Environment Vocabulary
What does it mean to "take action?"
to act positively and decisively to resolve a problem
What does it mean to "play a role?"
To "play a role" means to take part in or have an influence on, which impacts a larger situation; it comes from theater vocabulary where "playing a role" means to act as a certain character in a play.
What does it mean to have "common sense?" Can you give an examples of what it means to have "common sense?"
Common sense - universal knowledge or judgement that is assumed to be generally understood
It is common sense to not going swimming in a pool when there is lightning.
What is a "landmark?"
an easily recognized building or place, especially one that helps you identify where you are
Give me a sentence with a reflexive pronoun.
I can't do this by myself.
Using the present perfect simple, create a sentence with the phrase "raise money."
I have just raised money for a wildlife charity.
Create a sentence with the past perfect simple using any of the following vocab words: accomplishment, decline, army, development, freedom, government
They had achieved independence from England before establishing their own form of government.
What does it mean to "take (something/someone) for granted?" Can you give an example?
take for granted - to underestimate or fail to appreciate; to accept unquestioningly
I have to remember not to take my mom for granted; she helps me constantly!
Make a sentence using the words "lift" (elevator, in the US) and "skyscraper"
We used the lift (elevator) to get to the top floor of the skyscraper.
Make a sentence with the word "anywhere."
I don't see a water fountain anywhere.
Using the present perfect simple, make a sentence with the words "ban" and "drilling"
The government has just banned deep sea drilling because of oil spills.
Using the past perfect simple, make a sentence with the verb "rule"
King George III had ruled the U.S.A. before the "shot heard round the world" at the battles of Lexington and Concord.
Using a defining relative clause, make a sentence with the word "natural leader."
George Washington was not the only president who was a natural leader.
Using a non-defining relative clause, make a sentence with the word "storey/story"
The property has many stories.
Explain the difference between a defining and non-defining relative clause.
Defining - contains essential information; can start with that, which, who, whose, when, where
Non-defining - contains non-essential information; separated by commas; does not start with "that"
With you and a teammate, have a conversation using the words "fossil fuel," "global warming," and "renewable energy."
How can we stop global warming?
We can stop using fossils fuels and transition to using renewable energy.
Tell me about a historical event using the phrases "lead to" and "long before"
Long before the Revolutionary War, the Boston Tea Party led to increased hostility between the United States and Britain.
Give me an example of one of your strengths and one of your weaknesses.
My strength is that I am good at multitasking; my weakness is that I try to do too much at once.
Create a sentence using a non defining relative clause and the words "steel" and "concrete"
The high-rise, which is made of steel and concrete, was torn down last week.
Did you check out the music festival?
Yes, but it was expensive, so I ended up just sitting across the street to listen.
With you and a teammate, have a conversation using present perfect simple and the words "landscape," "restore," and "bring back to life."
They have just restored the beautiful Wyoming landscape after the forest fire.
I'm glad that they brought the mountains back to life.
With you and a teammate, have a conversation using the words "take control," "widely believed," and "major."
It is widely believed that
With you and a teammate, have a conversation using at least one defining relative clause and the words "bright," "sensitive," and "valuable."
Because she is very bright, her opinion is valuable.
She is the woman who called her critics sensitive - do you think she is well-liked?
With you and a teammate, have a conversation using the words "block of flats," "office block," and "inhabitant." Include at least 1 non-defining relative clause.
The new office block was finished last week, correct?
Yes - the block of flats next door, which has over 100 inhabitants, is upset at the increased traffic.
With you and 2 teammates (3 people total), have a conversation using the verbs "figure out," "attempt," and "operate."
Did you figure out how the machine works?
I attempted to use the controls.
No, you operate it with a remote.