Business English Mock Test B2
Business English Mock Test B2
Business English Mock Test B2
I Read the text and then circle the words or phrases that best fit into the gaps.
Steven Jobs and Stewen Wozniak (1) _____________ out of college and got jobs in Sillicon Valley, where they
founded the Apple Computer company in 1976, the name based on Jobs’ favourite fruit. They designed the Apple
computer in Jobs’ bedroom, (2) _____________ the capital by selling their most valued possessions.
By 1996 Apple was in trouble, due to the dominance of Windows software and the (3)_____________ number of
PC clones which could use it. It (4)_____________ substantial annual losses.
Apple’s computer cost more than most PCs, and have a more limited (5)_____________ of software available for
them, but their great appeal has always been the attention to design. Apple’s fortunes (6)_____________ again
with the development of the iPod in 2003, which soon (7)_____________ a boom in Internet music sales. Ever
since, the Apple Computer company (8)_____________ huge profits, followed by an (9) _____________ in the
number of its employees. This (10) _____________ the expansion of their operations throughout the world.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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II (1) Add a suffix to make a noun. (2) Add a prefix to make an opposite adjective.
1. disagree _______________ 1. likely ______________
2. suggest _______________ 2. sociable ______________
3. assess _______________ 3. adequate ______________
4. perform _______________ 4. frequent ______________
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III Put appropriate words from the list below in the gaps in the text.
Many people dream of being an _______________ and some fulfill this dream by buying a franchise. A fran chise
typically enables you, the investor or "franchisee," to ____________ a business. By paying a franchise fee, which
may cost several thousand dollars, you are given a format or system developed by the company ("franchisor"), the
right to use the franchisor's name for a limited time, and ______________. For example, the franchisor may help
you find a location for your ______________; provide initial training and an operating manual; and advise you on
management, marketing, or personnel. Some franchisors offer _____________ support such as monthly
newsletters, a toll free 800 telephone number for technical assistance, and periodic workshops or seminars.
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IV In each of the following sentences there is one mistake. Find it and correct it by rewriting the sentence.
1. They are currently doing business with a Swede company.
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2. We chose a print campaign but we could have did a TV one too.
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3. Do they have any informations about this Irish company?
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4. He isn’t used to work as a sales assistant, that’s why he makes so many mistakes.
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5. She applied to several positions, but her efforts were futile.
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6. Two employees report for him.
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7. The newly elected spokesperson is a Turkish.
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V Translate the following sentences into English.
1. Pošta sadrži fakture od dobavljača, informacije o marketingu i obuci, rezervacije za zabave i mjesečni izvještaj
od inspekcije.
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3. Dramatična poruka nemačke kancelarke da će, ako propadne evro, propasti Evropa, uzburkala je svjetsko
tržište.
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4. Ukupna industrijska proizvodnja u Hrvatskoj u aprilu ove godine pala je u odnosu na mart 1,9 odsto.
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VI COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS:
VIII Complete with the words and expressions that are commonly associated with each theme.
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