Future Tenses
When you arrive at the station, we __________ (wait) outside.
will be waiting
Define the term "deforestation"
Deforestation is the clearing or removal of forests, often for agricultural or industrial purposes.
His lights are on so I'm pretty sure Dan is at home. AS
Dan ______________ his lights are on.
must be at home as
Name a traditional dish from the UK or the USA and briefly describe it.
(UK) Fish and Chips - Deep-fried fish with thick-cut fries. (USA) Hamburger - Ground meat patty in a bun with various toppings.
Discovery
When ________ (visit) your family again?
are you visiting / are you going to visit
Provide two synonyms for the word "ecosystem".
Habitat, environment, biome.
There's no way that boy's Simon. He's much taller! BOY
That _____________ Simon. He's much taller!
boy can't / couldn't be
Explain a cultural celebration or festival from the UK or the USA.
(UK) Bonfire Night - Celebrated on November 5th with fireworks and bonfires. (USA) Independence Day - Celebrated on July 4th with fireworks, parades, and barbecues.
There is a lack of _________ in the articles she writes. They are all the same.
Creativity
If you see Sara, _______ (tell) her that I need to talk to her ASAP?
will you tell
Explain the difference between "climate" and "weather"
"Weather" refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while "climate" refers to long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, etc.
I bet you were exhausted after such a long journey. HAVE
You __________ exhausted after such a long journey.
must have been
Share an interesting cultural custom or tradition related to greetings in the UK or the USA.
(UK) Handshakes are a common greeting in formal situations. (USA) Hugging or a firm handshake is common, even in business settings.
He reacted to the crime in shock and _________ (BELIEVE)
What _______ (do) after class?
are you doing / going to do
Describe the impact of air pollution on the environment.
Air pollution can harm human health, damage ecosystems, and contribute to climate change.
The only explanation is that Evan was on the phone to someone in Australia. TALKING
Evan _________ on the phone to someone in Australia!
must have been talking
Discuss the significance of a historical event in the UK or the USA.
(UK) The Battle of Britain (1940) - Significant in World War II as the Royal Air Force defended against German attacks. (USA) The American Revolution (1775-1783) - Resulted in the independence of the thirteen American colonies from British rule.
The ______ of the bank was inevitable.
Closure / closing
I'm sure before we get old, scientists ______ (found) the cure for cancer.
will have found
What are the main causes and consequences of global warming?
Main causes include greenhouse gas emissions. Consequences include rising temperatures, melting ice caps, and more frequent extreme weather events.
I don't believe Helen's been trying to call us all day. The phone hasn't rung once. BEEN
Helen ______to call us all day. The phone hasn't rung once.
can't/couldn't have been trying
Compare and contrast the education system in the UK and the USA.
(UK) Education is more specialized, with students choosing a major early. (USA) Education is broader, with students typically selecting a major later in their academic career.
The governor tried to raise some financial _________ for his humanitarian project.
Backing