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IBM_Sharing Economy

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is currently happening in the sharing economy?

a)

Only cars, electronics, or homes can be used in the sharing economy

b)

It is new and hasn't made an impact in the economy.

c)

It doesn't consider the current economic environment.

d)

A lot of groups are starting to use sharing economy platforms.

2.

Which of the following is NOT the synonim of the sharing economy?

a)

Gig economy

b)

Collaborative consumption

c)

Peer economy

d)

Shared creation

3.

What was one of the factors that led to AskforTasks becoming a popular sharing economy platform in Canada?

a)

You can make a 40% commission every month.

b)

Doing household chores and odd jobs is a problem.

c)

It was a good way to avoid the recession.

d)

Many Canadians had recently lost their jobs.

4.

Which of the following is NOT likely a reason to participate in car pooling?

a)

Decreases the amount of cars on the road.

b)

Make the cost per person for each trip cheaper.

c)

It reduces the risk of accidents.

d)

Reduces the environmental impact.

5.

What is the purpose of function of Zaih.com?

a)

To learn about art, science, and lifestyle.

b)

To get advice from experts on a variety of topics.

c)

To discuss face-toface meetings with other people.

d)

To connect people with the same interests.

6.

How is the current labor market changing? /Select two/

a)

Not as many people working together.

b)

Less regular hours.

c)

too many on-demand services.

d)

Work from anywhere.

e)

More companies are experiencing growing pains.

7.

Why are companies like Uber facing legal trouble? /Select two/

a)

They aren't growing too quickly.

b)

They aren't providing a safe work environment.

c)

They are using unfair business practices.

d)

They are using a new business model.

8.

Airbnb, Uber and Peerby are all fast growing companies in the sharing (a)   sector.

9.

I want to buy a new laptop, but I'm a little cash- (a)   until the end of the month.

10.

Diane's career has been on the up and (a)   since she moved into sales.

11.

Managing a restaurant is a far (a)   from managing a multinational company.

12.

Since he retired, Roberto tries to stay busy by doing odd (a)   in his neighborhood.

13.

We need to expand our customer base in order to utilize our excess c (a)   .

14.

Our accounting firm offers a free (a)   for every new business owner.

15.

Netflix's on- (a)   video service is the most popular in North America.

16.

“Sorry I can’t come to the conference next week. I’m _________ right now.”

a)

On demand

b)

Made up

c)

Strapped for cash

d)

On the up and up

17.

“What I find most _________ about the Director position is the possibly to

oversee all aspects of the new office.”

a)

Fascinatingly

b)

Fascinate

c)

Fascination

d)

Fascinating

18.

“Before I can commit to this purchase, I need to _________ with our general

manager.”

a)

Distribute

b)

Consult

c)

Collaborate

d)

Evolve

19.

“I’ve started working as a freelance writer for a website because I’m trying to

expand my _________.”

a)

Income stream

b)

Odd jobs

c)

Household chores

d)

Excess capacity

20.

“Before launching our product in a new market, we _________ of a number

of marketing firms.”

a)

Have to seeks the advices

b)

Seeked the advices

c)

Are seeking the advice

d)

Sought the advice

21.

“I’ve just started a great _________ as a representative for a big wine

company! Let me know if you need some help with your annual party.”

a)

Gag

b)

Glug

c)

Gig

d)

Jig

22.

“Dealing with _________ is one of the most unpleasant duties of any

manager.”

a)

Layoffs

b)

Lay off

c)

Layoff

d)

Laid off

23.

Which of the following expressions would be best used to describe something

that is extremely different from how it used to be?

a)

A state of flux

b)

A far cry

c)

A set amount

d)

A new level

24.

Which of the following phrasal verbs would most likely be used when talking

about a contract or an obligation?

a)

Count on

b)

Rise up

c)

Make up

d)

Locked in

25.

Which of the following adjectives would most likely NOT be used to describe

growth in revenues?

a)

Stunning

b)

Pioneering

c)

Remarkable

d)

Whopping