Reformulate the following sentences to avoid the first person
1. We have used different methods to investigate the problem.
2. My research has shown that the aerospace industry is one of the key world economic areas.
3. In this report we look at Russia in the global context in order to draw out the unique facets of the market and set the scene for a longer-term strategic perspective.
4. We show property, plant and equipment at their historical value.
5. In accordance with Swiss law we treat dividends as an appropriation of profit in the year in which they are ratified at the annual General Meeting.
6. In this analysis we seek to pin down in as much detail as possible what the particular drivers are and what value lies in Norilsk as an investment proposition at current levels given the macro and company specific dynamics which have never been stronger.
7. When looking into actualities of the modern world, we should take into consideration socio-cultural, political, economic, religious, ethnic characteristics of the countries in question.
8. This research will enable us to objectively evaluate the current political and economic situation in the Arab world.
2.The use of the verbs makeand dooften causes difficulties. As a generalisation, we can say that makemeans to bring into existence (like making things in a production department) or to produce a result (e.g. makea profit, makechanges) and do means to perform an action (e.g. to do an exercise, to do your homework).
| goods an enquiry an application an offer a deal a request an excuse money a profit or loss an appointment arrangement or plans a complaint make an apology a decision a choice a forecast a mistake progress a phone call an effort an attempt certain/sure a business trip changes, or an improvement a contribution |
| Business a job some work good wrong the accounts your duty an experiment do research well, or better someone a favour damage/harm repairs something to, or for, or with someone something for a living |
2. Complete the following sentences with the correct form of either make or do, and one of the words or expressions from the boxes above.
1. For too long, manufacturing companies have been content to _______ for the domestic market.
2. The huge fall in exports has ___ a great deal of ___ to the economy.
3. She is ________ on the French economy between the wars.
4. We ___ a lot of ___ in Japan, and since the profit margin is high, we ___ a lot of ___.
5. It is too early to _______ about demand.
6. Were you able to _______ to meet the area manager?
7. This study ____ an outstanding ___ to our understanding of the recent changes in the market.
8. Researchers need to ____ further ___ .
9. The restructuring was part of an _______ by the management to boost the company profits.
10. The leaflet will enable you to ___ an informed ___ about whether to buy this product.
11. The subcommittee ____ some nice ____ on the document.
12. Recently negotiators have ____ considerable ___ in the talks.
13. An alarming number of ____ have been ___ against the bank.
14. The company is ___ much ___ than last year.