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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 rectangluar piece of luggage for carrying clothes.






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






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






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






5. 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.






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






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






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






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






10. A flexible tube used to transport liquids or gas.






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






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






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






14. Cargo which is transported by plane.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. A defined segment of the market that a product is aimed at.






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






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






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






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






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






29. When all members of a group agree to support a decision even if they don't agree with it.






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






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






32. Setting a relatively low intitial price for a new product in order to win market share.






33. Things which are likely or feasible.






34. The ability to develop new ideas.






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






40. The expected behaviour or standard for something.






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






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






43. Ships fitted with tanks to carry liquid or gas cargoes.






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






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






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






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






48. A small hotel or private house that rents out rooms to sleep in - including breakfast - at reasonable prices.






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






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