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Business English Questions (B2)

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  • What does “to meet a deadline” mean?
    → To finish a task or project by a specific time or date.
  • What are the pros and cons of working from home?
    → Pros: Flexibility, no commute. Cons: Isolation, distractions, communication issues.
  • Your client is angry about a late delivery. What do you say to calm them down?
    → “I completely understand your frustration. We are working to resolve this and will update you shortly.”
  • Define the term “stakeholder.”
    → A person or group with an interest or concern in a business (e.g., employees, investors, customers).
  • Fill in the blank: “If I ---- more time, I would finish the project.”
    had (Second conditional)
  • Change this sentence into passive voice: “The manager approved the budget.”
    → “The budget was approved by the manager.”
  • How do you prepare for a job interview?
    → Research the company, practice common questions, prepare your résumé, dress appropriately.
  • How would you politely disagree with a colleague in a meeting?
    → “I see your point, but I’d like to offer a different perspective.”
  • You have a meeting at 10 a.m., but you’re running late. What could you say in an email?
    → “I apologize, but I’m running a few minutes late for our 10 a.m. meeting. I’ll join shortly.”
  • Imagine you’re giving a presentation. How would you introduce your topic?
    → “Good morning. Today I’m going to talk about our new marketing strategy for the next quarter.”
  • Which sentence uses the first conditional?
    “If we reduce prices, sales will increase.”
    “If we reduced prices, sales would increase.”
  • What is the difference between “gross profit” and “net profit”?
    → Gross profit is revenue minus cost of goods sold. Net profit is what's left after all expenses, taxes, and costs.
  • Your company wants to expand to another country. What factors should you consider?
    → Local laws, culture, demand, competition, labor force, and cost.
  • Describe a good team leader. What qualities do they need?
    → Communication skills, empathy, decision-making ability, motivation, organization.
  • What would you say when ending a business phone call professionally?
    → “Thank you for your time. I’ll follow up with an email. Have a great day.”
  • Choose the correct sentence:
    “I will send you the report by Friday.”
    “I am send you the report by Friday.”
  • What should you do if a colleague doesn’t do their share of work?
    → Speak to them privately, try to resolve it, or escalate to a manager if necessary.
  • Make a polite request:
    → “Would it be possible to reschedule our meeting?” or “Could we move the meeting to another time, please?”