LEVEL 5 MID TERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE

Instructions: Use Tag endings to complete these sentences.

1. The CFO oversees the production line 3 times a day, _________________________?
2. Currently, Mrs. Schultz is developing a new drug for the pharmaceutical sector,
_______________________?
3. The Director will launch the new campaign, _______________________?
4. The HR Manager went over the budget, ________________________?
5. Everybody could have helped to meet the deadline, _______________________?
6. The survey hasn’t been busy, _____________________?
7. All the employees attend the meeting, ____________________?
8. Miss Shapiro was the Finance Director, ___________________?
9. She doesn’t participate in the company’s marathon, _________________________?

Use Simple Past or Present Perfect tenses to fill in the blanks.

1. Gaby ______________________________ the Financial accounts for 8 weeks now. (be in charge of)
2. Luis __________DESIGNED _____________ many advertising campaigns for an advertising agency in
2015. (design)
3. Laura ___________hasn’t developed _______________ her part of the project, we won’t meet the
deadline! (not/develop)
4. When Richard was 17 years, he __________assisted _______________ his father in the business
family. (assist)
5. Fernanda ___________has been ______________ the sales resp. of the company for 2 years. (be)
6. Ximena _____________arranged _______________ a meeting with his colleagues last week. (arrange)
7. Ayla ______________has been researching ______________ info. for her Finance presentation for
three days in a row. (research)
8. Chema _______sent ___________ the e-mail with the quotation a few minutes ago . (send)
9. Angie doesn’t work for the pharmaceutical industry any more. She ______left ________ two years ago.
(leave)
10. David M. ______has told_______ his team to meet the deadline many times. (tell)
11. Eli ________was ____ interviewed by members of the company she wants to work for. (be)
12. Diana ________tried_________ to reach Mr. Oliver the whole morning with no success. (try)
13. Ale _________hasn’t presented _____________ very good reports for the last three weeks.
(not/present)
14. Carlos ________didn’t arrive ______ on time to the clients’ company this morning and we lost the
contract. (not arrive)
15. Eduardo______has been involved _________ in the lingerie industry for several years. (involve)
16. Jessica ____________has known _____________ her boss for three years. (know)
17. Oscar _____handle__ the Logistics Dept. 10 months now he’s been moved to Sales. (handle)
18. Antón __________has been looking for ______________ for an appropriate candidate for the
Managing position.
19. Víctor________was responsible for ________ welcoming the customers to the company until she quit.
(be responsible for)
20. Valente________didn’t attend ____________ the last two meetings. Do you know if everything is ok
with her? (not/attend)
21. __Has __________ Izquierdo _______traveled _____________ to Guadalajara on business? (travel)
22. Adriana _______has closed ___________ 3 contracts this month! (sign/close)

Complete the sentences with the present simple or present continuous form of the verbs in
brackets.

1. We __are currently updating ___ (currently / update) our website.

2. The bus ______leaves ____ (leave) every half hour.
3. Online ordering _____is becoming ______ (become) more and more popular with many of our clients.
4. Let’s talk again when I _____get______ (get) back.
5. The department ________is working _____ (work) harder than normal because two people are off
this week.
6. Yes, I ____remember_________ (remember) you told me.
Complete these sentences with verbs from the list. There is one extra verb.

will be able to can’t won’t be able to can were able to couldn’t haven’t been able to

1. I _can’t ______ let you know until next week

2. We __________ find a solution for a long time but then someone in R&D came up with a great idea.
3. Do you know what the problem is? I __can’t______ access anything on this computer today!
4. They__________ reduce their prices for over a year but they promise to on this order.
5. We were lucky because we __________ see a gap in the market before anyone else.
6. The new changes next year mean that our customers _________________ check their details online.

Business English Vocabulary

Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word from the vocabulary below.

