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| contrast (n.): the state of being very different from something else | volume (n.): how much space something occupies |
| circumstance (n.): a fact or a condition | export (n.): something sold to foreign regions |
| locate (v.): find out where something is | benefit (v.): get an advantage |
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 goods?
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benefit |
Question 1 Explanation:
Both "goods" and "export " refer to products.
Question 2 |
2. Which of the following is a synonym for situation?
benefit | |
locate | |
circumstance | |
contrast | |
export | |
volume |
Question 2 Explanation:
Both "situation" and "circumstance" mean conditions.
Question 3 |
3. Which of the following is a synonym for distinction?
locate | |
benefit | |
circumstance | |
volume | |
export | |
contrast |
Question 3 Explanation:
Both "distinction" and "contrast" mean great difference.
Question 4 |
4. Which of the following is a synonym for profit?
volume | |
export | |
contrast | |
benefit | |
circumstance | |
locate |
Question 4 Explanation:
Both "profit" and "benefit" refer to gains.
Question 5 |
5. Which of the following is a synonym for amount?
locate | |
contrast | |
export | |
circumstance | |
volume | |
benefit |
Question 5 Explanation:
Both "amount" and "volume" refer to capacity.
Question 6 |
6. Which of the following is a synonym for discover?
contrast | |
locate | |
export | |
benefit | |
circumstance | |
volume |
Question 6 Explanation:
Both "discover" and "locate" mean to detect where something is.
Question 7 |
7. One of the many _______________ of studying abroad is learning different cultures.
exports | |
contrasts | |
locations | |
volumes | |
circumstances | |
benefits |
Question 7 Explanation:
Studying in a foreign nation provides an opportunity for students to interact with people of different cultural backgrounds. It is a valuable experience, or a benefit.
Question 8 |
8. We cannot rely only on _______________ to earn foreign exchange.
locations | |
contrast | |
volume | |
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export | |
benefits |
Question 8 Explanation:
Export refers to products to be sold overseas. As goods are usually priced in the local currency, foreign traders need to buy the local currency by selling their own. This process is known as currency exchange.
Question 9 |
9. "Did you win a lottery? You seem to be in very comfortable _______________ ."
circumstances | |
locations | |
exports | |
contrasts | |
benefits | |
volumes |
Question 9 Explanation:
Lotteries typically come with big cash rewards. Lottery winners are then able to afford nice cars and big houses, which put the winners in comfortable financial situations, or circumstances.
Question 10 |
10. We do not really like the _______________ of the white chairs with the black dining table. I want them to be matched in colour.
location | |
volume | |
benefit | |
export | |
contrast | |
circumstance |
Question 10 Explanation:
Contrast, or great difference, in colour is an important factor in decoration. When choosing furniture, we need to make sure each item is in a colour that goes well with others.
Question 11 |
11. My fish are too big. I need a fish tank with a bigger _______________ .
export | |
location | |
benefit | |
contrast | |
volume | |
circumstance |
Question 11 Explanation:
Fish tanks are measured in volume, which is how much water they can hold.
Question 12 |
12. My apartment is _______________ in the heart of New York City.
exported | |
benefited | |
envolumed | |
contrasted | |
circumstanced | |
located |
Question 12 Explanation:
Where is the speaker's apartment? It's located in the centre of NYC.
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