英语小测验 英语新词:专业术语
1. The ‘glass cliff’ is an expression associated with leadership in business. But what does it mean?
a) A situation where a woman or minority takes control of leadership when the chances of failure are high
b) A situation in which a wrong word could bring about disastrous results
c) A situation which is so difficult it cannot be overcome
d) A situation where everything that is said is considered negative or hurtful
2. ‘Chatbot’ is a word you might see in the context of technology. But what does it mean?
a) A robot which is designed to sit near you and talk to you
b) A computer programme designed to simulate conversation like a human being over the internet
c) A person who cannot stop talking on social media
d) A robot cat
3. ‘Bracket-buster’ is new sports terminology connected to college basketball. But what does it mean?
a) A mathematical formula which predicts who will win the tournament
b) A low ranking team which unexpectedly defeats a high ranking team
c) A manoeuvre in the game which is so spectacular, no one can believe it happened
d) A moment when two or more players injure each other, breaking bones in the process
4. ‘Bitcoin’ is a word you might hear in the context of technology. But what does it mean?
a) A small piece of metal used instead of real money
b) A piece of metal used to secure circuitry together
c) A type of digital currency and payment system
d) A type of digital mark which denotes a person who owes money to the bank
5. In business, you might hear the expression ‘soft launch’. But what does it mean?
a) The launch of a new soft drink
b) A simulation of the launch of a product run by analysts
c) A term used specifically within aeronautics companies when a new aircraft is tested via a computer simulation
d) The release of a new product to a restricted market rather than everyone
6. ‘Cloud’ is a word associated with technology. But what does it mean?
a) A digital storage area accessible from anywhere with a network connection
b) A network of mobile phones which are connected via Bluetooth
c) An area where very little signal is able to get through
d) A programme that allows rapid copying of bank account details from a crowd of people’s mobile phones by a hacker standing in the middle of the crowd
答案 1) a, 2) b, 3) b, 4) c, 5) d, 6) a.
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