Innovative, upfront planning, benefits, business plan, fulfillment, concept, budget,

set up, constraints, praise, trustworthy, wary, fall behind schedule, achievement,
incentives, feedback, overspend, pay off, come up with, let me know

1. The company's ___upfront planning _____ was well-received by investors due to its innovative
approach to sustainability.
2. Successful projects often require __ to identify potential obstacles and plan accordingly.
3. Implementing a customer loyalty program has numerous ____________ for both the company and its
clients.
4. Before launching a new product, it's essential to develop a comprehensive ____________ to guide your
strategy.
5. Efficient order ___fuldillment ___ is crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
6. Our marketing team has come up with a fresh __innovative ___ for our next advertising campaign.
7. It's important to stick to your ______ to avoid financial difficulties down the line.
8. We need to __set up _______ a new department to handle customer inquiries more efficiently.
9. Despite facing __constrains _____ such as limited resources, the team managed to deliver the project on
time.
10. The CEO ____praise_____ the team for their hard work and dedication to the project.
11. Investors are often ____wary ______ of new technologies until they prove their value in the market.
12. Without proper planning, we risk ___ falling behind schedule ______ and failing to meet our
deadlines.
13. Completing this project on time will be a significant ____________ for our team.
14. Offering employees performance-based ____________ can boost productivity and morale.
15. Constructive ____________ from customers helps us improve our products and services.
16. It's important not to ____________ on unnecessary expenses to ensure profitability.
17. The effort we put into developing this new product will eventually ____________ in increased sales.
18. Our team needs to ____________ with creative solutions to overcome these challenges.
19. If you need any assistance, please ____________ and I'll be happy to help.

Business Communication
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase from the table.

Let's say, how far are you with, now I'd like to move on, it was quite a coincidence,
the biggest potential benefit, has set up, hasn't made a decision yet, I'll catch you
later, if you ask me we should, I've already spoken with

1. Sarah: ____________ the client about the proposal, and they seemed interested.
Mark: That's great news! Did they give any feedback?
Sarah: They're considering it, but ____________.
Mark: Okay, keep me updated on their decision.
2. Alex: So, ____________ the new project?
Sarah: We're still in the planning phase, but we've made significant progress.
Alex: That's good to hear.
3. Mark: Our competitor ____________ a new office in the city center.
Sarah: That could impact our market share.
4. Sarah: ____________ to the next agenda item.
Alex: Before we do, I want to address some concerns about the budget.
Sarah: Sure, go ahead.
5. Alex: ____________, I bumped into the CEO at the conference.
Mark: Really? What did they say?
Alex: They mentioned they're considering investing in our company.
6. Mark: I think implementing this new software has ____________ for our efficiency.
Sarah: I agree, it could streamline our processes significantly.
7. Alex: Have you heard back from the client yet?
Sarah: No, they ____________. I'll follow up with them tomorrow.
8. Sarah: I need to leave for another meeting. ____________?
Alex: Sure, we can discuss the budget later.
Sarah: Sounds good, ____________.
9. Mark: ____________ we should focus more on online marketing strategies.
Alex: That's an interesting point. We'll consider it in our next meeting.

Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word or phrase from the table.

This means that, I suggest we meet to discuss things further,

Oh I'm sorry to hear that, How are things, That's a good idea,
I'm calling about, Yes I remember, I wanted to speak to you about,
We're on track

1. Sarah: ____________, we need to adjust our timeline to accommodate the client's request.
Mark: Understood, I'll make the necessary changes.
2. Alex: ____________, Mark. I've been reviewing the project plan, and I have some concerns about the
budget allocation.
Mark: I suggest we meet to discuss things further.
3. Sarah: Hi, Alex. ____________ the upcoming conference next week. Are you attending?
Alex: Yes, I'm scheduled to speak on the second day.
4. Mark: Hi, Sarah. ____________ the recent setback with the supplier?
Sarah: Yes, unfortunately, there was a delay in delivery.
5. Alex: ____________, Sarah. How's the new project coming along?
Sarah: We're on track to meet the deadline.
6. Mark: ____________, I wanted to speak to you about the upcoming client presentation.
Sarah: Of course, what do you need to discuss?
7. Alex: ____________, we need to focus on improving our customer service.
Mark: Agreed, we've received some negative feedback lately.
8. Sarah: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. ____________ the complaints?
Alex: Mostly about delayed response times and order errors.
9. Mark: ____________ we need to reallocate resources to meet the new deadline.
Sarah: That's a good idea. Let's review the project plan and make adjustments accordingly.**
10. Alex: Yes, I remember. ____________ you mentioned it during our last meeting.
Mark: Right, I just wanted to ensure we're all on the same page.