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Expertise, reputation and brands are a company's in________ assets. (= things that have value but don't exist physically)

intangible

They *took an instant _______* to him because of his arrogance.

dislike

She comes ______ as a friendly person. (creates an impression of)

across

You should *be ____ of* damaging your reputation. (careful because you think something might be dangerous or harmful)

wary

An os__________ person behaves or looks in a way that is meant to impress. (showy)

ostentatious

Many people do not see politicians as t_________y. (= honest and reliable)

trustworthy

It's important to *stick to your p________s*. (= moral rules that influence your actions).

principles

They've *built a r_________ for* reliable service. (= the opinion based on what happened in the past)

Reputation

They (have) lots of problems with the new procedures these days.

are having

How much (a successful person/earn) each year?

does a successful person earn

What (Nadia/think) of her new boss?

does Nadia think

What (you/work on) at the moment? Anything interesting?

are you working on

What time (you/have to) leave home to get to work?

do you have to

Carlos usually (sit) in the main office, but today he (work) from home.

sits/is working

These days, a lot of people . . . . . . . . . . . (have) an iPhone.

have

Both Apple and Samsung. . . . . . . . . . . (launch) important new products this year.

are launching

At the moment, Louis Vuitton . . . . . . (negotiate) with Hubert de Givenchy.

is negotiating

Louis Vuitton usually . . . . . . . . . . . . (seli) its products through authentic Louis Vuitton boutiques.

sells

eBay . . . . . . . . . . . now (spend) $20m a year analysing suspicious sales.

is now spending

At the moment, eBay . . . . . . . . . . . (work) with brand owners to remove fake items.

is working