Question

Study the meaning of the words monitor, check and control, then use them to fill in the gaps. – We check something to see if it is correct. – The word control refers to power and domination. It is both a noun and a verb. – If you monitor something you regularly check its progress.7 1. I’ve … the documentation and everything is in order. 2. Inflation has not gone away but it is under … . 3. We constantly … the situation and if anything goes wrong we take action immediately. 4. We apologize for the delay which is due to reasons beyond our … . 5. Economists … prices, compute total output and perform other useful tasks. Salary, wages and fringe benefits (also known as perks). – A salary is paid monthly and usually by bank transfer. We use the word salary for monthly payments to professional employees. – Wages are paid weekly to manual or unskilled workers. – Fringe benefits (also known as perks) are extra payments (a company car, free accommodation etc.). – The combination of salary plus perks is called a remuneration package. Complete this extract from a job advertisement. We are offering an attractive … …, including basic … of 60 K p. a1. plus numerous … such as subsidized accommodation, free medical insurance etc. Notes: 1 K p. a. – one thousand per annum

Answer 1

1. I’ve checked the documentation and everything is in order.
2. Inflation has not gone away but it is under control.
3. We constantly monitor the situation and if anything goes wrong we take action immediately.
4. We apologize for the delay which is due to reasons beyond our … .
5. Economists monitor prices, compute total output and perform other useful tasks.
We are offering an attractive salary, including basic wages of 60 K p. a. plus numerous fringe benefits such as subsidized accommodation, free medical insurance etc.

Answer 2

1. I’ve checked the documentation and everything is in order.
2. Inflation has not gone away but it is under control.
3. We constantly monitor the situation and if anything goes wrong we take action immediately.
4. We apologize for the delay which is due to reasons beyond our control.
5. Economists monitor prices, compute total output, and perform other useful tasks.

Complete this extract from a job advertisement. We are offering an attractive remuneration package, including basic salary of 60 K p. a1. plus numerous fringe benefits such as subsidized accommodation, free medical insurance, etc. (Notes: 1 K p. a. – one thousand per annum)