
Euphemisms for Chinese ESL HS Students
Authored by Marion Goetze
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10th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A euphemism is:
A situation that helps you understand how to tell a lie
A lie used to hurt someone's feelings
Intended to make someone believe something is not true
A polite word or phrase used to make something less disgusting or horrrible
Answer explanation
euphemism = 委婉语
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
She's gone to a better place is a euphemism for...
She's in Canada
Answer explanation
She's gone to a better place - she's dead. = 她去了一个更好的地方 = 她死了。
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is a euphemism for pregnant?
Answer explanation
pregnant = 孕 expecting = 期待
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Economically disadvantaged is a euphemism for...
Jobless
Answer explanation
Economically disadvantaged = 经济上处于不利地位 Poor = 贫穷的
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
"That horrible old guy has finally kicked the bucket."
left
died
hid
vacationed
Answer explanation
kicked the bucket = 踢了桶 died = 死了
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
"I'm actually in-between jobs at the moment. I'm sure I'll find one soon."
Answer explanation
in-between jobs = 中间职位 unemployed = 失业者
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
"I bought a pre-owned car."
Loud
Answer explanation
pre-owned = 二手 used = 用过的
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