For the time being in no time at all in good time

Ahead of its time at one time from time to time

Work against time before one’s time

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1. The salesman decided to get to the meeting fairly early so that he could prepare his presentation.
2. I can get these brochures and price lists to you almost immediately.
3. I must stay with my company for the moment because jobs are hard to find.
4. We have little time left to complete the project.
5. I am going to retire earlier than expected.
6. The technology used in the Lotus car is very advanced indeed.
7. Formerly I worked on the shop floor of the factory. Now, I’m Managing Director. Times have changed.
8. We check the machines at intervals.

Ex.2. Match the term and its definition

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Outlay; Spread; Stake; Subsidiary; Swap/swop; Takeover bid; Throughput; Track record; Transaction; Turnover

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• a sum of money invested in a business, shares owned in a company by an individual (organization)
• an exchange of one investment for another
• the total value of business done during a given period, the rate at which goods are sold
• the difference between the buying price and the selling price of shares on the stock exchange
• a single sale or purchase by the business

· a company of which at least half the share capital is owned by a parent or holding company

· an amount of money that has to be spent, especially at the start of a new business, project, etc.

· the amount of the materials that can be processed or the number of customers that can be served

· an offer made to the shareholders of a company to buy at a stated price all the shares to get the controlling interest in the company

· achievements or failures in the professional life of a person or company

Ex.3. Complete the following sentences with verbs from the list, making sure you use the correct form.

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