4. Choose the correct alternative to fill each space in the text.

I work as (73)__________accountant and deal with the money (74)_______ from customers for goods (75)__________.

73. a) a b) the c) an

74. a) receiving b) received c) being received

75. a) transferred b) supplied c) paid

I fill in invoices for customer’s (76)__________. Sometimes I have to send a customer a reminder if they have not paid (77)_________.

76. a) orders b) bills c) checks

77. a) an insurance b) a stake c) an invoice

I even have to decide whether customers can have further (78)__________. In a situation in which the customer (79)_________ and reliable, our firm may send an invoice after the (80)__________.

78. a) debit. b) credit c) order

79. a) is known b) is being known c) is knowing

80. a) transaction b) deal c) delivery

We (81)__________ offer our permanent customers a (82)__________ to encourage them to pay up promptly when (83)__________.

81. a) have b) may c) must

82. a) credit b) discount c) interest

83. a) invoiced b) invoicing c) having invoiced

5. Choose the correct preposition.

84. Their liquidation would not be ________ our interests.

a) in b) for c) to

85. The overall sales this year have risen ________ 9%.

a) on b) in c) by

86. I have an appointment __________ 3 o’clock.

a) on b) for c) at

87. We are operating _________ an unstable market.

a) from b) for c) in

88. Last year we increased our operating income ________16%.

a) at b) for c) by

89. Last year our company spent 100000 roubles _________ charity.

a) for b) on c) at

90. We have a meeting every Monday _________ this time.

a) on b) by c) at

91. Could you put me through __________ the Production Manager?

a) by b) over c) to

92. Could you spell the name __________ me?

a) for b) at c) with

93. We check all safety procedures ________ a very regular basis.

a) at b) on c) to

94. The operating profits slipped ________ 1.75 bn from 2.16 bn.

a) to b) at c) by

95. Perfumes and cosmetics production was also affected __________ the instability on the stock market.

a) with b) by c) at

96. During the last decade we experienced the fall ___________ sales of our goods by almost 20%.

a) with b) on c) in

97. I’m afraid you can’t speak with the Director at the moment. He is ____________ another line.

a) at b) on c) over

98. Electronic commerce enables the consumer to buy goods and services ________-line.

a) up b) in c) on

99. Our boss was delighted __________ the results of the recent advertising campaign.

a) with b) by c) at

100. The bank went bankrupt and was sold to its competitor just ________ $100.

a) at b) from c) for

1. Choose the alternative that best suits the contexts.

1. Telegraphic transfer is the fastest method of sending ________.

a) money b) accounts c) checks

2. I _______ the office when the doorbell rang and immediately two men in masks rushed into.

a) left b) have left c) was leaving

3. _________ can result if you have no more income to pay your debts.

a) Transfer b) Bankruptcy c) Discount

4. We spent too _________ time on routine meetings.

a) a few b) many c) much

5. Banks ________ very high rates of interest on credit loans.

a) charge b) offer c) pay

6. We __________ it at the meeting at the beginning of February.

a) had discussed b) have discussed c) discussed

7. Suppliers expect their ________ paid promptly.

a) checks b) credits c) invoices

8. We _____________ by assuming that our product would sell well.

a) did a mistake b) made a mistake c) mistook

9. The manufacture of components _______ to outside suppliers.

a) sub-contracted b) is sub-contracted c) sub-contracts

10. Some strategic industries, such as Atomic Energy and Defence, are too important to be left in _____ hands.

a) public b) government c) private

11. A ______ of $1.000 invested in our business 10 years ago is worth $1 mln now. a) stake b) stock c) sum

12. They ______ this drug for ten years before it appeared on the market.

a) tested b) had been testing c) have been testing

13. Russian business is __________ a lot of foreign capital.

a) investing b) attracting c) importing

14. We’d like to know your views on the possibility of a _______ venture with our company.

a) business b) capital c) joint

15. There must ___________ a lot of inflation over that period.

a) be b) have been c) to be

16. The bank assigned a credit _________ to our company.

a) check b) limit c) interest

17. A credit ___________ guarantees payment by a specified date.

a) insurance b) term c) fee

18. It was _____________ set of instructions I had ever received.

a) more confusing b) the most confusing c) as confusing as

19. Sellers and customers usually negotiate credit ____ when making a deal.

a) interests b) fees c) terms

20. Our customers usually meet _________ on time.

a) bills b) charges c) prices

21. ___________ fix their own commissions for buying and selling shares.

a) Retailers b) Stockbrokers c) Wholesalers

22. I will give you a ring if anything ________ wrong.

a) will go b) goes c) will be going

23. He _____________ any involvement in the robbery.

a) cancels b) refuses c) denies

24. Our product is within a _________ reach of everybody.

a) social b) financial c) economic

25. Don’t forget to switch off the computer before you __________.

a) will leave b) leave c) are leaving

26. The ___________ of the Japanese economy since World War II has been extraordinary.

a) bull b) boom c) fall

27. I wish we ________ this order. It will improve our financial position.

a) get b) got c) have got

28. The companies have been negotiating a possible _____ for a few months.

a) melding b) concern c) budget

29. This alliance will help our companies survive in the fiercely_________ market of today.

a) contrasting b) competitive c) contemporary

30. At Takaoka the cars are driven directly from the __________ to the boat or trucks taking cars to the buyers.

a) market b) customers c) assembly line

31. The ________ of Harley-Davidson Motor Company are people with a high average income.

a) suppliers b) target market c) budget

32. Our _______ is based on the image of a person who leads an active life.

a) advertisement b) logo c) brand

33. The successful candidate should have at least 3-year_________ in office management at international level.

a) qualifications b) experience c) efficiency

34. Our company is determined to ________ so that we might reach our full potential. a) increase b) recess c) expand

35. Each of the documents ___________ countersigned.

a) was b) were c) were being

36. I have good word-processing _________________.

a) qualifications b) skills c) operations

37. A chief executive officer should have a strong sense of _______.

a) authority b) decision-making c) education

38. __________ candidates had excellent references.

a) Both b) The both c) The both of

39. “Are there any seats on the next flight to Madrid?” — “Yes, there are ______.” a) few b) little c) a few

40. Last year they attempted ___________ nearest competitor, but failed.

a) taking over b) to take over c) to be taken over