Vocabulary Quiz: Unit 1
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What term describes a situation where someone has a strong feeling of envy about another person's advantages?

  • Appreciate
  • Widespread
  • Collaboration
  • Jealous (correct)

    • Which of the following terms refers to organizations that provide meals to those in need?

  • Institution
  • Plumbing apprentice
  • Volunteer
  • Soup Kitchen (correct)

    • What is the term for an individual who participates in generating ideas or solutions by working together with others?

  • Collaboration (correct)
  • Lone
  • Conflict
  • Engineer

    • Which word refers to the act of providing money to someone with the expectation that it will be paid back?

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

    What term describes the amount of money brought in by a business from its operations?

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

    Which term describes the act of contributing time and effort for a cause without the expectation of monetary reward?

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

    What term refers to a significant trend that is becoming less common?

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

    Which term refers to a position generally associated with constructing or maintaining pipelines and other systems for water and sewage?

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

    What does the term 'mortgage' specifically refer to?

    <p>A loan specifically for purchasing property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes an individual who has specific expertise in technology and its practical applications?

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

    What term refers to the feeling of being envious or resentful of someone's advantages?

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

    Which term describes the act of reducing in size, amount, or degree?

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

    Which term best describes the state of being involved in a collaboration or cooperative effort?

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

    What term describes a situation where someone has borrowed money and owes repayment?

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

    Which word refers to a condition in which a certain trend is becoming increasingly prevalent?

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

    The homeowner decided to volunteer at the local ______ to help the community.

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

    In the recent project, our ______ allowed us to combine our ideas and skills effectively.

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

    The plumber started his career as a ______ to learn the trade.

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

    She felt ______ when her innovative idea was dismissed by her peers.

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

    The ______ in the small neighborhood was behind on payments and faced the risk of losing their home.

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

    The project faced a serious ______ between team members that needed to be resolved.

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

    Many people choose to ______ to help those in need during times of crisis.

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

    The inventor's ideas were ______ and became popular in various industries.

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

    The ______ in urban areas often have inadequate living conditions and limited resources.

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

    To make a sound financial decision, one must assess whether they can ______ the monthly payments.

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

    What does 'Appreciate' mean?

    <p>To recognize the value of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following refers to an individual who is envious?

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

    What does 'Soup Kitchen' refer to?

    <p>A place that serves meals to the needy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A 'Conflict' is always negative.

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

    What is a 'Plumbing apprentice'?

    <p>A trainee who works under a plumber to learn the trade.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Widespread' indicate?

    <p>Happening in many places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'Mortgage'?

    <p>A type of loan for purchasing real estate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Afford' mean?

    <p>To have enough money to pay for something.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a synonym for 'Invest'?

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

    To _____ means to give money temporarily expecting it to be paid back later.

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

    What is the correct structure of a passive voice sentence?

    <p>Subject + form of 'to be' + past participle + (by + agent)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following verbs can be classified as intransitive?

    <p>The cat slept peacefully.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these sentences is in the passive voice?

    <p>The homework was completed by the student.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it most appropriate to use passive voice in writing?

    <p>To focus on the action’s recipient or when the actor is unknown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the agent play in a passive voice sentence?

    <p>The agent provides context about the action without being crucial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences correctly identifies a transitive verb?

    <p>The child threw the ball.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can overusing the passive voice affect writing?

    <p>It can result in a less direct and engaging read.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the past participle represent in passive voice formation?

    <p>The completed action performed by the subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which startup factor was found to be the most critical in determining success or failure?

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

    What role did customer feedback play in the success of startups according to the author's analysis?

    <p>It influenced the team's execution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Airbnb's early struggles for funding were attributed to which misconception?

    <p>Investors thought people would not rent out homes to strangers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these factors was deemed less important than Timing and Team & Execution in startup success?

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

    What led to Z.com's failure according to the author's observations?

    <p>Insufficient broadband penetration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lesson about the idea vs. team dynamic did the author learn throughout their startup experience?

    <p>Team and execution can compensate for a weak idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT mentioned as one of the top five successful Idealab companies?

