Answer Key

Choose the best explanation for the following phrases…

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  1. To enter the contest, one had to "drain about 1 liter of beer in one gulp.” This means: [drink one liter of beer in one swallow]
  2. "The other competitor most definitely was upset at not winning the competition.” The other competitor: [was very angry and annoyed about not winning the competition]
  3. "Two competitors were left by midnight when the winner was announced” means: [only 2 competitors remained in the competition at midnight]
  4. The winner of the contest was "a transportation officer who rarely imbibes and who usually doesn't take part in this sort of social activity”. This means he:  [almost never drinks, and rarely goes to pubs]
  5. Beer "usually comes in a 0,5 liter glass and is thoroughly enjoyed by most Czechs and foreigners alike” means: [most of the time beer comes in a 0,5 l glass, and most people like it very much]
Are the following statements about the article correct?

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1.   The contest was finished by midnight.That is correct.

2.   Czechs drink on average 170 liters of beer a year.That is correct.

3.   The winner of the contest won 9000 CZK.That is correct.

4.   Few people were able to enter the contest.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.

5.   One had to drink 2 liters of beer to enter the contest.That is incorrect. Correct is: Look in the text to find out.