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.

    <p>encouraged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words with their appropriate descriptions:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for a 'CV'?

    <p>résumé</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>require</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>All-rounder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stereotype?

    <p>An (often wrong) idea about what you expect a person to be like before you even know them. (B)</p> 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.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>construction workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>comfortable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the German term with the correct English translation:

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

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

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

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

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>British</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Vocabulary

    • to introduce [introdiues]: Let me introduce you to my friend Peter, this is Sarah.
    • understanding [Undastænding]: understanding
    • hysterical [histerikəl]: He always laughs hysterically when he's nervous, he can't control it.
    • rather [raðər]: It was rather embarrassing when the student told his teacher that the dog had eaten his homework, I mean, who would believe it?
    • fulfilling [fʊlɪfɪŋ]: Be careful with the spelling: full + fill = fulfilling .
    • materialistic [mətiəriəlɪstɪk]: I'm not into owning too many things, I guess I'm not very materialistic.
    • meaningful [miːnɪŋfʊl]: Whether something is meaningful or not depends on one's perspective; people see things differently.
    • adventurous [ædvɛnˈtʃərəs]: My older sister has an adventurous lifestyle; She flies all over the world for her job.
    • boredom [ˈbɔːrɪdəm]: For my job satisfaction, money isn't the most important thing, feeling of happiness about sth has done
    • curiosity [kjʊˈrɪɒsəti]: Curiosity definitely plays a role in my life; I always want to try something new.
    • desirable [dɪzaɪərəbl]: Good manners are desirable if you want to make a good impression on a first date.

    Introduction

    • fulfilling [fʊlɪfɪŋ]: fulfilled; satisfactory.
    • materialistic [mətiəriəlɪstɪk]: materialistic
    • meaningful [miːnɪŋfʊl]: important; significant
    • adventurous [ædvɛnˈtʃərəs]: adventurous.
    • satisfaction [ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən]: contentment; happiness.
    • boredom [ˈbɔːrɪdəm]: sadness; tediousness; dullness
    • curiosity [kjʊˈrɪɒsəti]: a strong desire to know or learn something.
    • desirable [dɪzaɪərəbl]: wanted; desired.

    Station 1: Best summer ever!

    • to encourage [ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒ]: My dad encouraged me to apply for this job.
    • to raise [reɪz]: to raise interest; to raise a problem/question.
    • opportunity [ˌɒpərtʃuˈnɪti]: a great chance to do sth
    • assistant counselor [əˈsɪstənt ˈkaʊnsələr]: helper/advisor.

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