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What is the purpose of the passage?
To differentiate between simultaneous and consecutive interpreters.
To state the qualifications of an interpreter.
To point out the importance of an interpreter.
To explain the scope of interpreting.
What is a difference mentioned between a simultaneous interpreter and a consecutive interpreter?
The size of group with whom they work
Their proficiency in the language.
The type of dictionary they use.
The money they are paid.
The word “converting” is closest in meaning to…
changing
concluding
understanding
reading
The author implies that most people have the opinion that the skill of interpreting is …..
very complex and demanding
based on principles of business
simpler than it really is
highly valued and admired
The phrase “the former“ refers to…
simultaneous interpreters
the conference
consecutive interpreters
the booth
The example “You cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear” is used to...
point out the difference in attributes of animals in English and Spanish
emphasize the need for translation of the meaning of what is said
show the differences in language A and language B
stress the importance of word for word translation
The word “rather” is closest in meaning to….
in brief
on the contrary
in general
as a result
Which of the following would a consecutive interpreter be used for?
An interpretation of a major literary work.
A business transaction between 2 foreign speakers.
A large meeting of many nations.
A translation of a foreign book.
Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find the energy to get out of bed (309) ________ for school?
behind time
about time
in time
at time
According to a new report, today's generation of children are in danger of getting so (310)_______ sleep
few
less
much
little
that they are putting their mental and physical health at (311)_______.
jeopardy
threat
risk
danger
Adults can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (312)_______teenagers require nine or ten hours.
or
because
whereas
so
According to medical experts, one in five youngsters (313)________ anything between two and five hours' sleep a night less than their parents did at their age.
puts
gets
brings
makes
The passage is mainly concerned with:
symmetrical flatfish
bony flatfish
evolution of flatfish
different types of flatfish
The author mentions skates and rays as examples of fish that ____
become asymmetrical
appear to fly
have spread horizontally
resemble sharks
It can be inferred from the passage that the early life of a flatfish is_____
often confusing
pretty normal
very difficult
full of danger
It can be inferred from the passage that horizontal symmetrical fish _____
have one eye each side of the head
have one eye underneath the head
have two eyes on top of the head
have eyes that move around the head
The word “conversely” is closest in meaning to:
Similarly
Alternatively
Inversely
Contrarily
The word “this” refers to_____
the migration of the ancestors
the practice of lying on one side
the problem of the one eye looking downwards
the difficulty of the only one eye being useful
According to the passage, the ability of a bony flatfish to move its eyes around is______
average
weak
excellent
variable
The (321) ________ manager sat behind a large desk.
personal
personable
personage
personnel
Also, as a member of staff, I was (322) ______ to some benefits, including discounts.
catered
given
entitled
supplied
When I eventually started, I was responsible (323) _______ the toy section.
for
with
in
to
They made working there fun even when we had to deal with customers (324) ______ got on our nerves.
which
why
when
who
(325) _______, working there was a great experience which I will never forget.
In contrast
However
Moreover
On the whole
The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
doctors
ideas
professionals
companies
The phrase “negative publicity” in paragraph 2 most likely means _______.
poor ideas about the effects of cellphones
information on the lethal effects of cellphones
the negative public use of cellphones
widespread opinion about bad effect of cellphones
According to the passage, cellphones are very popular with young people because _______.
they make them look more stylish
they are worrying
they are a means of communication
they are considered unusual
What could be the most suitable title for the passage?
Technological Innovations and Their Price
The Way Mobile Phones Work
Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time
The Reasons Why Mobile Phones Are Popular
The word “potentially” in paragraph 4 is closet in meaning to _______.
possibly
privately
obviously
certainly
According to the passage, people should _______.
only use mobile phones in medical emergencies
never use mobile phones in all cases
only use mobile phone in urgent cases
keep off mobile phones regularly
According to paragraph 3, the salesman _______.
couldn’t remember his name
blamed his doctor
had a problem with memory
had to retire because of his age
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the job as an au pair?
experience many interesting things
live in different places around the world
experience many aspects of the new culture
most activities are centered around children
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Jobs with opportunities to travel
Disadvantages of travelling jobs
Travelling to and from work
Jobs involving traveling by planes
The word “glamorous” in paragraph 5 is closet in meaning to _______.
skilled
attractive
permanent
challenging
How is a flight attendant’s job similar to a roadie’s?
Family members may not have to pay for flights
They must deal with travel hassles.
A lot of time is spent indoors.
They provide technical support.
