Vocabulary
I'd forgotten about the homework until my friend __________ me.
reminded
I used to have a lot of fun at drama club.
I used to have a lot of friends at drama club.
Can we use WOULD instead of USED TO in either sentence?
Yes - in the first
I was often embarrassed ____ my dad when I was younger. He'd tell my friends silly stories about me.
by
The souvenirs were _______ so we were able to buy some for all of our friends. (EXPENSE)
inexpensive
Name the 4 countries in the UK
My dad has a ______ memory. He forgets birthdays but always remembers how much money was in his wallet!
selective
It's a good job my mum _________ (remind) me about the exam because I ____________ (completely forget).
It's a good job my mum REMINDED me about the exam because I HAD COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN.
I'm really concerned ______ Ali; she seems to be really stressed about something.
about
He laughed at her _________ when she fell over. (KIND)
unkindly
River Thames
For a lot of people, smells can _________ a memory.
When false memories were planted, the people ________ (remember) doing things they ___________ (not do).
When false memories were planted, the people REMEMBERED doing things they HADN'T DONE.
Sam felt alienated ______ the other kids at school because he didn't speak the same language.
from
Tammy is a doctor, and she earns __________ more than her brother, who's a waiter. (SUBSTANCE)
substantially
How many official languages are there in the UK?
3. English, Gaelic (Scottish) and Welsh
If I have a history exam, I try to _______ as much information to memory as I can.
commit
My dog ______ (be) alone for five hours and he ________ (eat) both of my trainers by the time I _____ (get) home.
My dog HAD BEEN alone for five hours and he HAD EATEN both of my trainers by the time I GOT home.
We were protected _____ the lion _____ the safari guide.
from / by
We'd been really excited about the talk, but it turned out to be a waste of time - one of the most __________ speeches we've ever heard. (INSPIRE)
uninspiring / uninspired
What is the capital city of Wales?
Cardiff
If I forget how to say something in English, I ask my teacher to tell me the first letter. This helps to ____ my memory.
jog
How long ________ (you, studying) for before you __________ (realise) you ________ (open) your book on the wrong page?
How long HAD YOU BEEN STUDYING for before you REALISED you HAD OPENED your book on the wrong page?
Jack is really musical; he's accomplished ___ playing the piano.
at
A referee must be _______ and not favour one team over the other. (PART)
impartial
How many cups of tea are consumed DAILY in the UK?
100 million