WorksheetsFinal Swedes 3 year
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 53mins
Authentic dollar bills made of cotton and _____.
linen
starch
amylose
wool
Counterfeit detection pens contain solutions of potassium iodide and _____?
elemental bromine
elemental chlorine
elemental iodine
elemental fluorine
The counterfeit detection pen detects a counterfeit by leaving a dark mark on a bill when a reaction occurs between _____ and _____.
amylopectin and I3-
amylose and I3-
amylopectin and I2-
amylose and I2-
Energy and wavelength are inversely related, which means that if energy increases then wavelength _____.
decreases
increases
stays the same
does not change
Fluorescent ink absorbs ultraviolet light, loses some energy as heat then radiates _____ that appear in the visible light range.
higher energy wavelengths
shorter wavelengths
the same wavelengths
longer wavelengths
Why does Cameron Russell change her outfit at the beginning of the talk?
She didn’t want the women in the audience to feel horrified because of her short dress
She was uncomfortable in the heels she was wearing and needed to change
She wanted to demonstrate how superficial the perception of her image could be
She wanted to show how quickly models can change outfits and styles
Cameron Russell says that she became a model by winning a genetic lottery and being the recipient of a legacy. What is the legacy she is referring to?
The admiration of health, beauty and symmetry
The bequest of a certain notion of beauty, specifically of tall, slender, white women
The gift, by will, of money from her ancestors
The tradition of models being discovered by scouts
The comparison of magazine pictures and snapshots are meant to demonstrate which of the following?
Models actually live ‘normal’ lives
Cameron Russell is just as beautiful without makeup
Magazine pictures are image constructions created by professionals
Photoshop retouching is the sole component in the reconstruction of a model’s image
How does the perception of their body image change in girls from age 13 to age 17?
17-year-old girls are much more confident with their bodies than they were at 13
13-year-old girls and 17-year-old girls have similar perceptions of their bodies
13-year-old girls like their bodies 53% more than 17-year-old girls
The number of girls who dislike their bodies increases from more than half at 13-years-old to more than three-quarters at 17-years-old
What is a trait of many models that is infrequently disclosed?
Physical insecurity
High intelligence
Physical confidence
A dislike of high heels
The editor has ___ us to find a really interesting lead story.
ordered
demanded
insisted
Publicists have ___ that the two Hollywood stars are to wed.
acknowledged
notified
assured
We ___ getting a qualification before going into journalism.
promise
declare
recommend
She ___ stealing my briefcase.
confessed
apologised
denied
The politician ___ that he knew nothing of the plot.
stated
refused
defended
May I ___ you that the poll closes at midnight?
consider
remind
express
The president ___ to introduce reforms.
refused
urged
recommended
I ___ leaving now.
warn
suggest
vow
Sam ___ with the judge to let him go.
pleaded
threatened
urged
I ___ the riot on the poor state of the economy.
criticise
accuse
blame
I’ve been on the go all day long.
I’ve been busy all day.
I’ve been relaxing and doing nothing.
I’m dead on my feet.
I’m hopeless at dancing.
I’m absolutely exhausted.
The photographer screwed up the shot.
He prepared to take a photo.
He didn’t take a good photo.
he slipped out through a different door.
She fell as she was leaving.
She left secretly so nobody would see her.
We prefer to remain upbeat.
We prefer to be positive.
We prefer to be at the heart of the action.
I felt revulsion at the news.
I felt really really disgusted.
I felt really really disappointed.
Too many cooks spoil the (a) .
Never look a gift horse in the (a) .
The early bird catches the (a) .
Every cloud has a silver (a) .
People in glass houses shouldn’t throw (a) .
Don’t count your chickens before they (a) .
In for a penny, in for a (a) .
The grass is always (a) on the other side.
I ___ up with the news online.
keep
make
put
Power in this country is concentrated in the ___ of just a few people.
fists
arms
hands
She took a few weeks off work on ___ grounds.
illness
health
hard
During the crisis, we watched ___ 24-hour
news channels to find out what was happening.
turning
rolling
sliding
Murdoch is a media ___ who controls many of the world’s English language news outlets.
baron
duke
earl
It was a ___ marriage. They had just pretended to marry to claim the money.
false
sham
freak
I'm totally ___ on soap operas. I watch them all day, every day.
hung
taken
hooked
A newspaper editor demands ___ facts, not gossip, before he considers publishing a news story.
hard
tough
main
The authorities have introduced a new regulation ___ employers are held responsible for any accidents.
whereby
where
-
We visited one of the locations ___ the supermarket chain hoped to open a new store.
where
which
-
Nobody ___ was present at the time remembered seeing Ferguson leave.
who
which
that
One of the most compelling reasons ___ the government decided to investigate was the existence of an off shore banking account in the owner’s name.
why
which
that
Investors, many of ___ had lost their life savings, insisted on the government taking action.
whose
whom
which
The point at __ regulars need to step in has been reached.
where
that
which
The company ___ I worked for allowed us to leave early on Fridays.
that
whom
where
One of the company directors, ___ Ferrari is parked outside, has just been arrested by the police.
whom
whose
which
Which of the following is a good example of a trek?
a case of mistaken identity
a letter home from summer camp
a glass of ice water on a hot day
a hike on the Appalachian Trail
What would you be most likely to find at a plaza?
a shoe store
a meteor
a barnyard
a river
________ is the spirit or essence of a particular time. In the 1920s, flappers and speakeasies contributed to that era's ________ .
