Vocabulary
“A double-edged sword” refers to something:
a) Very dangerous
b) Sharp and dangerous
c) Beneficial but also harmful
d) Illegal
C)
Spell it:
/eər/
(next of kin)
HEIR
List at least 3 general rules when writing any essay
paragraphs, keep to the genre of essay, start on the first line, correct grammar, at least 200 words, no title, keep to the topic, use linking words, structure...
Her behaviour was completely __________. (accept)
UNACCEPTABLE
She hasn’t been __________ the cinema for years.
A. to
B. at
C. in
D. on
A. to cinema
What does it mean when someone says "That ship has sailed"?
Something already happened and we cannot do anything about it.
Spell it:
/ˈneɪ.bər/
NEIGHBOUR
How to write AN INFORMAL LETTER? (3 answers)
Greetings, small talk, sign off with a name, saying goodbye (Warm regards, Sincerely...), informal writing, emojis, jokes or humour is allowed
Create ADJECTIVES from these NOUNS:
lenght
wisdom
clarity
long
wise
clear
When do we use A and AN?
A when the word starts with a consonant and with singular nouns
AN when the word starts with a vowel and with singular nouns
What is the difference between the words "Curious", "Nosy" and "Observant"?
Curious - wants to know something in an academic way; it´s not negative
Nosy - negative meaning, someone is too curious about someone else´s business
Observant - using your eyes and ears to figure something out, to notice
Spell it:
/ɪmˈbær.əs/
EMBARRASS
How to write A SHORT STORY? (3 answers)
dialogue, timeline, characters, past simple tense...
1. The decision caused a lot of public __. (criticise)
2. The situation was handled with great ___. (careful)
3. She showed a lot of ___ under pressure. (resilient)
1. criticism
2. care
3. resilience
Correct mistakes in these sentences:
1. She is interested about learning new languages.
2. I will go to the supermarket tomorrow, because we’re out of the milk.
3. My sister has been working in this company for two years, but she’s thinking of leaving soon.
in learning
out of milk
at this company
PREMIUM QUESTION
Think of 3 slang words of your generation and define them - their origin and meaning/how to use it.
...
Spell it:
/ˌsɪl.uˈet/
SILHOUETTE
How to write AN OPINION ESSAY? (3 answers)
mention both pros and cons, you might talk to a reader, ask questions, stay polite and use formal writing, opening and ending, don´t be rude or offensive, mention real facts or research
1. He is working hard to improve his _____ (PROFICIENT) in English before the exam.
a) The rules were deliberately __________ to confuse people. (CLEAR)
b) She tends to __________ problems instead of solving them. (COMPLEX)
1. PROFICIENCY
2. UNCLEAR
3. OVERCOMPLICATE
When do we use the article THE and when do we use NOTHING?
THE - specific thing, person, situation, superlatives...
uncountable nouns, colours, sports, day of the week, subjects at school, languages..
Define these idioms:
1. "That hit too close to home."
2. "Fake it till you make it, I say."
3. "Actually, it just lives rent-free in my head."
1. I can relate to it on a level that makes it almost uncomfortable
2. To pretend you have certain skills to achieve something you want
3. Some idea that always occupies your head
Spell it:
/ˈpær.ə.daɪm/
PARADIGM
a typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or model
How to write AN ARTICLE? (3 answers)
talk to a reader, ask questions they might want to answer, give tips or guidance, citation, interesting facts, speak from experience
Modern society places a strong emphasis on constant ___ (IMPROVE), often equating personal worth with productivity. This mindset can be deeply ___ (MISLEAD), as it ignores the importance of rest and emotional balance. As a result, many individuals struggle with ____ (EXHAUST), which is frequently mistaken for a lack of motivation. The problem is further ___ (INTENSE) by social media, where curated images create ____ expectations of success and happiness (REAL). Without greater self-awareness, people may become trapped in a cycle of _____ (COMPARE) and self-criticism, leading to long-term ____ (SATISFY) with both work and personal life.
improve, mislead, exhaust, intense, real, compare, satisfy
Define using prepositions IN, ON, AT connected to time.
IN - centuries, years, decades, millenium...
ON - days, months
AT - hours, minutes, seconds