US history
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? When was it adopted?
Thomas Jefferson. July 4, 1776.
Give a definition of: to establish
To set up or create something officially. E.g. to establish a government / a law.
"I decided ___ (water) the plants every morning
I decided to water the plants.
Complete (2nd conditional):
"If I ___ (have) more time, I ___ (travel) around the US.
If I had more time, I would travel around the US.
Fill in the blank:
"I waited ___ her for more than an hour."
waited for her → wait FOR someone
Name the war between the North and the South. What ended slavery?
The Civil War (1861–1865) ended slavery.
Name 3 associations to the word: justice
law, equality, court, rights, fairness, punishment, judge.
I can't imagine ___ (not / have) enough money
I can't imagine not having enough money.
Complete (3rd conditional):
"If the colonists ___ (not / declare) independence, America ___ (still / be) part of Britain
: If the colonists hadn't declared independence, America would still have been part of Britain.
Fill in the blank:
"Can you explain ___ this rule? I don't understand it."
explain to me → explain TO someone
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived? Name one reason the colonists came to America.
American Indians / Native Americans. Reasons: freedom, religious freedom, economic opportunity, escape persecution.
Make one sentence using both: to violate + to obey
E.g. "If you violate the law, you will face punishment. All citizens are expected to obey the rules."
She made me ___ (wait) for two hours
She made me wait for two hours
Complete (2nd conditional):
"If I ___ (be) the president, I ___ (change) many laws."
If I were the president, I would change many laws.
Translate into English:
«Мне нравится жить в моём районе — здесь тихо, и я могу начать заниматься спортом рядом с домом.»
I love living in my neighborhood — it's quiet and I can start doing sport / working out near my home.
Why did the US enter World War II? Name one Allied Power.
Because of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Allied Powers: England, France, Russia.
Ask a question using both: consent + warrant
"Did the police have a warrant to search the house without your consent?"
He promised ___ (not / be) late again.
He promised not to be late again
What is the difference between these two sentences? "If I have time, I will call you."
vs.
"If I had time, I would call you."
1st conditional — real/possible situation in the future. 2nd conditional — unreal/unlikely situation now.
Translate into English:
«Когда мы встретились в первый раз, он сказал мне, что катается на лыжах целый день.
When we met for the first time, he told me that he had been skiing all day.
What is the Bill of Rights? Name two freedoms it protects.
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution. Freedoms: speech, religion, assembly, press, right to bear arms, etc.
Use all three in one sentence: acquire / transparent / prohibit
E.g. "The law prohibits companies from acquiring land through means that are not transparent."
I avoid ___ (drive) in the city. I prefer ___ (take) the subway. It helps me ___ (save) time and I don't mind ___ (stand) for 20 minutes.
driving / to take / save / standing 📢 Note: avoid + gerund; prefer + to-inf; help + bare inf; don't mind + gerund
Complete and explain the type:
"If Abraham Lincoln ___ (not / be) assassinated, he ___ (finish) Reconstruction differently.
If Abraham Lincoln hadn't been assassinated, he would have finished Reconstruction differently. → 3rd conditional — past unreal situation.
Translate into English:
«Она решила не участвовать в соревновании, потому что боялась последствий и не хотела больше рисковать.»
She decided not to participate in the competition because she was afraid of the consequences and didn't want to take any more risks.