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Question 1
What does 'make a killing' mean?
- To make a lot of money
- To lose money
- To make neither a profit nor a loss
- To copy an idea
Question 2
A blockbuster is best described as a:
- Huge success
- Small gift
- Quick estimate
- Financial loss
Question 3
If a company is in the red, which statement is true?
- It is losing money because its expenses are greater than its revenues
- It is profitable because its revenues are greater than its expenses
- It has not started operating yet
- It is keeping its financial results secret
Question 4
To give someone permission to move forward with a project is to give them the ________.
Fill in the blank
Question 5
To 'get wind of' something means to find out about it, often when the information is sensitive.
- True
- False
Question 6
Which expression means to copy or steal an idea?
- To rip off
- To break even
- To give someone the green light
- To keep something under wraps
Question 7
What is a 'game plan'?
- An action plan for how a project will proceed
- An estimate using approximate numbers
- An extra product feature
- A small Christmas gift
Question 8
A guess based on experience or prior knowledge, not on hard facts or data, is called an ________.
Fill in the blank
Question 9
When you pull the plug on a project, you speed up its timeline so it can be completed sooner.
- True
- False
Question 10
Which best describes 'bells and whistles' on a product?
- Extra, attractive features that are not essential
- Basic features needed for the product to function
- The product's manufacturing costs
- Official approval to launch the product
Question 11
What does it mean if someone's head is on the chopping block?
- They are likely to be fired or get into trouble
- They are about to make a big profit
- They have just given a successful presentation
- They are ready to start a new project
Question 12
To make a project a high priority and speed up its time frame is to ________ the project.
Fill in the blank
Question 13
What should you do if you want to follow the advice 'You should not say how much you're currently earning'?
- Keep your current salary private
- Tell the interviewer exactly what you earn
- Ask for more benefits instead of a salary
Question 14
What does 'fancy features' describe?
- Basic parts needed to make something work
- Attractive extra functions or options
- Problems with a product
Question 15
A synonym for 'found out' is ______.
Fill in the blank
Question 16
The response 'No, he told us he needed more information before making a decision' means the decision has been made.
- True
- False
Question 17
What is the speaker doing by saying 'That's great. At least you're making progress'?
- Encouraging someone
- Criticizing someone's work
- Complaining about a delay
Question 18
What does 'You're right. My boss always gets angry when he finds mistakes' express?
- Agreement that the boss reacts angrily to mistakes
- Surprise that the boss is so calm
- Disagreement with a criticism of the boss
Question 19
In business English, if a company is 'in the red again,' it is probably ______.
- earning high profits
- losing money again
- hiring new workers
Question 20
The response 'I agree. It's not bringing us any new business' is a way of agreeing that an activity is not producing results.
- True
- False
Question 21
What is the function of the response 'No, don't worry. They won't fire you'?
- To reassure someone about their job
- To warn someone about a layoff
- To criticize the company
Question 22
What does 'Yes, it really surprises me!' express?
- Strong surprise
- Total indifference
- Anger
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