Grammar

A/ Select the preposition that fits in the blank.

1. Thanks to advances in technology and lower prices of hardware, people in remote areas can have access ____ computers and the internet.

	a) into
	b) to
	c) on

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2. Rise in prices and loss of jobs contribute _____ the inability of many bank customers to meet payment deadlines.

	a) To
	b) in
	c) for

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3. Computer literacy and knowledge of software options form the basis ____ the 21st century employee's ability to work in ICT environments

	a) on
	b) in
	c) for

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4. Have potential___

	a) in
	b) for
	c) at

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5. The concept “new economy” is tied ____information communication technologies.

	a) To
	b) over
	c) around

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B/Fill in the blanks to express cause and effects.


lead to- due to- result in- the outcome of- contributes to

1. Loss of jobs in developed countries is believed to be the outcome of outsourcing manufacturing jobs to Third World countries.

2. Increase in the exchange rates of the Euro results in higher prices of goods imported towards the developing countries south of the Mediterranean.

3. The ICT-producing sector contributes to the overall growth of the economy.

4. Shared network systems lead to the quick exchange of information within the organization and with other businesses.

5. The latest plunge in oil prices was due to lower output and prices.

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C/ Now complete the sentences below using the chunks provided:


caused by- led to- permitted- due to- allowed for- thanks to

1. 35,000 people have been laid off in the last five years as a result of downsizing and outsourcing. (Rewrite using lead to)

→ Downsizing and outsourcing has led to lay-offs in the last five years.

2. The use of computers in offices brought about changes in the way work is carried out.

→ Change in the way work is carried out around the office was caused by the use of computers.

3. A relaxed work environment contributes to the increase in productivity.

→ Productivity can be increased thanks to a relaxed work environment.

4. The drop in the volume of sales resulted in the fall in prices.

→The prices fell due to the drop in the volume of sales.

5. Increase in oil prices made it possible for car companies to investment in research on petrol saving cars

→The increase in oil prices is said to have permitted car companies to invest in research on petrol saving cars.

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