1)

1. Two years ago, I left my company for this one.

2. The price has continued to fall for the last two weeks.

3. In 2001, the market fell to an all-time low.

4. This graphs shows that inflation has remained steady for six months

now.

5. German house prices have doubled since 1979

6. How was your trip?

7. We haven’t raised or prices in recent weeks.

8. Have you been to France before?

9. I seen any changes in our recent performance.

10. Did you invite the press yesterday?

2)

11. It is difficult for companies to set the price of a product and know

what is the charge

12. A lower price may increase sales but it also reduces the profit margin

13. Many companies are cutting costs to keep prices down.

14. All customers want to get good value for money

15. customers are also prepared to spend more time looking for a good

price.

16. In recent months, sales fluctuated between 35 and 40.

17. Large supermarkets can afford to buy in bulk which also reduces the

price.

18. Producing bigger portions, doesn't push up the price.

19. To meet the demands of supermarkets, food, producers, have reduced

the size of their workforces.

20. Prices put up a peak last night, and then fell.

3)

21. increase: rise, rocket

22. decrease: lower, push down

23. No change: remain steady, level.