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ÉPREUVES D’ADMISSIBILITE
EN INTERPRETATION DE CONFERENCE
Mai 2014
English Comprehension
video 1 – QCM
Video 1: Message from Chief of Army, Lieutenant General David Morrison, AO, 12/06/2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaqpoeVgr8U
1. The speaker is addressing:
a. the media
b. the Australian public
c. army personnel
d. the Bondi Surf Club
2. This speech follows an announcement that was made:
a. last week
b. last Friday
c. today
d. yesterday
3. The speaker mentions actions undertaken by a group of:
a. officers and non-commissioned officers
b. officers and ensigns
c. officers and CEOS
d. officers and gentlemen
4. From the speaker’s description of the material produced and distributed, we can deduce that it is:
a. racist
b. sexist
c. homophobic
d. xenophobic
5. The speaker states that the Australian Army needs to be an “inclusive organisation”, meaning that:
a. men and women have equal rank
b. men and women have equal opportunities
c. men and women have both been fighting in Afghanistan
d. men and women can work as civilian investigators of the Army
6. When the speaker uses the words “get out”, he means:
a. if you agree with the Army’s values, you should seek an alternative career
b. if you disagree with the Army’s values, you should look for a job elsewhere
c. if you disagree with the Army’s values, you should not display your sexuality
d. if you agree with the Army’s values, you should look for a likeminded employer
7. The speaker invites us to “show moral courage and take a stand” against what?
a. against unsolicited comments
b. against drunkenness
c. against tickling senior officers
d. against degrading behaviour
8. “I will be ruthless in ridding the Army of people who cannot live up to its value…” Select the
synonym for the word “ruthless”, as used in this context.
a. compassionate
b. righteous
c. tardy
d. implacable
9. “The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.” Which statement best explains the
meaning of this sentence as used by the speaker?
a. When you salute the flag, you agree to the values associated with that flag.
b. You are on your best behaviour on parade, so please continue that behaviour at all times.
c. If you fail to denounce unacceptable things, you tacitly condone them.
d. When you join the Army, you must agree to behave appropriately.
10. Which statement best describes the speaker’s conclusion?
a. All personnel have a joint responsibility to preserve the Army’s reputation.
b. You can only join the Army if you have brothers or sisters as colleagues.
c. You must leave the Army if you use improper language.
d. You cannot play a leadership role unless you care about the Army’s legacy.