English Test–topics: Economics, Job Interview, Finance, Foreign Trade
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The first 9 questions of this test are related to the video: Job interview questions.
Test time: approximately 30 minutes
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Questions and Answers
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(0m24s) "You show up, you're dressed properly, you walk in to meet the interviewer." What do you do next?
- A.
Greet the interviewer and sit down as soon as possible.
- B.
Smile and greet the interviewer making her/ him at ease.
- C.
Wait for the interviewer to start talking then follow her/ his instructions.
Correct Answer
B. Smile and greet the interviewer making her/ him at ease.Explanation
After showing up and dressing properly, the next step would be to smile and greet the interviewer, making them feel at ease. This is important as it creates a positive first impression and helps to establish a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for the interview. By doing so, it demonstrates good interpersonal skills and shows that the candidate is confident and enthusiastic about the opportunity.Rate this question:
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- 2.
(0m36s) To create a more relaxing atmosphere during the interview you should use:
- A.
Formal language
- B.
Professional clothes
- C.
Ice breakers
Correct Answer
C. Ice breakersExplanation
The interview is a conversation with another person, who is a human being. This is an evaluative conversation, so you might want to use some ice breakers like, "How are you?", "The weather has been really nice.", etc.Rate this question:
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- 3.
(1m02s) "Why do you wanna leave your job?" The best answers are:
- A.
Because I really want to be in a place where I can be managed and developed.
- B.
Because I can`t stand my boss.
- C.
Because I would like to be recognized as a good manager soon.
Correct Answer
A. Because I really want to be in a place where I can be managed and developed.Explanation
This answer is the best because it demonstrates a positive attitude towards growth and improvement. It shows that the person is seeking opportunities for personal and professional development, which is a desirable trait in a potential employee.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What does “Why are you moving on?” mean in a job interview context?
- A.
Why were you fired?
- B.
Why did you quit your job?
- C.
Why are you unsatisfied with your career?
Correct Answer
B. Why did you quit your job?Explanation
The phrase "Why are you moving on?" in a job interview context refers to the reason behind leaving one's previous job. The question aims to understand whether the candidate voluntarily quit their job or were they let go. It seeks to gain insight into the candidate's motivations and circumstances for leaving their previous position.Rate this question:
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- 5.
(1m38s) According to the coach, when you hear “you’re overqualified” you should:
- A.
Explain that you’re looking to downshift and looking to contribute in a non-managerial role.
- B.
Understand this as a negative comment and assume your chances of getting this job are slim.
- C.
Tell the interviewer you’re very ambitious and you’re sure you’ll be promoted quickly.
Correct Answer
A. Explain that you’re looking to downshift and looking to contribute in a non-managerial role.Explanation
When you hear "you're overqualified," it is important to explain that you're looking to downshift and contribute in a non-managerial role. This response shows that you are willing to take on a position that may be below your qualifications and that you are focused on contributing to the organization rather than seeking a higher position. It demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to work in a team environment. By providing this explanation, you can address any concerns the interviewer may have about your qualifications and show that you are genuinely interested in the role.Rate this question:
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- 6.
(3m20s) Complete the sentences with words from the video:Look up the job ______ in your geographic area, and get the ________ of salaries for that position and find where you would fit based on your _____ of experience.
- A.
Post, amount, merit
- B.
Rotation, variety, value
- C.
Title, range, level
Correct Answer
C. Title, range, levelExplanation
In the video, the speaker suggests looking up the job "title" in your geographic area to find the "range" of salaries for that position. This will help you determine where you would fit based on your "level" of experience.Rate this question:
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- 7.
"If the interviewer doesn’t bring up salary, should I?" What’s not a synonym for the underlined phrasal verb?
- A.
Put forward
- B.
Mention
- C.
Provide for
Correct Answer
C. Provide forExplanation
The underlined phrasal verb in the question is "bring up", which means to introduce or mention a topic. The question asks for a word that is not a synonym for "bring up". "Put forward" means to suggest or propose, "mention" means to refer to or talk about something briefly, and "provide for" means to make provisions or take care of something. Out of these options, "provide for" is the only one that is not a synonym for "bring up". Therefore, "provide for" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Well, we can’t let Denise go because she’s such a fabulous candidate.Choose an antonym for the underlined words in the video.
- A.
Lose
- B.
Hire
- C.
Dismiss
Correct Answer
B. HireExplanation
The antonym for "let go" in this context is "hire". The speaker states that Denise cannot be let go because she is a great candidate, implying that they want to keep her and bring her on board. Therefore, "hire" is the opposite action to "let go" in this situation.Rate this question:
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- 9.
(3m55s) Health care, flex time and vacation time aren’t:
- A.
Fringe benefits
- B.
Perks
- C.
Goods
Correct Answer
C. GoodsExplanation
Health care, flex time, and vacation time are not considered "goods" because they do not refer to physical or tangible products. They are instead considered as fringe benefits or perks provided by employers to employees. These benefits are intangible and non-physical in nature, such as access to medical services, flexible work schedules, and paid time off.Rate this question:
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- 10.
