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Topic: General Business English Terms 3

This exercise has a broad range of general terms, ones that are often heard in an office setting. Choose the best response to complete each of the sentences below.

1. P1: When did John start working here? P2: He was ___________________ about two months ago.
  hire
  taken
  hired

2. I can't go out. My ___________________ is almost over.
  break for lunch
  lunch break
  food break

3. Many of our employees take their breaks in the ___________________.
  breakfast room
  lunch room/lunchroom
  criticized

4. In many offices, employees work in little areas called ___________________.
  cubes/cubicles
  boxes
  rooms

5. You are going to have to ___________________ your cubicle with two other employees.
  divide
  coexist in
  share

6. Everyone has to leave the office during a fire ___________________.
  drill
  alarm
  time

7. I can't ___________________ to my computer.
  log in
  log out
  log

8. You don't have to wear a tie, but you have to wear a ___________________.
  shirt
  t-shirt
  dress shirt

9. Do you have a dress ___________________ at your company?
  requirement
  code
  law

10. I'm going on a ___________________ next month. I'm meeting with one of our clients in Singapore.
  business trip
  work trip
  business travel

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TOP TIP! - Best ways to learn new business vocabulary

Here is another practical tip to help you learn basic Business English vocabulary effectively, especially if you are a beginner:

Use spaced repetition, not cramming
Cramming feels productive but leads to fast forgetting. Spaced repetition trains your memory over time.
How to do it:
• Review new words:
◦ after 1 day
◦ after 3 days
◦ after 7 days
◦ after 1 month
• Use flashcards
Flashcard example:
• Front: approve
• Back: agree officially
“The manager approved the plan.”
Why it works:
You review words just before you forget them, which strengthens memory permanently.

MATERIALS TO HELP YOU LEARN (AND TEACH!):
BUSINESS ENGLISH GLOSSARY
BUSINESS ENGLISH WORKSHEET COLLECTION

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