Vocabulary
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: defensive
adjective - describing a person who does not accept responsibility or criticism, who frequently makes excuses. e.g. He won't admit it's his fault - he's so defensive.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: turn down
reject or decline. e.g. My friend was offered an opportunity to work at that company, but he turned it down.
Create a sentence with "I wish" or "If only": I don't have a lot of free time, but I want more.
I wish I had more free time.
Write as an indirect/reported question: "Do you have time?" he asked me.
He asked me if I had time.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: practical
useful in real life, not only theoretical. e.g. In our classes, we learn practical skills.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: assertive
adjective - direct, confident; not passive nor aggressive. e.g. She expresses herself clearly. She's an assertive person.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: keep at
continue (an activity), persist. e.g. Even if it's difficult, you should keep at it! Your effort will be worth it.
Create a sentence with "I wish" or "If only": I want to learn how to speak Mandarin.
I wish I could speak Mandarin.
Write as an indirect/reported question: "Who is going to the party?" she asked him.
She asked him who was going to the party.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: reliable
dependable, can be counted on. e.g. My mom is so reliable - she is always there for me.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: extroverted
adjective: outgoing, sociable. e.g. As an extroverted person, he loves going to parties.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: apply to
submit an application (e.g. application form, resume/CV, and/or cover letter) for a job/course/program. attempt to be accepted. e.g. I applied to study at the University of Victoria.
Create a sentence with "I wish" or "If only": I forgot to do my homework, now I don't understand what we're doing in class.
I wish I had done my homework.
Write as an indirect/reported question: "Did you finish your homework?" he asked her.
He asked her if she had finished her homework.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: motivated
eager, keen, wanting to do something, enthusiastic. e.g. She is a very motivated student - she participates often and asks a lot of questions.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: compromise
noun/verb: a situation in which you accept something less than ideal; an agreement between 2 people in which both must make concessions/accept something less than ideal. e.g. I wanted to watch a horror movie, but my friend wanted to watch a comedy. We compromised and watched "Scary Movie," since it's a little bit of both.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: take over
assume control of something from someone else, take control. e.g. After my father retired, I took over the family business.
Create a sentence with "I wish" or "If only": I regret not paying attention in class yesterday.
I wish I had paid attention in class yesterday.
Write as an indirect/reported question: "Where will you go after class?" she asked her.
She asked her where she would go after class.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: training
preparation/learning to do a job or task. e.g. Before I started my job, I went through a week of training.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: lose face
verb - to embarrass/shame yourself, to lose the respect of others. e.g. I had to do a presentation at work, but I didn't have time to prepare. I really felt like I lost face.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: get ahead
become successful in life or career, progress. e.g. I'm studying hard now so I can get ahead when I graduate.
Create a sentence with "I wish" or "If only": I started my project at the last minute, I don't think I will have time to finish.
I wish I had started my project earlier.
Write as an indirect/reported question: "Have you ever been to Thailand?" she asked me.
She asked me if I had ever been to Thailand.
Explain the meaning of the following word and use it correctly in a sentence: rewarding
satisfying, makes you feel good (especially used to describe helping people/community). e.g. Working with children is very rewarding.