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Before you read, check that you know the meaning of the words in bold. Choose the correct definition, a or b$,$ for each word. Use a dictionary if necessary.

$1$ The investigators found that financial comuption had taken place over a long period of time.

a dishonest or illegal behaviour

b a series of serious mistakes

$2$ The president was involved in a major financial scandal.

a an event that shocks people because it is illegal

b an idea that leads a company to success

$3$ The employee was prosecuted for posting private data online.

a suspected of a crime

b charged with a crime

$4$ The parents were so desperate for the students to pass the test that bribery was not uncommon.

a buying illegal material from the internet

b illegally offering money or gifts in return for services

$5$ Finally, the product is sold to the end user through an intermediary.

a a person$/$company that sells goods or services to the public

b a person$/$company that acts as a means of communication between other people$/$companies

$6$ The bank had manipulated figures to make it look as though the investments were doing well when, in reality, they weren't.

a change or edit data in order to misinform

b steal money and then replace it

$7$ Employees are often influenced by peer pressure from colleagues.

a a feeling that you must do the same things as other people

b a time when you feel you are not doing as well as other people

$8$ If they continue to act illegally, they will lose their liberty.

a respect for someone's feelings or rights

b freedom

$2$ Read the text and complete the gaps $(1-5)$ with the sentences $($A$-$E$).$

A People who are new to an organisation, and who might be surprised at unethical behaviour, come to assume it is acceptable.

B How can companies ensure they behave properly while still meeting sales targets, especially in industries where bribery and payments to intermedianies are common, even when they are illegal?

C It has also set up a $24-$hour ethics hotline, which is available to staff worldwide.

D They need to start with the values. how they want to do their business.

E Or the Wells Fargo fraud, in which employees set up fake customer accounts.

$3$ Match the organisations $(1-3)$ with the illegal activities mentioned in the text $($a$-$d$).$ There is one extra activity which you do not need to use.

$1$ Rolls$-$Royce a presented false technical results

$2$ Volkswagen b opened illegal accounts without client permission

$3$ Wells Fargo

c avoided paying tax

d changed financial records

Education $2018$