Paniere con risposte chiuse - Lingua inglese B (2022/2023)

Domande: LINGUA INGLESE BINGEGNERIA

INGEGNERIA INFORMATICA E DELL'AUTOMAZIONE (D.M. 270/04)
Docente: Dindelli Barbara

15. Do you like browsing the shops and going from one place to another to find your perfect deal? You probably would like to buy that latest cell phone that has been recently advertised on TV, but that costs an arm and a leg at your local shop.
What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?
A lot of money (for me).
It's expensive for everyone!
The price is reasonable.
The cost is reasonably high.

16. Do you usually buy only what you need when you go shopping or do you end up buying unnecessary things?

17. What is something that you would like to buy but never will?

18. How do you feel about shopping in malls or department stores?

19. Do you ever buy clothes online? Why? / Why not?

20. What else can we do to protect the environment and improve our life on earth?
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person who prepares meals. 07. What does it mean when we say that 'it's raining cats and dogs'? It's a silly expression and doesn't mean anything. It doesn't mean anything. There are a lot of cats and dogs out in the rain. It's raining heavily. © 2016 - 2021 Università Telematica eCampus - Data Stampa 18/11/2021 12:23:25 - 13/36 08. Endangered species and animals in extinction have the same meaning. Endangered species are animales that are at risk of extinction. Extinct animals and plants are at risk of extinction. Extinct animals and plants are still alive. Endangered species aren't alive anywhere in the world. A: Shall we have a barbecue next Saturday? B: I don't think so. I heard the weather forecast today and they said that it _____. is going to rain is raining will go rain rains 10. Mid term exams are not as difficult as the final ones,

11. I can't go to my friend's party because I am travelling to Scotland.

12. It's pouring with rain. Let's close the windows.

13. They're going home tomorrow, aren't they?

14. Don't worry about your brother, he will be fine. He's always wanted to go live abroad.

15. You can trust me: I won't tell a soul.

16. The exam will be next Saturday.

17. In your opinion, is it possible to avoid environmental disasters?

18. Which season do you like best? Why?

19. What activities do you

prefer doing when the weather is hot?

20. Do you watch or read the weather forecast? Why? /Why not?

21. How does the weather affect how you feel?

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Set Domande: LINGUA INGLESE BINGEGNERIA INFORMATICA E DELL'AUTOMAZIONE (D.M. 270/04)

Docente: Dindelli Barbara

Lezione 006

01. I realized that I _____ my schoolbag on the bus only when I got to school.

forgot

had forgotten

forgotten

have forgotten

02. The train _____ when we got to the station.

left

had just left

had leave

has just left

03. You shouldn't eat _____ cream and cheese: they're _____.

many of / fattening

much / fattening

much / fats

many / fats

04. I drink coffee eveyday: I think I'm addicted to it. I should cut down on eating ready-prepared food, but I hardly have the time to prepare it. My husband andI both work until late hours, so it's convenient for us. We put it in the microwave and voilà: dinner is served in no time

at all. What does 'cut down on' mean?

To get rid of something.

To use it in pieces.

To use less of something.

To get it cut into slices.

05. How to get the very first vitamins of the day? By drinking a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice. What is the meaning of 'freshly-squeezed orange juice'?

It's juice that has been pressed out of a frozen fuit (oranges).

It's frozen juice that has been pressed out of a fresh fruit (oranges).

It's juice that has been recently pressed out of a fresh fruit (oranges).

It's juice (oranges) that is fresh from the fridge.

06. We have _____ time: hurry up!

much

few

not

little

07. I'm coming down with the flu: could you give me _____?

some advives

a piece advice

an adivce

some advice

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08. When I came back home I realized

that I had left the windows open all day.

09. I was watching a movie in German but didn't catch lots of what they were saying. Perhaps only the most common phrases!

10. I had just come / hadn't bought back from the supermarket when I remembered that I hadn't bought any wine for dinner.

11. Ned used to go on holidays to Spain every summer when he was a child.

12. I called Felicia so many times. I needed to ask you a favour. What were you doing / called when I called you?

13. While I was getting on / took the train I realized I had taken the wrong bag with me.

14. I went to an Italian restaurant and had some delicious meat.

delicous meat © 2016 - 2021 Università Telematica eCampus - Data Stampa 18/11/2021 12:23:25 - 17/36Set Domande: LINGUA INGLESE BINGEGNERIA INFORMATICA E DELL'AUTOMAZIONE (D.M. 270/04)Docente: Dindelli Barbara 15. What is the meaning of this sentence: Stefy was disappointed with the people working at the tourist office because they gave her little information? a) Stefy didn't give enough information. b) Stefy couldn't give enough information because she didn't work at the tourist office. c) Stefy was expecting more information than what she actually got. d) The people waiting at the tourist office received less than expected. 16. Many say that young people eat unhealthily. What is your opinion? Why? 17. Which is your favourite meal of the day? 18. What is your favourite type of restaurant? Why? 19. Do you cook? If not, would you like to learn? Why?/ Why not? 20. What time of year do you prefer to go on holiday? © 2016 - 2021 Università Telematica eCampus - Data

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Docente: Dindelli Barbara

Lezione 007

1. _____ to bed early when you were a child?
1. Were you used to go
2. Did you use to go
3. Did you used going
4. Did you used to go
2. We were walking along the Thames River when we came _____ Nigel, an old classmate!
1. about
2. into
3. through
4. across
3. She _____ German when she's with her parents. Unfortunately, her boyfriend doesn't understand it.
1. is used to speaking
2. is use to speaking
3. is using to speaking
4. is used to speak
4. What is the longest holiday you have ever had? © 2016 - 2021 Università Telematica eCampus - Data Stampa 18/11/2021 12:23:25 - 19/36Set Domande: LINGUA INGLESE BINGEGNERIA INFORMATICA E DELL'AUTOMAZIONE (D.M. 270/04)

Docente: Dindelli Barbara

Lezione 008

5. It's the worst nightmare holiday I've ever had. Weather was bad, food was insipid, roads were closed for the floods, and everything was expensive!

What does 'nightmare' imply? A Halloween leisure holiday. A night out. An unpleasant situation. An unpleasant treat. 02. How do you manage your time when you're on holiday? What does 'manage' imply? Check your time. Manipulate your time. Organize your time. Order your time. 03. Jenny was not a talkative child, she _____ very shy. use to be has been used to be had been 04. What do you usually like doing when you are on holiday? © 2016 - 2021 Università Telematica eCampus - Data Stampa 18/11/2021 12:23:25 - 20/36 Set Domande: LINGUA INGLESE BINGEGNERIA INFORMATICA E DELL'AUTOMAZIONE (D.M. 270/04) Docente: Dindelli Barbara Lezione 009 01. The flight I was supposed to catch has been _____. deleted late delayed in late 02. Do you usually pick up souvenirs when travelling? What is the meaning of 'pick up something' in this sentence? To identify or recognize something. To collect something from a place. To collect something from the floor/ground. To go somewhere inn.05. I can't believe how _____ this dress is. It's so beautiful!stunningstunnedstunstunningly06. The teacher _____ the students to complete the assignment by Friday.orderedcommandeddemandedinstructed07. I need to _____ my computer because it's running slowly.restartrebootshutdownrefresh08. The movie was so _____ that I couldn't stop laughing.hilariouslaughablefunnyamusing09. I'm going to _____ my hair tomorrow. I need a change.dyebleachcutstyle10. Can you _____ me a favor and pick up some groceries on your way home?dohavegiveget