Identifying synonyms and paraphrasing (Practice Test)

1. What does the speaker mean by “affordable”?
(A) Expensive
(B) Budget-friendly
(C) High-quality
(D) Rare

2. What is another way to say “reduce stress”?
(A) Increase pressure
(B) Manage anxiety
(C) Ignore problems
(D) Avoid work

3. What does the speaker imply by “flexible working hours”?
(A) Fixed schedule
(B) Strict deadlines
(C) Adjustable timetable
(D) Overtime required

4. What is a synonym for “efficient” in the context of the talk?
(A) Slow
(B) Productive
(C) Complicated
(D) Expensive

5. What does the speaker mean by “eco-friendly”?
(A) Harmful to the environment
(B) Environmentally sustainable
(C) Cost-effective
(D) Technologically advanced

6. What is another way to say “postpone the meeting”?
(A) Cancel the meeting
(B) Reschedule the meeting
(C) Attend the meeting
(D) Shorten the meeting

7. What does the speaker imply by “cutting-edge technology”?
(A) Outdated methods
(B) Advanced innovations
(C) Simple tools
(D) Traditional techniques

8. What is a synonym for “significant” in the context of the talk?
(A) Minor
(B) Important
(C) Temporary
(D) Common

9. What does the speaker mean by “time-consuming”?
(A) Quick and easy
(B) Requiring a lot of time
(C) Unnecessary
(D) Efficient

10. What is another way to say “improve your skills”?
(A) Ignore your abilities
(B) Enhance your capabilities
(C) Forget your training
(D) Avoid practice