Vocabulary. 1. Some people a career break to do something like sailing round the world or going trekking in India.

1. Some people … a career break to do something like sailing round the world or going trekking in India.

a) make b) decide c) climb d) take e) have

2. The time when you can change your mind about buying something after you have signed sales agreement.

a) money back guarantee b) method of payment c) cooling off period d) interest free credit e) after sales help

3. Something you do in order to progress in your job.

a) career ladder b) career move c) career break d) career plan e) career opportunities
4. Chances to start or improve your career.

a) career ladder b) career move c) career break d) career opportunities e) career plan

5. In some companies it can take years to … the career ladder and reach senior management level.

a) make b) take c) offer d) decide e) climb

6. I’m not happy with this coat. It’s not my size and I want to return it. It is protected by ….

a) money back guarantee b) method of payment c) cooling off period d) interest free credit e) after sales help

7. There are two … in our shop, by credit card or by cheque.

a) money back guarantees b) methods of payment c) cooling off periods d) interest free credits e) after sales help

8. Sorry, we don’t have these goods at the moment. They are ….

a) after sales service b) cooling off period c) interest free credit d) credit card details e) out of stock

9. A reduction in the usual price of something.

a) return b) sale c) delivery d) discount e) refund

10. Something you buy cheaply or for less than its usual price.

a) bargain b) stock c) goods d) cheap e) profit

11. A company that is owned and controlled by another larger company.

a) market share b) subsidiary c) profit d) discount e) turnover

12. A good product may … an award for innovation.

a) make b) enter c) extend d) fill e) win

13. There are some laws about … the environment. The manufacturers must obey them.

a) protecting b) doing c) seeing d) extending e) saving

14. There are a lot of technical innovations that help to … time.

a) decide b) save c) enter d) fill e) break

15. A … system can help to reduce stress levels of employees by giving them more control over their working hours.

a) workload b) deadline c) flextime d) workaholic e) lifestyle

16. We … welcoming their Chief Executive.

a) take out b) turn down c) take part d) look forward to e) look after

17. … gives information about what customers want and need.

a) Consumer goods b) Market research c) Sales target d) Advertising agency e) Product range

18. … is a description of a typical customer.

a) Sales figures b) Advertising campaign c) Consumer behavior d) Product lifecycle e) Consumer profile

19. … is a group of customers of similar age, income level and social group.

a) Consumer profile b) Product range c) Sales target d) Advertising agency e) Market segment

20. Things people buy for their own use.

a) market share b) consumer goods c) sales forecast d) product launch e) market research