Multiple Choice
Advertisement for a Video
1
The advertised video is aimed at people who
are capable of perseverence
have been trying to change career
are too absorbed in their work
would like to change their personalities
2
Which of the words in bold is used dismissively?
stress
principles
patches
journey
How important is design
?
3
What does the writer say about developments in the design of toasters?
They have spoilt the original design.
They are made to fool the public.
They are copied from other types of product.
They have only been superficial.
4
The writer uses the Coca-Cola bottle as an example of
the advantages or using 'real' design.
the fact that success amy not depend on good design.
the kind of thing that 'pure' designers approve of.
the unpredictability of public response to style.
Dream Cars
5
What does the writer imply about trainee car designers?
They will go on to design more conservative cars.
Their designs form the basis of those of production cars.
They often criticise the designs of existing cars.
The designs are restricted by what is possible.
6 What does Ronald Hill say about car design?
There are too many regulations about it.
Impractical designs play an important part in it.
Cost has too much influence on design.
Too much of it is dull and predictable.
Catalogue Shopping in the USA
7
The writer says that when he bought a light from a catalogue
he had not thought about it carefully enough.
it taught him a lesson about misleading adverts.
it was something he had alwys wanted to do.
he was not surprised by the outcome.
8
The writer thinks that the companies who produce such gift catalogues
are cynical towards their customers
should not be allowed to operate
are unique to the United States
never sell useful goods