(a)
These brassy, ___ accessories are particularly popular among teenagers.
kitsch
prima donna
macho
I'm afraid I'm not really ___ with the way the security system operates yet, so I'll need to see the manual.
au fait
faux pas
fait accompli
In a (a) bid on the city’s stock exchange this afternoon, chocolate manufacturer Jupiter Cocoa attempted a takeover of rival company Kelly’s Cakes.
Car manufacturers in the Midlands have (a) a prototype of their new electric car.
Chief executive Clive Wilson explained that there was a (a) in the market for affordable electric cars.
Jack often wears a pair of old ___ jeans when he does the gardening.
silk
scruffy
formal
I always wear ___ clothes to work – a suit, a tie, a well-ironed white shirt.
casual
smart
fashionable
There is a thick ___ on the inside of my ski jacket which keeps me warm.
zipper
lapel
lining
My new necklace is made up of lots of individual ___ .
laces
beads
straps
One of the latest trends is having your hair ___ to get a sun-kissed look.
shaved
highlighted
gelled
I decided to take up jogging, but I still haven’t bought a good pair of __ .
flats
trainers
wedges
I must get some ___ shoes for walking in the hills.
stained
sturdy
revealing
When the actor put the ___ on his head, he finally became the character.
wig
bob
belt
We have ___ peak home furnishings.
accomplished
achieved
reached
Keep ___ and carry on.
silent
calm
relaxed
Pride is the ___ of all sins.
mother
aunt
sister
It’s life, Jim, but not ___ we know it.
that
as
how
Life’s too ___ for a bad coffee.
short
precious
quick
Good is the ___ bad.
opposite
popular
new
The neighbours from ___ .
above
hell
south
Danger is my ___ name.
first
middle
surname
You can ___ the girl out of the country, but you can't ___ the country out of the girl.
get
bring
take
Which of the following is most likely to lead to saturation of the ground?
an enduring drought
a heavy rainstorm
a burrowing animal
a thorough raking
If you are practicing austerity, which of these might you do?
Stop lying on the couch all day.
Stop buying treats after school.
Stick to telling the truth on all occasions.
Start rehearsing with a glee club.
Which of the following is the best example of malpractice?
A woman forgets to keep an appointment at a doctor's office.
A lawyer delegates administrative tasks to her assistant.
A student neglects to study for his chemistry test.
A physician makes a serious error during surgery.
Which of the following is most likely to scuttle?
a startled mouse
a milking cow
a passenger on a train
a scarecrow
Which of the following would most likely be considered memorabilia?
a parade featuring historical figures
a wrapper from a candy bar
a dream about a past life
a post card from a special trip
Which of the following people is en route?
a singer stepping on stage for a performance
a man shopping for food in a supermarket
a child riding a bike up and down the driveway
a woman traveling from home to work
A number of women have made ___ discoveries leading to a greater understanding of the nature of atoms and their properties.
banal
erroneous
seminal
cosmetic
The unemployment rate looks ___ to rise in the next couple of months. Lots of people are going to lose their jobs.
set
on the verge
possibility
There's a ___ chance Jane might get the job.
short
slim
narrow
The president __ to the press at 3. She has an important announcement to make.
is to speak
is bound to speak
will end up speaking
Such a derisory offer is highly ___ to be rejected.
set
bound
likely
The next train ___ leave at 6.45.
is likely
is set to
is due to
The likelihood (a) this happening is small.
I accidentally dropped a pan of really hot soup and ___ my foot quite badly.
scalded
burnt
I can’t stand the sight of blood. I ___ and have to leave the room.
freak out
pass out
As a child, I once fell off my bike and ___ my head on the road.
banged
whacked
She was in a bad car crash. She was losing a lot of blood – it was ___ down her face.
streaming
leaking
He showed me a large ___ on his leg, which he said was the result of falling from a tree.
gash
cut
Those warning signs are there for a reason. You ignore
them at your (a) .
Leaving uncooked chicken in the kitchen area is a health (a) .
If we stay here, we run the (a) of getting cut off by the tide.
This company was ___ liable for its negligent actions which led to the catastrophe.
brought
held
lifted
The hospital staff was accused of medical ___ after the death of a newborn baby.
failure
negligence
inattentiveness
The judge ordered the college to pay ___ to a former student after she’d proved she’d been bullied.
fines
damages
fees
The court restricted Amazon’s sales to “essential” items and threatened steep fines for ___ , leading Amazon to close the warehouses to avoid the financial risk.
non-compliance
negligence
liability
