Rapid Fire Translation 3.1

1.

    
A. Tomorrow, the exposition is expected in the capital.
B. Tomorrow, the capital will celebrate a major holiday.
C. Tomorrow, precipitation is expected in the capital.
D. Tomorrow, the capital expects a visit from the president.

2.

    
A. The air was cold and dry.
B. The air was cold and humid.
C. The air was warm and humid.
D. The air was fresh and warm.

3.

    
A. The clouds covered the sky, and suddenly it became dark.
B. The clouds opened up the sky, and suddenly it became bright.
C. The sky covered the clouds, and suddenly it started raining.
D. The stars filled the sky, and suddenly the dankness disappeared.

4.

    
A. Because of the thick fog, several accidents occurred on Highway 205.
B. Because of the heavy rain, several accidents occurred on Highway 205.
C. Because of the thick fog, a severe accident occurred on train route 25.
D. Because of the thick fog, several accidents occurred on Highway 25.

5.

    
A. When the lightning flashed, she got scared and hid her face.
B. When the lightning struck, I could no longer recognize her face.
C. When the lightning flashed, I was able to see her face.
D. When the stars appeared, I was able to admire her face.

6.

    
A. The heat managed to reach everywhere, even inside a cool storage room.
B. We tried to escape the heat in a cool storage room.
C. We tried to hide from the rain in a cool basement.
D. We tried to escape the heat by staying outside in the shade.

7.

    
A. A precise and powerful punch to the chin guarantees at least a knockout.
B. A precise and powerful punch to the chin guarantees at least a knockdown.
C. A strong and accurate kick to the chest guarantees at least a knockout.
D. A precise and powerful punch to the chin puts an end to a futile argument.

8.

    
A. The bullet hit him in the chest.
B. The bullet grazed his shoulder.
C. He was struck by a bullet in the arm.
D. Pavel hit him in the chest.

9.

    
A. The next morning, all the newspapers reported on this important discovery.
B. Publication about this important discovery in the newspapers was postponed until the next morning.
C. The next morning, everyone rushed to buy a newspaper to read about this important discovery.
D. The newspapers reported a completely unrelated event the next morning.

10.

    
A. After interrogating the local residents, the authorities managed to identify that the ancient precious decorations must have been stolen from the local museum.
B. After interrogating the local residents, the authorities identified who stole the ancient remains from the local museum.
C. After questioning the local residents, the authorities decided to bury the remains from the museum at the ancient sites.
D. After surveying the local residents, the authorities concluded that the remains found in ancient burial sites should be transferred to a museum.

1.

    
A. The Periodic Table is a great achievement of a simple school teacher.
B. The Mendeleev Table is mistakenly believed to be a discovery by a Russian scientist.
C. The Mendeleev Table is a great achievement of the Russian scientist.
D. The Mendeleev Table is a well-known piece of furniture made by a Russian inventor.

2.

    
A. Be careful with these wires; they carry an electric current.
B. Be careful! This passage is very narrow and slippery.
C. Be careful! This tunnel is full of harmful fumes.
D. Be careful! This passage is dangerous, and you will be the first to walk through it.

3.

    
A. This invention was the first step toward the development of public transportation.
B. The development of civil aviation was the step following military aviation, not vice versa.
C. This invention was the first step toward the development of civil aviation.
D. This invention had nothing to do with aviation and was meant for maritime use.

4.

    
A. The unique features of this material are being tested.
B. The features of this material are unique.
C. This material has no special characteristics.
D. This material has its own unique qualities.

5.

    
A. The vendors mentioned that the coal deposits in this area could only be purchased with cash.
B. The indicators pointed to the presence of hydrocarbon deposits in this area.
C. The representatives ordered that all the hydrocarbon deposits in this area should be purchased with cash.
D. The representatives ordered a search to determine whether there were more coal deposits in this area.

6.

    
A. The humidity was felt everywhere: outside, at home, and even in rooms with air conditioning.
B. The air was dry everywhere: outside, at home, and even in air-conditioned rooms.
C. Humidity was noticeable only outdoors and in unventilated rooms.
D. The humidity was felt everywhere outside, but homes and warehouses were protected by air conditioning.

7.

