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Unit 14 Sales and negotiation 14.1 Of, out of … Prepositional phrases Fill in gaps in these sentences with a suitable noun and prepositional phrase. The first one is done for you as an example. We are sending you our Spring catalogue under separate cover. Because the other items on the agenda were __________ the meeting was adjourned. It is at this stage of the process that any producers __________ are removed fro the assembly line. Even if the machines are __________, they should not be touched unless the power supply is off. At a time when so many skilled workers are __________, it will be easy to fill the vacancy. The old machinery was completely __________. __________ your letter of 15 March, we are unable to offer you an alternative delivery date. The strike was __________, so the production lost was minimal. We’ll have to reduce the workforce __________, perhaps by a process of voluntary redundancies. We regret that we are unable to supply the items you ordered, as we are completely _______. 14.2 Asking for and giving advice Functions listening You’ll hear three short conversations. Answer these questions about each conversation. How well do the people know each other? What problem does each person have? What advice does the other person give? Does the other person accept the advice given? Conversation 1 1. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________ Conversation 2 1. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________ Conversation 3 1. ____________________________________