Vocabulary Quiz: Understanding & Usage

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Which of the following words means 'ziemlich' in German?

Fulfilling
Rather (correct)
Meaningful
Hysterical

A materialistic person is someone who does not value owning many things.

False (B)

What is the term for a feeling of happiness about something someone has done?

satisfaction

My dad ________ me to apply for this job.

encouraged Signup and view all the answers

Match the following words with their appropriate descriptions:

To introduce = to make someone known to another person Adventurous = willing to take risks and try new things Opportunity = a great chance to do something To raise = to bring up or awaken interest Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes what a 'testimonial' is?

A formal statement of someone's experience or opinion (D) Signup and view all the answers

A 'senior counselor' has less responsibility than an assistant counselor.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for a 'CV'?

résumé Signup and view all the answers

If you ________ something, it is necessary for you to have it.

require Signup and view all the answers

Which word means a person who is versatile and doesn't focus on just one special talent?

All-rounder (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Applicant = Person applying for a job Employer = Company or organization that hires people Responsibility = A duty or obligation Stand out = To be noticeably different or better Signup and view all the answers

A 'weakness' is the opposite of a 'strength'.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Parents are expected to __________ a good example for their children.

set Signup and view all the answers

What is a stereotype?

An (often wrong) idea about what you expect a person to be like before you even know them. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Gender stereotyping involves expecting all women to be good in the kitchen and all men to love fast cars.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of individuals build roads, buildings, and bridges?

construction workers Signup and view all the answers

If you have good people skills, you communicate well and make people feel ____.

comfortable Signup and view all the answers

Match the German term with the correct English translation:

Klischee, Stereotyp = Stereotype geschlechtsspezifische Klischees = Gender-specific stereotypes betrachten; erwägen = consider; contemplate Technik, Maschinenbau = Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'reference' in the context of job applications?

A letter written by someone who knows you and thinks you'd be able to do a job well. (C) Signup and view all the answers

The opposite of 'hard-working' is 'lazy'.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

If someone was born in Pakistan but grew up in Britain, what is their nationality?

British Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

To encourage

To support or motivate someone to do something.

To raise

To cause someone to become interested in something or to bring up a question.