Technical English Test Masters Level 2 (Pre-Intermediate)
Unit Test 10 Answer Key
1 1 b / 2 a / 3 c / 4 b / 5 d / 6 c / 7 d / 8 b / 9 c / 10 a / 11 d / 12 a
2 13 rigidity / 14 flexibility / 15 elasticity / 16 compression
3 17 yield point / 18 brace / 19 impact resistance / 20 tensile strength / 21 deform / 22 withstand
4 23 strengthen / 24 weaken / 25 shorten / 26 straighten
5 [different answers are possible] 27 The cables in a suspension bridge are strong in tension. / 28 The plastic in this safety helmet cannot (or can’t) withstand impact./ 29 The alarm system in the factory can be seen but can’t be heard. / 30 The steel and concrete foundations have good compressive strength.
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