Company Structure
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Companies are usually divided into departments where employees are responsible _____ particular areas of work.
a) to
b) for
c) with
d) about
b) for
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It’s already eight o’clock. I _____ be late for the conference even if I leave right now. There are loads of traffic jams outside.
a) will
b) 'm going to
c) am
d) 'm
b) 'm going to (prediction based on evidence)
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Nowadays customers don’t seem to feel the same loyalty/fairness towards brands as before.
loyalty
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The latest product collection sold out almost immediately. _____, more and more customers are asking for our products in additional shops.
a) In addition
b) While
c) Previously
a) In addition (adding ideas)
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The management team decided _____ the new advertising campaign next month.
a) launching
b) to launch
c) launch
d) launches
b) to launch (decide + to + infinitive)
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I'm the HR Manager and I _____ directly to the CEO. I'm in _____ of finding new staff.
a) coordinate / direction
b) responsible / care
c) leads / power
d)report / charge
d) report / charge
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What time _____ the daily ops meeting _____?
a) is … going to start
b) does … start
c) will … start
d) is … starting
b) does … start (present simple for schedules)
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Their main _____ of activity is designing and producing fashion accessories, although they have recently started expanding into clothing.
a) centre
b) focus
c) hub
d) image
c) hub
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Initially we offered our items only in major department stores. _____, buyers now expect to find them in many more locations, _____ supermarkets and internet stores.
a) although / as well as
b) then / previously
c)however / for example
c)however / for example
(contrast/giving examples)
Which sentence doesn't contain a mistake:
a)We need to finish the report by Friday.
b)She can helping you with the presentation if you need.
c) We have to attending the meeting tomorrow.
a)We need to finish the report by Friday.
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My role also _____ planning training programmes and taking _____ of staff performance reviews.
involves/care
Correct the mistake:
The client from China will come at nine o’clock.
is coming (arrangement)
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The company is adopting a very cautious _____ to changing its business strategy.
a) method
b) way
c) approach
d) system
c) approach
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In recent years/When the contract with the supermarket chain is finalised, we will have to raise our production levels.
When (referring to time)
Use the correct form in each sentence:
We don’t mind _____ (waiting / to wait) a few more minutes because our CEO is looking forward to ___ (see / seeing) you at the conference.
waiting/seeing ( "love phrases"+Gerung/ verb+preposition+Gerund)
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The Human Resources Manager _____ a team of three specialists and works hard to _____ sure that all departments have the right people at the right time.
leads/make
Complete the sentences with correct Future forms:
I’m sure,I _____ ( fail) this exam- it's my first important exam. And after that I _____ (submit) the documents and report to the supervisor.
am going to fail (prediction based on feeling)/am submitting (fixed arrangement)
will is also possible
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Their _____ business is producing fashion accessories, but they have recently _____ into the clothing market.
core/ventured
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_____ there were some doubts at the beginning of the year, the discussions last week were very positive._____, I am confident we will reach a successful agreement.
Although/ Therefore or While / However or
Although / In addition
Complete the sentences using the correct verb patterns:
Some companies keep _____ (get) stronger and others struggle because _____(explore) new markets opens up so many opportunities
getting/exploring (keep+Gerund/ Gerund as a subject)
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The HR Manager works _____ with department heads to _____ sure they have the right staff. She also coordinates _____ them to measure performance.
closely/make/with
Complete the sentences with correct Future forms:
We _______ (launch) the new product line next month, so the marketing team_____ (work) very hard over the next few weeks.
are going to launch or are launching/are going to work ( intention/fixed plan/intention)
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To increase sales, the company wants to export its goods ____________________ and target markets in Asia and Latin America.
further afield
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______, we need to analyse the target market carefully. ______, we should test the product with real users before the launch.
To start with / In addition or First of all/ Then
Complete the sentences using the correct verb patterns:
We stopped _____ (use) our phones during important meetings. Please remember _____ (bring) all the documents before we start.
using/to bring ( quit activity, we no longer do it/obligation, something they need to do)