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






2. A place where parts of the ownership of companies are bought and sold - or the organization of people whose job is to do the buying and selling.






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






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






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






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






7. Series of questions designed to gather information on a certain topic.






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






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






10. A financial statement showing sales - cost of sales - gross margin - operating expenses etc.






11. A shipment of goods to a consignee.






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






13. When a company buys another one for more than the asset value the difference is called goodwill.






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






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






16. Debts; money that must be paid.






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






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






19. Insurance covering loss or damage of goods at sea.






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






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

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






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






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






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






26. The state of remaining unknown to most other people.






27. A short description of a company's purpose in relation to customers - products - markets etc.






28. A telephone call requested at a certain time to wake someone up.






29. A demanding or stimulating situation.






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






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






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






33. Protective helmet worn on building sites etc. to prevent injuries to the head.






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






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






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






37. The examination and evaluation of something.






38. List of goods in a store or warehouse.






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






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






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






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






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






44. One of the documents required by a firm to become a limited company.






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






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






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






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






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






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