    
A. Because of the hail, these buildings have reinforced roofs.
B. The roofs of buildings were damaged by strong winds.
C. Because of the thunder, the roofs were shaking.
D. The roofs of buildings were damaged by the hail.

8.

    
A. The sharks at sea took the lives of many sailors.
B. The storm at sea took the lives of many sailors.
C. The disease at sea took the lives of many sailors.
D. The mutiny at sea took the lives of many sailors.

9.

    
A. During the drought, the entire crop was destroyed.
B. During the drought, farmers harvested less than usual.
C. During the drought, many farmers died at work.
D. During the flood, the entire crop was destroyed.

10.

    
A. The result of dam wreckage was a flood.
B. Prolonged rains were followed by intense humidity.
C. Long rains caused a landslide.
D. The result of prolonged rains was a flood.

1.

    
A. By evening, the unbearable heat became even more intense.
B. In the evening, pleasant warmth replaced the cold.
C. Toward evening, pleasant coolness replaced the unbearable heat.
D. The evening was unbearably hot despite the cool breeze.

2.

    
A. In the morning, a workout; at noon, a hearty lunch; and in the evening, an ice bath.
B. In the morning it warmed up, at noon it suddenly got colder, and by evening there was terrible black ice.
C. It was cold all day long, especially in the morning and in the evening.
D. In the morning the weather was nice, so we decided to have lunch in the park, where we stayed until the evening.

3.

    
A. Local officials thoroughly conceal the real damage caused by pollution from factories.
B. Local officials carefully reviewed a report on the real damage caused by pollution from factories.
C. Local residents exaggerate the harm caused by factories.
D. Local authorities are unaware of the real risks of pollution damage from factories.

4.

    
A. After the Chernobyl accident, many local residents left.
B. The consequences of the Chernobyl nuclear accident are still felt by local residents.
C. After the Chernobyl accident, only local residents stayed to help rebuild the infrastructure.
D. The investigation of the Chernobyl accident was monitored by a committee of local residents.

5.

    
A. The forecasters had warned about heat that lasted all day.
B. The weather was cool despite pessimistic forecasts.
C. The lying weather forecasters promised cool weather, but it was terribly hot all day.
D. The forecasters promised moderate coolness, but in reality it was extremely cold.

6.

    
A. He drinks a gallon of beer a day.
B. His large stomach is due to beer consumption.
C. His belly looks like a pumpkin.
D. He quit drinking beer because his belly became too big.

7.

    
A. After walking around the city for five hours, my feet hurt badly.
B. After working for the city for five years, my shoulders hurt badly.
C. I had a terrible headache after five hours of exploring the city.
D. After walking around the city for five hours, I could barely climb the stairs.

8.

    
A. A report arrived stating that signs of elevated radioactivity had been detected.
B. A report denied the presence of any traces of radiation.
C. Radiation levels were normal, according to the report.
D. A report arrived indicating the presence of radiation.

9.

    
A. Virgin Mary is a non-alcoholic tomato drink.
B. Bloody Mary contains vodka and tomato juice.
C. Virgin Mary is made with tomato juice.
D. Mary drinks vodka with tomato juice.

10.

    
A. The solution dissolved the acid.
B. Acid was removed from the solution.
C. The solution was replaced with acid.
D. Acid was added to the solution.

1.

    
A. The series Breaking Bad shows how criminals steal money from innocent people.
B. The series “Dopesick” shows how easily innocent people are killed for money.
C. The series Wreckage is about a bank robbery gone wrong.
D. The series Broken Things shows how easy it is to accuse innocent people and send them to jail.

2.

    
A. At thirty meters below ground, I felt short of oxygen.
B. At an altitude of thirty meters, I felt short of oxygen.
C. I had enough oxygen to continue descending to thirty meters.
D. I felt short of oxygen while ascending and reached the thirty-meter mark.

3.

    
A. During the flu, I also had a runny nose and nausea.
B. During my angina, I also had a fever and a runny nose.
C. During my angina, I also had a runny nose and a headache.
D. During COVID, I felt like I had a terrible runny nose.

4.

    
A. Her hair was grey, but her smile looked just as youthful as forty years ago.
B. She covered her grey hair with a hat and smiled.
C. Her hair was grey, although she was still quite young—only forty years old.
D. His hair was grey, but his smile looked just as youthful as forty years ago.

