Pregunta 1
Pregunta 1 · D4Bloom: RememberIntroduction to the Universal Declaration.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in 1948.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) adopted
💡 Explicación
'Adopted' is the formal term for the official acceptance of an international document.
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Respuesta correcta: C) adopted
- A) rejectedIncorrect. It was officially accepted.
- B) ignoredIncorrect. It is a fundamental document.
- C) adoptedCorrect. Adopted means formally approved or accepted.
- D) rewrittenIncorrect. It was established in 1948.
💡 Explicación
'Adopted' is the formal term for the official acceptance of an international document.
Pregunta 2
Pregunta 2 · D4Bloom: UnderstandDiscussing fundamental principles.
Human rights are inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, gender, or nationality.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) regardless of
💡 Explicación
'Regardless of' is essential for expressing the universal and non-discriminatory nature of human rights.
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Respuesta correcta: C) regardless of
- A) regard'Regard' is a noun here; the sentence needs a preposition to introduce the list of exceptions.
- B) regarding'Regarding' means 'about' or 'concerning', which does not express exception.
- C) regardless of'Regardless of' means 'without being affected by', which is what the sentence needs before the list.
- D) regardless'Regardless' cannot stand alone before a list; it requires 'of'.
💡 Explicación
'Regardless of' is essential for expressing the universal and non-discriminatory nature of human rights.
Pregunta 3
Pregunta 3 · D4Bloom: ApplyConditional about social justice history.
If those activists hadn't fought for their rights, many of our current freedoms wouldn't exist.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) hadn't fought
💡 Explicación
The third conditional is used to express the past importance of social movements.
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Respuesta correcta: D) hadn't fought
- A) didn't fightIncorrect. Second conditional.
- B) haven't foughtIncorrect. Present perfect.
- C) wouldn't fightIncorrect. 'Would' not in 'if' clause.
- D) hadn't foughtCorrect. Third conditional for hypothetical past.
💡 Explicación
The third conditional is used to express the past importance of social movements.
Pregunta 4
Pregunta 4 · D4Bloom: AnalyzeArticle about freedom of expression.
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right that allows individuals to hold and share opinions without interference.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) interference
💡 Explicación
'Without interference' is the key phrase for defining freedom from government or social suppression.
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Respuesta correcta: C) interference
- A) agreementIncorrect. You can share opinions even if people disagree.
- B) supportIncorrect. The right is about the freedom to speak, with or without support.
- C) interferenceCorrect. Interference is the act of getting in the way or hindering.
- D) attentionIncorrect. Not part of the definition.
💡 Explicación
'Without interference' is the key phrase for defining freedom from government or social suppression.
Pregunta 5
Pregunta 5 · D6Bloom: EvaluateDiscussion on "inalienable rights".
Inalienable rights are rights that cannot be taken away or denied by any government or person.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) inalienable
💡 Explicación
'Inalienable' is the formal term used in political philosophy to describe rights that are inherently part of being human.
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Respuesta correcta: C) inalienable
- A) temporaryIncorrect. Inalienable means permanent.
- B) flexibleIncorrect. These rights are absolute.
- C) inalienableCorrect. This is the specific term for rights that cannot be surrendered.
- D) optionalIncorrect. They are fundamental.
💡 Explicación
'Inalienable' is the formal term used in political philosophy to describe rights that are inherently part of being human.
Pregunta 6
Pregunta 6 · D6Bloom: RememberDescribing a violation.
A violation occurs when a person's fundamental rights are ignored or actively taken away.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) violation
💡 Explicación
'Violation' is the standard term for the breach of human rights.
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Respuesta correcta: A) violation
- A) violationA violation is an act that disregards or breaks a right, which is what the sentence describes.
- B) celebrationA celebration marks something joyful, whereas a violation is a harmful act.
- C) validationTo validate is to confirm something as correct, the opposite of disregarding it.
- D) traditionA tradition is a custom passed down, which has nothing to do with rights being ignored.
💡 Explicación
'Violation' is the standard term for the breach of human rights.
Pregunta 7
Pregunta 7 · D6Bloom: UnderstandPassive voice in a rights report.
Many groups are still being marginalized despite the progress made in human rights legislation.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) are being marginalized
💡 Explicación
The present continuous passive describes how certain groups continue to experience unfair treatment.
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Respuesta correcta: C) are being marginalized
- A) are marginalizing'Are marginalizing' is active and would name the groups doing the excluding; here the groups are the ones being excluded.
