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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. Surveillance tools installed on a computer without the users' consent.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Transporting something using different means of transport - e.g. first on a truck and then on a ship.






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






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






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






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






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






28. Estimated Time of Arrival.






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






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






31. A new scientific or technical idea.






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






33. Things which are likely or feasible.






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






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






36. A delivery which is currently between its source and destination.






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






38. Entering land or property without permission from the owner or the right to enter.






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






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






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






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






43. A place for the reception - delivery - consolidation - distribution and storage of goods and cargo.






44. The truck unit onto which freight in a container is loaded.






45. The added value a brand name identity brings to a product or service.






46. Useable or acceptable.






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






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






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






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