Vocabulary 1
It isn't smart to ___ ___ doing your assignments until the last minute.
a. put off
b. hand off
c. set off
a. put off
Would you say that girls have a natural ___ for languages because they're more talkative than boys?
a. thirst
b. gift
c. attention
d. curious
b. gift
___ 1999, he decided to experiment ___ new learning techniques and technologies.
In, with
Using a child's natural ___ is at the heart of Mitra's ideas.
_ U R I O U _
Use the word in capitals to complete the second sentence - do not change the word in capitals.
I was in the habit of skipping early morning classes. USED
I ___ early morning classes.
used to skip
What is a synonym for deep thinker?
Thoughtful, contemplative, etc.
What are two ways to complete the sentence 'I'm looking forward to ___ my goals.'
reaching, achieving, etc.
Gillian's mother listed some ___ the problems she was facing while the doctor sat ___ his desk.
of, at
The experiment became the ___ for a very successful film.
I N _ P _ R _
inspiration
Use the word in capitals to complete the second sentence - do not change the word in capitals.
My best friend has a very irritating habit of chewing gum loudly. ALWAYS
My best friend ___ loudly.
is always chewing gum
It is easy to ___ ___ with your schoolwork if you miss lots of classes.
f___ b___
fall behind
If you are sporty, you might be described as competitive and this word.
s _ _ _ _ _ - m _ _ _ _ _
single-minded
Dr Mitra was the winner ___ the $1 million TED prize ___ his work ___ Indian children.
of, for, with
Dr. Mitra thinks the current education system is ___ and not fit for purpose.
D _ T _
outdated
Use the word in capitals to complete the second sentence - do not change the word in capitals.
Does it make sense to apply to university or should I take a gap year? WORTH
___ to university or should I take a gap year?
Is it worth applying
Use adjectives beginning with a, b, and c to describe someone who is brainy.
Analytic
Bright
Curious
This synonym for curious begins with 'i' and might be used to describe someone who is always asking questions.
inquisitive
___ two months, he went back, and the children surprised him ___ asking ___ a faster processor and a new mouse.
After, by, for
He put a computer in a hole in the wall between his work premises and an ___ slum.
J _ _ N
adjoining
Use the word in capitals to complete the second sentence - do not change the word in capitals.
I'm not sure if I've told my parents about the school trip. REMEMBER
___ my parents about the school trip.
I don't remember telling
Only those with an ___ ability to get on well with people should become teachers.
innate
People who are sociable can be described as this ten letter word that is synonymous with friendly or outgoing.
gregarious
People who are brainy usually are naturally curious ___ the world, have a thirst ___ knowledge, and typically excel ___ subjects others find difficult.
about, for, at
Dr. Sugata Mitra has won a prize for the project that he calls '___ Invasive Education.'
M _ N _ M _ M
Minimally
Use the word in capitals to complete the second sentence - do not change the word in capitals.
Mark won't help me with my homework, so why should I ask him? USE
___ Mark to help me with my homework. He won't help me anyway.
It's no use asking