Rapid Fire Translation 3.2

1.

    
A. The voters refused to accept the results of the election.
B. The voters peacefully participated in the voting process.
C. The vote was accepted unanimously by the candidates.
D. The voters rejected the invitation to attend the election.

2.

    
A. The elections were held in accordance with the current legislation.
B. The elections were carried out with violations of the existing laws.
C. The elections were postponed due to changes in the legal framework.
D. The elections were canceled due the violations of the existing legislation.

3.

    
A. Extended talks between representatives of public authority and the government.
B. Local protests erupted between national authorities and public workers.
C. A lengthy trial was initiated by members of the legislative branch.
D. Representatives of the government avoided any lengthy negotiations with public authority.

4.

    
A. He should be blamed for the failure, since he never gave it his all.
B. You must accuse him of cheating because he avoided every effort.
C. It’s not fair to praise him for success, given how little he contributed.
D. He shouldn’t be blamed for the failure, since he truly gave it his all.

5.

    
A. He punched a journalist in the face instead of answering his rude question.
B. The officer was questioned by all journalists at the crime scene.
C. The official replied to all questions raised by the press.
D. The officials control all the questions asked by the press.

6.

    
A. Nepotism often makes resource distribution completely random.
B. Nepotism often obstructs fair distribution of resources.
C. Nepotism ensures that resources are fairly divided among relatives.
D. Family values frequently support equal distribution of shared wealth.

7.

    
A. Enslaved farmers demanded more rights and liberties.
B. Serfs were deprived of many rights and freedoms.
C. The peasants voluntarily gave up their rights and land ownership.
D. The peasants never had any rights and liberties.

8.

    
A. The result of the discussion showed that no compromise is acceptable.
B. They condemned his desire for compromise at any cost.
C. The outcome of the discussion revealed the need to seek compromises.
D. The result of the conversation suggested immediate cancellation of negotiations.

9.

    
A. The society must be fair and kind.
B. We must be fair and kind when live in society.
C. We must commit good deeds for the sake of good for all.
D. We must not commit good deeds for the sake of good for all.

10.

    
A. It is necessary to instill in young people an understanding of the importance of democratic values.
B. Young people must be taught to reject democratic principles as outdated.
C. It is important to discourage youth from valuing democracy.
D. It is necessary to accept that young people today understand democratic values differently.

1.

    
A. In some US states, the death penalty still exists for serious crimes.
B. In several nations, capital punishment has been abolished.
C. Only a few countries impose the death penalty for minor offenses.
D. In some countries, the death penalty still exists for serious crimes.

2.

    
A. Some politicians were attempting to protect government funds from hackers.
B. Some politicians were suspected of stealing government funds.
C. Some politicians were caught attempting to steal government funds.
D. Some politicians were accused of mismanaging government funds.

3.

    
A. We will sign a cooperation agreement for the next year.
B. We signed a cooperation agreement for the next year.
C. We signed a cooperation agreement last year.
D. We worked hard to sign this agreement for the next year.

4.

    
A. We should not condemn people who happen to be in such circumstances.
B. We should condemn people for such actions regardless the circumstances.
C. We did not judge these people before learning all the facts.
D. We should not judge people without knowing all the circumstances.

5.

    
A. A private enterprise can make more flexible decisions.
B. A public enterprise can make more flexible decisions.
C. This enterprise often makes more flexible decisions.
D. Only government agencies are allowed to adapt decisions quickly.

6.

    
A. Public opinion plays an important role in a democratic society.
B. People can play an important role in a democratic society.
C. Democracy depends entirely on decisions by elite politicians.
D. Public opinion is important when building a democratic society.

7.

    
A. The media spreads stereotypes about flaws of owning private business.
B. He decided to start his own business in spite of stereotypes.
C. She decided to challenge stereotypes and start her own business.
D. She avoided business because she didn’t want to face stereotypes.

8.

    
A. The state prevented civic participation in elections and public life.
B. The state must report about the election results and public life.
C. People are discouraged from voting and joining community activities.
D. The state should encourage civic participation in elections and public life.

9.

