Grammar
Complete the sentence:
This layout is far _ than the previous version, but it isn’t _ solution for mobile users.
a) better / the best
b) more good / the most
c) best / better
a) better / the best
Complete the sentence:
I love my job because it’s very ___; I always feel proud of what I achieve.
a) monotonous
b) rewarding
c) mind-numbing
d) stressful
b) rewarding
Complete the sentence:
I was really nervous at the team meeting but my manager tried to ___ by starting with a funny story.
a) break the ice
b) take a back seat
c) climb to the top of the career ladder
d) pull out all the stops
a) break the ice
Complete the sentence:
When sending a report to a client, it’s polite to start the email with a _, explain the purpose in the main text, and finish with a _ before your name.
a) greeting / closing
b) subject line / attachment
c) attachment / greeting
d) closing / subject line
a) greeting / closing
Designers often face stress due to tight deadlines and demanding clients. Effective ways to manage stress include taking short breaks, sketching ideas, organizing tasks by priority, and communicating openly with team members or managers. Regular exercise and a balanced schedule can also reduce tension, increase focus, and improve overall performance.
What is the main topic of the text?
a) software tools for designers
b) managing stress for designers
c) art styles
d) career growth
b) managing stress for designers
Which sentence is grammatically incorrect?
a) The designer was constantly changing the color palette.
b) She is always complaining about the client’s feedback.
c) I am understanding the new branding concept now.
c) I am understanding the new branding concept now.
Choose the correct phrase:
In my current project, I often have to ___ new ideas for innovative designs.
a) hit it off with
b) come up with
c) work from home
d) knock off
b) come up with
Match the idiom with its meaning:
1. got off on the wrong foot
2. bottom of the career ladder
3. up-and-coming
a) someone new who has a lot of potential
b) starting position in a company or career
c) had a bad start in a relationship or situation
1.c
2.b
3.a
Complete the sentence:
The first part of an email is the ___, where you write the name or email of the person you are sending it to.
a) sender
b) greeting
c) recipient
d) closing
c) recipient
Designers often face stress due to tight deadlines and demanding clients. Effective ways to manage stress include taking short breaks, sketching ideas, organizing tasks by priority, and communicating openly with team members or managers. Regular exercise and a balanced schedule can also reduce tension, increase focus, and improve overall performance.
Taking short breaks and sketching ideas can help reduce stress.
a) True
b) False
a) True
Which option shows correct use of pre-modification and post-modification?
a) A well-designed interface with clear navigation
b) With clear navigation a well-designed interface
c) A interface well-designed with clear navigation
a) A well-designed interface with clear navigation
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
After years in the same role, I felt I was ___ and needed a more challenging position.
a) stuck in a rut
b) hot-desking
c) paperwork
d) freelance
a) stuck in a rut
Complete the sentence:
After years in the same role, I really wanted to ___ and try something more exciting and challenging.
a) run-of-the-mill
b) get out of a rut
c) on paper
d) eye-opener
b) get out of a rut
Complete the sentence:
If you want to request information from your client, you can start your email with:
a) I apologize for…
b) I would like to ask for…
c) I received your email
d) I will check…
b) I would like to ask for…
Designers often face stress due to tight deadlines and demanding clients. Effective ways to manage stress include taking short breaks, sketching ideas, organizing tasks by priority, and communicating openly with team members or managers. Regular exercise and a balanced schedule can also reduce tension, increase focus, and improve overall performance.
Choose the phrase closest in meaning to "organizing tasks by priority" in the text:
a) ignoring tasks
b) completing tasks in order of importance
c) doing everything at the same time
d) avoiding work
b) completing tasks in order of importance
Choose the correct option:
Designers ___ submit their designs on time to avoid project delays.
a) must
b) should
c) don’t have to
a) must
Choose the correct phrase:
In a big company, it’s important to maintain a good ___ with your opposite number in another department.
a) commute
b) rapport
c) red tape
d) day shift
b) rapport
Complete the sentence:
After starting at the new company, John really ___ because he didn’t know anyone and had to figure out how everything worked.
a) got off on the wrong foot
b) pulled out all the stops
c) took a back seat
d) broke the ice
a) got off on the wrong foot
Which phrase would you use in a professional email to apologize for a delay in replying?
a) I would like to buy this item
b) I am writing to inform you
c) I am writing to apologize for the delay
d) I will help you
c) I am writing to apologize for the delay
Designers often face stress due to tight deadlines and demanding clients. Effective ways to manage stress include taking short breaks, sketching ideas, organizing tasks by priority, and communicating openly with team members or managers. Regular exercise and a balanced schedule can also reduce tension, increase focus, and improve overall performance.
Why does the text suggest communicating openly with team members or managers?
a) to avoid responsibilities
b) to reduce stress and improve focus
c) to get more vacation time
d) to skip deadlines
b) to reduce stress and improve focus
Complete the sentence:
While I _ on the final design, I realized it was _ concept we had tested, but I ___ submit it before the presentation.
a) was working / the most effective / must
b) worked / more effective / had to
c) was working / the most effective / had to
c) was working / the most effective / had to
Choose the correct words to complete the sentence:
Being _ allows me to decide when and where I work, unlike being chained to a desk in a _ job.
a) self-employed / dead-end
b) mind-numbing / freelance
c) mundane / rewarding
d) glamorous / boring
a) self-employed / dead-end
Match the idioms with their correct meaning:
At the company party, the team leader was rushed off his feet organizing everything, while the interns were observing and learning behind the scenes.
1. rushed off his feet - ___
2. behind the scenes - ___
a) extremely busy / working secretly without being noticed
b) ordinary / working publicly
c) bad start / starting position
d) relaxing / taking it easy
a) extremely busy / working secretly without being noticed
Match the word with its email function:
1. reply
2. attachment
3. subject line
a) a file sent along with the email
b) answer to a received email
c) a short summary of the email’s content
1. b
2. a
3. c
Designers often face stress due to tight deadlines and demanding clients. Effective ways to manage stress include taking short breaks, sketching ideas, organizing tasks by priority, and communicating openly with team members or managers. Regular exercise and a balanced schedule can also reduce tension, increase focus, and improve overall performance.
You have several design projects due this week and feel stressed. According to the text, which combination of actions would be most effective?
a) take short breaks, sketch ideas, organize tasks by priority, and communicate openly with your manager
b) work without breaks, ignore tasks, avoid colleagues
c) only sketch ideas and skip deadlines
d) delegate all work without planning
a) take short breaks, sketch ideas, organize tasks by priority, and communicate openly with your manager