TESTE DE VOCABULÁRIO DE INGLÊS — B2
General English + Business English + English for IT
Instruções: Escolha a alternativa que melhor completa cada frase.
1–25
1. We need to ______ a decision before the end of the week.
A) do
B) make
C) take
D) create
2. The company plans to ______ its business into other European countries.
A) expand
B) increase
C) grow up
D) rise
3. I don't ______ with your opinion, but I understand your point.
A) agree
B) accept
C) approve
D) support
4. The meeting was ______ because the manager was sick.
A) taken off
B) put away
C) called off
D) turned down
5. We need to ______ the problem before it gets worse.
A) deal with
B) deal about
C) manage about
D) solve with
6. The company wants to ______ its costs without reducing the quality of its products.
A) rise
B) reduce
C) grow
D) develop
7. Could you ______ me a hand with this report?
A) make
B) give
C) take
D) do
8. The IT department is responsible for ______ the company's computers and servers.
A) managing
B) controlling
C) maintaining
D) supporting
9. We have ______ of time, so there is no need to hurry.
A) many
B) plenty
C) several
D) enough of
10. The manager asked me to ______ the information before sending the email.
A) check
B) control
C) assist
D) attend
11. The new software will help us ______ time and money.
A) save
B) keep
C) win
D) hold
12. She is very good ______ dealing with difficult customers.
A) in
B) on
C) at
D) for
13. The company is looking ______ a new marketing manager.
A) after
B) at
C) into
D) for
14. The computer suddenly ______ while I was working on the report.
A) broke down
B) broke up
C) broke off
D) broke away
15. We need to ______ a meeting with the sales team.
A) do
B) make
C) arrange
D) put
16. The project is ______ schedule, so we need to work faster.
A) behind
B) below
C) under
D) after
17. The company has ______ a new website to attract more customers.
A) launched
B) started
C) opened
D) presented
18. Please ______ the document and send it back to me.
A) fill in
B) fill up
C) fill on
D) fill over
19. We need to find a way to ______ this problem.
A) solve
B) answer
C) make
D) do
20. The manager was ______ with the results of the project.
A) pleased
B) pleasing
C) pleasure
D) pleasant
21. The company wants to ______ its employees' productivity.
A) rise
B) increase
C) grow
D) raise up
22. The customer complained ______ the poor service.
A) for
B) about
C) with
D) at
23. The IT team is trying to ______ why the system stopped working.
A) find out
B) find up
C) find over
D) find away
24. We have to ______ a solution as soon as possible.
A) come up with
B) come over
C) come across
D) come into
25. The company has decided to ______ more money in employee training.
A) spend
B) invest
C) pay
D) cost
26–50
26. Could you ______ the meeting until tomorrow afternoon?
A) postpone
B) delay off
C) put away
D) move out
27. The company is trying to ______ its customer service.
A) improve
B) increase
C) develop up
D) rise
28. We need to ______ an agreement before we can start the project.
A) get
B) reach
C) arrive
D) achieve
29. He ______ responsibility for the mistake.
A) took
B) made
C) did
D) got
30. The company decided to ______ some employees because of financial problems.
A) fire out
B) lay off
C) put off
D) give up
31. The new employee is having trouble ______ in with the team.
A) fitting
B) putting
C) getting
D) going
32. The software needs to be ______ before we can use it.
A) installed
B) established
C) developed
D) created
33. We need to ______ the advantages and disadvantages before making a decision.
A) consider
B) think
C) regard
D) look
34. The manager asked everyone to ______ attention during the presentation.
A) make
B) pay
C) give
D) take
35. The company has made a large ______ in new technology.
A) investment
B) invest
C) invested
D) investing
36. The system is not ______ with the latest version of the software.
A) suitable
B) connected
C) compatible
D) convenient
37. We should ______ the meeting until everyone has arrived.
A) wait
B) delay
C) postpone
D) expect
38. The manager asked me to ______ the report carefully before the meeting.
