5.anticipation-arise.B

[00:00.40] He bought extra food in anticipation of more people coming than he'd invited.

[00:06.40] The hotel has issued an apology for its mistake.

[00:09.91] Brightly coloured packaging made the pens especially appealing to children.

[00:14.40] Her picture appeared on the front page of the news-paper.

[00:17.91] We received over 250 applications for the post.

[00:21.90] The tax would only apply to meals in restaurants.

[00:25.15] A new manager was appointed during her absence.

[00:28.66] The appointment of a new CEO is the next step in the evolution of the company.

[00:34.16] Performance appraisals focus centrally on task standards and on work behaviours, not on personality.

[00:41.65] Senior staff appraise their day-to-day work, while mentors are on hand to offer advice.

[00:48.15] His property has appreciated as much as 40% in two years.

[00:53.16] At 17.15% house-price appreciation was nearly triple the international rate.

[00:58.91] We have been approached by a number of companies that are interested in our product.

[01:04.65] The new strategy has yet to receive approval from the board.

[01:09.15] If shareholders approve the deal, it would be the biggest acquisition in our country.

[01:14.40] Investors generally must agree when they open an account to arbitrate any dispute rather than go to court.

[01:21.41] The deadlock in the talks meant that the dispute was taken to arbitration.

[01:26.16] They argued for a tax cut.

[01:29.16] I had an argument with my boss.

[01:30.66] It's always best to anticipate problems before they arise.