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

    How does the author view the importance of a business model in a startup's trajectory?

    <p>It can be adjusted or created after gaining traction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The success of YouTube can be attributed to which key factor?

    <p>The resolution of the codec problem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributed to the success of GoTo.com?

    <p>Demand for cost-effective traffic solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was identified as contributing to 42% of the difference between successful and unsuccessful startups?

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

    Which of the following companies benefitted significantly from perfect timing in their launch?

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

    How did Airbnb capitalize on the economic climate at the time of its launch?

    <p>By appealing to homeowners needing extra income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the reasons Z.com failed according to the analysis provided?

    <p>Lack of broadband penetration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor was considered the least significant in contributing to startup success?

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

    What lesson did the author learn regarding the importance of ideas in startups?

    <p>The timing of an idea is crucial for its success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which startup demonstrated that a powerful business model can be developed after gaining traction?

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

    In the context of startup success, what strategy did the author emphasize regarding feedback?

    <p>Being open to feedback is crucial for improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What overall conclusion did the author reach regarding consumer readiness for a new product?

    <p>It determines the timing of a product's success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprised the author about the factors contributing to startup success?

    <p>The idea's lack of prominence in success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of consumer products in the Chinese market is estimated to be counterfeit?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following categories accounts for the largest percentage of counterfeit goods seized in Europe?

    <p>Clothing and related accessories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total estimated value of counterfeit products produced annually in China?

    <p>$8.2 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2018, how many attempts to import fake drugs were reported by European customs officials?

    <p>3,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of counterfeit goods is deemed potentially harmful?

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

    Study Notes

    Unit 1 Vocabulary

    • Appreciate: To recognize and value something positively.
    • Jealous: Feeling envious or resentful of someone else's possessions or advantages.
    • Homeowner: An individual who owns their own dwelling.
    • Soup Kitchen: A place where meals are provided for free to those in need.
    • Witness: Someone who sees an event occur and can provide testimony about it.
    • Volunteer: To offer to do something willingly without payment.
    • Collaboration: Working together to achieve a common goal.
    • Conflict: A disagreement or clash between individuals or groups.
    • Stand back from: To distance oneself physically or emotionally from a situation.
    • Plumbing apprentice: Someone learning the trade of plumbing under the guidance of a skilled plumber.
    • Engineer: A person who designs and builds structures, machines, or systems.
    • Institution: An established organization with a specific purpose, often of a public nature.

    Unit 2 Vocabulary

    • Widespread: Existing or happening over a large area or affecting many people.
    • Guts: Courage and determination.
    • Stand out: To be noticeable or different from others.
    • Lone: Existing alone, without others.
    • Ridiculed: To make fun of someone or something.
    • Trends: General directions or patterns of change over time.
    • Increasing: Becoming larger in number or amount.
    • Shrinking: Becoming smaller in size or amount.
    • Percentage: A part of a whole expressed as a fraction of 100.
    • Risky: Likely to result in danger, loss, or failure.
    • Revenue: Income generated from a business or activity.
    • Originate: To begin or come into existence.
    • Technical guru: An expert in a particular technical field.

    Unit 3 Vocabulary

    • Decreasing: Becoming smaller in number or amount.
    • Shack: A small, simply constructed dwelling, often in poor condition.
    • Slum: An overcrowded, poverty-stricken area of a city.
    • Loans: Sums of money lent at interest.
    • Mortgage: A loan secured by property, typically used to buy a house.
    • Counsel: To give advice or guidance.
    • Invest: To put money into something with the expectation of profit.
    • Lend: To give something temporarily, with the expectation of its return.
    • Owe: To be in debt to someone.
    • Afford: To have enough money to pay for something.
    • Borrow: To take something temporarily, with the intention of returning it.
    • Opportunity: A chance to do something or achieve something good.