PRESENT SIMPLE, PAST SIMPLE, 3rd CONDITIONAL, PRESENT PERFECT. PASSIVE AND ACTIVE VOICES. Complete the article from The Economist magazine. Use correct tense and form of verbs in parenthesis. From The Economist Magazine November 13th 2010 “Schumpeter Sticking Together” Advice on managing partnerships, courtesy of Keith Richards and Michael EisnerA striking number of businesses _______________ 1 (create) by partners, despite all the fuss made over lone geniuses.
Correct Answer
were created
are created
have been createdExplanation
A striking number of businesses were created by partners, despite all the fuss made over lone geniuses. This suggests that partnerships have played a significant role in the establishment of many businesses. Additionally, the use of "were created" indicates that this phenomenon has occurred in the past. The phrase "despite all the fuss made over lone geniuses" implies that partnerships are often overlooked or undervalued in comparison to individual entrepreneurs. Furthermore, the use of the past tense suggests that this observation is based on historical evidence.Rate this question:
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Where ________ Goldman _______ _______ 2 (be) without Sachs? Or Hewlett without Packard?Please, in your answer, write all words in the blank leaving one space after each word.
Correct Answer
would have beenExplanation
The correct answer "would have been" is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past. In this context, the question is asking about the potential outcome if Goldman did not have Sachs and Hewlett did not have Packard. The answer suggests that without these partnerships, the situations of Goldman and Hewlett would have been different or possibly less successful.Rate this question:
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Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus–________ 3 (know) as Bernie Arthur to their colleagues–________ 4 (revolutionize) the retail business when they ________ 5 (found) the Home Depot.Please, in your answer, write all words in the blank leaving one space after each word.
Correct Answer
known revolutionized foundedExplanation
Arthur Blank and Bernie Marcus, known as Bernie Arthur to their colleagues, revolutionized the retail business when they founded the Home Depot.Rate this question:
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Bill Gates ________ 6 (work) with a succession of partners while he ________ 7 (be) at Microsoft–most notably Paul Allen and then Steve Ballmer–and now ________ 8 (run) his foundation with his wife, Melinda. (“I________ never ________ 9 (do) anything solo”, he ________ 10 (tell) Mr Eisner, “except take tests”.)Please, in your answer, write all words in the blank leaving one space after each word.
Correct Answer
worked was runs `ve done toldExplanation
Bill Gates worked with a succession of partners while he was at Microsoft–most notably Paul Allen and then Steve Ballmer–and now runs his foundation with his wife, Melinda. (“I've never done anything solo”, he told Mr Eisner, “except take tests”).Rate this question:
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Warren Buffet ________ ________ 11 (work) with Charlie Munger, his sidekick, confidant and best friend, since before the Rolling Stones ________ ________ 12 (form).Please, in your answer, write all words in the blank leaving one space after each word.
Correct Answer
has worked were formedExplanation
Warren Buffet has worked with Charlie Munger since before the Rolling Stones were formed. This indicates that Buffet and Munger have been working together for a long time, even before the famous rock band came into existence.Rate this question:
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Match the sentence beginnings below with the best endings.Layoff / Bond / Exchange rates / Gross Domestic Product / Withholding taxes / Leave of absence / Developed countries__ __ are countries with high gross domestic product (GDP) per capita.__ __ __ means a large amount of money, people, or water, that moves or is transferred into a place.__ is a certificate issued by a government or a public company promising to repay borrowed money at a fixed rate of interest at a specified time.__ __ are the amount of an employee's pay withheld by the employer and sent directly to the government.__ __ is the value of one currency for the purpose of conversion to another. Explanation: It is the value of a foreign nation’s currency in terms of the home nation’s currency.[1] For example an exchange rate of 91 Japanese yen (JPY, ¥) to the United States dollar (USD, $) means that JPY 91 is worth the same as USD 1.__ (in British and American English), also called redundancy in the UK, is the temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment of an employee or (more commonly) a group of employees for business reasons.__ __ __ time when one has permission to be absent from work or from duty in the armed forces. Example: Mrs Smith is on maternity leave. Please, in your answer, write all words in the blank leaving one space after each word. Click "SUBMIT MY ANSWER" when you're done.
Correct Answer
Developed countries Gross Domestic Product Bond Withholding taxes Exchange rate Layoff Leave of AbsenceExplanation
is a term used to describe a period of time that one is to be away from his/her primary job, while maintaining the status of employee. This Leave of absence (LOA), or leave, is a term in contrast to normal periods away from the workplace, such as vacations, holidays, hiatuses, sabbaticals, and "working from home" programs, in that they are considered to be exceptional circumstances, rather than benefits.
Layoff or redundancy = Downsizing is a term meaning to make (a company or organization) smaller by eliminating staff positions.Rate this question:
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