Negotiations/Business talks 3

QUESTIONS:
(Choose the best response for each one)


1. The two sides have not come to an agreement. They are still __________________________.
deadly
successful
deadlocked

2. It is doubtful that the parties will come to an agreement. There is little hope of a __________________________.
changing
breakthrough
collaboration

3. So, neither party is willing to __________________________? No. Neither one will make concessions.
complement
compromise
retain

4. There is __________________________ in our position = We have not changed our position
no change
not a change
no changing

5. Negotiations are at an __________________________. The parties are unable to come to an agreement.
impact
impart
impasse

6. When negotiations __________________________, it means that they are continuing, but in an uncertain/difficult manner.
falter
fall
fail

7. When will this agreement __________________________? ( = start/become valid/begin to operate)
come into effect
come to effect
have an effect

8. We hope to __________________________ an agreement by Friday.
come
restore
reach

9. The talks broke-down = The talks __________________________
fell
collapsed
fell-down

10. Both sides are hoping for a successful __________________________. ( = result)
outcome
outburst
change

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