Ex.8. Write the appropriate word or phrase in the following spaces. Translate the sentences into Ukrainian.

1. Will you accept € 100 as … for the work?

2. She is much better off since her … increase.

3. These shares should pay high ….

4. These gas shares earn a lot of ….

5. She receives excellent … for her work.

6. The bank charges … for exchanging foreign currency.

7. How much is your lawyer’s …?

8. He was offered a company car as ….

9. … we consider most important are non-contributory pensions, company cars and healthcare.

10. A € 750, 000 … to Mr. Brown, 68, retiring chairman of the tobacco company was pushed through at the company’s annual meeting.

Ex.9. Fill in the missing prepositions

Fringe benefit

Fringe benefit is a reward … an employee’s labour which is not based … money, but which takes an alternative form. Increased holiday entitlement, a subsidized canteen, free or cut-price products, or private health care insurance, are examples … such non-financial rewards. It is increasingly recognized that money is only one element that motivates the workforce, so the use … nonmonetary incentives is becoming more common, … shop-floor level, trade unions are increasingly including non-financial elements … their negotiations … management. … management level, the “perks” … company cars, sizeable expense accounts … travelling, and other nonsalary incentives, are an important element … attracting executives … one post … another.

(to, in (2), with, at (2), of (3), from, for (2), on)

Ex.10. These words are often confused:

salary – income – pay – wage

Complete these sentences using the correct form of one of the words above. Make your own sentences to show that you understand the difference in their meaning.

1. My friend is going to get a … rise next week.

2. That company pays a good … to its workers.

3. Her … increased when she changed jobs and bought stock.

4. Her husband is a lawyer. His … has increased 10 percent this year.

5. The starting … of our new sales manager is € 15 000.

6. Tax is payable on all … over € 2000.

7. … are paid every Friday.

8. His … is about € 150 a week.

9. … is usually paid monthly but … is usually paid weekly.

10. Very few office workers get good ….

11. A person's … falls dramatically on retirement.

12. In many countries workers are paid a legal minimum ….