תרגול סביל 2

החלק הבא כולל מספר משפטים. לאחר כל אחד מהם, מופיעות 4 אפשרויות לניסוח מחדש של הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט במילים אחרות. בכל משפט, בחרו את הניסוח המחודש, המעביר בצורה המדויקת ביותר את הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט המקורי.

This exercise consists of several sentences, each followed by 4 possible ways of restating the main idea of that sentence in different words. For each sentence, choose the one restatement which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

1) The glass was broken by the Opera singer’s high pitch.

החלק הבא כולל מספר משפטים. לאחר כל אחד מהם, מופיעות 4 אפשרויות לניסוח מחדש של הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט במילים אחרות. בכל משפט, בחרו את הניסוח המחודש, המעביר בצורה המדויקת ביותר את הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט המקורי.

This exercise consists of several sentences, each followed by 4 possible ways of restating the main idea of that sentence in different words. For each sentence, choose the one restatement which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

2) All the holiday plans were postponed last year due to the pandemic.

החלק הבא כולל מספר משפטים. לאחר כל אחד מהם, מופיעות 4 אפשרויות לניסוח מחדש של הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט במילים אחרות. בכל משפט, בחרו את הניסוח המחודש, המעביר בצורה המדויקת ביותר את הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט המקורי.

This exercise consists of several sentences, each followed by 4 possible ways of restating the main idea of that sentence in different words. For each sentence, choose the one restatement which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

3) The rat was placed into a T-shaped maze in order to study its sense of direction and behavior.

החלק הבא כולל מספר משפטים. לאחר כל אחד מהם, מופיעות 4 אפשרויות לניסוח מחדש של הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט במילים אחרות. בכל משפט, בחרו את הניסוח המחודש, המעביר בצורה המדויקת ביותר את הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט המקורי.

This exercise consists of several sentences, each followed by 4 possible ways of restating the main idea of that sentence in different words. For each sentence, choose the one restatement which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

4) The battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines, which occured on October 1944 during World War II, is considered to be the largest naval battle in history.

החלק הבא כולל מספר משפטים. לאחר כל אחד מהם, מופיעות 4 אפשרויות לניסוח מחדש של הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט במילים אחרות. בכל משפט, בחרו את הניסוח המחודש, המעביר בצורה המדויקת ביותר את הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט המקורי.

This exercise consists of several sentences, each followed by 4 possible ways of restating the main idea of that sentence in different words. For each sentence, choose the one restatement which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

5) In most countries, all people are innocent of crime until enough evidence proves that they are guilty.

החלק הבא כולל מספר משפטים. לאחר כל אחד מהם, מופיעות 4 אפשרויות לניסוח מחדש של הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט במילים אחרות. בכל משפט, בחרו את הניסוח המחודש, המעביר בצורה המדויקת ביותר את הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט המקורי.

This exercise consists of several sentences, each followed by 4 possible ways of restating the main idea of that sentence in different words. For each sentence, choose the one restatement which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

6) In most countries, the flag is lowered to half-mast during memorial ceremonies.

החלק הבא כולל מספר משפטים. לאחר כל אחד מהם, מופיעות 4 אפשרויות לניסוח מחדש של הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט במילים אחרות. בכל משפט, בחרו את הניסוח המחודש, המעביר בצורה המדויקת ביותר את הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט המקורי.

This exercise consists of several sentences, each followed by 4 possible ways of restating the main idea of that sentence in different words. For each sentence, choose the one restatement which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

7) The Titanic sunk because mistakes were made by a lot of people- the engineers, the crew, and the captain.

החלק הבא כולל מספר משפטים. לאחר כל אחד מהם, מופיעות 4 אפשרויות לניסוח מחדש של הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט במילים אחרות. בכל משפט, בחרו את הניסוח המחודש, המעביר בצורה המדויקת ביותר את הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט המקורי.

This exercise consists of several sentences, each followed by 4 possible ways of restating the main idea of that sentence in different words. For each sentence, choose the one restatement which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

8) According to United Nations estimates, Bulgaria’s population will shrink by more than 22% between 2020 and 2050, making it the fastest shrinking state in the world.

החלק הבא כולל מספר משפטים. לאחר כל אחד מהם, מופיעות 4 אפשרויות לניסוח מחדש של הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט במילים אחרות. בכל משפט, בחרו את הניסוח המחודש, המעביר בצורה המדויקת ביותר את הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט המקורי.

This exercise consists of several sentences, each followed by 4 possible ways of restating the main idea of that sentence in different words. For each sentence, choose the one restatement which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

9) Urban Agriculture is the practice of growing, processing, and providing food in or around urban areas.

החלק הבא כולל מספר משפטים. לאחר כל אחד מהם, מופיעות 4 אפשרויות לניסוח מחדש של הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט במילים אחרות. בכל משפט, בחרו את הניסוח המחודש, המעביר בצורה המדויקת ביותר את הרעיון המרכזי של המשפט המקורי.