A) look through
B) look after
C) look into
D) look for
39. The company needs to ______ its website regularly.
A) update
B) upload
C) upgrade
D) improve up
40. The employee was ______ for the company's mistake.
A) blamed
B) accused
C) criticized
D) responsible
41. We need to ______ our customers' needs before developing the product.
A) understand
B) realize
C) recognize
D) notice
42. The company's sales have ______ considerably this year.
A) increased
B) raised
C) grown up
D) risen up
43. The manager wants to ______ the number of meetings.
A) decrease
B) reduce
C) lower down
D) diminish down
44. The technician managed to ______ the problem quickly.
A) repair
B) solve
C) fix
D) correct
45. Please ______ your password regularly to protect your account.
A) change
B) replace
C) exchange
D) transform
46. The company is planning to ______ a new advertising campaign.
A) make
B) launch
C) open
D) start up
47. The meeting ______ at 9:00 and lasted two hours.
A) started
B) began up
C) opened up
D) initiated
48. We need to ______ the information from the old system to the new one.
A) move
B) transfer
C) transport
D) carry
49. The manager asked us to ______ the main points of the discussion.
A) summarize
B) sum
C) shorten
D) reduce
50. The company is ______ a lot of pressure from its competitors.
A) doing
B) having
C) under
D) making
51–75
51. We need to ______ the deadline because the project is taking longer than expected.
A) extend
B) increase
C) enlarge
D) grow
52. The customer wasn't satisfied, so the company offered to ______ the problem.
A) resolve
B) answer
C) finish
D) complete
53. The IT department has ______ a new security system.
A) developed
B) invented
C) created up
D) built up
54. You should ______ a backup of your important files.
A) make
B) do
C) take
D) create up
55. The company wants to ______ its employees to work from home two days a week.
A) allow
B) let
C) permit them
D) enable
56. The manager asked the employee to ______ the customer personally.
A) deal with
B) attend
C) assist with
D) care
57. We need to ______ the risks before investing in the project.
A) evaluate
B) value
C) judge about
D) estimate about
58. The website is currently ______ because of technical problems.
A) offline
B) out
C) down
D) away
59. The company wants to ______ a good relationship with its customers.
A) do
B) make
C) build
D) create up
60. Please ______ me know if you need any help.
A) let
B) make
C) give
D) tell
61. The manager decided to ______ the proposal because it was too expensive.
A) turn down
B) turn off
C) turn away
D) turn over
62. The company needs to ______ its employees about the new safety rules.
A) inform
B) say
C) tell about
D) announce to
63. The new application allows users to ______ files with other people.
A) share
B) divide
C) separate
D) exchange with
64. The company is trying to ______ its profits by reducing costs.
A) increase
B) rise
C) raise
D) grow up
65. We need to ______ the quality of our products if we want to compete internationally.
A) improve
B) increase
C) develop up
D) raise
66. The manager asked the team to ______ the problem immediately.
A) deal with
B) work with
C) solve about
D) manage on
67. The software has a small ______ that needs to be fixed.
A) mistake
B) error
C) bug
D) faulting
68. The company decided to ______ the old computers with new ones.
A) change
B) replace
C) exchange
D) substitute them
69. We need to ______ a plan before starting the project.
A) develop
B) make up
C) do
D) build up
70. The manager asked everyone to ______ the deadline.
A) meet
B) reach
C) achieve
D) arrive
71. The company is trying to ______ new customers through social media.
A) attract
B) bring
C) invite
D) collect
72. The employee was late because his car had ______ on the way to work.
A) broken down
B) broken off
C) broken up
D) broken away
73. The IT team needs to ______ the latest security update.
A) install
B) put
C) set
D) place
74. The company is looking for ways to ______ waste.
A) reduce
B) decrease down
C) cut off
D) lower away
75. We need to ______ the contract carefully before signing it.
A) look through
B) look at through
