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Traduzione e definizione
at random (or randomly): a caso
random: casuale, a caso
Esempi
- "or the average estimate of 500 random people who know nothing about cows?"
- "As Horatio is still away from the office doing God knows what God knows where, you have been selected at random to look after his monkeys this week."
- "Goodbye Sharky... and other random marine life."
- "Horatio is still in Tibet with Bruno and Brian, so you have been chosen at random to look after his test monkeys this week."
- "Mr. Cheeter, please choose a mission at random on your way out."
- "The victim, American cowgirl Joan Wayne, arrived at the beach at approximately 13:30 with friends, Sydney and Opera Smith and random Indian Horatio Oléré."
- "Random person : Whoo!"
- "Random person : Open it!"
- "So I picked a DVD at random from the Foreign Films section."
- "Step 2 - Have each person pick a name at random from the box, hat or other type of receptacle."
Esercizio 1
A few more questions to check your understanding!
Select the TRUE statements according to the rules of Luna's game.
There may be more than one correct statement!
Select the TRUE statements according to the rules of Luna's game.
There may be more than one correct statement!
A few more questions to check your understanding!
Select the TRUE statements according to the rules of Luna's game.
There may be more than one correct statement!
Select the TRUE statements according to the rules of Luna's game.
There may be more than one correct statement!
This is a correct statement. Luna writes that everyone should "spend no more than $10 on" a gift, meaning that $10 is the maximum amount of money which should be spent. The expression "up to ($10)" expresses exactly the same idea: any amount of money smaller than $10 should be spent. Example: You have up to 2 hours to finish the assignment, after that you will be punished.
This statement is incorrect. Luna writes that everyone should pick "a name at random", to determine the person for whom they will buy a gift. "At random" (or simply "random") refers to an arbitrary or haphazard action, or one which is left to chance. In this case, Luna is expressing that NO staff member gets to choose whom they buy a gift for.
Esercizio 2
Fill in the blanks with terms from Luna's suggestion!
This verb means "to enclose", "to cover" or "to envelop". "It's cold outside, so before you leave the house, yourself up in a coat and scarf!" (1 word)
This phrase describes something done arbitrarily, without definite order or method. "We chose names out of a hat to decide who would become the president of the republic." (2 words)
This verb means "to enclose", "to cover" or "to envelop". "It's cold outside, so before you leave the house, yourself up in a coat and scarf!" (1 word)
This phrase describes something done arbitrarily, without definite order or method. "We chose names out of a hat to decide who would become the president of the republic." (2 words)
Fill in the blanks with terms from Luna's suggestion!
This verb means "to enclose", "to cover" or "to envelop". "It's cold outside, so before you leave the house, wrap 1 yourself up in a coat and scarf!" (1 word)
This phrase describes something done arbitrarily, without definite order or method. "We chose names out of a hat at random 2 to decide who would become the president of the republic." (2 words)
This verb means "to enclose", "to cover" or "to envelop". "It's cold outside, so before you leave the house, wrap 1 yourself up in a coat and scarf!" (1 word)
This phrase describes something done arbitrarily, without definite order or method. "We chose names out of a hat at random 2 to decide who would become the president of the republic." (2 words)
1 wrap: The verb "wrap" has a few meanings, but in the context of Luna's suggestion, it refers to the act of covering or enclosing a gift in "wrapping paper" (before giving it to another person). In step 4 of her instructions, Luna encourages the staff to "wrap" their presents using recycled "wrapping paper".
2 at random: The phrase "at random" (or the adverb "randomly") describes an action performed without a definite order or method, or done "haphazardly", by chance. In Luna's email, she suggests picking names "at random" out of a receptacle, in order to decide which staff members will buy presents for others.
Esercizio 3
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below according to the letter.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Choose the TRUE statements from the list below according to the letter.
There may be more than one correct answer!
Excerpt: Since I was really looking forward to watching the film, and had organized my whole evening around it, I didn't want to leave the store empty-handed.
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is correct. Luna says "I didn't want to leave the store empty-handed". "Empty-handed" means carrying nothing. The rental store didn't have the film that Luna was looking for, but she didn't want to leave without another film or movie.
This is incorrect. Luna wants the company to offer French courses for its employees. She does not say that she has started French courses at home.
This is incorrect. Luna says that she "picked a DVD at random from the Foreign Films section", this means that she did not choose a film because she read a good review in the paper. The phrase "at random" (or the adverb "randomly") describes an action performed without a definite order or method, or done "haphazardly", by chance. A "(film) review" is a critical appraisal or summary of a film often accompanied by a score or mark.