The word “venue” in paragraph 4 is closet meaning to _______?
performances
places
tours
artists
The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to _______?
people
opportunities
careers
disadvantages
Which of the following is something a roadie might do?
set up the lights for a performance
play the guitar in front of a large audience
clean hotel rooms after the ban and crew have left
work on the road
It can be inferred from the passage that _______.
travelling careers have more disadvantages than many other
English teachers abroad don’t know the language of the country where they work
it’s essential that the job you choose have more benefits than drawbacks
people who want to travel are more likely to get a job
The word “body” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
amount
organization
corpse
skeleton
The word “key” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by________.
secret
studied
significant
locked
The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to________.
component
research
hypothesis
personality
What is stated in paragraph 1 about Adler?
He had found that the responses by family members had little to do with personality.
He believed that it was the actual birth order that affected personality.
He was one of the first to study the effect of birth order on personality.
He was the only one to study birth order.
Which of the sentences below expresses the essential information in the italic sentence in paragraph 3?
Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.
Because first-borns tend to be very assertive, they are uncomfortable serving in government positions.
Several examples support the idea that first-borns have characteristics that make them leaders.
An interesting fact that is difficult to explain is that many first-borns have served in high government positions.
In spite of certain characteristics that first-borns possess, many of them become leaders.
The word “accepting” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to________.
respectable
affectionate
admissible
tolerant
Which of the following is NOT true?
Middle children tend to have a preference for team sports.
First-borns tend to do well in individual sports.
Only children tend to prefer individual over team sports.
Last-borns tend to prefer games with fierce competition.
The phrase “more achievement oriented” in the paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ________.
more skilled as leaders
more aware of surroundings
more directly involved
more focused on accomplishments
Surprisingly, a single waterproof hat with a brim will do the (349)______ adequately in most conditions.
role
duty
job
task
In cold climates, the problem is that the head is (350)______ heat all the time.
giving away
sending out
running down
dropping off
As much as fifty to sixty per cent of your body’s heat is lost through the head and neck, (351)______ on which scientist you believe.
regarding
relating
depending
according
If you prefer a baseball cap, (352)______ buying one that has a drop down ‘tail’ at the back to stop your neck getting sunburnt.
advise
suggest
recommend
consider
And in wet weather (353)______, hats are often more practical than pooling up the hood of your waterproof coat because when you turn your head, the hat goes with you, whereas the hood usually does not.
conditions
cases
occasions
positions
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Places where the sea cucumber can be found
The reason for the sea cucumber’s name
How to identify the sea cucumber
What makes the sea cucumber unusual
The word “bizarre” is closest meaning to
rare
simple
marine
odd
The fourth paragraph of the passage primarily discusses
the eating habits of sea cucumbers
the food sources of sea cucumbers
the reproduction of sea cucumbers
threats to sea cucumbers’ existence
According to the passage, why is the shape of sea cucumbers important?
It makes them attractive to fish
It helps them to protect themselves from danger.
It helps them to digest their food.
It makes it easier for them to move through the mud.
The phrase “casts off” is closest in meaning to
gets rid of
grows again
grabs
uses as a weapon
The words “this faculty” refers to the sea cucumber’s ability to
live at a low metabolic rate
squeeze into crevices
devour all available food in a short time
suck up mud or sand
What can be inferred about the defense mechanisms of the sea cucumber?
They are very sensitive to surrounding stimuli.
They are almost useless.
They are similar to those of most sea creatures.
They require group cooperation.
The topic of the passage is ________.
the development of thunderstorms and squall lines
the devastating effects of tornadoes
cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds
the power of tornadoes
The word “mechanisms” in paragraph 1 is most likely ________.
machines
motions
methods
materials
It can be inferred from the passage that, in summer, ________.
there is not a great temperature differential between higher and lower altitudes
the greater temperature differential between higher and lower altitudes makes thunderstorms more likely to occur
there is not much cold air higher up in the atmosphere
the temperature of rising air drops more slowly than it does in winter
The word “benign” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
harmless
beneficial
ferocious
spectacular
The expression “in concert” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by ________.
as a chorus
with other musicians
as a cluster
in a performance
The word “itself” in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
a large-scale collision
a squall line
an advancing cold front
a layer of warm and moist air
All of the following are mentioned in the passage about supercells EXCEPT that they ________.
are of short duration
have circling winds
have extraordinary power
can give birth to tornadoes
This reading would most probably be assigned in which of the following courses?
Geography
Meteorology
Marine Biology
Chemistry