C) look over it
D) look into
76–100
76. The company wants to ______ its products to younger customers.
A) market
B) advertise about
C) sell to
D) promote to
77. The manager asked me to ______ the email before sending it.
A) check over
B) control
C) check out
D) inspect over
78. The company has decided to ______ part of its production to another country.
A) outsource
B) export
C) transfer out
D) send away
79. The new system should ______ the amount of time we spend on administrative tasks.
A) save
B) reduce
C) shorten
D) spare
80. We need to ______ our goals for the next six months.
A) establish
B) set
C) make
D) create up
81. The customer asked for a ______ because the product was damaged.
A) refund
B) return
C) repayment
D) payback
82. The company is trying to ______ its online presence.
A) improve
B) increase
C) develop
D) strengthen
83. The manager told us to ______ the issue with the client as soon as possible.
A) discuss
B) talk
C) debate about
D) speak
84. The computer needs to be ______ before you install the new program.
A) restarted
B) returned
C) repeated
D) recovered
85. We need to ______ more information before making a decision.
A) gather
B) collect up
C) get together
D) receive
86. The company has ______ an important contract with a new client.
A) won
B) gained
C) earned
D) achieved
87. The manager wants to ______ the meeting to Friday.
A) move
B) transfer
C) change
D) replace
88. The company needs to ______ its employees with the right equipment.
A) provide
B) supply
C) equip
D) give
89. The IT specialist couldn't access the system because he had forgotten his ______.
A) password
B) codeword
C) security word
D) access word
90. The company is trying to ______ its reputation after the problem.
A) repair
B) restore
C) recover
D) return
91. We should ______ the advantages of working remotely.
A) consider
B) take into account
C) think about
D) look at
92. The company plans to ______ its operations next year.
A) expand
B) extend
C) increase
D) enlarge
93. The manager asked the employee to ______ the customer complaint.
A) deal with
B) solve with
C) manage about
D) answer to
94. The application automatically ______ your data every night.
A) backs up
B) saves up
C) copies over
D) stores up
95. The company is trying to ______ a better work-life balance for its employees.
A) provide
B) create
C) achieve
D) make
96. The team managed to ______ the problem before it affected customers.
A) prevent
B) avoid
C) stop
D) prevent from
97. We need to ______ the results of the survey before making a decision.
A) analyze
B) examine about
C) investigate into
D) study about
98. The company has decided to ______ a new training program.
A) introduce
B) present
C) show
D) bring in
99. The manager wants everyone to ______ responsibility for their own work.
A) take
B) make
C) have
D) do
100. Before choosing a supplier, we need to ______ several different companies.
A) compare
B) contrast between
C) consider with
D) evaluate between
Gabarito
| Nº | Resp. | Nº | Resp. | Nº | Resp. | Nº | Resp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 26 | A | 51 | A | 76 | A |
| 2 | A | 27 | A | 52 | A | 77 | A |
| 3 | A | 28 | B | 53 | A | 78 | A |
| 4 | C | 29 | A | 54 | A | 79 | A |
| 5 | A | 30 | B | 55 | A | 80 | B |
| 6 | B | 31 | A | 56 | A | 81 | A |
| 7 | B | 32 | A | 57 | A | 82 | D |
| 8 | C | 33 | A | 58 | C | 83 | A |
| 9 | B | 34 | B | 59 | C | 84 | A |
| 10 | A | 35 | A | 60 | A | 85 | A |
| 11 | A | 36 | C | 61 | A | 86 | A |
| 12 | C | 37 | C | 62 | A | 87 | A |
| 13 | D | 38 | A | 63 | A | 88 | C |
| 14 | A | 39 | A | 64 | A | 89 | A |
| 15 | C | 40 | A | 65 | A | 90 | B |
| 16 | A | 41 | A | 66 | A | 91 | B |
| 17 | A | 42 | A | 67 | C | 92 | A |
| 18 | A | 43 | B | 68 | B | 93 | A |
| 19 | A | 44 | C | 69 | A | 94 | A |
| 20 | A | 45 | A | 70 | A | 95 | C |
| 21 | B | 46 | B | 71 | A | 96 | A |
| 22 | B | 47 | A | 72 | A | 97 | A |
| 23 | A | 48 | B | 73 | A | 98 | A |
| 24 | A | 49 | A | 74 | A | 99 | A |
| 25 | B | 50 | C | 75 | A | 100 | A |
Explicação do gabarito — Inglês B2
1–25
1. B — make
A expressão correta é make a decision = tomar uma decisão.