5.

    
A. Amid problems such as poaching and pollution, our government should create additional nature reserves.
B. The government has always turned a blind eye to poaching and pollution.
C. Because of poaching and pollution, our government created several additional nature reserves.
D. The government created a special department to combat problems such as poaching and pollution.

6.

    
A. Descendants sometimes forget the values and customs of their ancestors.
B. Descendants usually follow their ancestors’ customs.
C. Descendants often repeat the life experiences of their ancestors.
D. Ancestors’ values are usually remembered by their descendants.

7.

    
A. This type of insect lives only in our region.
B. This species is widespread all over the world.
C. This mammal is extinct in our region.
D. This type of mammal lives only in our region.

8.

    
A. The investigation showed that the human remains belonged to the sailors.
B. While exploring the coast, sailors discovered a cave with treasures.
C. While exploring the coast, sailors found a structure evidently built by humans.
D. While exploring the coast, sailors found a cave containing human remains.

9.

    
A. A wide, clear, small lake in front of the house.
B. A wide, green, square field in front of the house.
C. A wide, green, square field behind the house.
D. A strange green painting inside the house.

10.

    
A. The clouds made me happy because I was sick and tired of the sun and heat. I wanted rain!
B. It was cloudy, and my mood worsened. I wanted sunny and warm weather!
C. It was dark and gloomy. I wished I could see the sun again.
D. It was cloudy, and my mood worsened. I wanted to be at the beach enjoying the sun!

1.

    
A. When it rains while the sun is shining, you should go mushroom picking. Such rain is called Mushroom rain.
B. When it rains and then the sun shines, everyone feels more hopeful.
C. “Mushroom rain” is the name of a hallucinogenic drug that can cost you your sanity.
D. Experienced mushroom hunters say it’s better to go mushroom picking during the rain rather than in sunny weather.

2.

    
A. On Monday, the teacher told us about gophers and their habitat.
B. On Friday, the teacher told us about bears and their diet.
C. Last Wednesday and this Wednesday, the teacher told us about beavers.
D. On Wednesday, the teacher told us about beavers and their habitat.

3.

    
A. The only news ancient people cared about was hunting and potential natural disasters.
B. The news reported discoveries of ancient art that depicted natural phenomena.
C. People in ancient times had something like newspapers and read them daily.
D. Ancient people didn’t watch the news, but they observed natural phenomena.

4.

    
A. The European Council is reviewing a new project related to green energy sources.
B. The European Union has rejected all alternative energy projects.
C. The European Commission has approved the project to replace nuclear energy with green energy.
D. The European Commission is reviewing a new project related to alternative energy sources.

5.

    
A. The delivery of natural gas was jeopardized by Greenpeace activists.
B. Such waste of natural gas harms both the economy and the environment.
C. In the atmosphere, the protective oxygen layer prevents carbon dioxide from polluting the air.
D. Carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere reduce the oxygen supply.

6.

    
A. People with high blood pressure are rarely obese.
B. People with obesity usually have low blood pressure.
C. People with obesity often suffer from peer pressure and bullying.
D. People with obesity often have high blood pressure.

7.

    
A. An AIDS outbreak was noticed in several cities at the same time.
B. In several parts of the city, gang activity rose significantly.
C. If this penguin brushed his teeth, he would not end up in the dentist’s office so often.
D. We charged immediately after seeing the flash signal from the flare gun.

8.

    
A. Acid got on his skin, causing a severe burn.
B. Burn wounds can be treated with special ointment.
C. His skin was all burned as a result of the fire.
D. He covered his skin with long sleeves to hide an unsightly burn scar.

9.

    
A. We need to stop spreading speculation about magical benefits of these drugs.
B. We need to make magical benefits of these drugs accessible to everyone.
C. Rumors about these drugs are harmless and do not require attention.
D. We need to think more about the supposed magical benefits of these drugs.

10.

    
A. In a Californian hospital, drug addicts stole used needles and became infected with AIDS.
B. AIDS spread because patients shared needles in a Californian hospital.
C. The AIDS outbreak was caused by the former director of the hospital, who replaced new needles with used ones.
D. A mass AIDS infection occurred in a Californian hospital due to the reuse of needles.