... job, usually over a long period of time
)
If you want to practise and develop your knowledge of EnglishvocabularyforBusiness and
Administration, you will find that the exercises in this book will ... book, and that they help you to practise
and develop the BusinessandAdministrationvocabulary that you need.
Introduction
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You work, or are planning to work, in or around an English- speaking business ... they become a part of your 'productive' vocabulary.
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Use a good general -English dictionary and a good business -English dictionary to
check the meanings of new words and expressions (but...
... can download one for
free to / from the internet.
b. Perhaps you could get an
older version – or buy a new
computer!
c. What about uninstalling the
driver foryour old printer?
d. Have you checked ... instructions for the
printer are written.
6. This image has been
14
pulled /
stretched (see unit 2.8 for the original).
7. Before a document goes
15
to press / for printing, it's essential to check ... details and formulas. It's also possible
to add pop-up comment
3
boxes / squares containing additional information (choose Comment
from the Insert menu).
ț The Fill and Autofill commands can...
... something short (for example, you cut a visit short), you
arrive early.
24. If something cuts both ways, it has both good and bad aspects.
25. You andyour friend own a car together, andyour friend ... FALSE
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE / FALSE
TRUE / FALSE
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PHRASAL VERBS
IDIOMS
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AND
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2. After fifteen years with the company, ... alo_e. (
to work for yourself
and by yourself
)
3. The bill comes to £66. Shall we go Du_c_? (
when eating out with a friend or friends, each person pays for
what they have eaten and drunk
)
4....
... pocket b. cash in hand c. cash in fingers.
2. Anna is a ________________ illustrator. She works for many different ________________.
a. freelance / customers b. free / clients c. freelance / clients
3. ... 0000
For reference see A & C Black Dictionary of Banking and Finance (978-07136-7739-3).
20. Profit and loss accounts
Parker Publishing Group Plc
Summary Profit and Loss Account
Audited for ... the spaces.
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For reference see A & C Black Dictionary of Banking and Finance (978-07136-7739-3).
12. Money and work
a year ț by ț good money ț hourly ț for
makes ț on the staff...
... telephone numbers and (usually) the addresses of
businesses and __________ in your area.
3. The __________ is a book which gives information on a wide range of local services and businesses,
and often ... place to go for greetings cards and small gifts.
7. …sells kitchen, household and garden products and furniture.
8. …is well-known mainly for its men's and women's clothes and clothing ... Test your knowledge with this general knowledge quiz.
UK facts and figures
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1. True or false: The UK is a union of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
2. Rearrange...
... Kick b. Smash c. Hit
CHECK YOURENGLISHVOCABULARY FOR
COMPUTERS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Jon Marks
AND
A & C Black Ⴇ London
Who is the book for?
This book has been written for people whose first ... language is not English, and who use or
are going to use computers and other information technology in an English- speaking
environment. It covers the language needed to use information technology ... set the date
and time. You can also choose the
4
____________ for dates and times. For example,
November 4th 2007 can be
5
____________ as 04-11-2007, 2007-11-04 or in various
other formats.
You...
... mode.
a. stand down b. waiting c. standby
Who is the book for?
This book has been written for people whose first language is not English, and who use or
are going to use computers and other information ... features.
d. You can try it for a while for free. Then if you want to keep using
it, you are expected to pay a small fee to the writer.
e. You can use it forfreefor a while (often a month). ... Software for use by children and schools is…
a. learning b. teaching c. educational
5. Software for use by businesses is…
a. commercial b. businesslike c. busy
6. Software made specially for one...
... before transfer and work, and after evening and day.
6. This word can come before cover, examination, insurance and report.
7. This word can come before force and dispute, and after skilled and ... come before agency and law, and after full-time and temporary.
9. This word can come before policy and cover, and after national and medical.
10. This word can come before tax and support, and after ... before age, pay, wage and salary.
3. This word can come before review and structure, and after annual and basic.
4. This word can come before call and notice, and after unofficial and wildcat.
5. This...
... make payments to his ex-partner for the upbringing of the children?
13. In England and Wales, the agency responsible for the assessment, review, collection and
enforcement of payments is called ... base rights,
including the right to life, freedom from fear, freedom from torture, freedom of speaking,
freedom of religion worship, freedom of assemblage and asociation, etc (in fact, most of the
articles ... interest -free for the first six months. All goods are covered by the
manufacturer's warranty, which is valid for one year. If you are not happy with your merchandise, it can be
returned for an...
... clot.
The blood clot was forming an
Exercise 1
.
Many illnesses also have informal names. Match the informal and formal names listed
below. The first one has been done for you as an example.
Exer
cise ... useful tool for ensuring that the
personal vocabulary record is accurate and is a good source for example sentences to show
how words are used, as well as for notes about meaning and pronunciation, ... with handles like a pair of scissors, made in different sizes and
with differently shaped ends, used for holding and pulling
5. __________ = a surgical instrument like a long thin spoon, used for...
... different books that we publish, and if you want you can even buy them (14) through the computer.
Hmm, this book looks good: CheckYourEnglishVocabularyfor TOEIC
®
. Now, before I (15) exit this site, ... words and expressions
of location and direction that helped you to navigate your way around the map. Make a
note of these words and expressions, and try to make them an active part of your
vocabulary.
W
Some ... the form of the word, and in some cases more than one
answer may be possible.
Also see Money matters 2 on pages 32 and 33, Earnings, rewards and benefits on pages
16 and 17, and Shopping and...
... ________ 4 for the news?
England and France are separated by the ________ .
For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624 0)
general vocabulary
42
Verbs to nouns
For reference, ... 'Thanks. Forewarned is forearmed!'
general vocabulary
26
Phrasal Verbs with come
For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624 0)
Match the sentences in the left-hand ... German lessons.
For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students (0 7475 6624 0)
Verbs to nouns
general vocabulary
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For reference, see the Easier English Dictionary for Students...