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A journalist is asking some questions. Complete the answers by putting the verb in brackets into
the appropriate present tense in the active or passive.
1 A: Do you normally hold these products in stock?
B; No. They
are
normally
made
to order. (make)
2 A: Is the chief engineer here at the moment?
B: I'm afraid not. He muste
Scotland. (inspect) muste
currently
3 A: Can I see the new design?
Are the plant in the north of
B: Yes, of course. It just just were off the production line. (come)
4 A: How many units do you produce a month?
B: We 4000 5.000 units a month and only a very small number pront
(produce) (reject)
5 A: How long have you been using imported raw materials?
B: We A (import) rayon for many years but we
import (begin) using imported polyester.
6 A: Is this the natural colour of the fabric?
B: No. this fabric Veils (dye).
7 A: And how long will it be kept in store?
only just
B: Not long at all. We sue (dispatch) this load tomorrow afternoon.
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