B) Substitute the words in italics with the idiom that would fit best in the context.
A)Match the idioms to their definitions.
XI. Explain the italicized grammar constructions in the following sentences
1.There are different ways of doing business.
2. Cultural generalizations should be made about different styles of business.
3. Within each culture there are many choices.
4. There is, however, in each culture a standard way of doing things.
5. Cultural generalizations describe those standards and the values that guide those standards.
XII. LANGUAGE EXPANSION: Expressions and idioms
We know that an international businessperson must be flexible, patient, and able to adapt to different environments. In the United States there are idioms that express these qualities.
| 1. to play it (the situation) | a. to accept a situation not trying to change anything and letting the other person lead |
| 2. to ride out the storm | b. to not cause problems |
| 3. to go with the flow | c. to be patient and flexible |
| 4. to not rock the boat | d. to compromise; to be flexible |
| 5. to meet halfway adapt | e. to not leave a situation that is unfavorable at present, but rather to wait for it to get better; to be patient |
| 6. collaboration | f. understand someone |
| 7. colleague | g. to clear up a problem |
| 8. to consider | h. feelings of worry, pressure, or anger |
| 9. behavior | i. to pause |
| 10. to resolve | j. annoyed and disappointed |
1. The import taxes were getting higher and higher each year. Even though the company suffered financially, its executive decided to continue paying the high cost because they knew eventually the cost would come down.
2. Before the meeting, Mr. Woodson was told to keep his opinions to himself and not to disagree on any issue.
3. The salesman wanted $7,500 for the car. The customer wanted to pay $6,500. They bargained and the customer paid $7,000.
4.In the beginning, we thought the meetings would only last two days. After two days, it was clear the meetings would go on for another week. Instead of trying to speed things up, we accepted the extended schedule and stayed for five more days.
5. The company could not decide between the Japanese and the Russian bid. Instead of going by their original plan, they decided to wait until the last minute, then decide what to do.
XII. Render the text “Agro World” using the plan
Plan for rendering the text
1. The headline of the text.
2. The contents of the text:
a) the beginning of the text
b) the bulk of the text
c) the end of the text
3.Central idea (State it briefly and in your own words).
4. Summary. (Be sure to make your summary not more than a third or a half as long as the original).
XIII. Work as one group. Point out the main periods in the development of the Agro World