We need to make a decision.
Não usamos normalmente do/take/create a decision nesse sentido.
2. A — expand
Expand = expandir, ampliar.
Expand its business into other countries.
= Expandir os negócios para outros países.
3. A — agree
Agree with someone/something = concordar com alguém/algo.
I don't agree with your opinion.
4. C — called off
Call off = cancelar.
The meeting was called off.
= A reunião foi cancelada.
5. A — deal with
Deal with a problem = lidar com/enfrentar um problema.
We need to deal with the problem.
6. B — reduce
Reduce costs = reduzir custos.
É uma collocation muito comum em Business English.
7. B — give
A expressão é give someone a hand = ajudar alguém.
Could you give me a hand?
= Você poderia me ajudar?
8. C — maintaining
Maintain computers/servers = fazer manutenção, manter computadores/servidores funcionando adequadamente.
9. B — plenty
Plenty of time = bastante tempo, tempo de sobra.
We have plenty of time.
10. A — check
Check the information = verificar a informação.
Check the information before sending the email.
11. A — save
Save time/money = economizar tempo/dinheiro.
The software will save us time and money.
12. C — at
A expressão é be good at + noun/-ing.
She is good at dealing with difficult customers.
13. D — for
Look for = procurar.
The company is looking for a new manager.
14. A — broke down
Break down = parar de funcionar, especialmente máquinas, carros ou computadores.
The computer broke down.
= O computador parou de funcionar.
15. C — arrange
Arrange a meeting = organizar/agendar uma reunião.
16. A — behind
Behind schedule = atrasado em relação ao cronograma.
The project is behind schedule.
17. A — launched
Launch a website/product/campaign = lançar um site/produto/campanha.
The company launched a new website.
18. A — fill in
Fill in a document/form = preencher um documento/formulário.
Fill in the document.
19. A — solve
Solve a problem = resolver um problema.
We need to solve this problem.
20. A — pleased
Be pleased with = estar satisfeito com.
The manager was pleased with the results.
21. B — increase
Increase productivity = aumentar a produtividade.
The company wants to increase productivity.
22. B — about
Complain about something = reclamar de algo.
The customer complained about the service.
23. A — find out
Find out = descobrir, obter uma informação.
Find out why the system stopped working.
24. A — come up with
Come up with a solution/idea = encontrar/criar uma solução ou ideia.
Come up with a solution.
25. B — invest
Invest money in something = investir dinheiro em algo.
Invest more money in employee training.
26–50
26. A — postpone
Postpone = adiar.
Postpone the meeting until tomorrow.
É semelhante a put off.
27. A — improve
Improve customer service = melhorar o atendimento ao cliente.
28. B — reach
A expressão é reach an agreement = chegar a um acordo.
The two companies reached an agreement.
29. A — took
Take responsibility = assumir responsabilidade.
He took responsibility for the mistake.
30. B — lay off
Lay off employees = demitir funcionários, geralmente por motivos econômicos ou estruturais.
31. A — fitting
Fit in with a team = integrar-se/adaptar-se a uma equipe.
She is having trouble fitting in with the team.
32. A — installed
Install software = instalar software.
The software needs to be installed.
33. A — consider
Consider the advantages and disadvantages = considerar os prós e contras.
