Test on Key English Vocabulary: Communication

Question 1: The plural form of the word 'crisis' is spelled 'crisises'.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that the plural form of 'crisis' is 'crises', not 'crisises'.

Question 2: According to the study materials, what does the phrasal verb "to be about to do sth" mean?

A. To have just completed a task.

B. To be at the point of starting something.

C. To avoid doing something.

D. To postpone an action indefinitely.

Explanation: The study materials state that "to be about to do sth" translates to "im Begriff sein, etw. zu tun," which means to be at the point of starting something or on the verge of doing it.

Question 3: A magazine can publish a report.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study material states, "Look, the magazine published my report.", indicating that magazines publish reports.

Question 4: Based on the study materials, which of the following is an example of 'carrying' or 'transporting' information?

A. A magazine publishing a report

B. Information spreading quickly on the internet

C. A homing pigeon flying long distances

D. Reading a report in a magazine

Explanation: The study material defines 'to carry' as 'to transport'. It also states 'Homing pigeons can fly long distances without getting lost.' This implies their ability to transport something over long distances, such as information. Publishing a report is about making information public, and information spreading on the internet uses the term 'spreads', not 'carries' or 'transports' directly in the provided context, while reading is receiving information.

Question 5: Armies fight against each other in wars.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The provided information states, "Armies fight against each other in wars."