- B) marginalized'Marginalized' alone has no auxiliary and cannot form a tense.
- C) are being marginalizedThe present continuous passive describes the exclusion as an ongoing negative state.
- D) have marginalized'Have marginalized' is present perfect active and makes the groups the agents.
💡 Explicación
The present continuous passive describes how certain groups continue to experience unfair treatment.
Pregunta 8
Pregunta 8 · D6Bloom: ApplyText on "due process".
Due process is the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) Due process
💡 Explicación
'Due process' is the essential legal term for fair treatment through the judicial system.
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Respuesta correcta: B) Due process
- A) IgnoranceIgnorance is a lack of knowledge, not a legal requirement.
- B) Due processDue process is the legal principle that the state must respect the rights owed to each person.
- C) Random luckRandom luck has no place in law, which must work systematically.
- D) PopularityPopularity is irrelevant: rights apply to everyone whether or not they are well liked.
💡 Explicación
'Due process' is the essential legal term for fair treatment through the judicial system.
Pregunta 9
Pregunta 9 · D6Bloom: AnalyzeReporting a human rights finding.
The report confirmed that several rights had been systematically ignored during the crisis.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) had been
💡 Explicación
In reported speech, we backshift the tense to show the events happened prior to the report's conclusion.
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Respuesta correcta: C) had been
- A) have beenIncorrect. Backshifted in reported speech.
- B) areIncorrect. Present.
- C) had beenCorrect. Backshifted from present perfect to past perfect.
- D) will beIncorrect. Future.
💡 Explicación
In reported speech, we backshift the tense to show the events happened prior to the report's conclusion.
Pregunta 10
Pregunta 10 · D6Bloom: EvaluateCritique of "tokenism".
Tokenism is the practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to be inclusive to members of minority groups.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) perfunctory
💡 Explicación
'Perfunctory' describes the superficial, minimum effort that characterizes tokenism.
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Respuesta correcta: D) perfunctory
- A) GenuineIncorrect. Tokenism is the opposite of genuine.
- B) extensiveIncorrect. Tokenism is a small, superficial effort.
- C) effectiveIncorrect. Tokenism is usually seen as ineffective or insulting.
- D) perfunctoryCorrect. Perfunctory means carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.
💡 Explicación
'Perfunctory' describes the superficial, minimum effort that characterizes tokenism.
Pregunta 11
Pregunta 11 · D8Bloom: RememberDefinition of asylum.
Asylum is the protection granted by a nation to someone who has left their native country as a political refugee.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) Asylum
💡 Explicación
'Asylum' is the formal term for the safety and protection sought by refugees in a foreign country.
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Respuesta correcta: B) Asylum
- A) VacationA vacation is leisure travel, not protection granted by a state.
- B) AsylumAsylum is the specific term for the protection a nation grants to a political refugee.
- C) EmploymentEmployment is paid work, unrelated to protection granted by a country.
- D) TourismTourism is travel for pleasure, granted by nobody and protecting no one.
💡 Explicación
'Asylum' is the formal term for the safety and protection sought by refugees in a foreign country.
Pregunta 12
Pregunta 12 · D8Bloom: UnderstandDescribing a future human rights goal.
By the next summit, new protocols will have been implemented to better protect environmental activists.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) will have been implemented
💡 Explicación
The future perfect passive indicates that the action will be a finished achievement by the stated deadline.
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Respuesta correcta: C) will have been implemented
- A) will implementIncorrect. Active voice.
- B) are implementedIncorrect. Present.
- C) will have been implementedCorrect. Future perfect passive for a completed state in the future.
- D) implementingIncorrect. Gerund.
💡 Explicación
The future perfect passive indicates that the action will be a finished achievement by the stated deadline.
Pregunta 13
Pregunta 13 · D8Bloom: ApplyDiscussing "empowerment".
Human rights education aims to empower individuals to stand up for themselves and others.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) empower
💡 Explicación
'Empower' is the core goal of human rights education: giving people the tools and confidence to act.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B) empower
- A) silenceIncorrect. Education aims for the opposite.
- B) empowerCorrect. To empower means to give someone the authority or power to do something.
- C) restrictIncorrect. Education aims to expand ability.
- D) ignoreIncorrect. Awareness is about paying attention.
💡 Explicación
'Empower' is the core goal of human rights education: giving people the tools and confidence to act.
Pregunta 14
Pregunta 14 · D8Bloom: AnalyzeConditional about awareness.
