Business English: BEC Preliminary (Words D-G)

There was a _________ in sales last month. Fewer people bought our products.

Due to excellent snow conditions, there was a higher ________ for our skis than usual.

He was given a _______ to study management methods.

The stock market ________ has caused many stock owners to become concerned.

My apprenticeship helped me ________ practical skills.

The company gave a ________ donation to the local school. The extra money came just in time.

The office came _________ so we didn't have to buy any desks, chairs or filing cabinets.

I took the exam ________ my fear of failing. Thankfully, I passed.

No one knew the real ______ of the lake. Some say it is bottomless.

The sales ______ for 2017 show a slight increase.

The hotel has excellent _________ for their guests to relax or exercise.

We loaded the new software to _______ me to work from home.

To ________ quality, all Victorinox knives are produced in Switzerland.

The failing business made a last ______ to increase sales. Unfortunately, it still didn't work.

The company's _______ profit has doubled this year.

We _______ our target sales by 10%. Everyone will be getting a bonus this year.