Question 01 You are writing a college assignment discussing recent advances in the treatment of certain illnesses. Which of these two sentences would be the best choice for your essay: a) 240 medical research institutions collaborated to study these diseases. b) 240 medical research institutions got together to study these diseases. Question 02 You are applying for a job as a junior business analyst with an investment bank: which would be the best way of describing your suitability for the position: a) I got A grades in the Economic Data Analysis and Economics of Business Strategy modules of my degree course and I am good at IT. b) I achieved A grades in the Economic Data Analysis and Economics of Business Strategy modules of my degree course and I have good IT skills. Question 03 You are setting the context for a film review you're writing for the college newsletter or magazine. Which of these sentences would convey your meaning in the clearest way: a) His previous film was abominated by many critics. b) Many critics hated his previous film. Question 04 You have to prepare a report summarizing a market research project whose findings were not what you had expected them to be. Which of these comments would be the better choice in your concluding paragraph: a) Overall, the results of the survey were a bit surprising. b) Overall, the results of the survey were unexpected. Question 05 A friend has emailed, inviting you to a party. You're already busy: which would be the most appropriate way of declining the invitation: a) Thanks very much for the invitation. I regret to say that I have a prior commitment so I won't be able to make it. b) Thanks very much for the invitation. Unfortunately, I've been invited to another party that weekend, so I won't be able to make it. Question 06 Which of these alternative sentences would be the best choice in a written college assignment, in terms of their vocabulary: a) Scientists are still considering the results of these trials. b) Scientists are still cogitating on the results of these trials. Question 07 Which of these sentences uses the most appropriate vocabulary for an essay on the Second World War: a) More than 200,000 Polish civilians were slain during the fighting. b) More than 200,000 Polish civilians were killed during the fighting. Question 08 You need to write to your bank about accidentally exceeding your overdraft limit. Which would be the best way of describing the situation: a) In total, the bank charges now add up to £155, and I am sure you will appreciate that this is lots of money for a student. b) In total, the bank charges now add up to £155, and I am sure you will appreciate that this is a great deal of money for a student.
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