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






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






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






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






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






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






7. Officials formally appointed to run and represent a company.






8. The possibility of suffering harm or loss; a danger.






9. To unload and distribute some or all the contents of a rail car - container or trailer.






10. Business wholly owned by its employees with the emphasis on group decision making.






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






12. The right of owners of physical or intellectual property to consume - rent or sell their property.






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






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






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


16. Expenses arising during normal business operations.






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






18. A company that moves goods or passengers from one place to another.






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






20. Debts owed to a company usually from sales on credit.






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






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






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






24. Device containing water - foam or powder used to put out a fire.






25. Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.






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






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






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






29. Cargo ships not specialised in one type of cargo unlike a full containership.






30. An organization able to respond to and address changes in a market - their environment or industry.






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






32. Hospital department for people who suddenly become ill or are hurt in an accident.






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






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






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






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






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






38. The monitoring or close observation of behaviour.






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






40. The organization that surveys and classifies ships for insurance companies.


41. A person who is on the managing board of a business.






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






43. Finding out or ascertaining something previously unknown.






44. A short statement describing the main objectives and aims of a business.






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






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






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






48. To decide that an agreed appointment or booking will not take place.






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






50. Someone who acts as an agent on behalf of a shipper.