ENM401-U9

Question 1

Missing preposition: "They all agreed that weak(1) management was largely to blame(2) the downfall (3)the company."

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(2) = for, (3) = of

Question 2

The government refuses to take responsibility... Dubai World's debt problems.

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for

Question 3

"You have to speculate to accumulate" means...

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If you want to make money, you have to invest.

Question 4

She spent months pitching... hundreds of investors.

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to

Question 5

Teenagers need to develop a healthy respect... money from an early age.

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for

Question 6

Esprit has invested... technology start-ups.

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in

Question 7

Our program offers access... angel investors, venture firms and other private equity investors.

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to

Question 8

The markets are suspicious... the system's lack of transparency; banks've lost some of their influence... corporations.

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of/over

Question 9

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket" means...

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Don't put all your money in the same investment.

Question 10

"Out of debt, out of danger" means...

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Borrowing money is to be avoided

Question 11

EFM, the struggling investment house, yesterday became vulnerable... takeover bids.

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to

Question 12

"Money talks" means...

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Money is very persuasive.

Question 13

The banks insisted... being paid the interest on the loan.

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on

Question 14

"Don't throw good money after bad" means...

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If you see what you are investing in is not working, stop investing in it.

Question 15

Missing preposition: "There is fierce competition in the growing (1)market (2)high-speed internet (3)access."

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(2) = for

Question 16

Does Lulu.com pose a serious threat... the major publishing houses?

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to, for

Question 17

Missing preposition: "As the company had thrived(1) rising(2) property prices, it suffered(3) when they began to fall."

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(1) = on

Question 18

"Lend your money and lose a friend" means...

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Don't lend to friends

Question 19

Missing preposition: "Public protests(1) the cost of energy are forcing(2) governments to think hard."

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(1) = about

Question 20

She is less optimistic... debt fundraising.

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about

Question 21

"Beggars can't be choosers" means...

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People without money can't choose, but have to make do with what given., The person who lends decides how the money is spent.

Question 22

They are fear ful... the cost.

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of

Question 23

The new Director of Finance must be capable... providing both financial and strategic direction.

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of

ENM401-U9

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ENM401-U9

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