[IELTS Organizer] - Lesson 13

The difference between being "sentenced to" and being "convicted of"?

• Being 'sentenced' means being found guilty of a crime, while being 'convicted' is the punishment imposed after a conviction.
• Being 'sentenced' is the legal process of determining guilt, while being 'convicted' is the punishment imposed after a conviction.
• Being 'sentenced' is the final verdict in a trial, while being 'convicted' is the legal process of determining guilt.
• The difference is that being 'sentenced' is the punishment imposed after a conviction, while being 'convicted' means being found guilty of a crime.

The main purpose of a "viewfinder" is to:

• Measure brightness

• Focus on the subject

• Provide a preview of the image

• Adjust the camera settings

Synonyms of "vulnerable"?

• Invincible
• Fragile

• Helpless
• Susceptible

• Impenetrable

Which scenario exemplifies "distortion"?

• A photograph with sharp details

• A story told completely differently from what actually happened

• A table made with care and meticulousness

• An unedited news report

When an event is "perceived," it is:

• Forgotten immediately

• Misunderstood completely

• Not noticed at all

• d) Observed and noted

A "conscious" decision is one that is made:

• Without any forethought

• While daydreaming

• Carefully and with consideration

• On a whim

What does "retrieval" mean in this sentence?

In the second step, the brain sorts and retains the memories for later retrieval.

• Storing memories in a different location
• Creating new memories
• Forgetting or erasing memories
• The process of getting memories back

Which of the following best describes "disruptive"?

• Those two redheads in the back of the classroom were constantly talking and laughing, making it hard for others to focus on the lecture.

• The new software update significantly improved the speed and efficiency of our work processes, making our team much more productive.

• The serene park, with its blooming flowers and chirping birds, is always the place of our choice. We would take a leisurely walk around that small lake and gossip the morning away.

• She carefully planned every detail of the event, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and according to schedule.

"Occurrences" are:

• Rare objects

• Events or incidents

• Personal belongings

• d) Predictions

Who are often obliged to provide "testimony" in a court trial?

• Witnesses
• Judges
• Layers

• Defendants
• Jury