Choose the sentence which is close in its meaning to the statement.

83. Despite high expectations, the share prices of about 70 per cent of the companies listed on the technology-laden exchange have fallen below their original values.

a) The share prices of the 70 companies listed on the technology-laden exchange are expected to fall.

b) The share prices of the companies listed on the technology-laden exchange have fallen by 70 per cent.

c) The share prices of most companies listed on the technology-laden exchange have unexpectedly fallen.

84. Telecom operators in Europe have agreed to pay some $170 billion for radio spectrum that will allow them to send Internet applications such as pictures and music to mobile phones.

a) Telecom operators will invest $170 billion in Internet.

b) Telecom operators will pay $170 billion to make it possible to send Internet applications to mobile phones.

c) Radio spectrum will allow mobile phone users to listen to the music.

85. Siberian Aluminum and Sibneft shareholders created the Russian Aluminum holding that controls about 70 per cent of the nation’s aluminum production.

a) The holding Siberian Aluminum has a 70 per cent stake in Sibneft.

b) The Russian Aluminum holding has about 70 LI per cent shares in Siberian Aluminum and Sibneft.

c) The Russian Aluminum holding includes two companies that control about 70 per cent of the overall production of aluminum in Russia.

86. Outrunning market expectations, cellular operator Mobile TeleSystems registered its one-million subscriber on Monday.

a) The number of subscribers to cellular operator Mobile TeleSystems exceeded the company’s expectations.

b) Cellular operator Mobile TeleSystems is worried by the results of the market study.

c) The number of subscribers to cellular operator Mobile teleSystems is constantly decreasing.

87. U.S. negotiators have failed to extend a five-year auto trade agreement that expires December 31, raising the prospect of increased trade fraction between Japan and US.

a) A new agreement on further auto trade between Japan and U.S. has been signed on December 31.

b) Due to the successful negotiation between Japan and U.S., auto trade agreement has been extended for the next five years.

c) A five-year auto trade agreement between U.S. and Japan has not been extended.

88. Computer makers are now saying their main source of revenue will be accessories, such as a broad range of training packages and services for PCs or electronic devices that can be linked to the Internet.

a) Computer makers are now going to make profit by manufacturing accessories rather than computers themselves.

b) Computers will be supplied with a broad range of training packages and services for PCs.

c) Computer makers are now seeking new sources for upgrading computers.

7. Read advertisements A—D. Which of them does each item 89—92 refer to? For each item write one letter.

89. First-rate apartments. 91. The best-selling cars.

90. An exquisite restaurant. 92. A medical centre.

A

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