unit 7, part 3

Question 1

boon

Answer 1

n . , a benefit: advantage

Question 2

branch

Answer 2

, local office of a larger company

Question 3

catch up

Answer 3

\ , to reach someone or something

that is ahead

Question 4

coincide

Answer 4

v. , to happen at the same time

Question 5

confront

Answer 5

v. , to face a difficulty

Question 6

controversy
There has been a good deal of controversy around the issue of outsourcing labor.
Outsourcing labor is a controversial issue.
Many major firms are controversially sending more and more work to countries where labor is cheap.

Answer 6

n. , a lot of disagreement affecting

many people

Question 7

decisive
Many large firms have made the decision to outsource labor to other countries.
Some firms decide not to outsource labor to other countries and hire local workers instead.
The cost of labor is a decisive factor for outsourcing work.
The company responded decisively by sending the work overseas.

Answer 7

important, affecting a decision

Question 8

enticing
Low wages are often an enticement for companies looking to cut costs.
Low labor costs entice outsourcing companies to open branches in certain parts of the world.
Outsourcing companies find low labor costs enticing.

Answer 8

adj , attractive

Question 9

epicenter

Answer 9

j , central or most important place

Question 10

firm

Answer 10

r, , a company, business organization

Question 11

looming

Answer 11

nearing, usually said of a threat

or difficulty

Question 12

opponent
Opponents of the practice of outsourcing labor say that it is bad for the economy of the home country.
There has been a certain amount of opposition to the practice of outsourcing labor.
Many people who have lost their jobs oppose outsourcing labor to other countries.
People hold opposing views on the issue of outsourcing.

Answer 12

n. , someone who disagrees and

speaks out

Question 13

point

Answer 13

to call attention to

Question 14

preponderance
A preponderance of outsourcing work comes from the United States, Europe, and Japan.
Jobs from international companies play a preponderant role in the economies of a number of countries.
The work shifts at these companies are preponderantly long.

Answer 14

n. , the largest amount

Question 15

proponent

Answer 15

n , supporter

Question 16

remainder

Answer 16

n , the rest, what is left

Question 17

routinely
The job is not difficult as all employees follow the same routine.
The work is routine and not very interesting.
Employees routinely work night shifts.

Answer 17

ad , , on a regular basis

Question 18

shift

Answer 18

n. , period of work time

Question 19

turnover

Answer 19

the rate at which employees leave

and are replaced

Question 20

wealthy

Answer 20

aJJ , rich