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






2. Unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice.






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






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






5. A piece of information - for example how a certain product is made - which is only known to the company that makes it.






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






7. The time it takes between the arrival of a vessel or aircraft and its departure.






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






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






10. Monitoring of public places using video cameras.






11. Device which breaks to stop the flow of current in the event of an overload.






12. Written description of how something should be done.






13. A demanding or stimulating situation.






14. 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.






15. The time which a seller needs to produce and deliver goods.






16. The system of technology - people - organizations etc involved in moving services or products from supplier to customer.






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






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






19. Metal rails along which a train travels.






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






21. The categorization of potential customers into groups based on common characteristics.






22. A form of company which has a separate legal identity and limited liabilities.






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






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






25. Shaping a companies' offering and image to occupy a unique and valued place in the customer's mind.






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






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






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






29. Wages - salaries and other forms of employee compensation.






30. The times of highest demand for a product or service.






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






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






33. The sale of part-ownership in a venture to gain additional capital for a start-up.






34. The complete range of a company's offerings including products and services.






35. Documents used to procure freight and express transportation and services from commercial carriers.






36. When someone breaks your right to privacy.






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






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






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






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






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






42. A company where the owners are personally liable for the debts of the company.






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






44. The right to say what you want without anyone stopping you.






45. A formal framework for identifying an organization's growth opportunities - strengths - weaknesses - opportunities and threats.






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






47. Estimated Time of Arrival.






48. Letting a third-party company take care of your logistics for you.






49. The science of making sure people and machines work together as well as possible.






50. The expected behaviour or standard for something.