Functions
Functions
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
100

There is no proof of life on other planets, which is why I don't believe in aliens from outer space.

Talking about evidence

100

It's possible that Ali will drive to Khobar tomorrow.

Speculating

100

To take something apart

Dismantle

100

Copper makes a good _________ of electricity.

conductor

100

If you buy furniture at Ikea, you must ________ it yourself.  

assemble

200

They can be given gently.

Reminders (Giving reminders)

200

You can't remember what time you're supposed to be at the dentist's tomorrow.  What do you need to do?

Ask for a reminder (asking for reminders)

200

The software program had a ___________.  I couldn't get it to work.

Malfunction

200

A metal that contains iron is _________.

ferrous

200

To prevent accidents, you need to have an ________ of your surroundings.

awareness

300

Follow up and check

Talking about timekeeping

300

It's why I put a post-it note on your desk.

Giving reminders

300

It wasn't made of iron or steel, but some other metal.

Nonferrous

300

Only the supervisor has the ___________ to make executive decisions.

authority

300

Aramco ___________ programs over the company radio station, Studio 1 F.M.

broadcasts

400

They cannot prove that there is life on other planets.

Talking about lack of evidence

400

Amir said, "When I went out to the parking lot, I found the rear bumper of my car  dented and the tail light broken.  The space across from mine was empty, but when I'd parked another car had been there."  What can Amir deduce?

The other car had backed into his car.

400

When oil is processed, ________ gasses are burned off. 

excess

400

A _______ is an entry-level employee that reports to the assistant driller.

rigman

400

Workers need to _________ all equipment to keep it in good condition so that it doesn't _________ when used.

maintain, malfunction

500

You think there might be life on other planets, but can you prove it? 

(Choose two functions)

Speculating, asking about evidence

500

A suspect in a crime was immediately tracked down at home by the police.  The suspect said that he had not left his house all day, so it was impossible that he committed the crime.  His car was outside and when one of the policemen put his hand on it, he realized that the suspect was lying.  How did he know?

Give the answer and the function

The engine was still warm (he touched the hood to check).  

Speculating or Making deductions.

500

Because I didn't have factual ___________ to show what happened, I had to __________ on the cause of the accident.

evidence, speculate

500

A _________ is based on clear information used as _______.  If you don't have much information, you can only _______ on what caused something to happen.

deduction, proof (or evidence), speculate

500

A ________ consists of booms and pulleys and can support hundreds of tons of weight.  It is built on a ____ strong enough to support the large amount of weight it holds.  

derrick, base

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