COMPANIES. TEST.

1 What does each of these comments refer to? Write the appropriate word or phrase from the box in the comment.

competition / customer service / head office / investment plan / market share / profit / share price / subsidiary / turnover / workforce

1 It was particularly hard hit during the recession last year, when it fell to an all-time low of $8.5. 

2 We’ve already got five in South America, and we’re opening a new one in Mexico next month. 

3 It increased by 5% to $61 million last year, but unfortunately our profit figures are not so impressive. 

4 That’s where they make most of the important decisions, of course. 

5 If we buy out our local competitor, it will increase to 33%. 

6 Two thirds of it are women. 

7 If we don’t produce and sell more than 10,000 sets a year, we won’t make any. 

8 We need to think carefully about all the options and make sure it’s ready for the board meeting next week. 

9 They do everything to make their clients satisfied, so I’m not surprised they are praised for it. 

10 It’s really fierce in our business sector, but so far we’ve managed to stay ahead of it.