C1 Topics
Before money was invented, people used to... _ _ _ _ _ _ (6)
Barter
Even water does not "Deter" it because it can easily move in water.
Deter means:
1) Help
2) Stop
3) Control
2) Stop
1) Develop __________(10) skills
2) Make friends
3) Get a chance to help others
Leadership
A person who has been attacked, injured, or killed as the result of a crime or an accident.
V _ _ _ _ _
Victim
Pronounce (Say) this word correctly:
Consider
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True or false.
The Great fire of London was a blessing in disguise. (According to the reading)
Bonus points if you can explain why.
True
London became safer and more modern after the fire. It may have stopped the bubonic plague too.
Explain: Thrive
To grow, develop, or be successful
TRIPLE CHANCE !!! Answer as many of these correct for 200 points each!
Adderall was one of the smart drugs discussed in class.
1. Who was Adderall developed to help?
2. What does Adderall help people do?
3. Who else started taking it?
1. People with ADHD
2. Pay attention
3. Normal people.
Things that cannot be explained by science and seem to involve ghosts, spirits, magic, etc.
The Supernatural
A: You look fitter! B: Yes, _____ at the gym for the last few months.
1) I'm working out
2) I've been working out
3) I work out
2) I've been working out at the gym...
Eastern dragons are usually seen as godly and generous, while western dragons were instead seen as _ _ _ _ _ _ (6)
Greedy treasure hoarders that had to be killed at all costs.
Connected to people in your family who lived a long time ago
A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (9)
Ancestral / Familial
We looked at 3 reasons why big cities have more crime.
Explain 1 reason.
1. Poor and rich live close together. - Motivated to steal
2. Ethnic, Racial, and religion diversity. -Violence between different groups.
3. Nature of Big Cities. - Easier to victimize strangers.
Opposite of Advantage
Disadvantage
an unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Pronounce (Say) this word correctly:
Inevitable
Bonus points for knowing what it means
Sure to happen
Tolkien's fantasy stories are very popular. There are 3 main reasons why.
Name 1.
1. Provides escape from everyday life
2. Realistic fantasy
3. Gives a sense of hope
Having strong love or loyalty for something or someone
D _ _ _ _ _ _ (6-7)
Devoted / Dedicated
We talked about many things that are related to High Fantasy.
For example:
1) Adventurous storylines
2) Supernatural powers
3) ?
4) ?
5) ?
Name 1 of the remaining 3
4) Fantastical Creatures
5) Battles of Good vs. Evil
A deep understanding of a person or thing
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ (7)
Insight
Humans are Mortal
Vampires are not. So they must be... _?_mortal
Immortal
There are some ways to avoid Plagiarism.
Name and explain 1 of the ways.
1. Paraphrase (Write in your own words)
2. Give credit (Cite your sources, put in quotations...)
3. Present your own ideas and not copy.
The preserved remains of plants and animals whose bodies were buried in sediments, such as sand and mud, under ancient seas, lakes and rivers
_ _ _ _ _ _
Fossils
DOUBLE CHANCE !! Answer as many of these correct for 500 points each!
Gene Doping doesn't just make the athletes faster and stronger. They can also...
1. _______ faster
2. Slow down...
1. Recover faster
2. Slow down the effects of aging.
Explain: Density
The degree to which something is thick or heavy
Lenny looked funny in his _?_matched shirt and pants.
Mismatched