Homework

1. The graph below shows a companys sales over a twelve-month period. Describe it. (source:
Hollett, V: Business Objectives, Oxford University Press, 1991)

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2. The table below presents a companys balance sheet. Describe it to. (Hollett, V: Business
Objectives, Oxford University Press, 1991)

Ermel plc consolidated balance sheet at 31 March 1992

1991
1992
$m
$m
Fixed assets
133
130
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Cash in bank

Current liabilities
Loans and overdraft
Creditors
Taxation
Dividend

Net current assets

Total assets
Share capital and reserves

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82
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169

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98
170

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98

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96

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204
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204
204

3. The chart below shows the profits made by each of a companys three factories for each
quarter of the year 2003. The pie chart shows the number of workers in each of the factories

during the year. Make a presentation describing the trends in profits and the number of
employees in each factory. (BEC Higher, Cambridge University Press, 2006)

Profits from each factory per quarter (2003)

Number of employees in each factory

4. The graph below shows the turnover for three kinds of retail outlet, all owned by the same
company, during a three year period.Using the information from the charts, make a
presentation comparing the changes in turnover in the companys three types of outlet
(120-150 words) (BEC Higher, Cambridge University Press, 2006)

5. The three charts below show a companys operating profit (in $ million), turnover (in $
million) and unit sales (i.e. number of products sold in the three years 2007-2009. Using the
information from the charts, make a presentation describing the companys performance in
the three years. (BEC Higher, Cambridge University Press, 2006)

6. The bar chart below shows the percentage of sales made by retailers in Britain on each day
of a typical week during the years 2003 and 2009. Using the information from the bar chart,
make a presentation summarizing the changes that took place between 2003 and 2009. (BEC
Higher, Cambridge University Press, 2006)

7. Draw a graph representing something connected with your work or the Romanian economy,
for example
annual turnover
raw materials prices
number of employees
unemployment situation
interest rates
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
Present your graph explaining what it represents and giving reasons for the changes.
8. Describe the current economic situation in your country. What is the economic outlook for
your country?
Key words: boom, peak, recession, recovery, spending, save, consumption, production.
9. Make a company presentation. Refer to its main business activity/activities, headquarters,
turnover, number of employees, current projects.