This is incorrect. Luna's idea is to have French courses at Delavigne Corp., she does not say that she would like a DVD rental service there.
Excerpt: Since I was really looking forward to watching the film, and had organized my whole evening around it, I didn't want to leave the store empty-handed.
Esercizio 4
One last quick question!
Fill in the blank below with a phrase which was used in the text.
This phrase describes something done arbitrarily, without definite order or method. (2 words)
"I thought that my Epod selected all my tunes , but I always hear the same Roxette song over and over."
Fill in the blank below with a phrase which was used in the text.
This phrase describes something done arbitrarily, without definite order or method. (2 words)
"I thought that my Epod selected all my tunes , but I always hear the same Roxette song over and over."
One last quick question!
Fill in the blank below with a phrase which was used in the text.
This phrase describes something done arbitrarily, without definite order or method. (2 words)
"I thought that my Epod selected all my tunes at random, but I always hear the same Roxette song over and over."
Fill in the blank below with a phrase which was used in the text.
This phrase describes something done arbitrarily, without definite order or method. (2 words)
"I thought that my Epod selected all my tunes at random, but I always hear the same Roxette song over and over."
at random: The phrase "at random" (or the adverb "randomly") describes an action performed without a definite order or method, or done "haphazardly", by chance. Luna says that she "picked a DVD at random from the Foreign Films section".
Esercizio 5
"the average estimate of 500 random people"
Complete the sentences below using the terms highlighted in bold.
The numbers for the lottery are chosen at by a computer.
The of 2, 3, and 4 is 3.
The person watches 3 hours of television per day.
Police are conducting checks to see if motorists are driving under the influence of alcohol.
Complete the sentences below using the terms highlighted in bold.
The numbers for the lottery are chosen at by a computer.
The of 2, 3, and 4 is 3.
The person watches 3 hours of television per day.
Police are conducting checks to see if motorists are driving under the influence of alcohol.
"the average estimate of 500 random people"
Complete the sentences below using the terms highlighted in bold.
The numbers for the lottery are chosen at random 1 by a computer.
The average 2 of 2, 3, and 4 is 3.
The average 3 person watches 3 hours of television per day.
Police are conducting random 4 checks to see if motorists are driving under the influence of alcohol.
Complete the sentences below using the terms highlighted in bold.
The numbers for the lottery are chosen at random 1 by a computer.
The average 2 of 2, 3, and 4 is 3.
The average 3 person watches 3 hours of television per day.
Police are conducting random 4 checks to see if motorists are driving under the influence of alcohol.
1 random: This is correct. Choosing "at random" indicates a selection process that is based entirely on chance. In the example, each number has an equal chance of being selected. Another example: I chose a card AT RANDOM from the deck of cards - it turned out to be "The King of Hearts". In the dialogue, Icarus talks about "the average estimate of 500 random people". This means the 500 people are selected by chance (or at random).
1 average: The term "at average" does not exist. However, it is possible to say "on average" to mean "typically" or "normally". Example: ON AVERAGE, I eat 10 hot dogs per week!
2 average: This is correct. In mathematics, the term "average" is a simpler way of saying the "arithmetic mean". The arithmetic mean is the sum of a set of numbers divided by the number of numbers in the set. Example: (2 + 9 + 8 + 6)/4 = 6.25. Don't you just love maths?
2 random: This is incorrect. We do not say "the random..." The term "random" is not used as a noun.
3 average: This is correct. In this context, the term "average" is a synonym of "typical", "ordinary" or "normal". Example: During an AVERAGE week, I eat 10 hot dogs! It is common to say "the average (person)..." to talk about the behavior of a typical (person). Example: The AVERAGE person spends 40 minutes on the phone each day = ON AVERAGE, people spend 40 minutes on the phone each day.
3 random: This is incorrect. The term "random" doesn't make sense here. We are not talking about a person who has been selected by chance - we are talking about the "typical" person and the average time (mathematically) that people spend in front of the television.
4 random: This is correct. The term "random" describes something that occurs by chance, without being prearranged. Therefore a "random check" means the people who are tested are selected in a haphazard way, without a plan. In the example there is an equal chance for each motorist to be stopped (in theory, at least!). Another example: The athlete was found to be using performance-enhancing drugs during a RANDOM blood test.
4 average: This is incorrect. The term "average" doesn't make sense here. We are not trying to say that the checks are "normal" or "typical".
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