Choose the synonym, according to the chapter
Figures (The company has yearly sales figures of half a million dollars)
a. silhouette
b. profile
c. shape
d. official numbers
e. picture
official numbers
A period of three months regarded as one fourth of a year, used especially in reference to financial transactions such as the payment of bills or a company's earnings.
a. zone
b. time
c. quarter
d. trimester
e. shelter
quarter
currency
Ex: The deal will be done in the local currency
Expert forecast that the economics will slow in the coming trimester
Experts forecast that the economy will slow in the coming quarter
Expert forecasts that the economy will slow in the coming trimester
Only a small _______ of a bank's total deposits will be withdrawn at any one time.
His expression was confused for only a _______ of a second.
Only a small fraction of a bank's total deposits will be withdrawn at any one time.
His expression was confused for only a fraction of a second.
Schedule (I need to schedule a doctor's appointment.)
a. calendar
b. timetable
c. catalogue
d. agenda
e. set a timetable
set a timetable
A date or time before which something must be done.
a. schedule
b. start
c. calendar
d. deadline
e. time
deadline
priority
Ex: Getting the work done on time is a priority for me
are we up-to-date with the accounts?
are we up-to-date with the accounts?
She couldn't _______ the tragic scene from her memory.
I couldn’t _______ the chalk marks from the old blackboard.
She couldn't erase the tragic scene from her memory.
I couldn’t erase the chalk marks from the old blackboard.
Plan (Tesco also announced plans to buy back $1 billion of shares over the next 12 months.)
a. scheme
b. organize
c. design
d. expect
e. develop
scheme
To spend time doing something that is unnecessary or not beneficial.
a. procrastinate
b. hang out
c. produce
d. develop
e. waste time
waste time
to book
I'd like to book a table for tonight.
She arrived early helps with the preparations
She arrived early to help with the preparations
She planned to unlock the store at 8.00 _______ this morning.
There's been a _______ rise in the rate of inflation.
She planned to unlock the store at 8.00 sharp this morning.
There's been a sharp rise in the rate of inflation.
in advance (I have to tell my driver two hours in advance what time to pick me up.)
a. subsequently
b. beforehand
c. later
d. afterward
e. next
beforehand
Time for rest or recreation away from one's usual work or studies
a. time off
b. sick leave
c. break
d. vacation
e. occupation
time off
policy
Ex: It's against company policy to date a co-worker
Mark brokes his leg yesterday, so he's take sick leave
Mark broke his leg yesterday, so he's taken sick time
An adult day-pass costs $25 on a _______ and $30 on the weekend.
The bank is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on _______.
An adult day-pass costs $25 on a weekday and $30 on the weekend.
The bank is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.
basic price (The base price for an economy ticket is $416 round-trip)
a. factor cost
b. revenue
c. reference price
d. full price
e. market price
reference price
A consumption tax assessed on the value added in each production stage of a good or service
a. Tariff
b. VAT (value added tax)
c. GST (Goods and Services Tax)
d. GCT (General Consumption Tax)
e. Fee
VAT (value added tax)
fee
Ex: There is a fee for getting your driving license.
The price quote should includes term and condition that are binding on both partyes
The price quote should include terms and conditions that are binding on both parties
A restaurant must charge a _______ _______ on the meals it sells.
We study the effect of increasing the _______ _______ in urban sectors by five percentage points.
A restaurant must charge a sales tax on the meals it sells.
We study the effect of increasing the sales tax in urban sectors by five percentage points.