[IELTS Organizer] - Lesson 13

The difference between being "sentenced to" and being "convicted of"?

• Being 'sentenced' means being found guilty of a crime, while being 'convicted' is the punishment imposed after a conviction.
• Being 'sentenced' is the legal process of determining guilt, while being 'convicted' is the punishment imposed after a conviction.
• Being 'sentenced' is the final verdict in a trial, while being 'convicted' is the legal process of determining guilt.
• The difference is that being 'sentenced' is the punishment imposed after a conviction, while being 'convicted' means being found guilty of a crime.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The main purpose of a "viewfinder" is to:

• Measure brightness

• Focus on the subject

• Provide a preview of the image

• Adjust the camera settings

Synonyms of "vulnerable"?

• Invincible
• Fragile

• Helpless
• Susceptible

• Impenetrable

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which scenario exemplifies "distortion"?

• A photograph with sharp details

• A story told completely differently from what actually happened

• A table made with care and meticulousness

• An unedited news report

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

When an event is "perceived," it is:

• Forgotten immediately

• Misunderstood completely

• Not noticed at all

• d) Observed and noted

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.8.4

A "conscious" decision is one that is made:

• Without any forethought

• While daydreaming

• Carefully and with consideration

• On a whim

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "retrieval" mean in this sentence?

In the second step, the brain sorts and retains the memories for later retrieval.

• Storing memories in a different location
• Creating new memories
• Forgetting or erasing memories
• The process of getting memories back

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes "disruptive"?

• Those two redheads in the back of the classroom were constantly talking and laughing, making it hard for others to focus on the lecture.

• The new software update significantly improved the speed and efficiency of our work processes, making our team much more productive.

• The serene park, with its blooming flowers and chirping birds, is always the place of our choice. We would take a leisurely walk around that small lake and gossip the morning away.

• She carefully planned every detail of the event, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and according to schedule.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Occurrences" are:

• Rare objects

• Events or incidents

• Personal belongings

• d) Predictions

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Who are often obliged to provide "testimony" in a court trial?

• Witnesses
• Judges
• Layers

• Defendants
• Jury

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1