Fill in the gaps
Although our school strictly ____________________ (forbid) the use of mobile phones during class hours, several students ____________________ (currently / use) their tablets because the chemistry teacher is testing an interactive app today.
If your answer is correct, you win 300 EXTRA POINTS
forbids | are currently using
The Modern Classroom
At our high school, the academic board usually (1) ____________________ (review) the curriculum every two years to ensure it meets modern standards. However, this term teachers (2) ____________________ (experiment) with artificial intelligence tools in the classroom. While traditional educators (3) ____________________ (believe) that standard books are sufficient, many younger instructors (4) ____________________ (constantly / search) for dynamic digital platforms to motivate students.
reviews
are experimenting
believe
are constantly searching
It is normal for Emma to walk to high school, but this week she is riding her bike.
USUALLY
Emma ________________________________________ to high school, but this week she is riding her bike.
usually walks
Liam constantly forgets his student ID card, which really irritates his tutor.
Liam ________________________________________ his student ID card, which really irritates his tutor.
is always forgetting
After finishing the art project, the students had to clean ____________ the mess before leaving the classroom.
You shouldn't blame your teammate ____________ being late; public transport was completely delayed this morning.
The principal decided to go to the playground personally to check ____________ the situation.
It is difficult to concentrate ____________ the exam when there is so much noise coming from the street.
Even as an adult, she still seems to believe ____________ magic and fairy tales.
If your answer is correct, you GIVE 400 EXTRA POINTS TO ANOTHER TEAM.
clean up
blame for
check out
concentrate on
believe in
Julia’s eyes are exhausted because she ____________________ (revise) for the university entrance exams all morning, but at least she ____________________ (already / complete) three full practice papers.
has been revising | has already completed
The Final Term Effort
Lucas looks absolutely exhausted today because he (1) ____________________ (study) non-stop for his university entrance tests since sunrise. Fortunately, his dedication is paying off: he (2) ____________________ (already / memorize) the entire modern history timeline. His classmates (3) ____________________ (work) on their group project all week as well, although they (4) ____________________ (not finish) the concluding chapter yet.
If your answer is correct, you can SWAP POINTS with another team
has been studying
has already memorized
have been working
have not finished
Sam began revising for his biology test three hours ago and he is still doing it.
FOR
Sam ________________________________________ three hours.
has been revising for
The last time Clara practiced the piano was on Monday.
Clara ________________________________________ the piano since Monday.
has not played / hasn't played (o has not practiced)
illness | misfit | hazardous | ancient | wipe out | attach | odd | face | rescue | forecast
+ name a synonym of each word
Working in a chemical factory without proper protective equipment can be extremely ____________________ to your health.
During their trip to Rome, the students visited several ____________________ ruins dating back thousands of years.
Due to a sudden and severe ____________________, the main speaker was unable to attend the conference.
Scientists warned that a severe drought could completely ____________________ the local crop production this season.
Please remember to ____________________ your updated CV and cover letter to the email before clicking 'send'.
hazardous (peligroso / synonym: dangerous)
ancient (antiguo / synonym: old)
illness (enfermedad / synonym: disease)
wipe out (arrasar, destruir / synonym: destroy)
attach (adjuntar, unir / synonym: connect)
While the teacher ____________________ (explain) the criteria for the final oral presentation, the fire alarm suddenly ____________________ (go) off, forcing everyone to evacuate immediately.
was explaining | went
An Unexpected Interrumption
Yesterday morning, while the chemistry teacher (1) ____________________ (demonstrate) an exothermic reaction at the front of the lab, a loud alarm suddenly (2) ____________________ (sound) throughout the corridor. Most students (3) ____________________ (take) notes diligently when the unexpected noise interrupted the lesson. Without hesitation, everyone (4) ____________________ (leave) their bags behind and walked toward the designated emergency exit.
was demonstrating
sounded
were taking
left
During our chemistry experiment, the laboratory lights went out unexpectedly.
WHILE
The laboratory lights went out ________________________________________ an experiment in chemistry.
If your answer is correct, you win 500 EXTRA POINTS
while we were doing / while we were conducting
During my walk home, I bumped into our former English teacher.
