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LISTENING. You are going to hear a talk between Peter Wiles and John Martin
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Exercise 1
You are going to hear a talk between Peter Wiles and John Martin. Before you listen to the conversation look at these statements, which you will mark T (True) or F (False) after you have listened to the tape.
| 1. | John Martin didn’t deny that Harper's death had caused a big change in the control of Harper & Grant Ltd. |
| 2. | Hector Grant is a strong personality and Harper couldn't have everything his own way while he was Chairman; Peter wanted to balance H.G.’s power a bit by having John on the Board. |
| 3. | John Martin was asked to join the Board now that he owned more shares. |
| 4. | Peter Wiles had a chance to get John elected, because H.G. wanted to strengthen his position in case A.Wentworth tried to make things go his way. |
| 5. | The Rules of Association drawn up by H.G. state that the qualification holding is only two shares. |
| 6. | As a director Peter held only two shares while his mother nine hundred and ninety-eight. |
Exercise 2
Listen to the following extract from the conversation between Grant, Buckhurst and Peter, which shows how the situation progressed. Try to complete the gaps, using no more than three words in each case.
| Grant: | What's the next item … … …, William? |
| William Buckhurst: | We've got … … of Alfred Wentworth, of Wentworth & Company. He ought … … … to join the Board. |
| Grant: | It's unfortunate, but … … … he now owns … … … that his election is inevitable. Don't put that … … …, William! |
| Peter: | I would like to propose that … … …, John Martin, should also be asked … … …. In the time he has been here he has … … … and done much … … …. I think if he was made … … his advice … … … would be invaluable. |
| Grant: | Well, perhaps next year I... |
| Peter: | Be careful. H.G. You don't want … … …. There must be a lot of companies who'd be … … … him … …. We can't afford … … …. |
| Grant: | What do you think, William? |
| Buckhurst: | It might be a good idea … … the support … …, H.G. |
| Grant: | Very well. As the character … … … is changing so completely, this is probably … ….... John would be … … … to Wentworth. If everyone agrees... |
| Peter: | Yes. |
| Buckhurst: | Agreed. |
| Grant: | William, will you draft … … about these … … then? |
| Buckhurst: | Yes, I will. |
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