This exercise consists of several sentences, each followed by 4 possible ways of restating the main idea of that sentence in different words. For each sentence, choose the one restatement which best expresses the meaning of the original sentence.

10) Although Mr. Middleton’s invitations were carried to a point of persistency beyond politeness, he still meant well.

החלק הבא כולל קטע קריאה, ואחריו שאלות הקשורות אליו. בכל שאלה, בחרו את התשובה מתאימה ביותר בהתבסס על קטע הקריאה.

This part consists of a reading passage, followed by several related question. For each question, choose the most appropriate answer based on the text.

At about 3 million square miles (7.7 million square km), Australia is the smallest continent on Earth. In fact, it’s closer in size to Greenland than it is to South America. Does that make Australia an island like Greenland? Although Australia is sometimes called an “island continent,” most geographers consider islands and continents to be separate things. According to Britannica, an island is a mass of land that is both “entirely surrounded by water” and also “smaller than a continent.” By that definition, Australia can’t be an island because it’s already a continent.

However, in that case, what’s the difference between Australia and Greenland? Why isn’t Greenland (at 836,000 square miles [2,165,230 square km]) considered a continent instead of just the world’s largest island? Unfortunately, there isn’t a strict scientific definition of a continent. But there are a few criteria that are commonly used to distinguish one continent from another.

First, there is a geological distinction. While Australia and most of Asia are situated on separate tectonic plates, Greenland shares a tectonic plate with North America. Second, there is a biological distinction. While a large percentage of Australia’s plant and animal species can be found nowhere else in the world, fewer of Greenland’s species are unique. Third, there is an anthropological distinction. Aboriginal people are limited to Australia, while indigenous Greenlanders belong to a group of peoples (the Inuit) found throughout the Arctic, including parts of Canada, the United States, and Russia.

While each of those criteria may not be sufficient on its own—for instance, Europe and Asia also share a tectonic plate but are usually considered separate continents for cultural reasons—together they form a general understanding of what qualifies as a continent. Of course, there’s also the basic matter of size. Australia is nearly four times as large as Greenland. If they were much closer in area, Greenland might have more of a case for continent status (and Australia for island status). As it is, the vast difference between the two makes for a good dividing line.

1)  A fitting title for the text would be-

החלק הבא כולל קטע קריאה, ואחריו שאלות הקשורות אליו. בכל שאלה, בחרו את התשובה מתאימה ביותר בהתבסס על קטע הקריאה.

This part consists of a reading passage, followed by several related question. For each question, choose the most appropriate answer based on the text.

At about 3 million square miles (7.7 million square km), Australia is the smallest continent on Earth. In fact, it’s closer in size to Greenland than it is to South America. Does that make Australia an island like Greenland? Although Australia is sometimes called an “island continent,” most geographers consider islands and continents to be separate things. According to Britannica, an island is a mass of land that is both “entirely surrounded by water” and also “smaller than a continent.” By that definition, Australia can’t be an island because it’s already a continent.

However, in that case, what’s the difference between Australia and Greenland? Why isn’t Greenland (at 836,000 square miles [2,165,230 square km]) considered a continent instead of just the world’s largest island? Unfortunately, there isn’t a strict scientific definition of a continent. But there are a few criteria that are commonly used to distinguish one continent from another.

First, there is a geological distinction. While Australia and most of Asia are situated on separate tectonic plates, Greenland shares a tectonic plate with North America. Second, there is a biological distinction. While a large percentage of Australia’s plant and animal species can be found nowhere else in the world, fewer of Greenland’s species are unique. Third, there is an anthropological distinction. Aboriginal people are limited to Australia, while indigenous Greenlanders belong to a group of peoples (the Inuit) found throughout the Arctic, including parts of Canada, the United States, and Russia.

While each of those criteria may not be sufficient on its own—for instance, Europe and Asia also share a tectonic plate but are usually considered separate continents for cultural reasons—together they form a general understanding of what qualifies as a continent. Of course, there’s also the basic matter of size. Australia is nearly four times as large as Greenland. If they were much closer in area, Greenland might have more of a case for continent status (and Australia for island status). As it is, the vast difference between the two makes for a good dividing line.

2)   In the first paragraph, Greenland is given as-

החלק הבא כולל קטע קריאה, ואחריו שאלות הקשורות אליו. בכל שאלה, בחרו את התשובה מתאימה ביותר בהתבסס על קטע הקריאה.

This part consists of a reading passage, followed by several related question. For each question, choose the most appropriate answer based on the text.

At about 3 million square miles (7.7 million square km), Australia is the smallest continent on Earth. In fact, it’s closer in size to Greenland than it is to South America. Does that make Australia an island like Greenland? Although Australia is sometimes called an “island continent,” most geographers consider islands and continents to be separate things. According to Britannica, an island is a mass of land that is both “entirely surrounded by water” and also “smaller than a continent.” By that definition, Australia can’t be an island because it’s already a continent.