    Unit 1 Vocabulary

    • Appreciate: To recognize and value something. A homeowner might appreciate the work of a plumbing apprentice.
    • Jealous: To feel envy or resentment towards someone or something. Someone might be jealous of a homeowner's new car.
    • Homeowner: A person who owns their own home. A homeowner might hire a plumbing apprentice to fix a leak.
    • Soup Kitchen: A place that provides free meals to the poor. A volunteer might help out at a soup kitchen to feed those in need.
    • Witness: To see or observe an event. A witness might testify in court about what they saw.
    • Volunteer: To offer to do something without pay. Volunteers can help at soup kitchens or other charitable organizations.
    • Collaboration: Working together towards a common goal. A plumbing apprentice might collaborate with an engineer on a construction project.
    • Conflict: A disagreement or argument. There might be a conflict between a homeowner and a contractor over the cost of a project.
    • Stand Back From: To take a step back and observe a situation objectively. An engineer might stand back from a project to see the bigger picture.
    • Plumbing Apprentice: Someone learning the trade of plumbing. A plumbing apprentice might work under a master plumber.
    • Engineer: A person who designs, builds, and maintains engines, machines, structures, and systems. An engineer might design a building's plumbing system.
    • Institution: An organization that has a specific purpose, such as a school or a hospital. A soup kitchen might be run by a charitable institution.

    Unit 2 Vocabulary

    • Widespread: Found or happening over a large area. There might be a widespread trend of people using smartphones.
    • Guts: Courage and determination. It takes guts to start a business or pursue a risky venture.
    • Stand Out: To be different or noticeable. A new product might stand out from its competition in design or functionality.
    • Lone: Single and isolated. A lone entrepreneur might start a business with no partners.
    • Ridiculed: To make fun of someone. Businesses with new ideas may be ridiculed by competitors.
    • Trends: The general direction of change or development. There are increasing trends towards renewable energy.
    • Increasing: Becoming larger in size or amount. The percentage of people using the internet is increasing.
    • Shrinking: Becoming smaller in size or amount. The percentage of people smoking cigarettes is shrinking.
    • Percentage: A part of a whole expressed as a fraction of 100. A high percentage of people use social media.
    • Risky: Involving the possibility of danger or loss. Investing in a startup company can be risky.
    • Revenue: The income that a business generates. A business might increase its revenue by selling more products or services.
    • Originate: To begin or come into existence. A new technology might originate from a research lab.
    • Technical Guru: An expert in a particular technology or field. A technical guru might know how to fix a complex computer problem.

    Unit 3 Vocabulary

    • Decreasing: Becoming smaller in size or amount. The cost of solar panels is decreasing.
    • Shack: A small, poorly built hut or shed. People living in poverty may live in shacks or slums.
    • Slum: A densely populated area with poor housing and sanitation. People living in slums may have limited access to essential services.
    • Loans: Money that is lent to someone, usually with interest. Banks provide loans to individuals or businesses.
    • Mortgage: A loan taken out to buy a home. A homeowner might make monthly mortgage payments.
    • Counsel: To give advice or guidance. A financial counselor might help someone manage their money.
    • Invest: To put money into something with the hope of making a profit. People can invest in stocks, bonds, or real estate.
    • Lend: To give something to someone, with the expectation of being repaid. A friend might lend you money.
    • Owe: To be in debt to someone. You might owe money to a bank or credit card company.
    • Afford: To have enough money to buy something. People may not be able to afford to buy a house.
    • Borrow: To take something from someone, usually with the promise of returning it. People might borrow money from a friend.
    • Opportunity: A chance to do something or to improve one’s situation. Going to college is an opportunity to learn new skills and get a better job.

    Unit 1

    • Appreciate means to recognize the value or importance of something.
    • Jealous refers to a feeling of envy or resentment towards someone else's possessions or achievements.
    • A homeowner is someone who owns their own home.
    • A Soup Kitchen provides free meals, primarily soup, to those in need.
    • A witness is someone who sees or hears an event and can provide an account of it.
    • A volunteer is someone who offers their time or services for free, without being paid.
    • Collaboration is the act of working together to achieve a common goal.
    • Conflict is a serious disagreement or argument.
    • Stand back from means to create distance from something or someone, often to avoid being involved in a conflict.
    • A Plumbing apprentice is someone who is learning the trade of plumbing under the guidance of a skilled plumber.
    • An engineer is someone who designs and builds structures, machines, or systems.
    • An institution is a large organization, such as a school, hospital, or government, that is established to serve a specific purpose.