    
A. The political path to reforms requires agreement from all interested parties.
B. Reform efforts proceed without any consultation or agreement.
C. Only one party decides the course of reforms without input.
D. Political reforms always happen by force, ignoring interested parties.

10.

    
A. The stability in the country was shaken by new economic and social reforms.
B. The path to stability in the country goes through economic and social reforms.
C. Social and economic reforms always destabilize the country’s progress.
D. Economic and social reforms are irrelevant to achieving stability in this country.

1.

    
A. Social protests without using force can’t get the authorities to reconsider their decisions.
B. Social protests may concern the authorities, forcing them to reconsider their decisions.
C. The authorities closely watch social protests which reflect people’s reaction to their decisions.
D. Protesters demanded that the authorities enforce their decisions more strictly.

2.

    
A. The uprising against the authorities made the economic situation much worse.
B. The uprising against the authorities began due to economic hardship.
C. The uprising by the local authorities was initiated by large corporations.
D. The opposition caused financial instability after the uprising.

3.

    
A. My brother is planning to sell his books on Ebay.
B. This book belongs to my brother, but he is planning to sell it.
C. This book belongs to my brother, and he is not planning to sell it.
D. This book doesn’t belong to my brother: he already sold it.

4.

    
A. The workers discovered the keys to an old storage room.
B. The upper class enjoys all the advantages in developing countries.
C. The working class plays a key role in the country’s economic development.
D. The working class plays a key role in the economic development of developing countries.

5.

    
A. The peasants worked the land, providing society with food.
B. The peasants refused to work, demanding food and land.
C. The peasants were compensated for their labor with provisions.
D. The peasants were forced to leave the land due to hunger.

6.

    
A. Dekulakization helped protect poor families from government seizures.
B. In the 1930s, families were given more land due to the dekulakization reforms.
C. The policy of collectivization improved the lives of wealthy peasants.
D. In the 1930s, the policy of dekulakization began, which affected many families.

7.

    
A. The president made successful investments during the peace talks between conflicting parties.
B. The president was awarded for his contribution to the peace talks between conflicting parties.
C. The peace talks collapsed after the president refused to contribute.
D. The president was impeached after failing to reconcile the conflicting parties.

8.

    
A. The authorities declared a new course for developing environmental policy.
B. The authorities introduced a new course on environmental policy in all educational institutions.
C. The authorities called for active participation in protecting the environment.
D. Environmentalists declared war on the government’s ecological course.

9.

    
A. The betrayal of some politicians causes discontent and distrust among voters.
B. The politicians’ promises earned praise and trust from the voters.
C. The pretense of some politicians in their promises causes irritation and distrust among voters.
D. Voters were indifferent to the lies told during the campaign..

10.

    
A. Citizens gathered to discuss the recent treason of their representative.
B. Citizens’ opinions about social reforms expressed during rallies were ignored.
C. Citizens are forced to change their social views during rallies.
D. Citizens gather for rallies to express their opinions about social changes.

1.

    
A. Such an approach by the authorities to the population is disgraceful.
B. The authorities were helping the population in order to strengthen their own positions.
C. A caring approach to the population helps strengthen trust in the authorities.
D. The population came to the authorities for help and support.

2.

    
A. Liberal organizations tend to use information that is mainly beneficial to them.
B. Free access to information can sometimes destabilize society.
C. The freedom to access data strengthens democratic values.
D. Free access to information is the foundation of a democratic society.

3.

    
A. Many civilians were taken hostage because of political mistakes.
B. Many innocent citizens were arrested due to false accusations.
C. Innocent people were mistakenly blamed, but no arrests were made.
D. Citizens were arrested for minor infractions.

4.

    
A. A tense political climate requires citizens to be actively engaged and responsible.
B. Citizens are discouraged from participating in politics during tense times.
C. The political climate is stable, so civic involvement is unnecessary.
D. Active citizens are punished in a tense political environment.

5.

    
A. The duties of public officials include ensuring transparency and accountability.
B. Public officials are allowed to act without any accountability.
C. Government employees focus solely on personal benefits, ignoring transparency.
D. Civil servants discourage ensuring transparency.

6.

