Fill in the gaps
Although our school strictly ____________________ (forbid) the use of mobile phones during class hours, several students ____________________ (currently / use) their tablets because the chemistry teacher is testing an interactive app today.
If your answer is correct, you win 300 EXTRA POINTS
forbids | are currently using
The Modern Classroom
At our high school, the academic board usually (1) ____________________ (review) the curriculum every two years to ensure it meets modern standards. However, this term teachers (2) ____________________ (experiment) with artificial intelligence tools in the classroom. While traditional educators (3) ____________________ (believe) that standard books are sufficient, many younger instructors (4) ____________________ (constantly / search) for dynamic digital platforms to motivate students.
reviews
are experimenting
believe
are constantly searching
It is normal for Emma to walk to high school, but this week she is riding her bike.
USUALLY
Emma ________________________________________ to high school, but this week she is riding her bike.
usually walks
Liam constantly forgets his student ID card, which really irritates his tutor.
Liam ________________________________________ his student ID card, which really irritates his tutor.
is always forgetting
If your answer is correct, you GIVE 400 EXTRA POINTS TO ANOTHER TEAM.
Complete the gaps with the correct preposition:
We didn’t arrive ______ the stadium until 8:00 p.m. because of the traffic.
She didn't agree ______ her coach's new strategy during the final match.
You should concentrate ______ your own performance instead of looking at others.
The coach praised the young athlete ______ breaking the national record.
My small training hobby slowly developed ______ a professional career.
the correct Preposition
at (arrive at a place)
with (agree with someone)
on (concentrate on something)
for (praise for something)
into (develop into something)
Julia’s eyes are exhausted because she ____________________ (revise) for the university entrance exams all morning, but at least she ____________________ (already / complete) three full practice papers.
has been revising | has already completed
The Final Term Effort
Lucas looks absolutely exhausted today because he (1) ____________________ (study) non-stop for his university entrance tests since sunrise. Fortunately, his dedication is paying off: he (2) ____________________ (already / memorize) the entire modern history timeline. His classmates (3) ____________________ (work) on their group project all week as well, although they (4) ____________________ (not finish) the concluding chapter yet.
If your answer is correct, you can SWAP POINTS with another team
has been studying
has already memorized
have been working
have not finished
Sam began revising for his biology test three hours ago and he is still doing it.
FOR
Sam ________________________________________ three hours.
has been revising for
The last time Clara practiced the piano was on Monday.
Clara ________________________________________ the piano since Monday.
has not played / hasn't played (o has not practiced)
Despite finishing second, the ______ was proud of her hard work throughout the championship.
a) troublemaker
b) runner-up
c) outsider
The injury was a major ______ in his preparation, but he managed to recover in time.
a) setback
b) workout
c) stunt
He was ______ when he found out he had won the first prize.
a) neglectful
b) thrilled
c) scruffy
A helpful ______ stopped to call an ambulance after the accident occurred.
a) passerby
b) spectator
c) teammate
Professional athletes often act as a ______ for kids who look up to them.
a) chairperson
b) time-waster
c) role model
b) runner-up
a) setback
b) thrilled
a) passerby
c) role model
While the teacher ____________________ (explain) the criteria for the final oral presentation, the fire alarm suddenly ____________________ (go) off, forcing everyone to evacuate immediately.
was explaining | went
An Unexpected Interrumption
Yesterday morning, while the chemistry teacher (1) ____________________ (demonstrate) an exothermic reaction at the front of the lab, a loud alarm suddenly (2) ____________________ (sound) throughout the corridor. Most students (3) ____________________ (take) notes diligently when the unexpected noise interrupted the lesson. Without hesitation, everyone (4) ____________________ (leave) their bags behind and walked toward the designated emergency exit.
was demonstrating
sounded
were taking
left
During our chemistry experiment, the laboratory lights went out unexpectedly.
WHILE
The laboratory lights went out ________________________________________ an experiment in chemistry.
If your answer is correct, you win 500 EXTRA POINTS
while we were doing / while we were conducting
During my walk home, I bumped into our former English teacher.
I bumped into our former English teacher ________________________________________ home.
while / as I was walking
achieve a goal | break a record | on the rise | take up | meet the deadline | a means of
Running in the morning is _______________ relieving my daily stress.
Cycling as an urban sport is definitely _______________ in European cities.
If you want to _______________, you need a lot of self-discipline.
The swimmer managed to _______________ and won the gold medal.
I decided to _______________ tennis last month to stay active.
a means of
on the rise
achieve a goal
break a record
take up
By the time Mark finally ____________________ (remember) where he had left his lab coat, the practical session ____________________ (already / begin) without him.
remembered | had already begun
The Presentation Mix-Up
When Sophie arrived at the lecture hall, she immediately realized that disaster had struck. The debate team (1) ____________________ (already / choose) their main spokesperson before she stepped into the room. She (2) ____________________ (forget) to set her alarm that morning, which was why she was late. Fortunately, the coordinator (3) ____________________ (allow) her to participate as a researcher because she (4) ____________________ (prepare) thorough arguments the night before.
had already chosen
had forgotten
allowed
had prepared
First, the headteacher sent the official email; after that, the students entered the auditorium.
ALREADY
By the time the students entered the auditorium, the headteacher ________________________________________ the official email.
had already sent
The bus left at 8:15 and we arrived at the station at 8:20.
When we reached the station, the bus ________________________________________.
If your answer is correct, you TAKE 500 EXTRA POINTS AWAY from another team
had already left
The manager was fired due to gross _______________ on safety regulations. (NEGLECT)
The team had a magnificent _______________ in yesterday's game. (PERFORM)
He felt deeply _______________ about not following his coach’s advice. (REGRET)
The government faced strong public _______________ to the proposed new laws. (OPPOSE)
Without enough _______________, it is very hard to maintain a daily workout routine. (SELF-DISCIPLINE)
negligence
performance
regretful
opposition
self-discipline
Look at those dark clouds; it ____________________ (rain) before we leave school! Don't worry, though; by 7:00 PM the storm ____________________ (pass) and we ____________________ (walk) home together.
is going to rain | will have passed | will be walking
Graduation Horizon
Look at the academic calendar on the wall; final exams (1) ____________________ (begin) in less than a month! This time next year, most of us (2) ____________________ (attend) lectures at different universities across the country. Don't worry about the results—I am sure your consistent hard work (3) ____________________ (bring) you great success. In fact, by the end of June, we (4) ____________________ (complete) our high school diploma and celebrate together.
are going to begin
will be attending
will bring
will have completed
We intend to finish all the unit reviews before next Friday.
HAVE
By next Friday, we ________________________________________ all the unit reviews.
we will have finished/completed
My flight departs at 9:00 AM, so you can expect me to be in the air at 10:00 AM tomorrow.
At 10:00 AM tomorrow, I ________________________________________ to London.
will be flying
They prohibited athletes from wearing non-official gear. (BAN)
They decided to _______________________________________ non-official gear.
She defeated her toughest rival in the semi-finals. (OPPONENT)
She managed to defeat her toughest _______________________________________.
He constantly loses focus by wasting his time with online games. (TIME-WASTER)
He is such a _______________________________________ when it comes to training.
You remind me so much of my older brother. (OF)
You remind _______________________________________ my older brother.
... ban athletes from wearing non-official gear.
... opponent in the semi-finals.
... time-waster when it comes to training.
... me of my older brother.