A.

Tactic practice

1. The two presidents maintained a close (friends) despite their rival businesses.

2. Efforts were made to (standardize) train track width across Europe in the late twentieth century.

3.The program seems easy to use, but the interface needs to be (simplified).

4. The machine could become dangerous ifit is (mishandled).

5. He transferred from the parent company to one of its smaller (subsidiaries).

6. To resolve their differences, they employed an (advice) to deal with the two sides.

B. Mini-test

1.The addition of steel girders was designed to (strengthen) the roof support beams.

2. Disagreements over the (owned) of the design eventually led to a court case.

3. It's essential to (concentrate) fully on the operation of the machinery in order to avoid accidents.

4. He was known in the business for his (preventative) atitude and astute business sense.

5. The public's (reaction) to the advertising campaign was very encouraging.

6. Visitors to this part of the facilities must show proper (identification).

7. Plans to (wide) the highway from four to six lanes were blocked by the local government.

8. The meeting will have to be (prepared) to a later date.

9.Your free slx-month (designation) to Word or The Day includes online definitions and pronunclation
clues.

10. Smart travelers research thel prices of local hotels to ensure that they do not (pay) when traveling
abroad.

11. Gift giving is considered standard amongst hosts, and guests should feel no (oblige) to return the
favor.

12. Tax (relief) is available for those earning less than the statutory minimum who have dependents.