However, in that case, what’s the difference between Australia and Greenland? Why isn’t Greenland (at 836,000 square miles [2,165,230 square km]) considered a continent instead of just the world’s largest island? Unfortunately, there isn’t a strict scientific definition of a continent. But there are a few criteria that are commonly used to distinguish one continent from another.

First, there is a geological distinction. While Australia and most of Asia are situated on separate tectonic plates, Greenland shares a tectonic plate with North America. Second, there is a biological distinction. While a large percentage of Australia’s plant and animal species can be found nowhere else in the world, fewer of Greenland’s species are unique. Third, there is an anthropological distinction. Aboriginal people are limited to Australia, while indigenous Greenlanders belong to a group of peoples (the Inuit) found throughout the Arctic, including parts of Canada, the United States, and Russia.

While each of those criteria may not be sufficient on its own—for instance, Europe and Asia also share a tectonic plate but are usually considered separate continents for cultural reasons—together they form a general understanding of what qualifies as a continent. Of course, there’s also the basic matter of size. Australia is nearly four times as large as Greenland. If they were much closer in area, Greenland might have more of a case for continent status (and Australia for island status). As it is, the vast difference between the two makes for a good dividing line.

3) The “geological distinction” mentioned in line 13 refers to-

החלק הבא כולל קטע קריאה, ואחריו שאלות הקשורות אליו. בכל שאלה, בחרו את התשובה מתאימה ביותר בהתבסס על קטע הקריאה.

This part consists of a reading passage, followed by several related question. For each question, choose the most appropriate answer based on the text.

At about 3 million square miles (7.7 million square km), Australia is the smallest continent on Earth. In fact, it’s closer in size to Greenland than it is to South America. Does that make Australia an island like Greenland? Although Australia is sometimes called an “island continent,” most geographers consider islands and continents to be separate things. According to Britannica, an island is a mass of land that is both “entirely surrounded by water” and also “smaller than a continent.” By that definition, Australia can’t be an island because it’s already a continent.

However, in that case, what’s the difference between Australia and Greenland? Why isn’t Greenland (at 836,000 square miles [2,165,230 square km]) considered a continent instead of just the world’s largest island? Unfortunately, there isn’t a strict scientific definition of a continent. But there are a few criteria that are commonly used to distinguish one continent from another.

First, there is a geological distinction. While Australia and most of Asia are situated on separate tectonic plates, Greenland shares a tectonic plate with North America. Second, there is a biological distinction. While a large percentage of Australia’s plant and animal species can be found nowhere else in the world, fewer of Greenland’s species are unique. Third, there is an anthropological distinction. Aboriginal people are limited to Australia, while indigenous Greenlanders belong to a group of peoples (the Inuit) found throughout the Arctic, including parts of Canada, the United States, and Russia.

While each of those criteria may not be sufficient on its own—for instance, Europe and Asia also share a tectonic plate but are usually considered separate continents for cultural reasons—together they form a general understanding of what qualifies as a continent. Of course, there’s also the basic matter of size. Australia is nearly four times as large as Greenland. If they were much closer in area, Greenland might have more of a case for continent status (and Australia for island status). As it is, the vast difference between the two makes for a good dividing line.

4) The Aboriginal people (line 17) are given as an example of-

החלק הבא כולל קטע קריאה, ואחריו שאלות הקשורות אליו. בכל שאלה, בחרו את התשובה מתאימה ביותר בהתבסס על קטע הקריאה.

This part consists of a reading passage, followed by several related question. For each question, choose the most appropriate answer based on the text.

At about 3 million square miles (7.7 million square km), Australia is the smallest continent on Earth. In fact, it’s closer in size to Greenland than it is to South America. Does that make Australia an island like Greenland? Although Australia is sometimes called an “island continent,” most geographers consider islands and continents to be separate things. According to Britannica, an island is a mass of land that is both “entirely surrounded by water” and also “smaller than a continent.” By that definition, Australia can’t be an island because it’s already a continent.

However, in that case, what’s the difference between Australia and Greenland? Why isn’t Greenland (at 836,000 square miles [2,165,230 square km]) considered a continent instead of just the world’s largest island? Unfortunately, there isn’t a strict scientific definition of a continent. But there are a few criteria that are commonly used to distinguish one continent from another.

First, there is a geological distinction. While Australia and most of Asia are situated on separate tectonic plates, Greenland shares a tectonic plate with North America. Second, there is a biological distinction. While a large percentage of Australia’s plant and animal species can be found nowhere else in the world, fewer of Greenland’s species are unique. Third, there is an anthropological distinction. Aboriginal people are limited to Australia, while indigenous Greenlanders belong to a group of peoples (the Inuit) found throughout the Arctic, including parts of Canada, the United States, and Russia.

While each of those criteria may not be sufficient on its own—for instance, Europe and Asia also share a tectonic plate but are usually considered separate continents for cultural reasons—together they form a general understanding of what qualifies as a continent. Of course, there’s also the basic matter of size. Australia is nearly four times as large as Greenland. If they were much closer in area, Greenland might have more of a case for continent status (and Australia for island status). As it is, the vast difference between the two makes for a good dividing line.

5) It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the writer believes that-