present tenses
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vocabulary
miscellaneous
100
Correct the sentence: I am knowing the answer.
I know the answer
100
Which one(s) is/are correct?
A. The cats like milk.
B. A cat likes milk.
C. Cats like milk.
D. Cats like the milk.
B and C
100
In Unit 1A, what does “immersing myself in Polynesian culture” mean?
Taking part deeply in the culture, living like locals.
100
How many sides does a decagon have?
100
Anthony Coleman works for The Four Corners of the Earth. What kind of magazine is it?
A travel magazine.
200
He usually __________ (travel) by bus, but today he __________ (take) the train.
He usually travels by bus, but today he is taking the train.
200
Rewrite the sentences.
There is one problem here, and that's the weather.
ONLY
The ......................................... the wather
The only problem here is the weather.
200
The text uses the word “recreated”. What does this suggest about the cultural events tourists see?
They are copies/staged versions, not the original authentic ones.
200
What's the word?
good or quick at noticing things
observant
200
In Unit 1A, why does the writer reject luxurious resorts in favour of other options?
Because they don’t show the real culture — they are staged and artificial.
300
Right now she __________ (look) for information online, but generally she __________ (ask) her teacher.
Right now she is looking…, but generally she asks…
300
Fill in: David learned to play ______ the violin while he was at _____ university.
David learned to play THE violin while he was at ---university.
300
In Unit 1A, what is the “tourist bubble”?
A situation where tourists only experience safe, artificial or staged activities instead of real local life.
300
What is a synonym for insight as used in Unit 1A (e.g. cultural insight)?
Understanding / deep knowledge.
300
Which flag has a slightly lighter shade of blue than most others, according to Unit 1B?
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The Romanian flag.
400
A: Why you ____________(smell) the fish?
B: Because it ____________(smell) off.
A: Why are you smelling the fish?
B: Because it smells off.
400
Fill in: ….Nelson’s Column is in …..Trafalgar Square, quite near ……National Gallery.
Nelson's Column is in Trafalgar Square near the National Gallery
400
In Unit 1B, what does the text mean when it says flags are “identical at first glance”?
They look very similar at first sight, but actually have small differences.
400
What's the word?
a flag in the shape of a triangle
a pennant
400
In Unit 1B, what colour is the third most commonly used in flags worldwide and what does it symbolise?
It's blue and symbolises freedom / justice.
500
Explain the difference: I see what you mean vs I am seeing the doctor tomorrow.
I see = understand (present simple, state); I am seeing = have an arranged meeting (present progressive, future meaning).
500
Fill in: ….Isle of Wight is………island off…….south coast of ……England.
The Isle of Wight is an island off the south coast of England.
500
In unit 1b what does Hinomaru mean?
The circle of the sun.
500
What's the difference between a hymn and an anthem?
hymn: a song of praise that Christians sing to God
anthem: a song that has special importance for a particular group of people, an organization, or a country, often sung on a special occasion
500
name 9 countries whose flags were in the picture in unit 1b.
USA, Ireland, Romania, Belize, Nepal, Mexico, Wales, China, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Italy, Bangladesh, Ivory Coast,