectfully travel to meet
3. a priority           f. important thing; your first concern   
4. an agenda            a. plan for future discussion
5. a key to             h. something you need to succeed; important 
                           part of a plan
6. to achieve           b. succeed; get something you want
7. to deepen            c. make stronger ties; understand each other
   a relationship          better
8. to lose no time      g. hurry to do something
9. to capitalize on     i. take advantage of an opportunity
10. a showcase          m. place to display products or valuables
11. to take place       e. happen, occur
12. momentum            o. force that increases development
13. a good deal         p. (idiom) a beneficial agreement
14. a commitment        k. promise; long-term agreement
15. a first step        l. start; a beginning
16. to be reliable      n. can be believed; trustworthy

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EXERCISE 9.2 - Grammar Answers

1. The conference is the year's major ...EVENT... of the industry.
2. Sales training is the first priority ...ON THE AGENDA...
3. Before exporting, it's important to ...BUILD... a partnership with
   the buyer.
4. Many small enterprises have ...CAPITALIZED... on the opportunity
   brought about by the recently lowered trade tariffs. 
5. Clear communication is often ...KEY... to achieving a mutually
   beneficial relationship.
6. My boss will be delighted to have ...THE OPPORTUNITY... to meet you.

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EXERCISE 9.3 - Reading Comprehension Answers

1.  What is the purpose of this text?
        (to promote)

2.  Who is speaking?
        (a Canadian Minister)

3.  According to the speaker, what do Chile and Canada have in common?
        (the same political goals)

4.  What does the CanadaChile Free Trade Agreement promise?
        (to create jobs in both countries)

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