GBE6 Review U1-9

If the economy _________ so bad, people _________ book more expensive holidays.

There will probably be a tax increase next year. (most likely)

(As far as/When it comes to) quality is concerned, we are _______ to none.

I am certain sales will pick up by the end of the year. (bound to)

At the end of the season, many stores reduce prices on their old inventory ___ 50% or more.

Our products (are at least/aren't) as good as our competitors’, if not better.

I'm afraid I don't quite understand. Could you (reexplain/rephrase) that?

They expect us to finish this job by Friday? It’s impossible! (can’t possibly)

Sales have fallen the last two quarters; (However/In spite of), we expect them to increase this quarter.

In the past few months, we have seen ___________ prices. (rise, considerable)

Apartment in the city: $1M, House in the country: $1.1M...An apartment in the city costs (just/nearly) as much as a house in the country.

Make it polite: Can you answer a few questions?

Our profits in Q3 were $5 million. In Q4, profits rose ____ $6 million—a 20% increase.

You said the project would take (how long/how much) ? – It will take six weeks.

We didn't do a SWOT analysis. But if we _________ a SWOT analysis, we could plan our strategy better.

We offered them a 25% discount. They ordered from someone else, (despite of/in spite of) that.

Demand for our products (fell slightly/slightly fell) last year.

Make it polite: Can you complete this survey for me?

(When it comes/In terms of) customer service, AP is a ____ above the competitors.