Unit 7: Practical - Practice Quiz

1 What is a school reunion?

2 What does a biography mainly describe?

3 What is economic growth?

4 What should a witness do when reporting a crime?

5 What makes a story a real-life story?

6 What can a smile commonly express?

7 What are gender roles?

8 Which organ pumps blood around the body?

9 What is the main purpose of a reading article?

10 What is an extract?

11 Chuck Feeney is widely known for supporting which activity?

12 What is a lasting legacy?

13 What does a job description usually include?

14 What does function inflation in appliances mean?

15 What is a life-changing experience?

16 Which detail is suitable when introducing yourself?

17 What is narrative writing?

18 What is an important feature of a report?

19 Which greeting is appropriate for a formal e-mail to an unknown person?

20 Who is most likely to receive an informal letter?

21 In a conversation about a school reunion, Maya says, "I thought Daniel would still be shy, but he gave the funniest speech of the evening." What does Maya imply?

22 A biography states: "Despite receiving several early rejections, the scientist continued submitting her research and eventually transformed cancer treatment." Which quality is emphasized most strongly?

23 A radio guest says, "National output rose by 4%, but wages remained flat and regional inequality increased." What is the most reasonable conclusion?

24 A witness tells the police, "The street was poorly lit, so I could not see the driver's face, but the car had a broken left headlight." Which detail should be treated as the most reliable?

25 A real-life story begins with a climber safely returning home, then goes back to describe the storm that trapped her. What narrative technique is being used?

26 A documentary explains that smiling once commonly signaled submission, while today it may communicate friendliness, confidence, or professional courtesy. What central idea does this support?

27 During a discussion, someone says, "Men are naturally better leaders, so managerial roles suit them more." Which response challenges the stereotype most effectively?

28 A health article says that dehydration can reduce concentration before a person feels strongly thirsty. Which action best applies this information during a long examination?

29 An article presents survey results, quotes two specialists, and links to the original research report. Which feature most strengthens its credibility?

30 A profile explains that Chuck Feeney transferred much of his wealth to charitable causes while avoiding public recognition. Which description best captures this approach?

31 A community leader's training program continues to help young entrepreneurs ten years after her death. Why can the program be considered part of her lasting legacy?

32 A job description requires candidates to "coordinate deadlines across departments, resolve scheduling conflicts, and update senior staff." Which skill should an applicant emphasize?

33 An article argues that a refrigerator with a camera, music player, message board, and shopping app may become harder to operate and repair. What does "function inflation" mean in this context?

34 After volunteering at a rural clinic, Amir changed his degree from marketing to public health. Which detail best shows that the experience was life-changing?

35 You are introducing yourself in an application for an international student project. Which opening is most appropriate?

36 Which sentence most effectively creates suspense in a narrative about entering an empty house?

37 A report finds that 68% of students want longer library hours, but staffing costs would rise. Which recommendation is most appropriate?

38 Which sentence is most suitable for a formal e-mail requesting an assignment extension?

39 A speaker says, "You submitted the report?" with rising intonation. What meaning does the intonation most likely convey?

40 A company's online sales were 12,000 units in January, 12,400 in February, 19,800 in March, and 20,100 in April. Which sentence describes the trend most accurately?

41 At a reunion, Maya says, "I almost didn't recognize Daniel—he used to avoid every debate." Leo replies with a fall-rise intonation, "He’s certainly confident now." What does Leo most likely imply?

42 A biographical podcast alternates between a scientist’s final expedition and scenes from her childhood, repeatedly connecting present decisions to early experiences. What is the primary effect of this structure?

43 A radio economist states that nominal GDP rose by , prices rose by , and population rose by . Using approximate percentage adjustments, what happened to real GDP per person?

44 A witness says, "I saw a person in a red jacket leave the shop, but I only assumed the person entering the car was the same individual because the streetlight failed." Which news-bulletin sentence preserves the limits of the testimony?

45 A speaker recounts surviving a flood, but pauses longest when describing a stranger returning years later to thank her. Which interpretation best identifies the story’s likely emotional focus?

46 A documentary notes that early European portraits rarely showed teeth, nineteenth-century photography required long exposure times, and twentieth-century advertising associated broad smiles with trust. Which conclusion is best supported?

47 During a discussion of stereotypes, a participant says, "Men dominate engineering because they are naturally more analytical." Which response most effectively challenges the reasoning without introducing an opposite stereotype?

48 An article reports that people who sleep seven to eight hours have lower rates of heart disease than people who sleep less. Which additional finding would most strengthen a causal interpretation?

49 An article argues, "Remote work reduces productivity because employees in one survey reported attending fewer meetings at home." Which hidden assumption is most necessary for the argument?

50 Read the extract: "Rina placed the unopened letter beneath the clock. By midnight, she had polished the clock twice, though it had not gathered dust." What is most strongly implied?

51 A profile emphasizes that Chuck Feeney transferred most of his wealth to philanthropy anonymously and promoted "giving while living." Which interpretation best captures the relationship between these details?

52 A text compares an inventor remembered for a patented device with a teacher remembered through methods adapted by later generations. Which criterion most fairly evaluates both legacies?

53 A job description lists: "Essential: analyze large datasets, explain findings to non-specialists, and work independently. Desirable: experience with healthcare records." Which applicant best satisfies the stated priorities?

54 An article claims that adding internet connectivity, voice control, and subscription features to a toaster illustrates "function inflation." Which evidence would most strongly support the author’s criticism?

55 You are introducing yourself in a written message to a multidisciplinary project team you will lead. Which opening best balances authority, relevance, and collegiality?

56 A horror narrative reveals in the final line that the first-person narrator has been the intruder throughout. Which earlier detail would best foreshadow the twist without exposing it?

57 A report investigates repeated delays in a college bus service. Records show that of delays occurred on one congested route, while passenger interviews mainly complain about driver punctuality. Which conclusion is most appropriate?

58 You must request a deadline extension after discovering that essential data supplied by another department are incomplete. Which sentence is most suitable for a formal e-mail?

59 A friend has invited you to visit, but the proposed weekend conflicts with an important examination. Which response best maintains an appropriately warm informal tone while proposing a solution?

60 After testing a smart washing machine for three months, a reviewer finds that it cleans effectively but its app often disconnects. Which review statement is the most credible and useful?