    
A. Upon assuming his new position, the minister forgot all the reforms he had planned.
B. In his new position, the minister must implement the planned reforms.
C. Upon assuming his new position, the minister began planning new reforms.
D. Implementing the planned reforms is optional for the minister in his new role.

7.

    
A. Layoffs in budget-funded institutions may negatively affect the social sector.
B. Reducing budget spending always benefits the social sphere.
C. Budget was used to cover expenses in the social sphere.
D. Cutting budgetary expenditures may negatively affect the social sector.

8.

    
A. The staff of government institutions should be optimized to improve work efficiency.
B. Government employees should be better supervised to increase overall productivity.
C. The states where the government institutions were failing received special assistance from federal workers.
D. The states where the government institutions were failing may benefit from the new optimization program.

9.

    
A. Qualified personnel in government agencies lack the necessary support to ensure high-quality services.
B. The shortage of qualified staff in government agencies is caused by poor-quality educational training.
C. Government agencies claim they benefit from reducing the number of qualified employees.
D. The shortage of qualified personnel in government agencies leads to a decline in service quality.

10.

    
A. The budget execution report may be published, but only for internal government use.
B. The budget report should remain confidential to protect citizens from confusion.
C. Citizens are responsible for publishing and analyzing the government’s budget report.
D. The budget execution report must be published and made available for citizens’ analysis.

1.

    
A. Constructive dialogue is possible only when critics completely dominate the discussion.
B. One of the political forces used constructive criticism to influence the dialogue.
C. An external critic often facilitates mutual understanding between political opponents.
D. A hostile critic may hinder constructive dialogue between different political forces.

2.

    
A. State institutions are obliged to provide quality services to the population.
B. A government institution may stop offering services if they are too costly.
C. State institutions often neglect their obligations to citizens.
D. A state agency is prohibited from providing services directly to the people.

3.

    
A. At the stage of discussing reforms, it is important to consider the opinions of all stakeholders.
B. When reforms are discussed, only government officials’ opinions matter.
C. During the reform process, stakeholders are usually excluded from discussions.
D. Considering all opinions is optional when reforms are being discussed.

4.

    
A. The strikes lasted a year and a half but ended due to pressure from the company management.
B. The strikes lasted one and a half years and continued despite pressure from higher authorities.
C. The strikes lasted a year and a half and ended only when pressure was applied from above on the company management.
D. The strikes lasted a year and a half but ended when the protesters succumbed to pressure from the federal authorities.

5.

    
A. Traditional learning forces citizens to give up their jobs to study full-time.
B. Distance learning allows citizens to pursue an education while balancing work or other obligations.
C. These new rules prevent citizens from managing other responsibilities while studying.
D. Remote learning allows citizens to pursue an education while balancing work or other obligations.

6.

    
A. Only the wealthiest voters’ interests matter for a suitable candidate.
B. The ideal candidate ignores the needs of minority groups during the election.
C. A suitable candidate for the election must consider the interests of all segments of the population.
D. A candidate should prioritize the public interest over personal ambitions.

7.

    
A. It’s important to teach citizens about their fundamental rights and how they can be applied in civil society.
B. Educating citizens leads to reduced illiteracy and thereby helps shape a more efficient society.
C. Educating citizens on how society is formed is the foundation of social literacy.
D. Teaching citizens the basics of legal literacy is important for shaping a responsible society.

8.

    
A. Effective communication between the government and citizens helps improve the quality of decisions made.
B. Effective communication between the government and citizens did not bring any improvement.
C. Government decisions improve only when communication with certain citizens is avoided.
D. The lack of effective communication between the government and citizens is an obstacle to improving the quality of decisions made.

9.

    
A. Persecution for nonconformist opinions helps reveal the real needs and expectations of citizens.
B. Public opinion research helps identify the needs and expectations of citizens.
C. Following popular opinions rarely provides true insights into societal trends.
D. Citizens’ needs and expectations are irrelevant when conducting public opinion research.

10.

    
A. Yesterday’s graduates compete fiercely to secure a lucrative position.
B. Feedback from graduates contributes to reviewing and improving education quality standards.
C. Education quality standards must be met to ensure graduates remain competitive.
D. Education quality standards reflect the actual ability of our graduates to compete in the labor market.