    Unit 2

    • Widespread means something is common or prevalent over a large area.
    • Guts refers to courage or determination.
    • Stand out means to be noticeable or different from others.
    • Lone means being alone or without companions.
    • Ridiculed means to be mocked or laughed at.
    • Trends are general patterns or tendencies in a particular area, such as fashion or technology.
    • Increasing means becoming larger or greater in number or amount.
    • Shrinking means becoming smaller in size or amount.
    • Percentage is a way of representing a part of a whole as a fraction of 100.
    • Risky means something is likely to involve danger or harm.
    • Revenue is the income that a business receives from its operations.
    • Originate means to start or come into existence.
    • A technical guru is an expert in a particular technology or technical field.

    Unit 3

    • Decreasing means becoming smaller or fewer in number or amount.
    • A Shack is a small, poorly built dwelling, often made of wood or corrugated metal.
    • A Slum is a densely populated area with substandard housing and living conditions.
    • Loans are sums of money that are lent to borrowers, who usually have to pay interest on the amount borrowed.
    • A Mortgage is a loan that is used to purchase a property.
    • Counsel means to advise or guide someone.
    • Invest means to commit money or resources to something with the expectation of a future profit.
    • Lend means to give something to someone with the expectation that it will be returned.
    • Owe means to have a debt or obligation to someone else.
    • Afford means to have enough money or resources to buy or pay for something.
    • Borrow means to obtain something from someone with the promise to return it.
    • Opportunity is a chance for something good or favorable to happen.

    Unit 1

    • Appreciate - To value and recognize the worth of something or someone.
    • Jealous - Feeling unhappy or resentful when someone else has something you want.
    • Homeowner - A person who owns their home.
    • Soup Kitchen - A place that provides free meals to the needy.
    • Witness - A person who sees an event and can provide information about it.
    • Volunteer - To offer to do work without pay.
    • Collaboration - Working together with others to achieve a common goal.
    • Conflict - A disagreement or argument.
    • Stand back from - To distance oneself from something.
    • Plumbing apprentice - A person learning the trade of plumbing.
    • Engineer - A person trained in engineering, the application of science and mathematics to solve problems.
    • Institution - A large and established organization, such as a university or government.

    Unit 2

    • Widespread - Existing or happening over a large area or among many people.
    • Guts - Courage and determination.
    • Stand out - To be different or noticeable compared to others.
    • Lone - Single and alone.
    • Ridiculed - To make fun of someone or something.
    • Trends - Fashions or general directions of change.
    • Increasing - Growing in size or number.
    • Shrinking - Becoming smaller in size.
    • Percentage - A part or share of a whole, expressed as a fraction of 100.
    • Risky - Involving danger or the possibility of harm.
    • Revenue - Income generated by a business or organization.
    • Originate - To come from or begin in a particular place.
    • Technical guru - A person with a high level of expertise in a technical field.

    Unit 3

    • Decreasing - Becoming smaller in size or number.
    • Shack - A small, poorly built hut.
    • Slum - A deprived urban area with substandard housing.
    • Loans - Money borrowed with the agreement to repay it later.
    • Mortgage - A loan to buy a property, secured against the property itself.
    • Counsel - Advice or guidance given by someone.
    • Invest - To put money into something with the expectation of making a profit.
    • Lend - To give something to someone temporarily, expecting it back later.
    • Owe - To have a debt to someone.
    • Afford - To have enough money to buy something.
    • Borrow - To take something from someone with the promise of returning it later.
    • Opportunity - A chance to do something or achieve something.

