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I'm so confused Flashcards

1
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Choose the correct word:

This is a (discreet / discrete) bracelet. No onewill ever notice that you are wearing a medical device.

A

This is a (discreet) bracelet. No onewill ever notice that you are wearing a medical device.

discrete -> eigenständig

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Choose the correct word:

Our bracelet can help you monitor your healthin a number of ways, depending on your own individual and (personal / personnel) needs.

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Our bracelet can help you monitor your healthin a number of ways, depending on your own individual and (personal) needs.

personnel -> Personal

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Choose the correct word:

We can provide independent (advice / advise)on the best use for you.

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We can provide independent (advice)on the best use for you.

advise -> beraten

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Choose the correct word:

The (affect / effect) it has had on women’s liveshas been extremely positive.

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The (effect) it has had on women’s liveshas been extremely positive.

affect -> beeinflussen

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Choose the correct word:

While our bracelet is not a replacement forregular medical checkups, it can serve as an important (complement / compliment) to them.

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While our bracelet is not a replacement forregular medical checkups, it can serve as an important (complement) to them.

compliment -> Lob

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Choose the correct word:

If you require any (farther / further) information, or would like to learn more, please get in touch!

A

If you require any (further) information, or would like to learn more, please get in touch!

farther -> überdies

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Decide if the word is correct (correction if not):

Everyone loves these products.People recognize them all over the world. They’re (infamous).

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Wrong:

Everyone loves these products.People recognize them all over the world. They’re (famous).

infamous -> berüchtigt

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Decide if the word is correct (correction if not):

So that there is absolutely nodanger of fire, we don’t use any material that is (inflammable).

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Correct!

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Decide if the word is correct (correction if not):

Our bracelets are (sensible) tochanges in your body temperature and heart rate, so they can tell us a lot about your overall health.

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Wrong:

Our bracelets are (sensitive) tochanges in your body temperature and heart rate, so they can tell us a lot about your overall health.

sensible -> vernünftig

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Decide if the word is correct (correction if not):

The data we collect is (invaluable).Even when you are sleeping, our bracelet will register every important change.

A

Correct!

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Decide if the word is correct (correction if not):

Our research shows that therehave been no (averse) reactions to wearing the bracelet.

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Wrong:

Our research shows that therehave been no (adverse) reactions to wearing the bracelet.

averse -> abgeneigt

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Decide if the word is correct (correction if not):

Most fitness fans love our solution. Are you (interesting)?

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Wrong:

Most fitness fans love our solution. Are you (interested)?

interesting -> interessant

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13
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Decide if the word is correct (correction if not):

You can buy a set with two braceletshere today. Or, (alternately), you can buy them online as a single bracelet. The app is free.

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Wrong:

You can buy a set with two braceletshere today. Or, (alternatively), you can buy them online as a single bracelet. The app is free.

alternately -> abwechselnd

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14
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Complete the sentences with the words:

assure, ensure, insured

How does your company(A)_________ that wearing this bracelet will never change how I can be (B)_________.

We can (C)_________ you that we do not pass on any information to other organizations

A

How does your company(A) ensure that wearing this bracelet will never change how I can be (B) insured.

We can (C) assure you that we do not pass on any information to other organizations

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15
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Complete the sentences with the words:

borrow, lend

Can more than one person use the same bracelet? What happens if I(D)_________ my bracelet to someone else?

We really don’t recommend that you let anyone (E)_________your bracelet, as this would result in the wrong data.

A

Can more than one person use the same bracelet? What happens if I(D) lend my bracelet to someone else?

We really don’t recommend that you let anyone (E) borrowyour bracelet, as this would result in the wrong data.

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16
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Complete the sentences with the words:

differ, differentiate

I’m so confused now. How does the premium one (F)_________ from the standard version? It’s hard to(G)_________ between the two apart from the price!

Let me show you the main differences.

A

I’m so confused now. How does the premium one (F) differ from the standard version? It’s hard to(G) differentiate between the two apart from the price!

Let me show you the main differences.

17
Q

Complete the sentences with the words:

loose, lose, lost

One of the tiny plastic straps on the bracelet came (H)_________ and, unfortunately, I’ve (I)_________ it. The bracelet no longer feels secure on my wrist.

I can see that. You could easily (J)_________ the bracelet. We can order you a new strap at no extra cost to you.

A

One of the tiny plastic straps on the bracelet came (H) loose and, unfortunately, I’ve (I) lost it. The bracelet no longer feels secure on my wrist.

I can see that. You could easily (J) lose the bracelet. We can order you a new strap at no extra cost to you.

18
Q

Replace and translate the wrong word:

We should be more (locker) about making changes to the production process.

