fill in the blanks (vocab)
When the forecast predicts heavy rain and strong winds, it’s just _____ ______ to stay indoors if possible. It's never worth it compromising your safety.
common sense
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk, or a division of an organization.
branch
The athlete didn’t think she would win an award, so she didn’t prepare a speech. (if)
If the athlete had thought she would win an award, she would have prepared a speech.
If I ___________(be) a baby, I __________(sleep) and _______(play) all day.
(The fact is, you are NOT a baby now)
Chuck isn't stupid, but he failed his midterm exam. Why? -- He didn't study for it.
"If Chuck had studied, he probably wouldn't have failed his midterm exam."
For me the perfect time of the year is after summer when the weather starts to ______ ______. You get to be outside and enjoy it!
cool down
A moving ridge on the surface of water
wave
Kevin doesn’t have time to participate in the school choir. (Would)
Kevin would participate in the school choir if he had time.
IF OR UNLESS
you / water / the plants / they / grow
If you water the plants, they'll grow
I want to work outside today, but that won't be possible because it's raining.
If the farm gate is left open, the sheep might escape and ______ into neighboring fields and damage the crops.
wander
The top layer of the earth where plants grow.
soil
You can’t go on the vacation to Mallorca with your friends without your parents’ permission. (unless)
You can’t go on the vacation to Mallorca with your friends unless your parents give you permission.
The ________ says there's less chance of rain, but maybe it'd still be a good idea to bring an umbrella
forecast
A partner chosen by an animal for reproduction or raising young.
mate
I can’t go island hopping in Maldives because I haven’t got enough money. (Had)
If/Had I had enough money, I would go island hopping in the Maldives.
IF OR UNLESS
she / be / early / she / leave / later
She'll be early unless she leaves later.
Every spring, a large ______ of birds gathers near the lake before migrating south.
flock
The highest point of something, especially a mountain or level of activity.
peak
Suzie left the fridge open, so the food went bad. (Wouldn’t)
If Suzie hadn’t left the fridge open, the food wouldn’t have gone bad.
FILL IN THE BLANKS
Some animals such as birds are very ______ to changes in temperature, and they are more ______ to migrate when the weather gets colder.
sensitive, likely