34. B — pay
A expressão é pay attention = prestar atenção.
Pay attention during the presentation.
35. A — investment
Make an investment in something = fazer um investimento em algo.
A large investment in new technology.
36. C — compatible
Compatible with = compatível com.
The system isn't compatible with the latest version.
37. C — postpone
Postpone = adiar.
Postpone the meeting until everyone arrives.
38. A — look through
Look through something = examinar/revisar algo, geralmente rapidamente.
Look through the report.
39. A — update
Update a website = atualizar um site.
The company needs to update its website regularly.
40. A — blamed
Be blamed for something = ser responsabilizado/culpado por algo.
He was blamed for the mistake.
41. A — understand
Understand customers' needs = compreender as necessidades dos clientes.
42. A — increased
Sales have increased = as vendas aumentaram.
Increase pode funcionar tanto como verbo transitivo quanto intransitivo.
43. B — reduce
Reduce the number of meetings = reduzir o número de reuniões.
44. C — fix
Fix a problem = consertar/resolver um problema.
Em inglês cotidiano e profissional, fix é muito comum.
45. A — change
Change your password = mudar sua senha.
You should change your password regularly.
46. B — launch
Launch an advertising campaign = lançar uma campanha publicitária.
47. A — started
The meeting started at 9:00 = a reunião começou às 9h.
Start é a opção mais natural aqui.
48. B — transfer
Transfer information/data from one system to another = transferir informação/dados de um sistema para outro.
49. A — summarize
Summarize the main points = resumir os pontos principais.
50. C — under
A expressão é under pressure = sob pressão.
The company is under a lot of pressure.
51–75
51. A — extend
Extend a deadline = estender/prorrogar um prazo.
Extend the deadline by two weeks.
52. A — resolve
Resolve a problem = resolver um problema.
É especialmente comum em linguagem profissional.
53. A — developed
Develop a security system = desenvolver um sistema de segurança.
54. A — make
A expressão é make a backup = fazer uma cópia de segurança.
Make a backup of your files.
55. A — allow
Allow someone to do something = permitir que alguém faça algo.
Allow employees to work from home.
56. A — deal with
Deal with a customer = lidar com um cliente.
The employee was asked to deal with the customer.
57. A — evaluate
Evaluate risks = avaliar riscos.
Significa analisar algo para determinar sua importância, qualidade ou possível consequência.
58. C — down
Em informática, the website is down = o site está fora do ar/indisponível.
The website is currently down.
59. C — build
Build a relationship = construir/desenvolver um relacionamento.
Build a good relationship with customers.
60. A — let
A expressão é let someone know = informar alguém/fazer alguém saber.
Let me know if you need help.
61. A — turn down
Turn down = rejeitar/recusar.
The manager turned down the proposal.
= O gerente rejeitou a proposta.
62. A — inform
Inform someone about something = informar alguém sobre algo.
Inform employees about the new rules.
63. A — share
Share files = compartilhar arquivos.
É vocabulário muito comum em tecnologia.
64. A — increase
Increase profits = aumentar os lucros.
Reduce costs to increase profits.
65. A — improve
Improve the quality = melhorar a qualidade.
66. A — deal with
Deal with a problem = lidar com um problema.
The team needs to deal with the problem immediately.
67. C — bug
Em TI, bug = erro/falha de software.
The software has a small bug.
68. B — replace
Replace something with something else = substituir uma coisa por outra.
Replace the old computers with new ones.
69. A — develop
Develop a plan = desenvolver/elaborar um plano.
70. A — meet
A expressão é meet a deadline = cumprir um prazo.
The team managed to meet the deadline.
71. A — attract
Attract customers = atrair clientes.
Attract new customers through social media.
72. A — broken down
Break down = parar de funcionar, especialmente um veículo ou máquina.
His car broke down.
73. A — install
Install an update = instalar uma atualização.
Install the latest security update.
