Read the text below about investing in the stock markets.
Choose the best word to fill each gap from A, B or C.
Most share prices (1) wildly in the short term, so it isn’t worth investing in the stock market for anything less than five years. Factors such as age will affect what shares someone buys, and so will their attitude to (2) . Cautious investors will feel more comfortable investing in large, well-known or (3) companies whose stock prices will probably (4) steadily. Those prepared to take more of a chance may consider investing in smaller companies or new markets. Shares in these companies could drop in value, but lucky investors might see the share prices (5) up. If you are not an expert on the stock market it’s best to take advice from a stockbroker.
Experienced market analysts are able to identify small companies in their (6) phase which are likely to become profitable companies paying large (7) to investors. Buying a (8) in these companies can generate a considerable
(9) on investment. Market expert Michael Moe saw the
(10) potential for growth in the coffee shop chain Starbucks following its (11) in 1992. At that time a share cost just $17. Since then its
(12) prices have risen dramatically and the company is phenomenally successful worldwide. Moe believes that it is possible for anyone to identify exciting investment opportunities by watching, researching and understanding global economic (13) .
1 A increase B decline C fluctuate
2 A rises B risk C returns
3 A blue chip B white collar C green technology
4 A increase B fall C drop
5 A run B fire C shoot
6 A put-up B start-up C set-up
7 A interest B revenues C dividends
8 A stake B loan C equity
9 A turnover B return C capital
10 A slight B massive C rapidly
11 A AG B CEO C IPO
12 A stock B capital C buyback
13 A trends B terms C reports
huge ° fractionally ° stable ° drop ° rise ° to ° by
Interest rates for borrowers have been cut (14) from 5.75%
(15) 5.5%. This is good news for home-owners as a typical mortgage will fall by about £16 a month. Despite predictions of a crash in the UK housing market, house prices remain (16) , with an average house still costing around £185,000. Electricity prices continue to go up following the closure of a number of nuclear power plants, rising (17) as much as 30%. The Royal Mail has recorded a one third (18) in annual profit following a series of strikes and other problems. There has been a (19) increase in supermarket prices, with consumers having to pay around 12% more for a typical supermarket shop than this time last year. There has also been an
(20) in the price of petrol, which now costs around £1 a litre.
- Nina, they ask you on the phone.
- Ask who's calling.
- This is Ann.
“Tell me that if she doesn't mind, I'll call her back in five minutes.”
2.— Good afternoon, Anya, this is Marina. How are you?
-Well thank you. Marina, I have two theater tickets for
Today. I thought maybe you'll come with me if you have time?
—And what kind of performance is going on today?
-"Bat". Today is the premiere (the first night).
—Oh, there was a lot of talk about this performance.
-Yes. A good cast is playing.
“Why don't you go with Oleg?”
“Oleg, unfortunately, has caught a cold and cannot go.”
-What a pity! Hope nothing serious?
“No, ordinary flu.” He does not even have a very high temperature. It’s just that the flu is a very contagious disease, and it’s better to stay home.
“Give him my wishes for a speedy recovery.”
-Thank. So can you come with me? Do you have any other plans for the evening?
“I would love to go with you.”
—Let's meet at the theater at 5.45. The performance begins at six o’clock, it would be better to come in advance.
- Of course.
—Then see you.
-Thanks for the invitation.
Объяснение:
все
- Nina, they ask you on the phone.
- Ask who's calling.
- This is Ann.
“Tell me that if she doesn't mind, I'll call her back in five minutes.”
2.— Good afternoon, Anya, this is Marina. How are you?
-Well thank you. Marina, I have two theater tickets for
Today. I thought maybe you'll come with me if you have time?
—And what kind of performance is going on today?
-"Bat". Today is the premiere (the first night).
—Oh, there was a lot of talk about this performance.
-Yes. A good cast is playing.
“Why don't you go with Oleg?”
“Oleg, unfortunately, has caught a cold and cannot go.”
-What a pity! Hope nothing serious?
“No, ordinary flu.” He does not even have a very high temperature. It’s just that the flu is a very contagious disease, and it’s better to stay home.
“Give him my wishes for a speedy recovery.”
-Thank. So can you come with me? Do you have any other plans for the evening?
“I would love to go with you.”
—Let's meet at the theater at 5.45. The performance begins at six o’clock, it would be better to come in advance.
- Of course.
—Then see you.
-Thanks for the invitation.
Объяснение:
Удачи!