Unit 6, Products | Exercises and Flashcards

Unit 6, Business Partner A2 Exercises and Flashcards

These exercises focus on Unit 6, Business Partner A2

Wordlist for Unit 6, Business Partner A2

Word	Definition	Example
electric	using electricity	The company is transitioning to electric vehicles for a greener transportation fleet
energy	power used to do work	Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, are crucial for sustainable development
environment	the natural world around us	Protecting the environment is a shared responsibility for individuals and businesses
machine	a device with moving parts for doing work	The new machine in the production line significantly improves efficiency
plastic	a material made from oil used to make many items	The company is committed to reducing plastic usage in its packaging
pollution	harmful things in the air, water, or soil	Pollution from industrial activities can have severe consequences for the environment
recycle	to process used items to make new ones	Encourage everyone in the office to recycle paper, plastic, and glass
technology	tools and machines created to solve problems	The rapid advancement of technology is transforming various industries
packaging	materials used to wrap or protect goods	More than 30% of the cost of our food goes on packaging
renting	paying to use something for a time	Consider renting equipment instead of purchasing to save costs
robot	a machine that can do tasks automatically	The manufacturing process incorporates robots for precision and speed
sharing	using something with others	Sharing resources through collaborative efforts can lead to sustainability
smart technology	advanced technology that can make decisions	Smart technology increases the efficiency and functionality of everyday devices
clothes manufacturer	a company that makes clothing	The clothes manufacturer is known for using sustainable fabrics in their products
cotton farmer	a person who grows cotton	Support local cotton farmers by choosing products made from ethically sourced cotton
cotton supplier	a company that provides cotton	The company works closely with a reliable cotton supplier to ensure quality materials
customer	a person who buys goods or services	Feedbacks from customers is valuable for improving product quality and services
distribution centre	a place where goods are stored and sent out	The distribution centre plays a crucial role in ensuring timely deliveries to retail stores
retail store	a shop that sells goods to customers	Visit the retail store to explore the latest fashion trends and products
designed	created a plan for something	The product is meticulously designed to meet the needs of modern consumers
grown	cultivated plants or crops	The organic vegetables are grown using sustainable farming practices
made	created or built	The handmade furniture is made with attention to detail and craftsmanship
paid	gave money for something	Payment for the order can be paid online through various secure methods
produce	to make or create something	The local farm produces fresh fruits and vegetables for the community
sold	exchanged for money	The limited edition items were quickly sold out due to high demand
use	to employ something for a purpose	Encourage employees to use energy-efficient appliances in the office
delivery date	the day something will be brought to you	Please confirm the delivery date for the upcoming shipment
payment terms	conditions for when and how to pay	Check the payment terms before making any transactions with suppliers
price	the amount of money something costs	The competitive price of the product makes it a popular choice among customers
quantity	the amount of something	The order quantity can be adjusted based on customer demand
discount	a reduced price	Take advantage of the special discount offered during the promotion

FAQ

What is the difference between "produce" and "product"?

Produce (verb) means to make or create something (This factory produces eco-friendly packaging).
Product (noun) is the item that is made and sold (The company sells high-quality technology products).

What does "packaging" mean in business?

"Packaging" refers to the materials used to wrap or protect a product (The new packaging is made from recycled plastic).

How does "recycle" relate to products?

"Recycle" means to process waste materials into new products (The company recycles plastic to make shopping bags).

What’s the difference between a "cotton farmer" and a "cotton supplier"?

A cotton farmer grows cotton (The cotton farmer harvested the crop in October).
A cotton supplier provides cotton to manufacturers (The cotton supplier exports high-quality fabric).

How does "renting" differ from "sharing" in business?

Renting means paying to use something temporarily (Many people are renting electric bikes instead of buying them).
Sharing means using something with others (Car-sharing services reduce traffic pollution).

What does "payment terms" mean?

"Payment terms" refer to the agreed conditions for paying for a product or service (The payment terms require full payment within 30 days).

How does "smart technology" impact products?

"Smart technology" includes devices that use advanced technology to improve functionality (Smart technology is used in energy-efficient home appliances).