Answer Key
Risk management – Practice 2
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase in the correct form.
- It is estimated that 90% of eye injuries can be [prevented] through the use of proper protective lenses.
- The decision whether to take your pension as a lump sum or as an [annuity] can be difficult. After all, a check-a-month for life can give you a nice feeling of security.
- The doctor told me that if I did not lose weight I was at [risk] of having a heart attack at age 30.
- These accidents resulted in two company cleaners being absent [from] work for two days.
- Because flu is very [contagious] , it is important. to stay away from others until you are feeling better. Otherwise your whole office will end up on the sick leave.
- If you have a headache you may find some aspirin and a thermometer in the [first-aid] box. It is in the kitchen upstairs.
- I knew only after employment that I was obliged to join the pension scheme. I would have dropped [out] of the system if I were given a choice and moved the money to an investment fund.
- Using an interpreter during an international business meeting cuts [out] the risk of being misunderstood by your potential business partners.
- Your investment [horizon] is the length of time that you invest before you begin to use the money.
- Last year I broke my leg when skiing and the doctor put it in [plaster] for 6 weeks.