established (adj.): respected because it has been there for a long time | flexible (adj.): able to change to suit new situations |
immigrate (v.): to live in another country after leaving one’s own | display (v.): to let people see something |
valid (adj.): that is true | unique (adj.): different from everything else |
For questions 1 to 6, choose the synonyms that correspond to the words highlighted.
For questions 7 to 12, indicate your choices that best fit the sentences.
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Question 1 |
1. Which of the following is a synonym for correct?
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unique | |
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flexible | |
immigrate |
Question 1 Explanation:
Both "correct" and "valid" mean true.
Question 2 |
2. Which of the following is a synonym for emigrate?
display | |
unique | |
established | |
immigrate | |
flexible | |
valid |
Question 2 Explanation:
The words "emigrate" and "immigrate" are related. To emigrate means to move to a different country permanently. To immigrate means to reside permanently in a country where you are already there.
Question 3 |
3. Which of the following is a synonym for special?
display | |
flexible | |
established | |
immigrate | |
unique | |
valid |
Question 3 Explanation:
Both "special" and "unique" mean not like anything else.
Question 4 |
4. Which of the following is a synonym for show?
flexible | |
display | |
immigrate | |
established | |
valid | |
unique |
Question 4 Explanation:
Both "show" and "display" mean to allow something to be seen.
Question 5 |
5. Which of the following is a synonym for adaptable?
unique | |
valid | |
immigrate | |
display | |
established | |
flexible |
Question 5 Explanation:
Both "adaptable" and "flexible" mean able to change according to different conditions.
Question 6 |
6. Which of the following is a synonym for admired?
flexible | |
immigrate | |
valid | |
unique | |
established | |
display |
Question 6 Explanation:
Both "admired" and "established" mean respected.
Question 7 |
7. The event provides an opportunity for students to _______________ their drawings and receive comments.
establish | |
display | |
immigrate | |
make unique | |
validate | |
make flexible |
Question 7 Explanation:
Great artists never hide their artworks. They display, or let others see, their drawings so they can get feedback and improve.
Question 8 |
8. I think this job is best for mothers who have young children, as it offers _______________ working hours.
valid | |
established | |
unique | |
displayed | |
flexible | |
immigrant |
Question 8 Explanation:
Female workers who have children to look after do not have a wide variety of job opportunities. One of the reasons is that most 9 to 5 jobs make them hard to be responsible mothers. To enable them to reenter the job market, more jobs that come with flexible, or easily adjusted, working hours are needed.
Question 9 |
9. Although he is only in his mid twenties, he is already an _______________ actor who always appears in movie.
flexible | |
immigrant | |
valid | |
unique | |
displayed | |
established |
Question 9 Explanation:
Oftentimes it takes years or even decades for an actor to become famous. If a young actor can be said as established, or respected, it is incredible achievement.
Question 10 |
10. Your discounted bus pass is only _______________ as long as you are a student. Once you graduate, you can no longer use it.
immigrant | |
displayed | |
unique | |
flexible | |
established | |
valid |
Question 10 Explanation:
Full-time students at university usually get a student pass that allows them to pay a discounted bus fare. However, once they stop being students, their discounted bus passes will no longer be valid, or usable.
Question 11 |
11. About 0.6 million people _______________ to the country every year. The public fear that they are taking jobs away from locals.
immigrate | |
display | |
establish | |
make flexible | |
validate | |
make unique |
Question 11 Explanation:
Population aging is a problem faced by many countries. To counter the problem, governments put in place policies that allow young adults to immigrate to, or reside permanently in, their countries.
Question 12 |
12. This apartment has many _______________ features, including an indoor swimming pool and a double balcony.
established | |
displayed | |
valid | |
unique | |
flexible | |
immigrant |
Question 12 Explanation:
It is not usual that apartments come with an indoor swimming pool and a double balcony. That's why these two features are unique, or unlike others.
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