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Business English Test

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A short statement describing the main objectives and aims of a business.






2. Usually wooden base used for moving or storing stacked goods.






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






4. A new scientific or technical idea.






5. Earnings which are reinvested in the company rather than paid out as dividends.






6. A test of a company's ability to meet its immediate cash requirements: short-term assets minus accounts receivable and inventory - divided by short-term liabilities.






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






8. The efforts to make a product seem different from rival products or even unique.






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






10. In a business plan this is the change in the cash balance.






11. Activities involved in protecting a country - building or person against danger or attack.






12. A voting system where each vote is kept private.






13. Anyone who has an interest in the success of an organization - e.g. the owner - employees - shareholders.






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






15. A technique used to assess expected profitability of a company or single product.






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






17. When a person or group infringes on your rights such as freedom of movement or freedom of speech.






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






19. The ability to develop new ideas.






20. Duties or taxes imposed by the government on imported and exported goods.






21. The right to have your sexual orientation and practices remain secret.






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






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






24. Someone who invests in a business partnership without taking part in business affairs. Usually sleeping partners have limited liability.






25. The right to have details of your financial transactions kept secret.






26. An invasion of someone's private life without due cause.






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






28. Someone who starts a new business venture often involving innovation and risk taking.






29. A planned - temporary break in a journey - for instance to change planes.






30. The estimated loss of value of assets over a period of time.






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






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






33. The monitoring or close observation of behaviour.






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






35. A measure of the average time between failures in a system - the higher the amount - the more reliable the thing is.






36. The characteristic of a measurement regarding how precise it is.






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






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






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






40. The obsessive following - observing or contacting of another person.






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






42. The right to have your political view kept secret.






43. Damage or hurt experienced by a person or animal.






44. Ceiling-mounted camera used in stores and casinos etc to monitor customers.


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






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






47. Compensation paid to a person on the basis of products sold.






48. Raised flat area beside a train track for entering or exiting a train.






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






50. The first time a company offers its shares to the public.