שאלה 1
Which sentence is closest in meaning to: "This year's profits were slightly lower than last year's."
- אThe company's profits stayed exactly the same both years.
- בThe company earned a bit less this year compared to last year.
- גThe company earned much more this year compared to last year.
- דThis year's profits were significantly lower than last year's.
הפתרון
'slightly lower' פירושו ירידה קטנה בלבד - יש להיזהר מהחלפה שמחזקת את גודל הירידה (significantly) או הופכת את הכיוון.