Vocabulary
What is the opposite of 'boring'?
Exciting / Interesting
Put this verb in the correct form: 'I (not see) that film yet.'
I haven't seen that film yet. (present perfect negative)
What does it mean to 'skim' a text?
To read it quickly to get a general idea of what it is about.
Name two linking words you can use to add more information.
Also / in addition / furthermore / moreover / besides
Name two countries where English is an official language.
USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, etc.
Give a synonym for 'big'.
Large / huge / enormous
Which is correct: 'I'm used to wake up early' or 'I'm used to waking up early'? Why?
'I'm used to waking up early' after 'be used to', we use the -ing form.
What is a 'main idea' in a paragraph?
The most important point the paragraph is trying to make.
What is the difference between a formal and informal greeting in an email?
Formal: 'Dear Mr Smith,'
Informal: 'Hi Tom,'
What is a 'genre' in film or music? Give two examples.
A category or style. E.g. horror, comedy, action (films); pop, rock, reggae (music).
What does 'nervous' mean? Use it in a short sentence.
Feeling worried or anxious. E.g. 'I was nervous before the exam.'
Make this sentence passive: 'They built this house in 1990.'
This house was built in 1990.
If a text says someone is 'over the moon', what does it mean?
They are extremely happy.
What should you include in the introduction of an opinion essay?
A hook or general statement about the topic and a clear thesis statement (your opinion).
What does 'streaming' mean in the context of TV or music?
Watching or listening to content over the internet in real time, without downloading it (e.g. Netflix, Spotify).
What is the difference between 'lend' and 'borrow'?
'Lend' = to give something temporarily (I'll lend you my pen).
'Borrow' = to take something temporarily (Can I borrow your pen?)
What is the difference between 'will' and 'going to' for future plans?
Going to' = a plan already decided.
Will = a decision made at the moment of speaking or a prediction.
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in a text?
A fact can be proved to be true; an opinion is what someone thinks or believes.
What is a 'counterargument' in an essay? Why is it useful?
A counterargument presents the opposite view. It is useful because it makes your essay more balanced and convincing.
What is Black Friday? Where does it come from?
A major shopping day with big discounts, the day after Thanksgiving in the USA. It has spread worldwide.
What does the phrasal verb 'give up' mean? Give an example.
To stop doing something / to quit. E.g. 'She gave up eating meat last year.'
Write a conditional sentence (Second Conditional) about winning the lottery.
e.g. 'If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.'
What type of text would you find a 'to the editor' letter in, and what is its purpose?
In a newspaper or magazine. Its purpose is to express a reader's opinion about a recent article or topic.
How do you start a letter of complaint formally?
E.g. 'I am writing to complain about…' / 'I am writing with regard to…'
What does the abbreviation 'IMO' mean in informal online communication?
In My Opinion