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Business English Test

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Compensation paid to a person on the basis of products sold.






2. Mechanical device controlling the flow of a gas or liquid in a system.






3. A warehouse authorized by customs where goods are stored and no payment is required until the goods are removed.






4. Initial medical attention given to someone in the event of an accident or sudden illness.






5. Things which are likely or feasible.






6. The right to privacy and control of your information on the internet.






7. A systematic - independent examination of whether a company's quality procedures are being followed and goals being achieved or not.






8. Estimated Time of Arrival.






9. A notice to a buyer that shipment has gone forward which contains details of packing - routing etc.






10. The planning - implementation and control of flow and storage of goods.






11. A machine used to pick up and transport goods loaded on pallets.






12. Cargo which is transported by plane.






13. Expenses for a company which do not change based on production or sales levels.






14. Part of the Bill of Rights which provides people with the right to be secure in their persons - houses - papers etc.






15. A receipt for goods issued by a carrier indicated that goods were received without damage or irregularities.






16. Shortened form of Roll on/Roll off meaning a ship which trucks can drive straight onto without the need for cranes.






17. The granting of power to perform various acts or duties.






18. A marketing strategy where a company tries to gain greater dominance in a market - for example - by offering special prices.






19. Setting a high initial price for a product to create a price-quality idea which early adopters will happily accept.






20. The total value of all the outstanding shares of a publicly-traded company.






21. The purchase of a business based on the company's cash recipts and the belief positive cash flow will continue.






22. The idea that anything you tell your doctor will remain confidential.






23. Information officially declared secret - such as classified documents or material that are available only to particular people.






24. Ships fitted with tanks to carry liquid or gas cargoes.






25. The point in units sold or sales amount when the expenses will be matched.






26. A unit of measure for liquids equivalent to 42 gallons.






27. Earnings Before Interest - Taxes - Depreciation and Amortization.






28. A place for the reception - delivery - consolidation - distribution and storage of goods and cargo.






29. Net profits divided by net worth or total equity.






30. Events which are beyond the control of a carrier like war - earthquakes or floods.






31. The amount of money of a company's profits that is distributed to its shareholders.






32. Bills to be paid as part of the normal course of business.






33. A non-profit making organization which exists to support and help a particular group.






34. A response or reaction to a piece of information.






35. The relationship between technology and the legal right to privacy in the collection and sharing of data about oneself.






36. Goods which are shipped loose in the hold of a ship.






37. When you allow someone to start a specific business by using your products in exchange for a part of his profits.






38. Costs that fluctuate in direct relation to the volume of units produced.






39. Fundamental human rights usually protected by law such as freedom of speech and religion.






40. Port where cargo enters a country and is unloaded.






41. The benefit of larger scale production where costs are spread over more units which lowers the average unit cost.






42. A form of corporate equity ownership giving voting rights.






43. Abbreviation for a standardized container - Twenty-foot equivalent unit.






44. A place to live - work - stay in : rented/temporary/furnished accommodation.






45. The ability to develop new ideas.






46. The truck unit onto which freight in a container is loaded.






47. When all members of a group agree to support a decision even if they don't agree with it.






48. An investment contributed at the early stages of a new venture.






49. A document representing one unit of ownership in a corporation - mutual fund or limited partnership.






50. Steps taken in advance to avoid an accident happening.