74. A — reduce
Reduce waste = reduzir o desperdício/resíduos.
75. A — look through
Look through a contract = revisar/examinar um contrato.
Look through the contract carefully before signing it.
76–100
76. A — market
Market a product = comercializar/promover um produto, especialmente pensando no público-alvo.
Market its products to younger customers.
77. A — check over
Check over = verificar/revisar cuidadosamente.
Check over the email before sending it.
78. A — outsource
Outsource = terceirizar uma atividade ou serviço para outra empresa.
Outsource part of its production.
79. A — save
Save time = economizar tempo.
The new system should save time.
80. B — set
Set goals = estabelecer metas.
Set our goals for the next six months.
81. A — refund
Refund = reembolso.
The customer asked for a refund.
É especialmente usado quando o cliente quer receber o dinheiro de volta.
82. D — strengthen
Strengthen its online presence = fortalecer sua presença online.
Strengthen transmite a ideia de tornar algo mais forte.
83. A — discuss
Discuss an issue = discutir/debater um assunto.
Importante: não usamos discuss about.
Discuss the issue with the client.
84. A — restarted
Restart a computer = reiniciar um computador.
The computer needs to be restarted.
85. A — gather
Gather information = reunir/coletar informações.
We need to gather more information.
86. A — won
Win a contract = conquistar/ganhar um contrato.
The company won an important contract.
87. A — move
Move a meeting to another day = transferir/mudar uma reunião para outro dia.
Move the meeting to Friday.
88. C — equip
Equip someone with something = fornecer a alguém os equipamentos/recursos necessários.
Equip employees with the right equipment.
89. A — password
Password = senha usada para acessar uma conta ou sistema.
He forgot his password.
90. B — restore
Restore a reputation = recuperar/restabelecer uma reputação depois de um problema.
Restore its reputation.
91. B — take into account
Take something into account = levar algo em consideração.
Take the advantages into account.
92. A — expand
Expand operations = expandir as operações.
The company plans to expand its operations.
93. A — deal with
Deal with a complaint = lidar com uma reclamação.
Deal with the customer complaint.
94. A — backs up
Back up data = fazer cópia de segurança dos dados.
The application automatically backs up your data.
95. C — achieve
Achieve a work-life balance = alcançar/conseguir um equilíbrio entre vida profissional e pessoal.
É uma collocation comum.
96. A — prevent
Prevent a problem = impedir que um problema aconteça.
Prevent the problem before it affects customers.
97. A — analyze
Analyze results = analisar resultados.
Muito comum em contexto acadêmico, profissional e de negócios.
98. A — introduce
Introduce a new program/system = introduzir/implementar/apresentar um novo programa ou sistema.
Introduce a new training program.
99. A — take
A expressão é take responsibility = assumir responsabilidade.
Take responsibility for your own work.
100. A — compare
Compare companies = comparar empresas.
Compare several different companies before choosing a supplier.
Principais expressões B2 trabalhadas no teste
| Expressão | Significado |
|---|---|
| make a decision | tomar uma decisão |
| cut costs | reduzir custos |
| give someone a hand | ajudar alguém |
| deal with | lidar com |
| call off | cancelar |
| break down | parar de funcionar |
| come up with | encontrar/criar uma ideia |
| find out | descobrir |
| take responsibility | assumir responsabilidade |
| lay off | demitir |
| fit in | integrar-se |
| pay attention | prestar atenção |
| reach an agreement | chegar a um acordo |
| meet a deadline | cumprir um prazo |
| under pressure | sob pressão |
| turn down | rejeitar |
| let someone know | informar alguém |
| look through | revisar/examinar |
| build a relationship | construir um relacionamento |
| set goals | estabelecer metas |
| take into account | levar em consideração |
| back up data | fazer backup dos dados |
| work-life balance | equilíbrio entre vida profissional e pessoal |
| win a contract | conquistar um contrato |
| outsource | terceirizar |
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