BEC-2 Reading Exercise(1)

    Questions 1-7

    Look at the sentences below and the advertisements on the opposite page.

    Which business for sale does each sentence 1-7 refer to?

    For each sentence, mark one letter (A,B,C or D).

    You will need to use some of these letters more than once.

    1. located outside the city.

    2. will be easy to use for various types of retail business.

    3.now how much money it took last year.

    4. This business already manufactures goods for sale.

    5. Its price includes living accommodation.

    6. It has been operating for many years.

    7. You will have to find out the price from the agents.

    EBTA BUSINESS TRANSFER AGENTS

    The following businesses in the region are offered for sale

    A.

    RESTAURANT

    A large well-decorated restaurant in an excellent position near the city centre. Open three years with annual turnover of &100,000.

    Regular trade and bookings for weddings special occasions etc.

    Available on 50-year lease.

    Price on request

    B.

    ESTABLISHED POTTERY

    Family business established for over fifty years in city's main commercial area.

    Small pottery currently employs twelve people producing china figures vases and other decorative items.

    Price includes premises plus equipment and raw materials.

    Price &200,000

    C.

    VACANT SHOP

    Located in superb historic building on excellent city centre site. Large premises recently renovated to a very high standard.

    Would suit a wide range of different trades. Available on limited (three-year) lease or longer if required.

    Short lease &15,000

    D.

    GARAGE & CAR REPAIR

    Small business with great potential for development.

    Garage with petrol station on main road between city and coast. Includes large workshop suitable for car repair business. Small three-bedroom house attached to workshop and room for further building.

    Whole property &190,000