Business English: BEC Preliminary (Words D-G)

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

effort

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

furnished

Question 3

The sales ______ for 2017 show a slight increase.

Accepted Answer

figures

Question 4

He was given a _______ to study management methods.

Accepted Answer

grant

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

generous

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

enable

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

ensure

Question 8

My apprenticeship helped me ________ practical skills.

Accepted Answer

gain

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

despite

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

demand

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

depth

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

facilities

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

exceeded

Question 14

The company's _______ profit has doubled this year.

Accepted Answer

gross

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

decline

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

fluctuation

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