1. Instead of always using the word “problem” when translating from the Chinese characters 問題, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. limitation
B. verdict
C. jurisdiction

2. Instead of always using the word “problem” when translating from the Chinese characters 問題, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. channel
B. contribution
C. restriction

3. Instead of always using the word “problem” when translating from the Chinese characters 問題, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. acquisition
B. shortcoming
C. quote

4. Instead of always using the word “problem” when translating from the Chinese characters 問題, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. drawback
B. composition
C. component

5. Instead of always using the word “problem” when translating from the Chinese characters 問題, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. transition
B. phenomenon
C. itinerary

6. Instead of always using the word “needs” when translating from the Chinese characters 需要, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. commences
B. aspires
C. requires

7. Instead of always using the word “needs” when translating from the Chinese characters 需要, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. stipulates
B. opposes
C. submits

8. Instead of always using the word “propose” when translating from the Chinese characters 提出, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. elect
B. present
C. neglect

9. Instead of always using the word “propose” when translating from the Chinese characters 提出, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. describe
B. lecture
C. relax

10. Instead of always using the word “realize” when translating from the Chinese characters 了解, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. liberate
B. discharge
C. comprehend

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2. Additional word alternatives can be found on pages 151-154 of An English Style Approach for Chinese Technical Writers by Ted Knoy.

3. For more vocabulary building practice, view the accompanying Power Point presentations .