Rapid Fire Translation 3.2

1.

    
A. Because of this element, all of humanity faced extinction.
B. Thanks to the discovery of this element, humanity avoided total extinction.
C. Humanity spent centuries searching for this element in order to avoid total extinction.
D. This element could have caused the total extinction of humanity.

2.

    
A. The contractors are responsible for promoting the project.
B. The project managers completed the project themselves.
C. The contractors made no progress on this project at all.
D. The projects were advertised one after another.

3.

    
A. At this stage, we must suspend the search.
B. At this stage, we need a new approach.
C. At this stage, we need to resume the search.
D. These data show that we need to start a new search.

4.

    
A. Bravery and willpower allow people to accomplish incredible feats!
B. Greed and jealousy push people to commit horrific crimes!
C. Imagination and inspiration allow people to invent incredible things!
D. Images and sounds allow people to experience incredible things!

5.

    
A. The remains of a modern tiger were found in the cave.
B. The remains of a saber-toothed tiger were discovered in a cave.
C. A living saber-toothed tiger was found in the cave.
D. Drawings on the walls of the cave depicted a saber-toothed tiger.

6.

    
A. The samples must be compared only in the laboratory.
B. The images were elicited from the samples in the laboratory.
C. The laboratory compared only the images they were allowed to work on.
D. The laboratory received the samples and had only one day to compare them.

7.

    
A. If this material cools down, it won’t explode.
B. If you heat this material long enough, an explosion will occur.
C. Even if you heat this material for a long time, an explosion will not occur.
D. If you need this material to demonstrate explosive properties, add some acid.

8.

    
A. This device is the core of the process in mechanical engineering.
B. This invention slowed progress in the car industry in our region.
C. This invention is a significant breakthrough in mechanical engineering.
D. This invention replaced all existing machines in our region.

9.

    
A. These predators cause significant damage to agriculture.
B. These insects cause significant damage to agriculture.
C. These animals sense drought and are used in agriculture.
D. These insects have completely destroyed agriculture in our region.

10.

    
A. It is a doubtful assumption, but we accept it.
B. It is a plausible assumption, but we can’t accept it.
C. We won’t have this debate based only on your assumptions.
D. We refuse to discuss this assumption.

1.

    
A. The ambiguous response of scientists led to mass protests.
B. Scientists clearly stated their opinion, calming the protesters.
C. Scientists did not have an answer, which led to mass protests.
D. The ambiguous answer from the administration caused scientists to protest.

2.

    
A. The existence of aliens is proven beyond doubt.
B. The existence of aliens is not yet a provable fact.
C. Aliens exist and have visited Earth regularly.
D. Existing aliens have not revealed their identity yet.

3.

    
A. Walter White memorized the Mendeleev Periodic Table by heart.
B. Walter White invented the Periodic Table.
C. Walter White had to refresh his knowledge of the Periodic Table.
D. Walter White taught the Periodic Table of elements in his class.

4.

    
A. Scientists reached the conclusion that the disease is curable.
B. Scientists reached a disappointing conclusion: the disease is incurable.
C. The disease proved to be curable despite scientists’ conclusions.
D. Scientists did not study this disease, so no conclusions were drawn.

5.

    
A. He threw the sword at the enemy.
B. The sword went over the wall.
C. The ball flew into the window.
D. The ball went over the fence.

6.

    
A. We hid in the basement during the sandstorm.
B. We could not build a basement because of the sandy ground.
C. We used the basement as a shelter.
D. We built a shelter because of the sandstorms.

7.

    
A. My pump broke, and I had to borrow my neighbor’s pump.
B. My neighbor helped me fix my pump.
C. My pump worked fine, so I lent it to my neighbor.
D. I broke my neighbor’s nose because he destroyed my pump.

8.

    
A. Don’t worry! This fence is strong.
B. Don’t worry! This furniture is sturdy.
C. Don’t worry! This rope is strong.
D. Don’t worry! This moonshine is strong.

9.

    
A. The novelty of this equipment lies in reducing fuel consumption.
B. The delivery of this equipment decreased fuel consumption significantly.
C. This equipment is a true innovation in reducing gas consumption.
D. The novelty of this equipment is that it purifies fuel during consumption.

10.

    
A. We connected the parts underlined in red ink in the instruction pamphlet.
B. We drew red lines on the edges of Figure Three.
C. The images on these drawings are drawn in red pencil.
D. The connections on these blueprints are drawn in red pencil.

1.

    
A. The pipeline connections were drawn in red pencil on the blueprints.
B. The drawings were made in red ink to show the building foundations.
C. The pipeline connections were underlined in the text with red ink.
D. The connections were mistakenly sketched in green pencil.

2.

    
A. He was throwing daggers with his eyes closed while the audience watched in absolute silence.
B. He closed his eyes and absorbed the audience’s admiration in silence.
C. He walked onto the stage again and saw the audience mesmerized in absolute silence.
D. He walked on a tightrope with his eyes closed while the audience watched in absolute silence.

3.

    
A. He attached a rope to our SUV and pulled it out of the swamp.
B. We detached the rope from his SUV, and it rolled into the swamp.
C. We attached a rope to his SUV and pulled it out of the swamp.
D. He found a rope and pulled our SUV onto the hill.

4.

    
A. The warm light from the campfire lifted our spirits.
B. The streetlamp was damaged by the strong winds.
C. Warm light from the window lured the hungry orphans.
D. Warm light came from the streetlamp.

