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That is Paula, _____ is his girlfriend. Mark and Paula are from Germany. _____ are german. I live with my brother and ___ have a pet. ____ is a dog called Otto.
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This question refers for means by which product updates are consolidated and distributed. ____________ are software that may contain updates for system reliability, program compatibility, security, and so on. These updates are bundled together for easier downloading and installation. It includes all fixes released to date, as well as additional improvements to existing components.

Idem (adapted).
The expression “magic bullet” (l.23) could be correctly replaced by cure-all, wonder drug or perfect solution, without any change in its meaning.

Idem (adapted).
In “to me that’s not an audit, that’s a joint venture” (l.5), the word “that” refers to the situation mentioned before, that is, the same auditing firm being responsible for a client for too long a period of time.

Idem (adapted).
The fragment “longer tenures yield better results” (l.8) indicates that it is necessary a considerable amount of time for an auditing company which has been hired to sharpen its auditing skills and deliver superior results.

Idem (adapted).
The author accuses some firms of bribing unscrupulous academics to put forward compelling arguments hereby they could block proposals to create mandatory audit rotation.

The Economist, December 7th 2013, p. 68 (adapted).
One of the premises of the text is that every time there is a sudden economic crisis, we tend to quickly try to find a culprit.

The Economist, December 7th 2013, p. 68 (adapted).
The title of the text refers to the fact that it is necessary to start regarding auditors as key players in today’s globalized world.

The Economist, December 7th 2013, p. 68 (adapted).
According to the text, Congress’ underlying motivation to pass the Sarbanes-Oxley act was its indignation over the shameful behaviour of some corporations in early 21st century.

The Economist, December 7th 2013, p. 68 (adapted).
The idea expressed in the second paragraph can be correctly explained by the following sentence: In 2002 a draft bill was voted by the American Congress proposing the setting of enhanced standard for all US state-owned-company boards, management and public accounting firms.

The Economist, December 7th 2013, p. 68 (adapted).
In line 8, “bean-counters” is a derogatory expression used to describe second-class accountants who deal specifically with agribusiness.

The Economist, December 7th 2013, p. 68 (adapted).
If the expression “for all the” (l.6) were replaced by despite the, the text would still be correct and the meaning of the sentence would be maintained, something that would not occur if it were replaced by if there is.

S. Ramamoorti. Internal auditing: history, evolution, and prospects. p. 3. Internet: https://na.theiia.org (adapted).
Without changing the meaning of the text, the fragment “explains the basic rationale for instituting controls rather straightforwardly” (l.16-17) could be correctly replaced with explains a common-sense approach to retain control instead of simply handing it over.

S. Ramamoorti. Internal auditing: history, evolution, and prospects. p. 3. Internet: https://na.theiia.org (adapted).
People have inherited from the Bible the notion that auditing is necessary because of the inherently dishonest nature of human beings.

S. Ramamoorti. Internal auditing: history, evolution, and prospects. p. 3. Internet: https://na.theiia.org (adapted).
The word “allay” (l.3) is used as a verb and it means reduce or ease.

S. Ramamoorti. Internal auditing: history, evolution, and prospects. p. 3. Internet: https://na.theiia.org (adapted).
The author points to a discontinuity in the history of financial bookkeeping from the end of the 15th century to the 18th century.
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English for Adults & Seniors!
Learning a language isn’t only for the young! It’s for everyone and if you are an older learner,maybe 40+ to 70+ then joining an English Language Course in an environment with people in similar age groups is a greatway to do it.
When you join a course at one of the International Schools you will find that approximately more than 20% of our students are aged 30 to 44 and a further 32% are aged 45 to 75 - sometimes older. You aremore than likely to find yourself in a class with people of a similar age;
Some mature students choose Business English courses for their working needs but many more join standard General English courses or the Intensive English Mini-Group courses. Courses like these help you to combine your language course with a holiday and you can make your own afternoon programme or join social programmes which are designed to have a variety of different activities suitable for all the age groups at the school. The programme changes every week and you can see samples of all the different activities on the social programme pages or on Facebook pages.
Mature learners will feel safe joining one of the International Schools. You will find others of a similar age in your class at all times of year
The International School ( I S ) accommodation is also suitable for older clients - you can choose froma homestay with a private bathroom, an apartment, but most convenient of all is Club IS Hotel which is opposite the school. Club IS is for mature individuals who are studying at the school. Classes are always organised according to level and according to age groups.
(Adapted from: < http: www.tisenglish.co.uk /courses-for-adults- seniors>)
1. “Afriend in need is a friend indeed."
2. “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy,wealthy and wise."
These sentences are examples of:
Text 2:
English for Adults & Seniors!
Learning a language isn’t only for the young! It’s for everyone and if you are an older learner,maybe 40+ to 70+ then joining an English Language Course in an environment with people in similar age groups is a greatway to do it.
When you join a course at one of the International Schools you will find that approximately more than 20% of our students are aged 30 to 44 and a further 32% are aged 45 to 75 - sometimes older. You aremore than likely to find yourself in a class with people of a similar age;
Some mature students choose Business English courses for their working needs but many more join standard General English courses or the Intensive English Mini-Group courses. Courses like these help you to combine your language course with a holiday and you can make your own afternoon programme or join social programmes which are designed to have a variety of different activities suitable for all the age groups at the school. The programme changes every week and you can see samples of all the different activities on the social programme pages or on Facebook pages.
Mature learners will feel safe joining one of the International Schools. You will find others of a similar age in your class at all times of year
The International School ( I S ) accommodation is also suitable for older clients - you can choose froma homestay with a private bathroom, an apartment, but most convenient of all is Club IS Hotel which is opposite the school. Club IS is for mature individuals who are studying at the school. Classes are always organised according to level and according to age groups.
(Adapted from: < http: www.tisenglish.co.uk /courses-for-adults- seniors>)