S e c o n d e d I t I o n 1 Reading for the Real World 1

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For the next two questions, look for the answers in the passage and 
write them on the lines provided.
 1.
Why was the FCPA created?
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 2.
When do people give “grease payments”?
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V 
ocabulary Extension
Here are six words that are related to the topic but are not in the reading. 
Fill in each blank with the best word from the list. Use each word only 
once.
wholesale retail merchandise contract kickback incentive
1.
I buy directly from the company, so I get things at a cheaper __________ price.
2.
My boss gave me a(n) __________ of $1,000. I feel motivated to work harder 
now.
3.
Occasionally I buy running shoes from a Nike store. Then I must pay full 
__________ price.
4.
He received a(n) __________ of $50,000 from the boss of the ABC company 
because he agreed to buy ABC products.
5.
“What kind of __________ do you sell in your store?” “Mainly clothing, but we 
also sell some accessories, too.”
6.
He signed a(n) __________ stating that he would deliver all the goods by next 
month.
First Sentence:
International business practices are a sensitive issue due to cultural 
differences between countries.
1.
Even though some countries view bribery as illegal, others tolerate it or even view it 
as a supplement to their wages, to ensure quick payment and to prevent harassment.
2.
Grease payments are bribes that can speed up the completion of a deal and even 
ensure the delivery of high quality goods.
3.
Recently the US government cracked down on the American businesses that were 
taking part in bribery, but it put American companies at a disadvantage.