    Unit 1 Vocabulary

    • Appreciate: To value or recognize the worth of something.
    • Jealous: Feeling resentful or envious of someone else's success or possessions.
    • Homeowner: A person who owns a house or other place of residence.
    • Soup Kitchen: A place that provides free meals, typically soup, to the poor or homeless.
    • Witness: A person who sees an event happen.
    • Volunteer: To offer to do something without being paid.
    • Collaboration: The act of working together with others to achieve a common goal.
    • Conflict: A serious disagreement or argument.
    • Stand Back From: To distance oneself from a situation or event.
    • Plumbing Apprentice: Someone learning the trade of installing and repairing plumbing systems.
    • Engineer: A person trained in engineering, which involves the design, construction, and operation of structures, machines, and systems.
    • Institution: A large, established organization, such as a school, hospital, or government agency.

    Unit 2 Vocabulary

    • Widespread: Found or happening over a large area or among many people.
    • Guts: Courage and determination.
    • Stand Out: To be noticeable or different compared to others.
    • Lone: Single and alone.
    • Ridiculed: To make fun of or mock someone.
    • Trends: General tendencies or patterns of change.
    • Increasing: Growing or becoming larger in number or size.
    • Shrinking: Becoming smaller in size or number.
    • Percentage: A part of a whole, expressed as a fraction of 100.
    • Risky: Involving the possibility of danger or loss.
    • Revenue: The income generated by a business or organization.
    • Originate: To begin or come into existence.
    • Technical Guru: A person who is an expert in a particular technical field.

    Unit 3 Vocabulary

    • Decreasing: Becoming smaller in size or number.
    • Shack: A small, poorly built house or hut.
    • Slum: A densely populated, impoverished area with poor housing conditions
    • Loans: Money that is borrowed, usually with interest, and must be repaid.
    • Mortgage: A loan taken out to buy a house or other property.
    • Counsel: Advice or guidance given by a person.
    • Invest: To put money into something with the hope of making a profit.
    • Lend: To give something to someone, expecting it to be returned.
    • Owe: To have a debt or obligation to pay someone.
    • Afford: To have enough money to buy or pay for something.
    • Borrow: To take something that you intend to return.
    • Opportunity: A chance or possibility to do something or to achieve something.

    Unit 1 Vocabulary

    • Appreciate: To recognize and value something or someone
    • Jealous: Feeling envious or resentful of someone else's possessions or advantages
    • Homeowner: A person who owns their home
    • Soup Kitchen: A place that provides free meals to the poor
    • Witness: To see or observe an event
    • Volunteer: To offer to work or help without pay
    • Collaboration: Working together with others to achieve a common goal
    • Conflict: A serious disagreement or argument
    • Stand back from: To distance oneself from a situation
    • Plumbing apprentice: Someone learning the trade of plumbing
    • Engineer: A person who designs and builds machines or structures
    • Institution: A large organization, such as a school or hospital

    Unit 2 Vocabulary

    • Widespread: Happening or existing in many places or among many people
    • Guts: Courage and determination
    • Stand out: To be noticeable or different from others
    • Lone: Alone; without others
    • Ridiculed: Made fun of; mocked
    • Trends: General directions of change or development
    • Increasing: Becoming larger or greater in number
    • Shrinking: Becoming smaller in size or number
    • Percentage: A part of a whole expressed as a fraction of 100
    • Risky: Involving a high probability of danger, loss, or failure
    • Revenue: The income that a business or government receives
    • Originate: To begin or come into existence
    • Technical guru: An expert in a particular technical field

    Unit 3 Vocabulary

    • Decreasing: Becoming smaller in size or number
    • Shack: A small, poorly built hut or cabin
    • Slum: An overcrowded, poverty-stricken area of a city
    • Loans: Money that is borrowed and must be repaid with interest
    • Mortgage: A loan for buying a property, like a house
    • Counsel: To advise or give guidance
    • Invest: To put money into something with the hope of making a profit
    • Lend: To give something, especially money, to someone for a time, expecting it to be returned
    • Owe: To be in debt to someone
    • Afford: Have enough money to pay for something
    • **Borrow:**To take something, especially money, for a time, expecting to return it
    • Opportunity: A chance to do something, to make progress or succeed

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