If people were more aware of their rights, they would be less likely to be exploited.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) were
💡 Explicación
The second conditional describes how a hypothetical increase in knowledge would result in a positive social outcome.
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Respuesta correcta: D) were
- A) areIncorrect. First conditional.
- B) had beenIncorrect. Third conditional.
- C) would beIncorrect. 'Would' not in 'if' clause.
- D) wereCorrect. Second conditional for a hypothetical change.
💡 Explicación
The second conditional describes how a hypothetical increase in knowledge would result in a positive social outcome.
Pregunta 15
Pregunta 15 · D8Bloom: EvaluateConclusion of an essay on "corporate responsibility".
The author concludes that companies must be held accountable for any human rights violations in their supply chains.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) held accountable
💡 Explicación
'Held accountable' is the professional term for requiring responsibility and consequences for actions.
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Respuesta correcta: A) held accountable
- A) held accountableCorrect. Means expected to explain or take responsibility for actions.
- B) praisedIncorrect. They shouldn't be praised for violations.
- C) ignoredIncorrect. Violations must be addressed.
- D) rewardedIncorrect. Negative behavior shouldn't be rewarded.
💡 Explicación
'Held accountable' is the professional term for requiring responsibility and consequences for actions.
Pregunta 16
Pregunta 16 · D8Bloom: RememberDescribing "equality".
Equality means ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) Equality
💡 Explicación
'Equality' is the fundamental value described as giving everyone a fair chance.
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Respuesta correcta: C) Equality
- A) WealthWealth means money, but equality is about opportunity, not income.
- B) GreedGreed is selfish desire for more, which works against equal opportunity.
- C) EqualityEquality is the state in which everyone has an equal chance to develop their talents.
- D) ChaosChaos is disorder; equality creates a predictable, fair framework.
💡 Explicación
'Equality' is the fundamental value described as giving everyone a fair chance.
Pregunta 17
Pregunta 17 · D10Bloom: UnderstandExpressing a past wish.
I wish I had been more involved in social justice work when I was a student.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: C) had been
💡 Explicación
The 'wish + past perfect' structure allows for the expression of regret about past inactivity.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: C) had been
- A) amIncorrect. Present.
- B) wasIncorrect. Present hypothetical.
- C) had beenCorrect. 'Wish + past perfect' for past regret.
- D) would beIncorrect. Future.
💡 Explicación
The 'wish + past perfect' structure allows for the expression of regret about past inactivity.
Pregunta 18
Pregunta 18 · D10Bloom: ApplyText about "dignity".
Dignity is the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: B) Dignity
💡 Explicación
'Dignity' is the core human rights concept referring to the inherent worth of every person.
Ver respuesta
Respuesta correcta: B) Dignity
- A) StatusIncorrect. Status can be earned or given; dignity is inherent.
- B) DignityCorrect. The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
- C) FameIncorrect. Being well-known.
- D) PrideIncorrect. A feeling of satisfaction.
💡 Explicación
'Dignity' is the core human rights concept referring to the inherent worth of every person.
Pregunta 19
Pregunta 19 · D10Bloom: AnalyzeReporting a call for justice.
The lawyer argued that the defendant's rights had been infringed upon.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: D) had been
💡 Explicación
In reported speech, we backshift the tense to show the infringement occurred prior to the lawyer's argument.
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Respuesta correcta: D) had been
- A) areIncorrect. Backshifted in reported speech.
- B) will beIncorrect. Future.
- C) have beenIncorrect. Present perfect.
- D) had beenCorrect. Backshifted from present perfect or past simple to past perfect.
💡 Explicación
In reported speech, we backshift the tense to show the infringement occurred prior to the lawyer's argument.
Pregunta 20
Pregunta 20 · D10Bloom: EvaluateFinal thought on universal rights.
Ultimately, human rights provide the common language for a global conversation on dignity and justice.
Elige una opción para comprobar tu respuesta.
Respuesta correcta: A) common language
💡 Explicación
'Common language' metaphorically describes how human rights provide a shared framework for global discussion and ethical standards.
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Respuesta correcta: A) common language
- A) common languageCorrect. Metaphor for shared understanding.
- B) source of conflictIncorrect. While rights can be debated, the author frames them as a unifying tool.
- C) reason for isolationIncorrect. Rights connect us.
- D) barrier to tradeIncorrect. Unrelated to the social point.
💡 Explicación
'Common language' metaphorically describes how human rights provide a shared framework for global discussion and ethical standards.