English language test answers MY
30 questions - rating Excellent
I have a small, comfortable office in my home and I really like being in control of my working ...
need
deadline
balance
workaholic
opportunity
life
lifestyle
environment

Our ... profit is lower this year because sales are down.
net
return

Can you give me a 10 per cent ... if I buy in bulk?
delivery
discount
I had a very heavy ... last month but this month it isn’t too bad.
workload
work
How’s business?
I mean three to five per cent.
Pleased to meet you.
Yes, I have. Good to see you again!
Help yourself.
I totally agree.
Thank you very much for asking but I’m afraid I can’t make it then.
We’re having a great year.

You can work whenever you choose! ’I usually just smile and agree but, actually, for a freelancer, finding the right work – life ... is difficult.
deadline
opportunity
need
environment
lifestyle
balance
life
workaholic

When a company announces good results, often its ... price increases.
share
turnover

Do you mind if I take a brochure?
Pleased to meet you.
I totally agree.
Help yourself.
Thank you very much for asking but I’m afraid I can’t make it then
Yes, I have. Good to see you again!
We’re having a great year.
I mean three to five per cent.
Listen! Is that Alicia playing? She ... play the piano very well!
can
would

Anya: Lydia, what do you think?
Lydia: ...
Can we start, please?
It might be a good idea to do both.
I think we should definitely have print ads.
Andres, what do you think?
I suppose we could do that.
Mmm, I don’t know.
I’m afraid that’s out of the question.
The main purpose of this meeting is to finalise our marketing strategy.
You ... learn some Japanese if you’re going to do business in Japan.
shouldn’t
should
My train leaves at 6:00 so I ... be at the station before 5:50.
don’t need to
mustn’t

Anya: OK, it’s ten o’clock and everyone’s here. ...
Mmm, I don’t know.
Andres, what do you think?
I suppose we could do that.
I think we should definitely have print ads.
I’m afraid that’s out of the question.
The main purpose of this meeting is to finalise our marketing strategy.
Can we start, please?
It might be a good idea to do both.
I don’t print most e-mails because my company is trying to ... waste in the office.
reduce
raise

At that time, the company ... interactive software for teaching history to primary school students.
has been
has developed
developed
was
was developing

Most supermarkets offer a ... scheme with reward points.
warehouse
loyalty card

I’m a freelance accountant and bookkeeper for small businesses so obviously I meet a ... that every business has.
balance
life
need
deadline
workaholic
lifestyle
opportunity
environment

I ... a manager for the past ten years.
have been
was

We ... be late for the meeting with the CEO!
don’t have to
mightn’t

What do you mean by a slight pay increase?
Yes, I have. Good to see you again!
We’re having a great year.
I mean three to five per cent.
Pleased to meet you.
Thank you very much for asking but I’m afraid I can’t make it then.
I totally agree.
Help yourself.
Anya: ...
Mona: Why?
Anya: Because of the budget cuts.
I think we should definitely have print ads.
The main purpose of this meeting is to finalise our marketing strategy.
I’m afraid that’s out of the question.
Andres, what do you think?
Mmm, I don’t know.
It might be a good idea to do both.
Can we start, please?
I suppose we could do that.
But I ... management at university. My degree is in history.
wasn’t studying
hasn’t studied
didn’t study

Right now, he works in ... in Bahrain. He works hard because he wants a promotion. ‘I need more experience’ he says.
a living
a subsidiary
opportunities
ladder
move
company

Can you recommend a hotel that has meeting rooms for hire at ... prices?
draught
reasonable

There’s usually a 14-day cooling-off ... for financial products.

How do you feel about Duncan’s suggestion?
We’re having a great year.
Help yourself.
Pleased to meet you.
I mean three to five per cent
Yes, I have. Good to see you again!
I totally agree.
Thank you very much for asking but I’m afraid I can’t make it then

We give customers a full … if they return an unused product within 30 days.
refund
guarantee

He’s hoping for a big career … : a job in the UK.
a living
opportunities
parent company
office
company
move
a subsidiary
ladder