I bumped into our former English teacher ________________________________________ home.
while / as I was walking
illness | misfit | hazardous | ancient | wipe out | attach | odd | face | rescue | forecast
+ name a synonym of each word
He always felt like a complete ____________________ at his previous school because his creative interests were so different from everyone else's.
There was something very ____________________ about the empty house down the street; nobody had seen anyone go in or out for months.
High school seniors must prepare themselves to ____________________ numerous academic challenges before entering university.
The emergency team arrived just in time to ____________________ the hikers who were trapped on the snowy mountain.
According to the latest weather ____________________, there is a strong possibility of heavy snowfall over the weekend.
misfit (inadaptado / synonym: outsider)
odd (extraño, raro / synonym: strange)
face (afrontar / synonym: deal with)
rescue (rescatar, salvar / synonym: save)
forecast (pronóstico / synonym: prediction)
By the time Mark finally ____________________ (remember) where he had left his lab coat, the practical session ____________________ (already / begin) without him.
remembered | had already begun
The Presentation Mix-Up
When Sophie arrived at the lecture hall, she immediately realized that disaster had struck. The debate team (1) ____________________ (already / choose) their main spokesperson before she stepped into the room. She (2) ____________________ (forget) to set her alarm that morning, which was why she was late. Fortunately, the coordinator (3) ____________________ (allow) her to participate as a researcher because she (4) ____________________ (prepare) thorough arguments the night before.
had already chosen
had forgotten
allowed
had prepared
First, the headteacher sent the official email; after that, the students entered the auditorium.
ALREADY
By the time the students entered the auditorium, the headteacher ________________________________________ the official email.
had already sent
The bus left at 8:15 and we arrived at the station at 8:20.
When we reached the station, the bus ________________________________________.
If your answer is correct, you TAKE 500 EXTRA POINTS AWAY from another team
had already left
That designer smartphone was extremely expensive.
LEG
That designer smartphone cost me ________________________________________.
Education has a fundamental influence on reducing social inequality.
ROLE
Education plays ________________________________________ reducing social inequality.
Look after my suitcase for a second, please.
EYE
Could you please ________________________________________ my suitcase for a second?
The school provides facilities designed to satisfy the requirements of all students.
MEET
The school provides facilities designed to ________________________________________ of all students.
They have barely enough money to buy basic food and pay the rent each week.
MOUTH
They are having to live ________________________________________ at the moment.
an arm and a leg
a key role in
keep an eye on
meet the needs
from hand to mouth
Look at those dark clouds; it ____________________ (rain) before we leave school! Don't worry, though; by 7:00 PM the storm ____________________ (pass) and we ____________________ (walk) home together.
is going to rain | will have passed | will be walking
Graduation Horizon
Look at the academic calendar on the wall; final exams (1) ____________________ (begin) in less than a month! This time next year, most of us (2) ____________________ (attend) lectures at different universities across the country. Don't worry about the results—I am sure your consistent hard work (3) ____________________ (bring) you great success. In fact, by the end of June, we (4) ____________________ (complete) our high school diploma and celebrate together.
are going to begin
will be attending
will bring
will have completed
We intend to finish all the unit reviews before next Friday.
HAVE
By next Friday, we ________________________________________ all the unit reviews.
we will have finished/completed
My flight departs at 9:00 AM, so you can expect me to be in the air at 10:00 AM tomorrow.
At 10:00 AM tomorrow, I ________________________________________ to London.
will be flying
Don't disturb Mark while he is studying for the exam.
LEAVE
You should ________________________________________ while he is studying for the exam.
Everyone was extremely cautious around the coach because he got angry so easily.
EGGSHELLS
The players were ________________________________________ around the coach because of his bad temper.
If they offered her the scholarship in Canada, she would accept it enthusiastically.
JUMP
If she were offered the scholarship in Canada, she would ________________________________________.
The young singer gave such an impressive performance that she attracted all the audience's attention and praise.
SHOW
The young singer gave such an impressive performance that she completely ________________________________________.
Many families find it difficult to earn enough money to pay for basic necessities at the end of the month.
ENDS
Many families find it difficult to ________________________________________ at the end of the month.
It was very noisy in the hall, so the teacher made the music louder.
VOLUME
It was very noisy in the hall, so the teacher decided to ________________________________________ of the music.
leave Mark alone
walking on eggshells
jump at the chance
stole the show
make ends meet
turn up the volume