What angered me wasn't his resignation but the ... in which he did it. a) method; b) aspect; c) manner; d) bearing
manner
The doctor told him to lose weight quickly or pay the ... later in life. a) fine; b) price; c) fee; d) cost
price
A “double-whammy” is when one event causes two problems for you. Yes or no.
Yes
I thought my job was safe. But suddenly, …, I was fired. a) off the record; b) red tape; c) out of the blue; d) off the top of my head
out of the blue
Is the list of points to be discussed at a meeting called the agenda?
Yes
I need a good explanation of all the costs ... in buying a new car. a) involved; b) affected; c) concerned; d) implied
involved
I’m not sure. I’d have to check the files, but … I’d say 4 million pounds. a) off the top of my head; b) off the record; c) out of the blue; d) up to my eyes
off the top of my head
Jet lag causes problems with our ... clock. a) botanical; b) biological; c) natural; d) rhythmical
biological
Marie Curie, one of the best-known ... in working with radiation, died in 1934. a) revolutionaries; b) debutants; c) rebels; d) pioneers
pioneers
Is it correct? The notes from a business meeting are called the protocol.
No - They are the minutes [mainju:ts]
When you buy something for work, you should get a recipe in order for the company to give you the money back.
No - It is a receipt [risi:t]
I didn't stay behind because I wanted to, I did so because it was my .... a) work; b) duty; c) shift; d) chore
duty
If you can't make ... what's written, change the zoom level and it'll become clearer. a) out; b) off; c) up; d) for
out
In the mating season, the male of the species calls out with a ... gu-gu sound. a) separate; b) distinctive; c) contrasting; d) individual
distinctive
Doesn't it ... you as strange that it's the middle of May and it's snowing? a) strike; b) occur; c) hit; d) touch
strike
If you say “I’m inclined to agree with you”, it means you strongly agree with that person.
No - you mostly agree, but not entirely
There's a ... range of issues that we need to discuss as soon as possible. b) ample; b) far; c) high; d) wide
wide
You have a lot of contacts. Could you … to get me a job? a) beat around the bush; b) pull some strings; c) pay through the nose; d) keep me posted
pull some strings
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