READING 2 / QUICK QUIZ

Materials and Difficult Conditions

3 questions. Choose the meaning or usage that best fits each situation. Try answering before reopening the passage.

1Why is the afternoon unpropitious for the original printing plan?A. The power outage creates circumstances unfavorable to completing it successfully.B. The paper color is unfamiliar but has no effect on completing the work.C. The team has more working time than expected with no obstacle described.D. The printer is operating normally and every required supply is ready.

2An offer arriving at a favorable and useful time is _____.A. opportuneB. ill-timedC. untimelyD. inconveniently late

3What does swelter describe about the volunteers?A. They feel oppressed by the intense heat while outside.B. They are mildly confused by a change in the schedule without any heat discomfort.C. They feel comfortably cool despite the stated heat.D. They are enthusiastic about the poster design but have no physical discomfort.

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