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Question 1

Choose the correct word:

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

Answer 1

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

discrete -> eigenständig

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

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

personnel -> Personal

Question 3

Choose the correct word:

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

Answer 3

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

advise -> beraten

Question 4

Choose the correct word:

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

Answer 4

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

affect -> beeinflussen

Question 5

Choose the correct word:

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

Answer 5

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

compliment -> Lob

Question 6

Choose the correct word:

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

Answer 6

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

farther -> überdies

Question 7

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

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

Answer 7

Wrong:

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

infamous -> berüchtigt

Question 8

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).

Answer 8

Correct!

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

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

Question 10

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.

Answer 10

Correct!

Question 11

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

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

Answer 11

Wrong:

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

averse -> abgeneigt

Question 12

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

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

Answer 12

Wrong:

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

interesting -> interessant

Question 13

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.

Answer 13

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

Question 14

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

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

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.

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

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.

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

Replace and translate the wrong word:

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

Answer 18

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

locker -> Spind

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

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

Question 20

Replace and translate the wrong word:

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

Answer 20

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

affordable -> erschwinglich

Question 21

Replace and translate the wrong word:

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

Answer 21

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

rational -> logisch

Question 22

Replace and translate the wrong word:

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

Answer 22

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

rentable -> mietfähig

Question 23

Choose the correct (stressing):

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

Answer 23

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

Question 24

Choose the correct (stressing):

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

Answer 24

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

Question 25

# Choose the correct (stressing): The new bracelets have a few serious problems. They no longer (re)cord/re(cord) any changes in body temperature.

Answer 25

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

Question 26

# Choose the correct (stressing): And the data is all over the place. People are getting error messages that say the input is (in)vaild/in(va)lid.

Answer 26

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

Question 27

# Choose the correct (stressing): We may have to organize a product (re)call/re(call) of every bracelet that we manufactured in the past three months.

Answer 27

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

Question 28

# Choose the correct (stressing): As we (pro)duce/pro(duce) over 1,000 bracelets a month, this would be a major problem.

Answer 28

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

Question 29

# Choose the correct (stressing): Sean would usually work on this, but he's off on his (ex)ploits/ex(ploits) again in South America - and he won't be back for another four weeks.

Answer 29

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

Question 30

# 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)!

Answer 30

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

Question 31

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 stopped to 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? 

Answer 31

``` A-4 B-6 C-3 D-1 E-2 F-5 ```

Question 32

# 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.

Answer 32

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

Question 33

# 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.

Answer 33

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

Question 34

# Choose the correct option: Production has been stopped now (for/since) five days.

Answer 34

Production has been stopped now (for) five days.

Question 35

# 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. 

Answer 35

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. 

Question 36

# 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.

Answer 36

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.

Question 37

# Choose the correct option: (You're/Your) going to hear from me again in the next few days - hopefully, with more positive news.

Answer 37

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