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We should be more (laid back) about making changes to the production process.

locker -> Spind

19
Q

Replace and translate the wrong word:

I’ve been looking at what our competitors do, and I’ve just had a (genial) idea that will save us a lot of money on the production costs.

A

I’ve been looking at what our competitors do, and I’ve just had a (brilliant) idea that will save us a lot of money on the production costs.

genial -> freundlich

20
Q

Replace and translate the wrong word:

In my opinion, these changes are absolutely(affordable).

A

In my opinion, these changes are absolutely(necessary).

affordable -> erschwinglich

21
Q

Replace and translate the wrong word:

They will lead to a much more (rational) production process.

A

They will lead to a much more (efficient) production process.

rational -> logisch

22
Q

Replace and translate the wrong word:

And, as a result, our company will be more(rentable).

A

And, as a result, our company will be more(profitable).

rentable -> mietfähig

23
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Choose the correct (stressing):

The changes in production were meant to be(mi)nute/mi(nute). Well, they weren’t.

A

The changes in production were meant to bemi(nute). Well, they weren’t.

24
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Choose the correct (stressing):

The (ob)ject/ob(ject) of the changes was to save money. Well, they didn’t.

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The (ob)ject of the changes was to save money. Well, they didn’t.

25
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Choose the correct (stressing):

The new bracelets have a few serious problems. They no longer (re)cord/re(cord) any changes in body temperature.

A

The new bracelets have a few serious problems. They no longer re(cord) any changes in body temperature.

26
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Choose the correct (stressing):

And the data is all over the place. People aregetting error messages that say the input is (in)vaild/in(va)lid.

A

And the data is all over the place. People aregetting error messages that say the input is in(va)lid.

27
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Choose the correct (stressing):

We may have to organize a product (re)call/re(call) ofevery bracelet that we manufactured in the past three months.

A

We may have to organize a product (re)call ofevery bracelet that we manufactured in the past three months.

28
Q

Choose the correct (stressing):

As we (pro)duce/pro(duce) over 1,000 bracelets a month,this would be a major problem.

A

As we pro(duce) over 1,000 bracelets a month,this would be a major problem.

29
Q

Choose the correct (stressing):

Sean would usually work on this, but he’s offon his (ex)ploits/ex(ploits) again in South America - and he won’t be back for another four weeks.

A

Sean would usually work on this, but he’s offon his (ex)ploits again in South America - and he won’t be back for another four weeks.

30
Q

Choose the correct (stressing):

To tell you the truth, Sean needn’t come back.After these problems, everyone expects him to (re)sign/re(sign)!

A

To tell you the truth, Sean needn’t come back.After these problems, everyone expects him to re(sign)!

31
Q

Match the questions/statements to the response:

A. Have you heard of Sandra’s husband?
B. Have you heard from Sandra’s husband?
C. I’m still looking after the password.
D. I’m still looking for Sean’s password.
E. Sometimes, between 1 and 2 p.m., we stop to have lunch.
F. Sometime between 1 and 2 p.m., we stoppedto have lunch.

  1. I think I know where he wrote it down.
  2. Could we have it earlier today?
  3. Is it safe with you?
  4. No. Should I have? Is he famous?
  5. Are you sure it wasn’t earlier?
  6. No. Did he try to call me?
A 
A-4
B-6
C-3
D-1
E-2
F-5
32
Q

Choose the correct option:

I’m writing to inform you of a very difficult decision that we will have to make (until/by) the end of the month.

A

I’m writing to inform you of a very difficult decision that we will have to make (by) the end of the month.

33
Q

Choose the correct option:

As you all (already/yet) know, (there/their) is a major problem with our production process concerning both (its/it’s) cost and quality.

A

As you all (already) know, (there) is a major problem with our production process concerning both (its) cost and quality.

34
Q

Choose the correct option:

Production has been stopped now (for/since) five days.

A

Production has been stopped now (for) five days.

35
Q

Choose the correct option:

At the moment, we are in discussions with the owners of the factory, but we still cannot agree on (who’s/whose) responsible for the problems - or how to solve them.

A

At the moment, we are in discussions with the owners of the factory, but we still cannot agree on (who’s) responsible for the problems - or how to solve them.

36
Q

Choose the correct option:

If we cannot come to an agreement soon, we may have to look for a new production site. Clearly, this would (than/then) result in a much longer break in production, something that would put us in a very difficult financial position indeed.

A

If we cannot come to an agreement soon, we may have to look for a new production site. Clearly, this would (then) result in a much longer break in production, something that would put us in a very difficult financial position indeed.

37
Q

Choose the correct option:

(You’re/Your) going to hear from me again in the next few days - hopefully, with more positive news.

A

(You’re) going to hear from me again in the next few days - hopefully, with more positive news.

Englisch - Semester 2 (8 decks)

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