Vocabulary
Grammar
Prepositions
Speaking
Russian Roulette
100
What is a verb that means: make stronger, make more lively, make more light, make shorter, make more intelligent?
strengthen, enliven, lighten, shorten, enlighten
100
Complete the sentence with a reference word: I went to the library for a mystery book, but they didn't have _____. The librarian told me there were _____ at the book store. They had a few books, but I wanted more interesting _____. They said I'd need to order the books that I wanted, _____ meant waiting for three weeks for them to arrive!
any; some; ones; which
100
Which of the following words can be followed by "of": consists, contains, comprised, includes, involves?
consists, comprised
100
Which of these expressions means that you agree? Disagree? That the person is missing the main idea? That they're oversimplifying? I'm not sure we see eye to eye. I'm with you on that. I think you're missing the point. I don't think your considering all of the issues.
I'm not sure we see eye to eye.=disagree I'm with you on that.=agree I think you're missing the point.=missing the main idea I don't think your considering all of the issues.=oversimplifying
100
The main character in "Catch Me if You Can" has forged _____, impersonated _____, and we can say that he's a _____ liar.
forged checks, impersonated a pilot/doctor, compulsive liar
200
Give the noun and the verb form of the adjective: forged; fraudulent; fake
Nouns: forgery, fraud, fake; Verbs: forge, defraud, fake.
200
Rewrite the following paragraph using "hat" no more than once. I have a collection of hats in my room. I began collecting hats about three years ago, and I got some of my hats here in Oaxaca and some hats in other places. My favorite hats are the hats that I bought while I was on vacation. I have very special memories of buying these hats. These special memories of buying the hats make them important to me.
I have a collection of hats in my room. I began collecting them about three years ago, and I got some here in Oaxaca and some in other places. My favorite ones are those that I bought while I was on vacation. I have very special memories of buying them. This makes them important to me.
200
Choose the correct preposition: The program is aimed _____ children. It was created _____ the aim _____ teaching children about world languages. The producers are aiming _____ have an audience of 5 million. They are aiming _____ an academy award.
at; with; of; to; for
200
Insert a linking phrase between each comment: A: I think that learning English is essential if you want to be successful in your field. B: What about people who work in the villages? They never interact with English speakers. A: But they could maybe get a better paying job in the city if they could speak English. B: The best jobs aren't always the best PAYING jobs; they're the jobs that give you the greatest fulfillment. A: I hadn't considered that before.
B: I'm not sure about that. A: That may be true, B: I think you're missing the point. A: You've got a point there;
200
What is the "nocebo" effect?
Negative effect that we can get from a fake medication or treatment if we are told that it's harmful.
300
Complete these sentences so that they are true for the model in the Photoshop video that we saw: Her legs had been _____. Her eyelashes had been _____. The photo had been _____.
lengthened; blackened; enhanced
300
Complete the sentence with the proper auxiliary forms: More people were affected by cholera in the 1800s than they _____ now. Fewer people knew what caused the disease than _____ now. It's much less of a problem than it _____ before. People can survive it now, though they _____ not back then.
are; do; was; could
300
Which phrasal expression with "aim" means the following: targeted towards a focus, person, or thing; shooting for a goal; trying to achieve an outcome.
aim at; aim for; aim to
300
Complete a linking phrase with each of the following words: eye; see; forest
We don't see eye to eye on that. I see what you mean. You're missing the forest through the trees.
300
Give me three tips for being a good negotiator (like in Shark Tank).
Be prepared; don't let it get personal; stay calm; don't get confrontational
400
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The package (contains / consists) three kits. Each kit is (comprised / consisted) of a notebook, an ink pad, and a magnifying class. Using the tools (includes / involves) minimal effort. The notebook (includes / involves) some important tips for solving crimes. The notebook itself (consists / comprises) of recycled paper.
contains; comprised; involves; includes; consists
400
Complete the sentence with either a past or present participle. The man looked up, (hear) the woman's footsteps as they approached him. (surprise) to see her after all these years, he nearly fainted. (dress) in white and (carry) a bright red bag, she certainly made an impact on people (sit) in the hallway as she walked by.
hearing; surprised; dressed; carrying; sitting
400
Insert either a preposition or nothing in each blank: The contest consists ____ a series of challenges, with the aim ____ gaining 100 points. Each team is comprised _____ four individuals. Activities involving _____ either 2 or 4 players are included.
of; of; of; --
400
Give two pros and two cons related to paying taxes, BASED ON THE CONVERSATION: A: It's essential to pay taxes. How else will the government get the money to pay for our services? B: I don't think that's true. For one, the government doesn't really spend much money on our services. There's a lot lost through corruption. I think that it would be more efficient to have private organizations organize aid services. A: Really? I don't agree at all. I think that only the government is able to help everyone in a fair way. Private organizations can't help everyone. Plus, it's less complicated to pay taxes than to donate money to a charity. B: I disagree. Paying taxes requires all sorts of paperwork that is difficult to get.
Pros: get public services for everyone; easy to do; Cons: corruption; paperwork is necessary.
400
How are these objects related to people's lives in the "Cradle to Grave" exhibit? Rolled-up fabric, a coffin, a silver blade, syringes
Rolled-up fabric - the woman is still alive, so this represents the medicine that she will take in the future; coffin - the man's death; a silver blade - a hip replacement; syringes - vaccination as a child
500
Complete the sentences with a vocab word: The "Shamwow" is ____ of two layers of a specially-engineered fabric. Cleaning it _____ only throwing it into the washing machine. The original package _____ two shamwows, but if you order now, we'll _____ two more!
comprised; involves; contains; include
500
Complete the sentences: The woman looked at the man dressing... She saw the child placed... She noticed the train leaving...
...the baby. ...on the table. ...the station.
500
Rephrase the following statements using the word "aim" or a form of the word "aim": Our goal is to raise 50,000. We've tailored our product to college students. We have a goal of being the #1 company in the nation.
Our aim is to raise 50,000. We've aimed our product at college students. We aim to be the #1 company in the nation.
500
Imagine that you need to write your opinion formally, for publication. Take this comment and turn it into a format that is appropriate for publication. Well, for me, I think that getting vaccinated, getting vaccines, it's absolutely essential. For instance, people, most people need to be vaccinated. If they're not, well, we can't have herd immunity to protect the rest of the population, those who can't get vaccinated - maybe they're too young, or allergic to the vaccination.
In my opinion, getting vaccinated is absolutely essential. Most people need to be vaccinated, or we will not have herd immunity to protect those who are unable to get vaccines because they are underage or because they are allergic to the vaccination.
500
Who was the target audience of the HIV campaign in the US? What was the message? Why did they choose the woman that they did to tell her story?
The campaign was aimed at the general public. The message was that we should be supportive and accepting of HIV patients. They choose the young woman because she is not the stereotypical HIV patient; she's a stereotypical American. This shows that it's normal Americans who are affected.
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