Vocabulary 1 unit
Translate into English: «ровесник»
peer
Translate into English: «выгода»
benefit
Correct the mistake: They was playing outside yesterday.
They were playing outside yesterday.
Who is your role model (in the family)? Explain why, using at least 2 words/phrases from your active vocabulary.
for ex: My grandfather is my role model because he is the head of the family. He always stands up for everyone and his caring attitude really rubs off on me.
Which animal is often associated with Halloween?
Black cat
Replace “rely on” with a synonym.
You can always rely on your best friend to help you.
You can always count on your best friend to help you.
Replace "to beg" with a synonym from the vocabulary.
She begged him to stay.
She pleaded with him to stay.
Complete the sentence: “I like your dog, but I prefer ___.” (the dog that belongs to me)
mine
Can social media cause misunderstandings between friends? Give an example.
Yes. Sometimes messages on social media can be unclear. For example, a short reply like “okay” can seem rude or cold, but the sender just didn’t have time to write more.
Which insect is a symbol of dark or spooky forces?
Spider
Correct the mistake:
We need to come on an agreement about the holiday plans.
We need to come to an agreement about the holiday plans.
Correct the mistake:
Don’t dwell about mistakes.
Don’t dwell on mistakes.
Correct the mistake:
She read the book for two hours.
She has been reading the book for two hours.
Your friend has a crush but is too shy to tell the person. What advice do you give?
I would advise my friend to try and spend more time with the person. They can start with casual talks and maybe invite them to do something fun. It’s important not to rush and to be confident.
What treat is traditionally given to children on Halloween?
Candy
What does “rub off on someone” mean?
a) influence someone, often in a positive way
b) punish someone
c) argue with someone
d) ignore someone
a) influence someone, often in a positive way
Choose the correct meaning:
crush, hold up, toss and turn, pick on someone, unconditional.
a) without conditions
b) roll around in bed, unable to sleep
c) tease or bully someone
d) support or maintain
e) a romantic feeling for someone
crush → e) a romantic feeling for someone
hold up → d) support or maintain
toss and turn → b) roll around in bed, unable to sleep
pick on someone → c) tease or bully someone
unconditional → a) without conditions
Transform to Reported Speech: “Don’t forget your homework.”
She told me not to forget my homework.
Imagine you became the head of your family for a day. What rules would you introduce?
for ex:
I would make a rule that we have a family game night every week.
or
I would introduce a rule that no one is allowed to use phones during dinner.
Which night creature drinks blood?
Vampire
Correct the mistake:
He blamed at his brother for losing the keys.
He blamed his brother for losing the keys.
Correct the mistake:
He decided to look back to his future.
He decided to look ahead to his future.
Change the direct questions into reported speech:
“Have they been working on this project all week?”
She asked me if they had been working on that project all week.
‘Is it better to have strict or easy-going parents?’
Give one advantage and one disadvantage for each type of parent. Use vocabulary!
for ex: Strict parents
Advantage: They help children obey the rules and develop discipline.
Disadvantage: They can be abusive and make children feel stressed, and kids may keep themselves to themselves.
Easy-going parents
Advantage: They help children develop independence and think outside the box
Disadvantage (недостаток): Children may not play by the rules if parents don’t come to an agreement about responsibilities.
Which comic book hero wears a black costume and patrols streets at night?
Batman