Understanding Language and Expressions

What does the phrase “Don’t judge a book by its cover” mean?

• Books with beautiful covers are always the best

• People should not be judged based on their appearance

• Reading is more important than watching TV

• It is important to choose books based on their design

What does the word “solely” mean in the sentence: “Our brains are programmed to make immediate judgements based almost solely on first impressions.”?

• Mostly

• Only

• Rarely

• Quickly

Why were people bemused when Susan Boyle appeared on stage?

• They were excited to see her perform

• They were unsure why she was there

• They were scared of her voice

• They already knew she would win

What does “self-deluded” mean?

• Thinking you are better than you really are

• Being very smart

• Having a lot of talent

• Being a shy person

What reaction did the audience have when Susan Boyle started singing?

• They ignored her performance

• They were shocked and amazed

• They laughed at her

• They left the room

The word “wannabe” refers to:

• A person who pretends to be someone else

• A person who wants to be successful but lacks talent

• A person who is already famous

• A person who never tries anything new

What is the best definition of “homely”?

• Very attractive and stylish

• Looking simple or plain

• Being confident and strong

• Acting in a rude way

What does “soaring” mean in “her powerful soaring voice”?

• Low and weak

• Beautiful and rising high

• Slow and soft

• Boring and unpleasant

What is a “standing ovation”?

• A moment of silence after a speech

• A loud argument between people

• When people stand up and clap for a great performance

• A boring event that nobody likes

The word “dichotomy” in “the unexpected dichotomy between Boyle’s physical appearance and her talent” means:

• A similarity between two things

• A strong contrast between two things

• A mistake in someone’s thinking

• A problem that cannot be solved