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






2. A model depicting the sales curve of a product split into four stages - introduction - growth - maturity and decline.






3. A person who is involved in a situation in addition to the two main participants.






4. Finding out or ascertaining something previously unknown.






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






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






7. To make valid by approval - to establish the certainty of something.






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






9. A moving belt you collect baggage from at the airport.






10. Cargo which is booked but does not arrive in time to be loaded onto a vessel.






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






12. Debts; money that must be paid.






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






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






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






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






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






18. The crime of deceiving someone to get money or good illegally.






19. A name - term - sign - symbol - design or combination of these used to uniquely identify a producer's goods.






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






21. A method recognised throughout a business sector as the best way to do something.






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






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






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






25. A wealthy person who invests in a start-up company.






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






27. Metal rails along which a train travels.






28. When someone breaks your right to privacy.






29. System where goods are produced as and when they are needed rather than producing items in advance and storing them in a warehouse.






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






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






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






33. The year as used in accounting which can begin and end in any month as the company sees fit.






34. A vessel sailing between specific ports on a regular basis.






35. Property that a business owns - including cash and receivables - inventory etc.






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






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






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






39. A statisitical measure of how well a company is doing in a certain area.






40. The monitoring or close observation of behaviour.






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






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






43. The examination and evaluation of something.






44. General term for ships designed to carry cargo rather than passengers.






45. The fraudulent use of someone's identity in order to steal money or get other benefits.






46. An agreement that regulates the rights and obligations of shareholders.






47. Forty-Foot Equivalent Units - a standard size for shipping containers.






48. Service taking cargo from a regional port or airport to a central hub for a long-haul voyage.






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






50. A demanding or stimulating situation.