3. COMPANY
CHANGES
introducing new computer system
introducing new company language
upgrading system
mergers
acquisitions
takeovers
promotion
demotion
salary cut
hostile workforce
retraining employees
making people redundant
restructuring
relocating
ex. A, B; pg. 23
5. Past Simple Tense
• Particular point in the past; finished past action
Mercedes suffered a dramatic fall in 2002.
Did Mercedes suffer a dramatic fall in 2002?
Mercedes didn’t suffer a dramatic fall in 2002.
Mercedes saw a terrible slip in quality in the last decade.
Did Mercedes see a terrible slip in quality in the last last decade?
Mecedes didn’t see a terrible slip in quality in the last decade.
6. Present Perfect Simple
• Linking the present to a point in the past; past action relevant now; life
experiences
Mercedes has gone from the worst car maker to the trailblazer since 2005.
Has Mercedes gone from the worst car maker to the trailblazer since 2005?
Mercedes has not gone from the worst car maker to the trailblazer since
2005.
You have looked for new ideas recently.
Have you looked for new ideas recently?
You haven’t looked for new ideas recently.
ex. A, pg. 26