5.

    
A. A pile of gravel.
B. A mountain made of stone blocks.
C. A hill covered in sand.
D. A mountain from a fairytale.

6.

    
A. Pottery from Greece.
B. Dishes made of marble.
C. Clay sculptures for decoration.
D. Pottery made of clay.

7.

    
A. In our team, he is the rookie. We need to support him!
B. He is the strongest member of our team. We should promote him.
C. In our team, he is the weak link. We need to remove him!
D. In our team, he is the weak one, but we need to include him!

8.

    
A. A bottle of olive oil as a gift!
B. A jar of green olives as a gift.
C. A jar of red olives as a gift.
D. A barrel of olive oil as a gift!

9.

    
A. Our roads are reliable due to the concrete foundation.
B. Concrete is too weak for roads, so asphalt is used instead.
C. If we had enough concrete, we would build better roads.
D. Concrete is strong enough, so it is used to build roads.

10.

    
A. Oxidation of metals.
B. Melting of metals.
C. Rust on the metals.
D. Heavy metal rocks.

1.

    
A. Mud on the sleeve.
B. Rust on the gates.
C. Lies of the reporters.
D. Slanders against the judge.

2.

    
A. Famine in the villages.
B. Dew on the leaves.
C. Mildew in the basement.
D. Resin on the trees.

3.

    
A. Amber jewelry.
B. Jewelry from Japan.
C. A decoration made of shells.
D. Paint diluted with rare oils.

4.

    
A. The CIA tech team is developing a system to steal protected passwords.
B. Our IT specialists are developing a system for storing and protecting passwords.
C. Our programmers are writing a book on password security.
D. Our IT specialists have built a new system for securely storing and protecting passwords.

5.

    
A. This study shows how to prevent oxidation.
B. This study explains how to accelerate oxidation.
C. This scientist discovered a method to prevent oxidation.
D. This scientist invented a new oil to neutralize harmful acids.

6.

    
A. Last week, we witnessed a huge explosion in the mine number seven.
B. Tomorrow, we will test the new equipment in seven new mines.
C. Tomorrow, we will test new equipment in the mine number seventy seven.
D. Tomorrow, we will test the new equipment in the mine number seven.

7.

    
A. We discussed for days how best to help our construction workers.
B. We discussed how to encourage a strike among the construction workers.
C. We discussed for a long time how best to prevent a strike by the construction workers.
D. We spent hours arguing about who should lead the workers’ strike.

8.

    
A. I wanted to replace the old table with a new one, but forgot in which room it should be placed.
B. To fit the old table into the new room, you need to measure the table first.
C. To replace the old table with a new one, you first need to measure the room where it will go.
D. To move the table outside, you need to measure the hallway beforehand.

9.

    
A. Neighbors built a new fence and installed an alarm system.
B. The sensors missed a shadow near the fence, but the alarm went off anyway.
C. Surveillance sensors detected someone behind the fence, and the warning system was triggered.
D. Surveillance sensors detected a shadow along the fence, and the warning system was triggered.

10.

    
A. In childhood, he collected seashells.
B. As a child, he collected colorful objects.
C. In childhood, he collected stamps.
D. As a child, he loved playing with his cousins.

1.

    
A. The boss’s presentation was pathetic.
B. The boss’s behavior was obnoxious.
C. The employees found the boss’s behavior amusing.
D. The manager’s behavior was exemplary.

2.

    
A. His biggest fault is that he never finishes anything.
B. His main advantage is that he knows how to delegate duties to his employees.
C. His main flaw is that he does everything carelessly.
D. His only weakness is that he likes to blame his failures on others.

3.

    
A. Firing experienced employees was a big mistake.
B. Hiring inexperienced employees was a big mistake.
C. Promoting inexperienced staff was a big mistake.
D. Retaining experienced employees was a huge problem.

4.

    
A. Nepotism in this state led to strikes.
B. The company expanded its staff to prevent strikes.
C. The strikes caused the company to hire more staff.
D. Staff reductions led to strikes.

5.

    
A. Our company will defeat its competitors this year.
B. Our company is lagging significantly behind its competitors this year.
C. This year, our company was left alone by its competitors.
D. Our firm has defeated its competitors this year.

6.

    
A. It’s better to listen to the boss, even when he brings up trivial matters.
B. It’s better not to bother the boss with trivial matters.
C. Discussing trivial matters with the boss is the easiest way to get his approval.
D. The best way to describe the boss is “empty-headed.”

7.

    
A. Connor works as a plumber and a janitor.
B. Connor works as a janitor and a security guard.
C. Connor works as a city hall official and a security guard.
D. Connor works as a waiter and a security guard.

8.

    
A. This place is run by idiots.
B. Only the smartest people are hired at this place.
C. Even an idiot knows that this place hires everyone.
D. This place hires everyone - even idiots.

9.

    
A. The government supervision agency is responsible for preventing violations of sanitary regulations.
B. Oversight of this department led to the discovery of multiple sanitary violations.
C. The government supervision agency ignores sanitary regulations due to generous bribes.
D. The inspectors of this department focus solely on financial regulations.

10.

    
A. A skilled welder is essential in our industry.
B. A skilled welder is a rare find in our industry.
C. Welders in our factory can’t even read.
D. This competent welder managed to solve a huge issue.